2023 Cottonwood Visitor's Guide

Cottonwood 

Verde Valley 

VISITOR'S GUIDE

Cottonwood & Verde Valley 1

Cottonwood & Verde Valley 

2022 Official Visitors Guide 

Greater Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce 

849 Cove Parkway, Ste. C 

Cottonwood, AZ 86326 

928.634.7593 

visitcottonwoodaz.org • cottonwoodchamberaz.org 

Produced and published in conjunction with 

Hennen Publishing and Marketing Group 

480.664.0541, hennenpmg.com 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

Town of Camp Verde 

City of Cottonwood 

U.S. Forest Service Coconino National Forest 

Blushing Cactus Photography 

Dylan Jung, Sip Sedona Wine Tours 

Gold King Mine & Ghost Town 

Javelina Leap Vineyard, Winery & Bistro 

Merkin Vineyards Tasting Room & Osteria 

Blazin' M Ranch 

Page Springs Cellars 

Annabel Schlippa, The Muse Gallery 

Cynthia Snapp, Javelina Leap Vineyard, 

Winery & Bistro 

Verde Adventures, Anthony Marra 

Bigstock Images 

Wikimedia Commons 

Isaac Dudley, Friends of the Verde River 

Josh Gray, ECLPST 

ECLPST.com 

Ellen Jo Roberts, Verde Canyon Railroad 

Lance Leighnor, Leighnor Aircraft 

Contents 

4 Area Map 

34 Clarkdale 

6 Small Towns 

37 Cornville/Page Springs 

7 Verde River 

39 Camp Verde 

9 Birding 

42 Jerome 

10 Parks & Recreation Areas 44 Sedona 

12 Ancient Ruins 

46 Dining 

14 Arts & Culture 

50 Things to Do 

16 Wine Trail 

54 Lodging 

19 Wineries & Tasting Rooms 

57 RV Parks & Campgrounds 

24 Beer & Spirits 

58 Information, Real Estate/ 

26 Calendar 

Relocation/Retirement, 

28 Cottonwood 

Transportation & Services 

ON THE COVER: Anthony Marra, Verde Adventures 

Published annually, every effort is made to make 

this publication as accurate as possible. The 

Greater Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce and 

HPMG will assume no responsibility for errors, 

changes or omissions. Copyright 2022. 

All rights reserved. 

ALCANTARA VINEYARD AND WINERY 

Blushing Cactus 

VERDE CANYON RAILROAD 

MERKIN VINEYARDS TASTING ROOM & OSTERIA 

2 visitcottonwoodaz.org 



Welcome 

LOCATED IN THE ‘heart’ of Arizona, the Verde 

Valley is ideally situated above the heat of the 

desert and below the cold of Arizona’s high 

country. Surrounded by jagged mountains to 

the south and west and by mesas and buttes to 

the north and east, its lower elevation makes 

it a perfect destination for your next Arizona 

adventure. 

Explore the rich history and native culture with 

a visit to one of many historic sites and national 

monuments. Soak up the sun and nature at one 

of Arizona’s best state parks in the center of 

Cottonwood, Dead Horse Ranch State Park. Hit the 

trails throughout the Verde Valley on foot, bike or 

horseback, and keep your eyes peeled for birds, 

wildlife, and the perfect shot to share with friends 

and family back home. 

Discover the many dining options from smoked 

BBQ, fresh-made pasta, hearty home cooked 

meals, to rich desserts and locally made chocolate, 

and the perfectly paired wine or brew to wash it 

down with. Rest easy and dream of more days in 

Cottonwood and the Verde Valley at one of many 

hotels, bed & breakfasts, campgrounds, RV sites, 

and more. 

When you visit the heart of Arizona wine country, 

you’re sure to find many reasons to stay, play, and 

return again and again. 

Greater Cottonwood 

Chamber of Commerce 

928.634.7593 

cottonwoodchamberaz.org 

City of Cottonwood, 

Tourism 

visitcottonwoodaz.org 

928.340.2729 

Town of Clarkdale 

928.639.2400 

experienceclarkdale.com 

Jerome Chamber 

of Commerce 

928.624.2900 

jerome.az.gov 

Camp Verde Visitors Center 

928.554.0851 

visitcampverde.com 

Sedona Chamber of 

Commerce 

928.282.7722 or 

800.288.7336 

visitsedona.com 



ECLPST/Josh Gray 



CAMP VERDE SEDONA JEROME 

VERDE RIVER HORSEBACK RIDING ON THE VERDE RIVER FISHING ON THE VERDE RIVER 

7 

Reasons to 

Value the Verde 

Source: Verde River Institute 

COTTONWOOD 

In the shadows of Mingus Mountain and in 

the heart of the Verde Valley, Cottonwood 

offers a distinctive historic district lined 

with shops, restaurants, and tasting rooms 

on its Main Street. 

History is alive in nearby Clarkdale, whose 

homes and buildings still reflect its early 

copper smelting heritage. Four specialized 

museums focus on Native American 

cultures, international copper art, the local 

railroad and town history. 

SMALL TOWNS 

The small towns of the Verde Valley showcase the best of Arizona’s quaint communities. All are within a 30-mile radius with an 

estimated population of 66,000 - each offering visitors a unique experience. 

Cornville/Page Springs offers wineries, 

tasting rooms and a few wonderful dining 

options. This area provides a relaxed take 

on some of Arizona’s most pristine highdesert 

scenery. 

Camp Verde, located in the geographic 

center of Arizona, is rich in history and 

offers a variety of recreation and outdoor 

activities to experience and enjoy. 

A Verde Valley excursion wouldn’t be 

complete without a journey up the hill 

to Jerome, the “City in the Sky.” Once a 

thriving mining camp of 15,000, Jerome 

acquired “ghost town” status by the 1960s. 

Today, entrepreneurs have restored many 

of the quaint buildings that cling to the 

mountainside and the town now dishes out 

artsy boutiques and panoramic views in 

equal measure. 

Speaking of views, Sedona’s stark, giant, red 

rock formations are so compelling, they cause 

grown men to take up painting or poetry. 

Toss in dozens of superb shops, galleries, 

restaurants and recreational opportunities, 

and Sedona has found a magical elixir. 

1 

The Verde River is the last river in Arizona still 

flowing all year long for its entire length. 

2 

The Verde River’s riparian zone (Verde River Greenway) 

supports about 2/3 of all lifeforms in Arizona. 

3 

The Verde River is 192 miles long, and it is 

boatable with canoes and kayaks for more 

than 130 of those miles year-round. 

4 

The trees and plants along the Verde River form 

the “Frémont cottonwood and Goodding willow 

forest type”, among the most threatened forest 

types in the U.S. Less than 325,000 acres 

remain anywhere in the world. 

5 

The Verde River supports about 240 species of 

birds, and is one of the most diverse and productive 

birding spots in the United States. Birds like the Bald 

Eagle, Common Black Hawk, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, 

Bell’s Vireo, Song Sparrow, Great Blue Heron, Belted 

Kingfisher and many more are “riparian obligates”, 

meaning they only live along a river or other waterway. 

6 

The Verde River supplies fresh drinking water to more 

than 2 million people in Maricopa County, and it is the 

least expensive water supply in that county. 

7 

Thousands of acres of farmland are irrigated by the 

Verde River’s water, both in the Verde Valley 

and downstream. 

VERDE RIVER 

VERDE RIVER 

The Verde River is one of Arizona’s last rivers to flow year-round and sustains a large 

regional wildlife population. Through the 36-mile stretch known as the Verde River 

Greenway you will discover a lush habitat that is unique to the Verde Valley. The 

3,300-foot elevation also means mild temperatures for hiking, canoeing, bird watching, 

picnicking, fishing, or just wading in the cool water. 

For more information on the Verde River, its riparian habitat, volunteer opportunities, 

recreation, and river access points, visit verderiver.org. For guided options, see Things to Do, page 50. 

Plan Your Paddle 

Friends of the Verde River: Get current Verde River water flows, 

paddle guides and maps of the River, including Verde River 

Access Points and directions. 

For guided options, see Things to Do, page 50. 



VERDE RIVER 

Interactive Birding 

Site Story Map, 

A Birder’s Guide to 

the Verde Valley 

Verde Locals 

NPS Photo 

Tributaries 

Annual 

Birding 

Festivals 

Homer Hanson 

QUAIL 

SOUTHWESTERN 

WILLOW FLYCATCHER 

ROADRUNNER 

BIRDING IN OAK CREEK CANYON 

DRAGONFLY 

LOWLAND LEOPARD FROG 

NPS Photo 

YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO 

RIVER OTTER 

NPS Photo NPS Photo 

OAK CREEK 

OAK CREEK originates from melting 

snow in the high country north of 

Sedona. Oak Creek travels through the 

narrow gorge of the 12-mile-long Oak 

Creek Canyon, providing year around 

fishing and swimming opportunities. 

