Walnut Canyon National Monument – Remarkable rocks and ancient cliff dwellings
Walnut Canyon National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
Montezuma Castle – Window into the past with visitor center
Montezuma Castle National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
Montezuma Well – Ancient aquifer. Explore ancient farming water systems.
Exploring Montezuma Well – Montezuma Castle National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
Tuzigoot National Monument – Explore a 110-room hilltop pueblo site in the heart of the Verde Valley.
Tuzigoot National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
Crane Petroglyph Heritage Site – Legendary rock art
Coconino National Forest – Crane Petroglyph Heritage Site
Verde Valley Archeology Center and Museum – A museum gem and a must-visit
Verde Valley Archaeology Center & Museum
Visit the Vineyards – The Verde Valley Wine Trail showcases a booming wine industry with local wineries to explore.
Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Drive – Considered one of the best drives in the state
Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Drive
Historic Jerome – Mining town with shops, restaurants, and a museum. Spend the day.
Jerome, Arizona
Historic Camp Verde– The center of it all, rich in history. Visit Camp Verde
Historic Clarkdale – Historic Clarkdale was founded in 1912 and has the largest historic district in Arizona with 385 structures. Explore Clarkdale at Experience Clarkdale
Historic Old Town Cottonwood – Easy downtown walk to shops and restaurants.
VisitCottonwoodAZ.org
Out of Africa Wildlife Park – Ride buses to view animals who have the run of the park. Fun!
Out of Africa Wildlife Park
Lowell Observatory – Discovery Center, telescopes, movies, outdoor heated seats
Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, AZ
Verde Canyon Railroad – Four hours, 20 miles, 110 years of history.
Verde Canyon Railroad | Train Ride in Clarkdale Arizona
State Parks
Sedona Red Rock State Park – Hiking trail, fossils, river walk, picnic area, gift shop
Red Rock State Park
Slide Rock State Park – Natural water slide, swimming, scenic canyon views
Slide Rock State Park
Dead Horse Ranch State Park – Fishing, camping, hiking, and Verde River access
Dead Horse Ranch State Park
Rockin’ River Ranch State Park – Verde River recreation, birdwatching, peaceful retreat
Rockin’ River Ranch State Park
