Out of Africa Wildlife Park
There's one thing you realize on your first trip to Out of Africa Wildlife Park- this isn't a zoo. Here, you will see exotic animals from all over the world roam in…
Sedona, AZ
Sedona's modernist Chapel of the Holy Cross was a dream project by artist and local rancher Marguerite Brunswig Staude, who worked with the San Francisco architectural firm Anshen + Allen to build…
There's one thing you realize on your first trip to Out of Africa Wildlife Park- this isn't a zoo. Here, you will see exotic animals from all over the world roam in…
Since 1960, Pink Jeep Tours has been providing the most talked about off-road adventures in the Southwest. You gotta do it! Whether you're seeking rugged adventure, Native American history and culture, nature…
Your unforgettable Sedona experience must include spending time at internationally renowned Tlaquepaque (pronounced Tla-keh-pah-keh), Sedona Arizona's Arts & Crafts Village. Nestled beneath the shade of the sycamores on the banks of beautiful…
Built 1912 to serve the copper mines out of Jerome, this Sedona-area must-do has carried over two million passengers since becoming a scenic excursion train in 1990.Verde Canyon Railroad offers a wilderness…
Drive through Oak Creek Canyon to find one of the most scenic hikes in Coconino National Forest.
The Gold King Mine and Ghost Town is a time capsule, of sorts -- home to many of the original buildings and equipment from the town's origins as a would-be copper mine.
The Phippen Museum is named after local artist and first president of the Cowboy Artists of America, George Phippen. It presents museum-quality Western art exhibits, educational opportunities and unique art events for…
Our mission is to connect, enrich, educate and lead through the inspiring power of the arts and creative discovery.
Sharlot Hall Museum is an educational and cultural center, which fosters public and community understanding and appreciation of historical, social and natural aspects of Arizona, with emphasis on the Central Highlands.
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Located in the lush Verde Valley, Camp Verde, Arizona, offers outdoor recreation, wildlife viewing, and historic sites.
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Stroll the streets of Arizona's first "planned community" in the heart of the Verde Valley—just 10 minutes from Jerome and 30 minutes from Sedona.
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Tour beautiful Cottonwood to take in the town's colorful past, abundant wildlife, and gorgeous scenery.
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Visit a historic mining town once labeled the “Wickedest Town in the West.”
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Whether you love hiking through large stands of ponderosa pines or appreciate historic places, Prescott offers things to do and places to see for everyone. Mild seasons make it an appealing destination…
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Explore iconic red-rock formations in one of Arizona’s top visitor destinations.
Western Frontier Town, Dinner and Show
Located just 20 minutes from Sedona, in Cottonwood, Arizona, is the Blazin’ M Ranch. The Blazin’ M Ranch features a Western Frontier Town which includes a full service saloon, shopping, wagon rides…
Embark on our two to three-hour eco zip line tour, featuring five lines and a suspension bridge. Don’t forget to look down as you glide through the air – explore wildlife from…
Sharlot Hall Museum is an educational and cultural center, which fosters public and community understanding and appreciation of historical, social and natural aspects of Arizona, with emphasis on the Central Highlands. Founded…
Sedona, AZ
Located in beautiful Northern Arizona, the Verde Valley Wine Trail invites wine enthusiasts to experience a destination rich in history, beauty, and the production of exquisite Arizona wines. There are many Arizona…
Discover prehistoric ruins and artwork carved into rocks 40 miles north of Phoenix.
Dead Horse is also adjacent to the Verde River Greenway State Natural Area, which conserves land in its natural state. If you’re eager to experience Arizona’s nature in its purest form, this…
Visit this former U.S. Army post in Camp Verde, where frontier history of the late 1800s comes to life.
"I get asked a lot why this park is special. This is sacred ground. This is where the hotshots lost their lives. The ground is honored and protected. It is not only…
Before touring this historic mining town, get the backstory at Jerome State Historic Park.
Spot one of the Southwest’s best-preserved cliff dwellings in Central Arizona.
This limestone sink was a water source for the Sinagua and Hohokam people who lived and farmed in this area thousands of years ago. Traces of their ancient irrigation ditches may be…
Set off on scenic trails that wind through Sedona’s iconic red-rock formations.
Just north of Sedona in Oak Creek Canyon, travelers give into gravity on a natural water slide.
Explore a 110-room hilltop pueblo site in the heart of the Verde Valley.
Coconino and Tonto National Forests
Fossil Creek is a Wild and Scenic River in central Arizona on lands managed by the Coconino and Tonto National Forests. The creek flows from its source at Fossil Springs 14 miles…
City of Prescott
Located at 2900 S Goldwater Lake Rd, go south on Mount Vernon Street, which becomes Senator Highway, about four miles to the entrance of the lake. Turn right and park in the…
Slide Rock State Park
Just seven miles north of Sedona, in an area called Oak Creek Canyon, Slide Rock State Park offers a day of fun: picnicking, hiking, biding and whooshing down the Oak Creek’s natural…
Experience nature at her finest along the cottonwood-willow draped banks of the Hassayampa River. Our 730-acre preserve is a birder's paradise, with some 280 species of birds living, nesting, or migrating along…
Explore a pristine stretch of the cool and refreshing Verde River in Central Arizona.
Explore a jumble of boulders surrounding a cool lake just four miles northeast of Prescott.
Coconino National Forest
West Clear Creek Trail in the Coconino National Forest, you'll be tempted to take a dip early in the hike by the sounds of the creek that echo through this lush riparian…
Explore a pristine stretch of the cool and refreshing Verde River in Central Arizona.
Explore a jumble of boulders surrounding a cool lake just four miles northeast of Prescott.
Tour prehistoric sites nestled along water sources in Central Arizona’s Verde Valley.
Head to the mile-high city of Prescott to explore Arizona’s Indigenous and pioneer history.
We cover it all in this short guide, from where to eat to what to do in town, to our favorite trails and natural spaces to explore.
From wine tasting to world-class hiking and mountain biking, the incredibly scenic city of Sedona has something for everyone.
You could spend a week immersing yourself in the vibrant arts, culture, food and history in these two Verde Valley towns. But if you only have two days, then let this handy…
Broadly encompassing the area between Phoenix and Flagstaff, and including the towns of Sedona, Prescott, Cottonwood and Jerome, North Central Arizona welcomes visitors with a landscape of pine trees, red rocks and…
There's nothing wrong with being a tourist. The first time or two you visit a place it's only natural to want to see the famous sights and do all the things that…
Visiting Fossil Creek — where you’ll find one of only two Wild and Scenic Rivers in Arizona — takes some advance planning. Here’s what you need to know to explore this hidden…
Boasting a colorful boom-town history and a landscape of cliffs, lakes and rolling meadows, the mountain town of Prescott seems like a tough place to explore in only 48 hours.
Boasting a colorful boom-town history and a landscape of cliffs, lakes and rolling meadows, the mountain town of Prescott seems like a tough place to explore in only 48 hours.
Visiting Fossil Creek — where you’ll find one of only two Wild and Scenic Rivers in Arizona — takes some advance planning. Here’s what you need to know to explore this hidden…