Oak Creek meanders southwest past 

Sedona, through Red Rock State Park, 

and then through the backyards of 

the Page Springs Road vineyards. The 

confluence of Oak Creek with the Verde 

River occurs southeast of Cottonwood. 

The annual Verde Valley Birding 

and Nature Festival, held the 

last full weekend in April, is a great 

way to experience birding with those 

who share this growing hobby. 

verderiver.org/birding-festival 

BROAD-BILLED HUMMINGBIRD 

The Sedona Hummingbird 

Festival is held around the first 

weekend in August, when Sedona’s 

hummingbird population is highest 

and most diverse with 5-7 species. 

hummingbirdsociety.org 

GREAT BLUE HERON 

BIRDING 

The Verde River supports more than 200 species of migratory and resident birds, 

making it one of the most diverse and productive birding spots in the United States. 

SEVERAL Audubon Important Birding Areas (IBA) are located in the Verde Valley including 

the Lower Oak Creek, Tuzigoot and Camp Verde. The IBAs are all located near water, which is 

what makes birding in the Verde Valley so special. These diverse habitats attract nesting birds 

and migratory species that stop in the Valley on their seasonal journeys. Spring is the peak 

season for birding, but you can find a variety of birds all year round. Our canyons, grasslands 

and elevation changes provide dynamic variations in what can be seen. Walk a path, meander 

along the riverbank or hike up a canyon and you’ll be sure to view some of our resident or 

visiting birds. verderiver.org/birding-verde-valley and northernarizonaaudubon.org 

RACCOONS 

LIFE ALONG THE river changes with each season, giving visitors a glimpse of Great 

Blue Heron, Common Black Hawks, and a variety of ducks and water fowl. Coyotes, 

raccoons, mule deer, beavers, frogs, turtles, snakes and toads also depend on the 

Verde River for water, food and shelter. The Verde River and surrounding riparian 

corridor support nearly twenty threatened or endangered species including the Yellow- 

Billed Cuckoo, Southwestern Willow Flycatcher, and Lowland Leopard Frogs. 

The Wet Beaver Creek also provides 

opportunity for wildlife sightings, fishing, 

and swimming. A 3.5-mile easy hike in 

on Bell Trail #13 and Wier Trail #85 (Wet 

Beaver Creek Wilderness Area) will 

get you to “The Crack” a cliff jumping 

opportunity among scenic red rocks. 

Downstream, the ephemeral Beaver 

Creek winds past Montezuma Castle 

National Monument and confluences 

with the Verde River in Camp Verde. 

Other mostly perennial tributaries 

include Fossil Creek, East Verde Creek, 

West Clear Creek and Sycamore Creek. 

Best Birding 

u Dead Horse Ranch State Park. 

u Tavasci Marsh – accessed from Tuzigoot National Monument or Dead 

Horse Ranch State Park. 

u Bubbling Ponds at Page Springs - follow a maintained path to the lookout 

point. Located at Page Springs Preserve. 

u Red Rock State Park – Offering guided bird walks. 

u Sedona Wetlands Preserve – 27 acres with an observation deck. 



OUTSIDE 

DEAD HORSE RANCH STATE PARK 

JEROME STATE HISTORIC PARK 

FORT VERDE STATE HISTORIC PARK 

FORT VERDE STATE HISTORIC PARK 

Experience life through the eyes of a frontier soldier at Fort Verde State Historic 

Park. The fort was a base for General Crook’s U.S. Army scouts and soldiers in the 

1870s and 1880s. They were charged with preventing Apache and Yavapai Indian 

uprisings in the late 1800s. Its officers’ quarters are open to visitors and a museum 

is located in the old headquarters building. Fee area. 928.567.3275. 

Hit the Trails 

Fresh air and nature abound in the 

Verde Valley and, the area offers 

trails to satisfy any ambition. 

Wikimedia Commons/Don Graham 

JEROME STATE HISTORIC PARK 

The Douglas Mansion at Jerome State Historic Park is a museum devoted to the 

mining history of Jerome and the Douglas family. It features photographs, artifacts, 

minerals, a period room and a “3-D” model of the town including the underground 

mines. There is mining equipment on display outside along with a picnic area 

offering a beautiful panoramic view of the Verde Valley. Open 8:30am-5pm daily, 

928.634.5381. 

SLIDE ROCK STATE PARK 

Slide Rock State Park offers an easy walk along the homestead and the flourishing 

famed Oak Creek apple orchard. Continue on to the stairs and trail that leads 

to Oak Creek, where water rushes through natural red rock sluices. In the 

summertime, kids and adults love to ride the water down these sluices, sunning 

themselves afterward on the rocks. 928.282.3034. 

SLIDE ROCK STATE PARK 

PARKS & RECREATION AREAS 

The Verde Valley's public lands are open 

Plan to spend time at Arizona State Parks and Trails (azstateparks.com) and National Forests (fs.usda.gov). 

OAK CREEK CANYON 

The “switchbacks” of Oak Creek Canyon may seem a bit unnerving but are 

well worth the drive to the top. The Scenic Overlook offers a fantastic view of 

the Canyon and beyond. There may be Native American hand-made jewelry 

and craft items to pick up as an authentic souvenir. Oak Creek Visitors’ Center, 

928.282.4119. 

RED ROCK CROSSING, CATHEDRAL ROCK AND CRESCENT MOON 

RECREATION AREA 

At Crescent Moon Recreation Area, visitors walk along Oak Creek and see 

impressive views with unbelievable photo opportunities of Cathedral Rock. Fee 

area. Sedona Ranger Station, 928.282.4119. Crescent Moon/Red Rock Crossing, 

928.204.1389. 

The Jail Trail, beginning under the “Gateway 

to the Verde River” archway at the edge of Old 

Town Cottonwood will lead you on a one-mile 

leisurely stroll from the town’s former Jail (now 

Seeds Natural Fiber Clothing store) at 1101 N. 

Main St. in Cottonwood, cutting through a dense 

riparian area which leads you to the Verde River. 

The Jail Trail follows the river for about a mile 

and then offers a choice to continue your hike 

into Dead Horse State Park or, loop back into 

Old Town. Rated easy. 

Heading 

out near 

Cottonwood? 

Plot your path 

in Red Rock 

Country: 

DEAD HORSE RANCH STATE PARK 

The park rests along the banks of the Verde River. It offers a 

range of recreational activities and camping, as well as cabins. 

With a phenomenal trail system, the park is ideal for wildlife 

viewing, bird watching, fishing, hiking, biking and horseback 

riding. Equestrian trail rides are available in the park. Over 

200 species of birds have been identified in the immediate 

confines of the park, which is home to Verde River Day on 

the last Saturday in September (free admission). Fee area. 

928.634.5283. 

RED ROCK STATE PARK – CENTER FOR 

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION 

Hiking trails navigate a lush riparian corridor along Oak Creek 

and beautiful vistas of the surrounding red rocks. The park 

acts as an environmental education center with visitor center 

displays, presentations on the area, a butterfly and hummingbird 

garden and interpretive paths. Guided bird walks are available 

every Wednesday and Saturday morning led by rangers and 

volunteer naturalists. Fee area. 928.282.6907. 

CATHEDRAL ROCK 

Bike and Trail 

Map, Cottonwood 

Region Map 

provided by 

the City of 


& The Bicycle 

Advisory 

Committee 

(Sedona & Oak 

Creek Canyon) 

Trail & Recreation 

Map. Map 

provided by the 

US Forest Service. 



HONANKI RUINS 

USDA Forest Service, Coconino National Forest 

MONTEZUMA CASTLE 

NPS Photo/Katie KellerLynn 

V BAR V HERITAGE SITE 

NPS Photo\Sharlot Hart 

U.S. Forest Service Coconino National Forest 

HONANKI RUINS 

Honanki held one of the largest population centers in the Verde 

Valley, primarily occupied 1130 through 1280. Consisted of about 

60 rooms and a number of pictographs. The 700-year-old wellpreserved 

ruins and the rock art on the walls are fascinating. 

