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NORTH CENTRAL ARIZONA

    POINTS OF INTEREST

Montezuma Castle

 

  • Located in Camp Verde

  • A National Monument with ancient cliff dwellings 

  • Over 20 rooms

 

https://www.nps.gov/moca/index.htm

Tuzigoot National Monument

 

  • Located in Clarkdale, AZ

  • An ancient pueblo in a village built by the Sinagua people

  • Learn about the village and the people who once lived there

 

https://www.nps.gov/tuzi/index.htm

The Verde Valley Wine Train

 

  • The heart of this wine trail is in Cottonwood, Arizona

  • 7 wineries and 8 tasting rooms along the route

http://www.vvwinetrail.com/

Old Town Cottonwood

 

  • A historic town within the heart of Wine country

  • Filled with cafes, boutique hotels, shops, wineries, and more

 

http://www.oldtown.org/

Salt River Canyon Scenic Drive

 

  • A scenic drive through Salt River Canyon

 

Photo credit to: http://www.fodors.com/

Besh Bah Gowah 

 

  • 1 mile Southwest of Globe, AZ

  • The ruins of the Salado people who lived over 800 years ago

  • Ruins, museum, botanical gardens, and gift shop

 

http://www.globeaz.gov/

Gold King Mine and Ghost Town

 

  • Located in Jerome, AZ

  • A historic mining town

  • One of the oldest settlements in the region

  • Old mine shafts and mining displays

 

http://www.goldkingmineghosttown.com

Jerome - Abandoned Places

 

  • Jerome's Sliding Jail 

    • An old abandoned jail that slid down the mountainside

  • Abandoned post office

    • A creepy and decayed post office building on the outskirts of town

 

Photo credit to: http://www.atlasobscura.com/

Whiskey Row

 

  • In Prescott, AZ

  • An area with a rich history that once housed over 40 saloons

  • Today it has old saloons, art galleries, and shops

  • Don't miss the "Bird Cage Saloon"!

 

Photo credit to: http://archive.azcentral.com/

Tonto National Monument 

 

  • Located in Roosevelt, AZ

  • Salado-style cliff dwellings

  • Learn about the Salado Phenomenon (the blending of Native American cultures)

https://www.nps.gov/tont/index.htm

Red Rocks Scenic Byway

 

  • Located in Sedona, AZ

  • Admire scenic lookouts as you wind through the Cococino National Forest

  • A 7.5 mile drive

 

http://www.redrockscenicbyway.com/

Chapel of the Holy Cross

 

  • Found in Sedona, AZ

  • A church built into the Buttes

 

Photo credit to: http://www.sedonacentralreservations.com/

Sedona Walking Trails

 

  • Sedona is full of scenic walking trails at all difficulty levels. Here are a few popular trails:

    • Devils Bridge Trail

    • Doe Mountain Trail

    • West Fork Oak Creek Trail (to right)

    • Boynton Canyon Trail

    • Fay Canyon Trail

    • Bear Mountain Trail

    • Mount Wilson Trail

 

Photo credit to : https://www.hammockforums.net

Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park

 

  • Found in Sedona, AZ

  • A place for "meditation and spiritual renewal"

  • Sitting on "holy land" 

 

http://www.tara.org

Red Rock State Park

 

  • In Sedona, AZ

  • A 286 acre nature preserve

  • Self-guided hikes, guided nature hikes, Special events and classes

 

http://azstateparks.com/

Palatki Heritage Site

 

  • In Sedona Arizona

  • Ancient cliff dwellings and pictographs

 

http://www.fs.usda.gov

Slide Rock State Park

 

  • Located in Sedona

  • A historic 43 acre apple farm

  • Explore a pioneer homestead

  • Slide down a natural waterslide

 

Photo credit to: https://www.expedia.ca/

Main Street Sedona

 

  • A tourist area with shops and restaurants

 

Photo credit to: http://wikitravel.org/en/Sedona

The Collective

 

  • Considered a "must-see" in Sedona

  • A restaurant, spa, shop, craft, and winery venue

 

http://www.thecollectivesedona.com/

Oak Creek Canyon

 

  • In Sedona, AZ

  • A 16 mile geological canyon with scenic views all around

 

Photo credit to: http://www.arizona-leisure.com/

Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village

 

  • In Sedona, Arizona

  • A shopping complex with specialty shops, art galleries, and fine restaurants

  • Regular fiestas, festivals, and entertainment

 

http://www.tlaq.com/sedona/home/

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