About The Wigwam

The Wigwam is an iconic Arizona landmark located in Phoenix’s West Valley where casual elegance blends with southwestern charm and rich history. Originally built by the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company as a gathering place in 1918, The Wigwam has remained a cornerstone of the West Valley for travelers, businesses, and families from near and far since its founding as a resort in 1929. Today the resort is situated on 440 acres of lush desert grounds offering 331 authentic Southwestern-style accommodations with luxury spacious casitas. Amenities include three pools with adult and family areas, two waterslides, four dining experiences, three 18-hole championship golf courses, including two courses designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones, Sr., nine lighted tennis courts, the 26,000-square-foot LeMonds – Aveda Salon and Spa and 100,000 combined square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. The Wigwam has been humbled to be the recipient of numerous awards over its history including Best Historic Resort in 2022 from Historic Hotels of America

• Discover the Spanish Colonial Revival-style architecture of the hotel's Organization House. Built in 1918, it is the cornerstone of The Wigwam’s authenticity and southwestern charm.
• Admire the historical character of The Wigwam. Paul W. Litchfield founded this wonderful holiday destination, who originally intended for it to serve as a corporate retreat for his fellow executives in the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.
• Play a round on one of the hotel’s three historic golf courses. Each championship course offer variety in both diversity and challenge, and spectacular views in every direction.

• Visit the Old Town Scottsdale historic district and enjoy vintage boutiques, western wear stores, art galleries, and an array of restaurants.
• Travel to the Sonoran Desert by hiking up Camelback Mountain or Piestewa Peak, or head to Papago Park’s “Hole in the Rock” for a closeup of the rugged terrain. Bring plenty of water; early morning is the preferred hiking hour as the desert sun is not directly overhead.
• Explore the stunning University of Arizona campus in Tucson, an easy two-hour drive directly south. Stroll down the “mall” and find the world-famous Flandreau Science Center and Planetarium and the University’s Mineral Museum. Take a trolley from the University and visit the funky shops and tasty eateries on nearby 4th Avenue.

• Experience the Insider Mid-century Tour of Scottsdale and visit the Frank Lloyd Wright Price House and Garden Apartment District. Both attractions provide wonderful examples of American architectural design and landscape.
• Stroll through the Desert Botanical Garden and immerse the senses in southwestern flora and fauna via garden trails that sprawl over 140 acres of land.
• Tour the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. This remarkable cultural institution features a series of rotating galleries that display some of the finest modern art in the region.

• Taste authentic regional cuisine at Litchfield’s, the resort’s signature restaurant. Enjoy locally sourced fruits and vegetables prepared with a contemporary flare.
• Enjoy a fantastic selection of American classics at Red Allen’s Bar & Grill. Named after the 42-year venerated head golf pro, Red Allen’s Bar & Grill is widely known for famous burgers, rotating craft beer and endless golf course views.
• Savor a wonderful craft cocktail at The Wigwam Bar. The venue is The Wigwam’s social hub, where locals and guests alike meet for everything from early morning lattés to late evenings of live music and craft cocktails.

About The Wigwam (1929)