Coconino National Forest near Sedona. Fee area. 928.282.4119 

MONTEZUMA CASTLE NATIONAL MONUMENT 

AND MONTEZUMA WELL 

This ancient cliff dwelling dates back to 1150. The Castle stands 

in a cliff recess 100-feet above the valley, just 4 miles north of 

Camp Verde. The Castle is one of the most well-preserved cliff 

dwellings in North America. Montezuma Well, a detached unit 

of the same Monument, located about 11 miles north, is a natural 

limestone sinkhole through which 1,500,000 gallons of water 

emerge each day from an underground spring. Both places have 

a short, 1/3 - ½-mile trail to see the archeological remains, as well 

as a picnic area. Both are served by the Visitor’s Center at the 

Castle. $15 for adults, children, 15 and under, are free. Summer 

hours May-Sept. 8am-7pm; Winter hours Sept.-May: 8am-5pm. 

Located at 2800 Montezuma Castle Road off Interstate 17 at exit 

289, Camp Verde. 928.567.3322 

MONTEZUMA WELL 

ANCIENT RUINS 

Make prehistoric places part of your plan 

Ancient Ruins can be found throughout Arizona, but some of the best-preserved cliff dwellings are in the Verde Valley. 

The ancient Sinagua culture thrived in the Verde Valley from approximately A.D. 600 to A.D. 1400. The Sinagua’s legacy 

includes petroglyphs (pecked or scratched images) and pictographs (painted images). 

Guided Archaeological Tours by Verde Valley Archaeology Field Institute 

For an inspired half-day tour of Tuzigoot National Monument, Montezuma Castle National Monument, Montezuma Well and more archaeological wonders, sign up 

for a private guided tour. verdevalleyarchaeology.org/archaeologytours 

V BAR V HERITAGE SITE 

The V Bar V Heritage Site is the largest known petroglyph 

site in the Verde Valley and, one of the best preserved. The 

Southern Sinagua rock art legacy comprised of 1,032 individual 

petroglyphs on 13 panels at this site is known as the Beaver 

Creek Style. The V Bar V petroglyphs are traced to between 

A.D. 1150 and 1400. Coconino National Forest, 2.8 miles east of 

the junction of I-17 and SR 179 on FR 618. Watch for the entrance 

on your right less than one-half mile past the Beaver Creek 

Campground. Fee area. 928.592.0998 

PALATKI RUINS 

Palatki (Hopi for “red house”) is a cliff dwelling sheltered in a 

Supai sandstone overhang, constructed by the Southern Sinagua 

people who inhabited the area from approximately 650 to 

1300. A most outstanding pictograph site, walls display art from 

archaic cultures extending back over 6,000 years to the work 

of the Sinagua, the Yavapai and Apache Tribes of historic times. 

Coconino National Forest near Sedona. For reservations call 

928.282.3854 


TUZIGOOT NATIONAL MONUMENT 

TUZIGOOT NATIONAL MONUMENT 

Approximately 800 years ago, this Sinagua pueblo was home to 

the Native American population once inhabiting this area. The site 

is comprised of 42 acres including hiking trails (one wheelchair 

accessible) and a complete museum. Visitors can walk through the 

various rooms of the pueblo ruin to view this ancient civilization. 

Images, etched in stone, help tell the tale of daily life. Open daily at 

9am. Fee area. Allow two hours. Located minutes from downtown 

Clarkdale at 25 Tuzigoot Road, Clarkdale. 928.634.5564 

VERDE VALLEY ARCHAEOLOGY CENTER AND MUSEUM 

The Verde Valley Archaeology Center and Museum displays 

archaeological artifacts found throughout the Verde Valley 

region and offers archaeological tours. Tues. – Sat. 10am- 

4pm, Sun. 12-4pm. 460 W. Finnie Flat Road, Camp Verde, 

928.567.0066, verdevalleyarchaeology.org 

! 

Before heading out, call to verify these areas are open. 


Reiki de Light Gift Boutique 

683 N. Main St. #A1 


928.300.5173 

reikidelight.com 

OLD TOWN CENTER FOR THE ARTS 

ARTS & CULTURE 

Art lives here 

Whether you are looking for classes, guided tours, galleries, studios, concerts, art supplies or a cultural adventure, the 

Verde Valley can connect you with your creative side! Our walkable communities are filled with museums, performing 

arts, world class music, Art Walks, open air cinemas, numerous local festivals, events and much more. There’s no doubt 

about it – art lives here – and after one visit you will want to, too! 

Science Vortex 

301 N. Willard St. 

Room 202 


928.225.7830 

sciencevortex.org 

Children’s interactive STEM+ 

Art center with weekend 

hours for family play/ 

exploration, birthday 

parties, field trips & more. 

Tlaquepaque Arts & 

Shopping Village 

336 State Rte. 179 

Sedona 

928.282.4838 

tlaq.com 

Tlaquepaque is a recreated 

Mexican village that hosts a 

myriad of shops and 

restaurants offering unique 

and unexpected cultural 

experiences. 

Arcosanti – Cosanti Foundation 

13555 S. Cross L Road, Mayer 

928.632.7135 

arcosanti.org 

Arizona Copper Art Museum 

849 Main St., Clarkdale 

928.649.1858 

copperartmuseum.org 

Chamber Music Sedona 

2030 W. State Rte. 89A, Suite B5 

Sedona 

928.204.2415 

chambermusicsedona.org 

Celebrating its 40th season 

2022-23! Discover more about 

our educational programs and 

the world-class music we bring 

to the Sedona and Verde 

Valley area. 

Clarkdale Historical Society 

and Museum 

900 First North St., Clarkdale 

928.649.1198 

clarkdaleheritage.org 

Clemenceau Museum/Verde 

Valley Historical Society 

1 N. Willard, Cottonwood 

928.634.2868 

clemenceaumuseum.com 

El Valle Artists Association 

P.O. Box 2864, Cottonwood 

517.294.3200 

elvalleartists.org 

EVAA welcomes artists of 

all media. Monthly 

meetings/workshops 

September through May. 

John Bell Railroad Museum 

At the Verde Canyon Railroad 

Clarkdale 

800.582.7245 

verdecanyonrr.com 

Open daily. 

Fine Art Museum of Sedona 

Sedona 

888.602.2667 

fineartmuseumofsedona.org 

Made In Clarkdale 

928.301.9798 

madeinclarkdale.org 

Mingus Union High School 

Theatre Troupe 

Musical performances 

throughout the school year. 

Box Office: 928.649.4466 

The Muse Gallery & 

Working Studios 

735 N. Main St., Ste. A 


928.634.0003 

the-muse-gallery.com 

Old Town Center for the Arts 

633 N. 5th St. (5th & Main) 

Old Town Cottonwood 

928.634.0940 

oldtowncenter.org 

Sept thru May - Experience it 

Live! Music Concerts, Theater, 

Comedy, & Art with the finest 

National, International, 

Regional & Local Performing 

Artists Since 2008. 

New! Monday Movies on Main 

Paint and Party 

102 E. Pima St. 


928.639.4433 

Phillip England Center for the 

Performing Arts 

210 Camp Lincoln Road 

Camp Verde 

928.239.4891 or 877.561.0741 

pecpaf.com 

Sedona Arts Center 

15 Art Barn Road 

Sedona 

928.282.3809 or 

888.954.4442 

sedonaartscenter.org 

Art Workshops, Classes and 

Crash Courses, Fine Art 

Gallery, Ceramics Studio, 

Sedona Plein Air Festival, 

Loving Bowls, and more! 

Sedona International 

Film Festival 

Mary D. Fisher Theatre 

2030 State Rte. 89A, Ste. A3 

928.282.1177 

sedonafilmfestival.org 

Verde Valley Archaeology 

Center and Museum 

460 W. Finnie Flat Road 

Camp Verde 

928.567.0066 

verdevalleyarchaeology.org 

Explore the history of ancient 

Verde Valley civilizations 

through artifacts and guided 

Hike-Explore-Learn Tours. 

The Official Nonprofit Partner 

of the National Park Service 

for Montezuma Castle and 

Tuzigoot. 



JAVELINA LEAP VINEYARD, WINERY & BISTRO VERDE VALLEY WINE FESTIVAL FOUR EIGHT WINEWORKS 

PAGE SPRINGS CELLARS 

WINE TRAIL 

The Heart of Arizona's Wine Country 

The Verde Valley Wine Trail connects the dots between the communities of Cottonwood, Sedona, Camp Verde, Jerome, 

Cornville, Clarkdale and the beautiful red rock landscape and canyons that USA Today says is the most beautiful place 

in America. vvwinetrail.com 

The Verde Valley Wine Trail invites wine enthusiasts to experience a destination rich in history, beauty, and the 

production of exquisite wines. Each of the wineries and tasting rooms offer a variety of skillfully crafted wines to satisfy 

any wine taster’s palate. Many also offer a variety of activities and events throughout the year. Visit vvwinetrail.com or 

their individual websites for the calendar of events. 



Making Arizona’s First Sparkling Rosé Wine 

A Gold Medal Winner 

JAVELINA LEAP VINEYARD, WINERY & BISTRO 

Lucas Reed, a second-generation enologist (winemaker) at Javelina 

Leap, had a vision in 2021 to make a true French-style traditional 

méthode champenoise (sparkling rosé wine), from Javelina Leap Vineyard, 

Winery & Bistro Estate’s Zinfandel grapes, an endeavor never accomplished 

before in Arizona. 

According to this winemaker, the Verde Valley climate, with its summer 

rains, large daily temperature swings (diurnal fluctuations) and cooler 

summer temperatures all facilitate higher grape yields, lower sugars and 

a lower, more stable pH – all preferential in the growth of award-winning 

sparkling-wine grapes. 

Reed built riddling racks (just as the French wine artisans of history have 

used for centuries) for the secondary fermentation process required for the 

production of traditional méthode champenoise. The enologist aged the 

yeast culture for weeks in a local cave environment, tending to it by hand 

every few hours. The season’s early grapes were harvested to produce the 

bottled zinfandel wine and Lucas’ yeast was carefully infused in the bottles. 

The Bottles were inverted and hand riddled every day for 6 weeks – a 

quarter turn by turn. The yeast plug, (the sediment accumulated through the 

6-week riddling process in the bottles’ mouth) was disgorged upon freezing 

in a dry-ice bath and, each bottle was resealed and rested. “The results were 

glorious! The first time we opened a bottle and I saw these beautiful, tiny, 

luxurious bubbles I knew we had something really special,” says Reed. 

A byproduct of all this bubbliness, according to the enologist, was that by 

harvesting a portion of Javelina’s Estate Zinfandel grapes early to make the 

sparkling rosé wine, the remaining grapes were of improved quality for the 

award-winning Estate Zinfandel. 

Like many vineyards in the Valley, sustainability is common practice at 

Javelina Leap Vineyard, Winery & Bistro and here, includes a successful 

pomace recycling program. 

The Estate participated in a joint study with Dr. Isaac Mpanga, University 

of Arizona in 2020-2021 to evaluate the pomace remains from winemaking 

and, the abbreviated take-away is that pomace recycling provides amazing 

benefits to the vineyard’s biome, providing a natural and direct means of pH 

control to the grapes - vital to our award-winning wine, says Reed. 

Things are looking Rosé for Javelina Leap Vineyard, Winery and Bistro – 

with the exclusive release of the award-winning Sparkling Estate Zinfandel 

Rosé planned for the fall of 2022. 

TOURS/TRANSPORTATION 

Touring the Wine Trail includes visits to several wineries 

and everyone is encouraged to reserve a tour (or designate 

a driver) and drink responsibly. 

Alcantara Adventures 

6101 E. Coury Dr., Camp Verde 

928.852.4161 

alcantaradventures.com 

Jeep, Horseback & Winery 

Tours in Camp Verde. 

Sip Sedona 

928.308.5166, sipsedona.com 

It's not just about the wine, 

it's about experiencing the 

Verde Valley! 

Verde Adventures 

928.204.6440 or 877.673.3661 

verdeadventure.com 

Providing Verde River Trips, 

Inflatable Kayak rentals, shuttles, 

tubing, and wine tours. Sedona 

and the Verde River Valley. 

Taste of the Valley Tours 


928.642.6544 

tasteofthevalleytours.com 

Wine Tours of Sedona 

866.445.3732 

928.224.2991 

winetoursofsedona.com 

Providing Tours Since 

2004. Locally Owned. Private. 

Personalized. Completely 

Flexible. Serving Everywhere. 

Tasting Fees Always Included. 

Tours of Jerome 

110 Main St., Ste. 1 

Jerome 

928.639.4361 

toursofjerome.com 

Sedona Wine Adventures 

928.366.8476 

877.673.3661 

sedonawineadventures.com 

WINERIES & TASTING ROOMS 

Please call or refer to individual website before heading out. 

Operating hours (and days) may vary! 

CAMP VERDE 

Alcantara Vineyard & Winery 

3445 S. Grapevine Way 

Camp Verde 

928.649.8463 

alcantaravineyard.com 

Daily 11am-5pm, closed major 

holidays. Where the Verde 

River and Oak Creek meet. 

Come taste the beauty! 

Clear Creek Vineyard & Winery 

4053 E. State Rte. 260 

Camp Verde 

602.904.0173 

clearcreekwineryaz.com 

Wed.-Sun. 11am-5pm (Winter 

hours: check website) 

Salt Mine Wine 

536 W. Salt Mine Road 

Camp Verde 

928.910.2075 

saltminewine.com 

Sat. & Sun. 12-5pm 

CLARKDALE 

Bodega Pierce 

Winery & Tasting Room 

1341 W. State Rte. 89A 

Clarkdale 

928.634.0301 

bodegapierce.com 

Thu.-Sun. 12-6pm 

Chateau Tumbleweed 



Clarkdale 

928.634.0443 

chateautumbleweed.com 

Daily 12-7pm 

Southwest Wine Center 

601 Black Hills Dr. 

Clarkdale (located at Verde Valley 

Campus of Yavapai College) 

928.634.6566 

southwestwinecenter.com 

Thu.-Sun. 12-6pm 




WINE TRAIL 

CORNVILLE 


D.A.Ranch 

1901 N. Dancing Apache Road 

Cornville 

928.301.0791 

daranch.com 

Wed.-Sun. 11am-6pm (with a 

few exceptions - see website). 

D.A.Ranch is a destination 

winery known for 100% 

estate-grown Arizona wines 

and picturesque grounds. 

Echo Canyon Vineyard 

3005 N. Echo Canyon Road 

Cornville 

928.592.2179 

Invited guests only. 

echo (\`e-(,)kō) - 

(1) an expression of uniquely 

rugged terroir; 

(2) reincarnation of Verde 

Valley wine. 

ALCANTARA VINEYARD & WINERY 

COTTONWOOD 

Javelina Leap 

Vineyard, Winery & Bistro 

1565 Page Springs Road 

Cornville 

928.649.2681 

javelinaleapwinery.com 

Daily 11am-6pm. 

Family operated, premium 

boutique winery with award 

winning wines. 

Oak Creek 

Vineyards & Winery 

1555 N. Page Springs Road 

Cornville 

928.660.6935 

oakcreekvineyards.net 

Daily 10am-6pm 

We welcome kids AND pets, 

so bring the entire crew and 

enjoy! 

Page Springs Cellars 

1500 N. Page Springs Road 

Cornville 

928.639.3004 

pagespringscellars.com 

Mon.-Wed. 11am-7pm 

Thu.-Sun. 11am-9pm 

365 days a year. Local wines. 

Friendly service. Fun events. 

Informative tours. Gourmet 

menu. 

Arizona Stronghold Vineyards 

Tasting Room 

1023 N. Main St. 

928.639.2789 

azstronghold.com 

Sun.-Thu. 12-7pm, Fri.-Sat. 12-8pm 

Burning Tree Cellars 


928.649.8733 

burningtreecellars.com 

Sun.-Thu. 12-6pm 

Fri.-Sat. 12-9pm 

Specializing in small batch, 

boutique wines. Live music Fri. & 

Sat. nights. 

Carlson Creek Vineyard 



928.634.3866 

carlsoncreek.com 

Sun.-Thu. 11am-7pm 




WINE TRAIL 

Small Batch Wine & Spirits 



928.634.7678 

azsmallbatch.com 



Cellar 433 

909 A. N. Main St. 


Opening Fall 2022 

Cove Mesa Vineyard - 


741 Airpark Way, Ste. 8-9 


928.641.4693 

covemesa.com 

Fri.-Sun. 12-6pm 

DA Vines Vineyard 

Wines & Bistro 



928.634.6710 

davinesvineyard.com 

Share a sip & a bite at 

Cottonwood’s newest tasting 

room. 

Merkin Vineyards Tasting 

Room & Osteria 



928.639.1001 

merkinvineyardsosteria.com 

Mon.-Sat. 11am - 9pm 

Sun. 10am-9pm 

Committed to using ingredients 

from Arizona's premier farms, 

fields, pastures, and trees. 

Pillsbury Wine Company 

Tasting Room 



928.639.0646 

pillsburywinecompany.com 

Daily 12-7pm 

Tantrum Wines 

918 N Main St., Ste C 


928.634.2266 

tantrumwines.com 

Mon.-Thu. 1-8pm 


Sun. 1-7pm 

Winery 101 

1019 N. Main St., Ste. B 


928.487.1555 

winery101.com 

Daily 12pm, visit winery101.com 

for closing hours. 

JEROME 

Cabal Cellars 

417 Hull Ave. 

Jerome 

928.634.9576 

cabalcellars.com 


Caduceus Cellars 

158 Main St. 

Jerome 

928.639.9463 

caduceus.org 

Daily 11am-6pm, 365 days 

a year. Born out of passion 

by lead singer of Tool, 

Maynard Keenan. 

! 

Four Eight Wineworks 

(located in Puscifer the Store) 

140 Main St., Jerome 

928.639.3516 

four8wineworks.com 


Fri.-Sat. 11am-7pm 

The Arizona Winemaker’s 

Co-operative. 

Passion Cellars 


928.649.9800 

passioncellars.com 



The Original Jerome Winery 

114 Jerome Ave., Jerome 

928.639.9593 

theoriginaljeromewinery.com 

Mon.-Thu. 12-5pm, Fri.-Sun. 12-7pm 

Vino Zona 


vinozona.love 

Thu.-Mon. 11am-6pm 


SEDONA 

Vino Zona 

336 AZ-179, Ste. A207, Sedona 

vinozona.love 



Winery 1912 

320 N. State Rte. 89A, Ste. C 

Sedona 

928.282.0715 

winery1912.com 

Mon.-Thu. 12-6pm 

Fri.-Sun. 11am-8pm 

Visit individual winery website(s) to 

verify hours. 

The Arizona Wine Growers Association strives to advance with integrity 

the sustainable growth and production of authentic Arizona-grown wines. 

DA RANCH 



WINE TRAIL 

Green Wine 

Page Springs Cellars is tucked into the volcanic landscape of the Page 

Springs area, along the beautiful banks of the Oak Creek. Protecting 

this beauty goes hand-in-hand with winery operations at PSC. Owner Eric 

Glomski’s eco-responsible approach embraces environmental stewardship 

of the vineyards and winery, providing the cornerstone of winemaking. A 

certified-sustainable winery (via Sustainability Alliance), PSC continues to 

work towards protecting our planet. 



Decreasing its carbon footprint seems of equal importance as creating fine wines at Page Springs Cellars. The eco-winery employs solar voltaic panels 

which can be found covering the winery roof and shading the parking area, making the winery 100% solar powered. PSC’s onsite waste-water treatment 

system converts all grey and black water into high quality effluent that is reintroduced to the water table through adjacent mesquite bosques. In 

congruence with water reclamation, PSC also actively participates in a ‘water offset program’ that allows PSC to boast their ‘net-zero water usage’ status. 

Sustainability is the culture at PSC. From no-till farming to an extensive recycling program, composting to paperless hand dryers, Page Springs Cellars is 

going the distance. Even the body butters and food supplements at the PSC Shop are created through the repurposing of pressed grape skins and seeds. 

A connection to the wine that one drinks only seems to increase the enjoyment. Page Springs Cellars’ connection to the land that it farms and its surrounding 

environment offers peace of mind and a connection that is hard to avoid when immersed in the beautiful winery...It doesn’t hurt that the wine is world class. 

BEER & SPIRITS 

BELFRY WOOD-FIRED 

GRILL & BREWERY 

1012 Lounge 


928.639.0800 

1012lounge.com 

Belfry Wood-Fired 

Grill & Brewery 

791 N. Main St., Cottonwood 

928.239.4595 

belfrybrewery.com 

Main Stage 

1 S. Main St. 


928.202.3460 

mainstageaz.com 

Live Music and Events, 

Daily Happy Hour Mon.-Sat. 

11am-2am 

THAT Brewery 

300 E. Cherry St., Bldg. B 


928.202.3013 

thatbrewery.com 

Small Batch Wine & Spirits 


928.634.7678 

azsmallbatch.com 

Smelter Town Brewery 


928.821.0814 

smeltertownbrewery.com 

SMELTER TOWN BREWERY 

The KROW Sports 

Bar & Grill 

321 S. Main St., Cottonwood 

928.634.3838 

krowsportsbar.com 

Full menu until 1 a.m. Familyfriendly! 

Skee-ball, air hockey, 

darts, pool tables & AZ Lottery. 

Oak Creek Brewery and Grill 

336 State Rte. 179, Ste. D201 

Sedona 

928.282.3300 

oakcreekbreweryandgrill.com 

Robbers Roost 

Restaurant and Bar 

1160 S. Page Springs Road 

Cornville 

928.202.4963 

SuzyQ Drive Thru 

962 S. Main St. 


928.634.7901 

Daily 6am – 10pm 

Verde Brewing Company 

724 N. Industrial Dr., 7a 

Camp Verde 

928.567.7033 

verdebrewing.com 



CALENDAR 

! 

Events may be subject to rescheduling or cancellation. Check status online at event website or for more events, see cottonwoodchamberaz.org/events 

NOVEMBER 

American Indian Art Show 

Community Center 

Camp Verde 

Sedona Tree Lighting & 

Santa Visit 

Tlaquepaque, Sedona 

tlaq.com 

Old Town Blues Fest 




MAY 

Made in Clarkdale Art Show 

Clarkdale 


MAGICAL CHRISTMAS JOURNEY, VERDE CANYON RAILROAD 

JUNE 

Concerts in the Park begin 

Clarkdale Town Park, Clarkdale 


Old Town Music and the Market 

Old Town Activity Park, Cottonwood 

oldtownmusicandthemarket.org 

Wednesdays 5pm - dark 

Titled Earth Wine & Music Festival 

Page Springs Cellars, Cornville 

tilted-earth.com 

Cornhole Mash 

Community Park - 


Monday Movies on Main begin 




Sedona Yoga Festival 

Sedona 

sedonayogafestival.com 

JULY 

CornFest 

Hollamon St., Camp Verde 


Monthly Events 

Old-Fashioned 4th of July Parade 

Clarkdale 


Fantastic Family Fourth of July 

Verde Valley Fairgrounds 


cottonwoodaz.gov 

National Day of the Cowboy 

Mary D. Fisher Theater 

Sedona 

sedonamuseum.org 

Sedona Hummingbird Festival 

Sedona 

hummingbirdsociety.org/ 

hummingbird-festival-open/ 

AUGUST 

National Park Fee Free Day 

(Aug. 4) 

SEPTEMBER 

Mingus Gem & Mineral Show 

Clarkdale 

mingusgem.club 

Old Town Cottonwood Art Walk: 6-9pm, Second Saturday 

Roam in Jerome (Art, Shopping, Live Music, etc.): 5-8pm, First Saturday 

First Friday in The Galleries (gallery receptions, music, wine tasting, 

etc.): 4-7pm, Tlaquepaque, Sedona, tlaq.com 

VERDE VALLEY WINE FESTIVAL 


Old Town Activity Park, Cottonwood. 



Thunder Valley Rally 


thundervalleyrallyaz.com 

Jerome Jamboree 

Gold King Mine, Jerome 

goldkingmineghosttown.com 

Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival 

Jerome 

facebook.com/jeromeindie 

filmmusicfestival.com 

Sedona WineFest 

Posse Grounds Park, Sedona 

sedonawinefest.com 

Red Rocks Music Festival (Sept.-Dec.) 

Schnebly Hill Rd., Sedona 

redrocksmusicfestival.com 

OCTOBER 

Fort Verde Days 

Fort Verde State Historic Park 

Camp Verde 

azstateparks.com 

Halloween Festival: Trunk or Treat 

Main Street, Camp Verde 


Clarktoberfest 

Clarkdale 

clarktoberfestaz.com 

Phantom Train Experience 

Verde Canyon Railroad, Clarkdale 


National Night Out 

Cottonwood & Clarkdale 

Early Settlers Day 

Clemenceau Heritage Museum 



Old Town Spooktacular Night 


Ghost Walk & Spook Weekend 

Jerome 

Fall Fest 2022 

Slide Rock State Park 

azstateparks.com 

Red Rocks Oktoberfest/ 

Craft Beer Festival 

Sedona 

visitsedona.com 

Sedona Arts Festival 

Sedona Red Rock High School, Sedona 

sedonaartsfestival.org 

Sedona Plein Air Festival 

Sedona Arts Center, Sedona 

sedonapleinairfestival.org 

Sedona Rock, Gem, & Jewelry Show 

Sedona Red Rock High School 

Sedona 

sedonagemandmineral.org 

Open Studios Tour 

Art Studios throughout the Verde Valley. 

sedonaartistscoalition.org 

Dia de Los Muertos Celebration 

Tlaquepaque, Sedona 

tlaq.com 

Cottonwood Gun Show 



Walkin’ on Main 


azwom.com or visitcottonwoodaz.org 

Zeke Taylor Barbeque 




5K Turkey Trot 

Sedona 

runsedonashop.com 

Mountain Bike Festival 

Sedona 

sedonamtbfestival.com 

Roam Fest 

(Women’s MTB Festival) 

Sedona 

roamfest.com 

DECEMBER 

Christmas Bazaar and 

Parade of Lights 

Camp Verde 


Made in Clarkdale Art Show 

Clark Memorial Clubhouse 

Clarkdale 


Magical Christmas Journey 

Verde Canyon Railroad 

Clarkdale 


Christmas Parade 


cottonwoodchamberaz.org 

Holiday Chocolate Walk 


oldtown.org 

VIP Chocolate & Wine Tasting 


oldtown.org 

Winter Solstice Concert 




Festival of Lights - Lighting of 

6,000 Luminarias 

Tlaquepaque 

Sedona 

tlaq.com 

Chanukah Menorah Lighting 

Tlaquepaque 

Sedona 

tlaq.com 

The Big Gay Art Show 

Sedona Arts Center 

Sedona 


JANUARY 

Chamber Music 

Sedona’s Winterfest 


Eagle Watch 

Verde Valley/Cottonwood 

FEBRUARY 

Chocolate Lovers’ Train 


Clarkdale 


Mingus Gem & Mineral Show 

Clarkdale 

mingusgem.club 

Arts & Crafts Festival 




Old Town Annual Sip, Stroll & Shop 


oldtown.org 

Chamber Music Sedona’s Winterfest 

Sedona Performing Arts Center 

Sedona 


Sedona International Film Festival 

Sedona Center 

Sedona 

sedonafilmfestival.com 

Sedona 5K, 10K, Half Marathon 

Sedona 

runsedona.com 

MARCH 

Camp Verde Pecan & Wine Festival 

Downtown 

Camp Verde 

verdevalleywine.org 

Home & Building Tour 

Clarkdale 

Arizona Old Time Fiddlers 

Camp-Out 



Cottonwood Gun Show 



St. Patrick’s Day Parade 

Sedona 

Sedona Stumble 5K & 10K Trail Runs 

Sedona 

APRIL 

Historic Home Tour & 

Bank Robbery Reenactment 

Clarkdale 

Northern Arizona Student Art Show 

Clarkdale 


Emerging Winemakers 

Competition & Symposium 

Clarkdale 

emergingwinemakers.com 

Cottonwood’s Vintage Run/Walk 


runcottonwood.com 

Celebration of Earth Concert 




Annual Easter Eggstravaganza 

Riverfront Park 



Old Town Arts Festival 


facebook.com/oldtowncottonwoodaz 

Verde Valley Birding & Nature Festival 

Dead Horse Ranch State Park 


birdyverde.org 

Rat Rod Annual Cruise to Old Town 


ratrodaddiction.com 

Open Studio Tour 

Art Studios throughout the Verde 

Valley. 

sedonaartistscoalition.org 

Verde Valley Wine Festival 


verdevalleywinefestival.com 

Piano on the Rocks International 

Festival 

Sedona Methodist Church 

Sedona 

pianoontherocks.org 


Old Town Activity Park 

Cottonwood. 



Uncorked Wine Festival 


Clarkdale 


Bob Dylan Birthday Concert 




Cornhole Mash 


oldtown.org 

Verde Valley Fair 


vvfair.com 

Jerome Historic Home & 

Building Tour 

Jerome 

Cinco de Mayo 

Tlaquepaque 

Sedona 

tlaq.com 

Illuminate Film Festival 

Sedona 

illuminatefilmfestival.com 

Red Rock Rumble 5-Mile Trail Run 

Red Rock State Park 

Sedona 

runsedonashop.com 

Farmers Markets 

Farmers Market at 

Old Town Square 

Wednesdays, 3-7pm, 

mid-March-December 

Old Town Square, Cottonwood 

facebook.com/farmers 

marketatoldtownsquare/ 

Verde Valley Farmers Market 

Saturdays, 8-11am, 

May 15 - October 10 

75 E. Hollamon St., Camp Verde, 




OLD TOWN COTTONWOOD 

Old Town is the Heart of Cottonwood. Whether you've come to shop, sip, play, or stay, Old Town has 

what you're looking for. Old Town is filled with charming shops and boutiques, galleries and antique 

stores, wine tasting rooms, hotels, cafés and restaurants, all in the center of town. You’ll also find 

nature trails and historic tours. Check the Calendar of Events (page 26) for what’s happening on Main 

Street. It's easy to plan more than a day and spend longer than a weekend in Old Town. oldtown.org 

OLD TOWN COTTONWOOD BLAZIN' M RANCH WINE TASTING 

VERDE RIVER AND DEAD HORSE RANCH STATE PARK 

If the outdoors are calling, answer the call in Cottonwood! Cottonwood is home to Dead Horse Ranch 

State Park. Located less than two miles from Old Town, this state landmark has earned a reputation 

as a favorite fishing hole, bird lover’s paradise, and hiker’s dream. With trails meandering through 

sycamore and cottonwood trees along the banks of the Verde River, Dead Horse Ranch State Park is 

a jewel in the center of Cottonwood all year round. azstateparks.com/dead-horse 

Don't stop there, continue the exploration on foot, bicycle, horseback, kayak or ATV. Check out 

Things to Do (page 50) to make the most of your outdoor adventure in Cottonwood! 

WILD WEST FUN 

Blazin’ M Ranch, an authentic western themed town located on the edge of Cottonwood, provides 

an evening of western activities, dinner and an unforgettable show. You’ll find fun family activities 

including mechanical bull riding, ax throwing and a shooting gallery. blazinm.com 

For family fun, take the kids to the new Be Wild Family Fun Park, located at Blazin'M Ranch. bewild.fun 

BLAZIN' M RANCH 

MAIN STREET COTTONWOOD 

COTTONWOOD 

GOLF/DISC GOLF 

The scenic and well-maintained Coyote Trails Golf Course is located at the base of Mingus 

Mountain. The course offers nine holes that strategically meander through the surrounding highdesert 

terrain. Tee time reservations recommended. coyotetrailsgolfcourse.com 

COYOTE TRAILS GOLF COURSE 

Whether you are a professional 

or an amateur disc golfer, you 

will enjoy the 18-hole course 

picturesquely nestled among 

the giant cottonwoods in the 

green belt of the Verde River at 

River Front Park. 

STAY 

Enjoy your stay in one of many 

comfortable and affordable 

lodging options in Cottonwood 

(See Lodging, page 54). 

Guided Tours 

Cottonwood and the Verde 

Valley are quickly gaining 

notoriety for the growing 

wine industry, boasting the 

state’s newest major American 

viticulture area. Celebrate the 

industry with a personalized/ 

all-inclusive wine tour with an 

experienced tour operator and 

leave the details, and driving, to 

the guide/operator. See Wine 

Trail, page 18, for tour operators. 

You can also book guided 

micro-brewery tours and 

chocolate tours! 

You are welcome here! 

The friendly and laid-back locals are the foundational charm of this hip small town. Cottonwood is home to antique 

shops and specialty boutiques, fine restaurants, art galleries, wineries, tasting rooms and festivals throughout the year. 

There is something for everyone in Cottonwood and, you are welcome here! 





COTTONWOOD 

ARTS 

Attend a show at OTCA theater concert venue with performances 

and entertainment in music, theater, comedy and the performing 

arts. oldtowncenter.org 

You can also visit working artist studios or participate in classes 

and art experiences at The Muse Gallery & Working Studios in 

the front cottage at OTCA. the-muse-gallery.com 

History buffs will enjoy the rooms and display cases at the 

Clemenceau Heritage Museum, filled with artifacts focused on 

Verde Valley history. The Railroad Room depicts miles of railroad 

during the early mining and smelting days. Three major events 

during the year are the Arts & Crafts American Style Show in 

February, the Early Settlers Day in October and the Zeke Taylor 

Barbecue in November. Wed. 9am-noon, Fri.-Sun. 11am-3pm. 

Closed major holidays. Located at 1 N. Willard. Volunteers 

and donations keep the museum operating. Allow one hour. 


NIGHT LIFE 

Come down to Main Stage Monday through Saturday for nightly 

events including karaoke, bingo, pub trivia and live music. 

mainstageaz.com 

Take in a televised 

game or live 

entertainment while 

enjoying one of the 

mouth-watering 

sandwiches at The 

KROW Sports Bar & 

Grill, the new place in 

town! Plus, the entire 

family will have a 

blast playing skeeball, 

air hockey and 

more in The KROW’s 

dedicated game room. 


! 

Stop by a Cottonwood 

Visitor Center for 

maps, brochures, 

and speak with locals 

about some of their 

favorite things to do in 

Cottonwood: 

849 Cove Parkway 

928.634.7593 

or 


928.649.0509 

THE KROW SPORTS BAR & GRILL 

COTTONWOOD 

The City of Cottonwood began as a campground and stop-over for 

travelers to Oak Creek, Beaver Creek and Camp Verde. It was one of 

three main crossings over the Verde River. Cottonwood became a supplier 

of fresh produce to the copper miners in Jerome in the early years of the 

20th century. Today, it is the commercial hub of the Verde Valley with a 

growing population of approximately 20,000. 

Larry Pittman 

BOUTIQUE/SPECIALTY SHOPPING 

Find yourself exploring more than Old Town and you'll discover 

more unique shopping options. 

Crazy Tony’s Old Town Market 

802 N. Main St 


928.239.9265 

crazy-tonys-old-town-market. 

business.site 

Desert Dancer 

529 W. Mingus Ave. 


928.634.2882 

desertdancer.com 

Gayle’s Chocolates 



888.761.2626 

gayleschocolates.com 

Making delicious handmade 

chocolates since 1979. See Ad on 

p. 33 for discount. 

10am-5pm Mon.-Sat. 

Hidden Treasures Upscale Resale 

675 E. Cottonwood St. Suite A-2 


hiddentreasuresupscaleresale.com 

Larry’s Antiques 


928.639.1822 

larrysantiques.com 

Marketplace Boutique 


203.586.9300 

Pawz on Main 

918 N. Main St., Ste B 


928.239.4538 

pawzonmain.com 

L5S Outfitters & Sassy Cowgirl 

Boutique 


928.639.1540 

l5soutfitters.com 

Quilters Quarters & Bernina Too 

51 N. Verde Heights Dr. 


928.634.8161 

Shabby Chic Boutique on Main 



928.649.6592 

Shadows Hot Mess 

1034 N Main St # 17 


928.592.7793 

Shadow’s Hiss & Hearse Boutique 

911 Main St. 


1034 N Main St # 17 


928.592.7793 

Unique clothing, accessories 

and jewelry at a Fabulous 

Frenzied Fashion Boutique. 

Men: There is plenty for you too at 

the new Shadow’s Hiss & Hearse! 

Verde Valley Olive Oil Traders 



928.634.9900 

vvoliveoil.com 

Stop in & sample our premium 

fresh olive oils and flavored 

aged balsamic vinegars. 

Verde Valley Music 

1500 E. State Rte. 89A 


928.649.0901 

verdevalleymusic.com 

City of Cottonwood Tourism Office - 928.340.2729 

visitcottonwoodaz.org 

FOLLOW US! @visitcottonwoodaz @visitcottonwoodarizona 

COTTONWOOD 



VERDE CANYON RAILROAD 

CLARKDALE 

Small Town, Big Heart 

The home of the Verde Canyon Railroad, Clarkdale’s historic business district is lively with an upscale lounge featuring 

live music five days a week, brewery, tasting rooms, restaurants, museums/galleries, and shops. Clarkdale’s public Verde 

River access points offer a perfect launch for your kayak adventure too! 

FISHING THE VERDE RIVER 

EXPERIENCE CLARKDALE 

u Take a trip on the Verde Canyon Railroad 

u Visit Tuzigoot National Monument 

u Fish from the banks, wade into the cool, fresh water or kayak the 

Verde’s gentle rapids with a local outfitter 

u Shop, Sip, Eat, and Stroll in the Clarkdale National Historic District 

u Go back in time at Clarkdale’s Museums 

Clarkdale is located just 4 miles from Cottonwood. 

The Verde Canyon Railroad is considered Arizona’s longest 

running nature show. The remote wilderness of the Verde Canyon 

is renowned for its towering, red rock pinnacles, clean, green 

waters, Indian ruins, tunnels, trestles and clear, azure skies. Most 

trains depart daily at 1pm. Reservations required. Allow four hours. 


HISTORY, ART & SHOPPING 

Take a stroll on historic Main Street....wander through the park... 

enjoy 386 buildings all listed on the National Register of Historic 

Places and tour the Clarkdale Historical Society’s Museum to 

explore Arizona’s first company town’s history at 900 First North St. 

clarkdalemuseum.org. 

A block south, at the center of the Clarkdale Historic District, the 

Arizona Copper Art Museum features copper art from around the 

world, with special emphasis on European and American works of 

art from the 16th - 20th centuries. Open daily 10am-5pm, at 849 

Main St., copperartmuseum.com. 

Verde Canyon Railroad’s southwestern-style depot, grounds and 

museum are open daily. Train and history buffs alike will enjoy the 

memorabilia and historic artifacts at the John Bell Museum. While 

at the train’s depot, pick up a souvenir at the Boxcar Gift Store and 

stop in (or take to-go) for lunch at the depot’s Copper Spike Cafe 

verdecanyonrr.com. 

PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING 

Founded in 1912, Clarkdale, with a current population 

of around 4,000, is unique in American history as 

Arizona’s first model company town. A product of the City 

Beautiful movement, Clarkdale housed smelter workers 

of the United Verde Copper Company, owned by railroad 

baron and copper tycoon Senator William A. Clark. Today, 

Clarkdale Historic District, comprising 386 structures, is an 

architect’s and history buff’s dream. 



CLARKDALE 

Take nature home 

with you with a stop at the 

Arizona Botanical Gardens, 

located on the western 

edge of town, on the way to 

Jerome. This nursery and gift 

shop offers low maintenance 

cactus, succulents and low 

water plants in all sizes! 

azbotanicalgardens.com 

Arizona Botanical Gardens 

1011 Wildhorse Lane 

Clarkdale 

928.634.2166 

azbotanicalgardens.com 

RETAIL CACTUS NURSERY & 

Gift Shop. 

CLARKDALE’S HISTORIC 

MAIN STREET IS FULL OF 

FLAVOR! 

Start your day at Violette’s Bakery 

Café, a cute train caboose serving 

mouth-watering pastries and 

fresh, flavorful lunches. Clarkdale’s 

Main Street Café serves up hearty 

American cuisine that hits the spot 

after your outdoor adventure. 

The upscale 10-12 Lounge, open 

10am to midnight daily, features 

live music five days a week 

(1012lounge.com/events). Enjoy 

a drink and entertainment in the 

newly remodeled comfy lounge 

or the outdoor patio. A quick walk 

down Main is the newest brewery 

in the Verde Valley, Smelter 

Town Brewery. Smelter Town 

features craft beers and snacks 

Wednesdays through Mondays. 

VIOLETTE’S BAKERY CAFÉ 

DA RANCH 

CORNVILLE/PAGE SPRINGS 

For a unique small-town experience and the opportunity to enjoy Oak Creek without crowds, a trip to Cornville and Page 

Springs has it all. In these communities of approximately 4,000, you can enjoy golf, vineyards and wine tasting, birding 

and fine dining. 

GOLF 

Golf enthusiasts of all levels will enjoy Agave Highlands Golf Course, 

a par 71 layout at just over 3,300’ elevation. Agave Highlands offers 

a memorable round of golf overlooking the beautiful landscape of 

the Verde Valley framed by Mingus Mountain. This 18-hole course 

is playable at all levels. Tee time reservations recommended. 

agavehighlandsgolf.com 

PAGE SPRINGS ROAD WINERIES 

Experience four of the region’s favorite wineries – Page Springs 

Cellars, DA Ranch, Oak Creek Vineyards and Javelina Leap 

Vineyard, Winery & Bistro are all located within minutes of each 

other, along Page Springs Road and Dancing Apache Road. Each 

are producing a wide variety of wines in many different styles. 

Each of the Page Springs Road wineries are distinct to their label, 

are being praised by wine critics and have won national awards for 

their quality. 

DINE 

This small town is big on flavor with two top-rated dining gems. 

The Manzanita Inn serves dinner nightly featuring house-made 

German food, steaks, seafood & wild game. Up the Creek 

Bistro-Wine Bar is open for lunch and dinner and creates New 

American plates in their rustic eatery nestled on the banks of 

Oak Creek. 

The wineries in Page Springs also offer dining options from 

their onsite kitchens/bistros! 

PAGE SPRINGS FISH HATCHERY 

Nestled among the cool pines of the Coconino National Forest, the 

Page Springs Fish Hatchery offers a cool retreat from the desert 

during hot summer months. Families enjoy hiking the nature trail 

bordering Oak Creek and kids like visiting the show ponds to see 

the hatchery’s finest and largest trout. Designated by the National 

Audubon Society as an Important Bird Area (IBA), the hatchery is 

considered the premier birding area for the Verde Valley where over 

200 bird species have been identified. 928.634.4805 



ALCANTARA VINEYARD & WINERY 

CAMP VERDE 

The Center of it All 

Editorial contributions by the Town of Camp Verde. 

Ancient cultures, military influence and ranching heritage blend together in Camp Verde. With a population of 12,000+, Camp 

Verde is a small town that began with farms and cattle ranches and has grown into a destination full of events and adventure. 

Stop by the Camp Verde Visitors Center and the Camp Verde Historical Society Museum at 435 S. Main Street for a taste of the 

area’s rich past, some friendly advice to enrich your visit, or a cool drink of water. 

Experience Camp Verde’s small-town charm, located in the geographical center of Arizona, where fun meets adventure. 

FLOAT 

Camp Verde spans 18 miles of the Verde River, a popular place 

for a leisurely trip in a kayak, canoe or anything else that floats. 

HIKE 

A web of urban trails leads to nearby bluffs and the occasional 

ancient pueblo. There is a trail for everyone in Camp Verde, in 

fact there are 17 of them. Camp Verde offers beautiful scenery, 

a chance to observe birds and other wildlife, and to explore the 

various flora in and around the Verde Valley. 

RIDE 

Cowboys and city-slickers alike (ages 5+) will enjoy the 

panoramic views of the Verde Valley during the horseback ride 

offered by at Wild Western Horseback Adventures. Goats, potbelly 

pigs and miniature horses vie for your attention back at the 

ranch. wildwesternhorseback.com (discount: WESTERN10) 

Jeep, horseback, and winery tours are offered by Alcantara 

Adventures where you are treated to amazing views of the Verde 

River, the Alcantara Vineyard & Winery, and ancient ruins. 




CAMP VERDE 

OUT OF AFRICA WILDLIFE PARK 

SHOOT 

Head to Copper Star Indoor Shooting Ranges for anything archery 

or firearm related. Rentals are available – some are even fully 

automatic. Enjoyed by experienced marksman and those that just 

want to have some fun. copperstarisr.com 

SAFARI 

Out of Africa Wildlife Park is nestled against the Mingus Mountains 

in the Verde Valley sits a 104-acre unique wildlife park – it’s not a 

zoo.. Here, you'll experience the splendor of the animal kingdom 

closer than you ever thought possible, blending the spirit of Africa 

with the harmony of nature. Whether it's the exciting Tiger Splash® 

show, the Predator Feed, or an immersive safari tour that will have 

you surrounded by free-roaming African plains animals, there's 

something for everyone here – all with the price of admission! If 

you're feeling a bit more daring, try the world-class Predator Zip 

Line tour and soar over the animals. Other options include the VIP 

Behind-the-Scenes tour, the SuperMog Safari Adventure, Sloth 

Encounters, and more. Giraffe kisses are free! Open daily 9:30am- 

5:00pm. outofafricapark.com 

ENTERTAINMENT 

Attend a performance of Jazz, 

Blues, Country or Classical 

Music at the Phillip England 

Center for the Performing Arts. 

Visit pecpaf.com for complete 

schedule. 

Cliff Castle Casino has been rated 

as the state’s best casino for over 

a decade. In addition to its gaming 

and entertainment, Cliff Castle 

Casino also offers venues for the 

entire family such as bowling, 

arcade, and Kids Quest. 

CLIFF CASTLE CASINO 

TASTE 

Whether you’re looking for fantastic Mexican food, fresh baked 

bread or mesquite barbecue, Camp Verde’s dining options will 

satisfy your craving. 

A local’s favorite is Gabriella’s Taco Shop & Fresh Garden Salsa 

– family owned and operated with only the best ingredients. 

Gabriella’s is 5-star Yelp-rated, described as “insanely good”! 

1580 AZ-260, Camp Verde, gabrielasmexicanfood.com 

Camp Verde is home to Alcantara Vineyard & Winery, Clear 

Creek Vineyard and Salt Mine Wine. See Wine Trail, page 18. 

Josh Gray 

PATHWAY TO THE 

HISTORY OF THE 

VERDE VALLEY 

When settlers arrived in the 

Camp Verde area to establish 

farms, they discovered the 

remains of ancient cultures. 

Spread generously across the 

valley floor, surrounding hills, 

and the occasional cliff face, 

were stone pueblos in various 

states of ruin. 

Archaeologists have worked 

to unravel the story of at least 

two different cultures. The 

Hohokam culture came first, 

presumably from the south, 

followed by the Sinagua, 

presumably from the north. 

The two cultures thrived here 

for about 1,200 to 1,500 years 

before disappearing around 

1425 AD.. Three local cultural 

sites–Montezuma Castle, 

Montezuma Well and Tuzigoot– 

are now National Monuments, 

protected and interpreted by 

the National Park Service. 

The museum at the Verde Valley 

Archaeology Center showcases 

regional archaeological 

heritage with artifact exhibits 

and a hands-on kids’ area. 

The Archaeology Center also 

offers private Hike-Explore- 

Learn Tours to the Verde 

Valley’s archeological sites. 

Reservations required for Tours. 


Fort Verde State Historical Park 

(125 E. Hollamon St.) preserves 

the Apache Wars-era fort as it 

appeared in the 1880’s. Visit 

the museum and exhibits to 

explore the story of the Indian 

Wars history and lives of 

those who lived and served at 

the Fort. azstateparks.com/ 

fort-verde 

WET BEAVER CREEK 

Lake Montezuma/Rimrock and Beaver Creek 

Lake Montezuma/Rimrock is one of the smallest towns in the Verde Valley but, the area offers big 

attractions for outdoor enthusiasts and aspiring archaeologists alike! Located 6 miles north of 

Camp Verde, off Interstate 17. 

u Visit Montezuma Castle 

and Montezuma Well 

National Monuments and 

the V Bar V Petroglyph 

Site – the largest known 

petroglyph site in the 

Verde Valley. 

u Fish, play in the creek or 

birdwatch in Wet Beaver 

Creek (access at Sycamore 

Community Park). 

u Hike, bike, or take a swim 

in the Wet Beaver Creek 

Wilderness area (located 

in the Coconino National 

Forest). 

V BAR V PETROGLYPH SITE 

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CITY OF JEROME 

JEROME 

DINE 

Whether you’re in the mood for steak, Mexican fare, a burger, 

breakfast or a BBQ, Jerome’s mostly quirky restaurants will make 

your stomach smile. For instance, in a hospital turned hotel, the 

upscale Asylum Restaurant pairs American & Southwestern 

fare with scenic views. Or, located in Arizona’s oldest operating 

restaurant building (the English Kitchen, 1899), Bobby D’s BBQ 

serves up slow-smoked entrees and fresh salads that you’ll likely 

enjoy as much as the atmosphere. 

SHOP 

The boutiques and galleries in Jerome have many unique items, 

and with the local artists who inhabit the town, you are sure to 

find artwork and crafts to take home. A few favorites: 

The city in the sky 

Jerome was at one time the most talked about wild west mining camp in America - it’s now listed on the National Historic 

Register. Its population went from 15,000 in its heyday, to a “ghost town” of under 50 people, to its role today as a center for 

the arts with unique shops, sophisticated galleries, wonderful wineries, tasting rooms, bistros, hotels and B&Bs - with just 

under 500 permanent residents. Jerome’s scenic view of the entire Verde Valley offers wonderful photographic opportunities. 

Jerome Olive Oil Traders 

403 Clark St., B-12 

Jerome 

928.634.2090 

vvoliveoil.com 

Stop in & sample our premium 

fresh olive oils and flavored 

aged balsamic vinegars. 

Rickeldoris Candy & 

Popcorn Company 

405 Hull Ave., Jerome 

928.639.1340 

Walk into this quaint store and 

smell the aroma of fresh kettle 

corn, nostalgic candies, chocolates 

& licorice from Europe. 

PUSCIFER THE STORE 

EXPLORE 

u Book a fun and informative Haunted or Historical tour and hear 

the many fascinating tales of “The Wickedest Town in the 

West!” ghosttowntours.org 

u Travel back in time at the Jerome State Historical Park. Explore 

the history of the eye-catching landmark known as the Douglas 

Mansion and the Douglas family through photographs, 

artifacts, minerals and a 3-D model of the town and 

underground mines. azstateparks.com/jerome 

u Experience the Mine…The Gold King Mine & Ghost Town 

displays early machinery of the mining era in Jerome and will 

round out this step back in time. While there, visit the petting 

zoo, pan for gold, view historic buildings and vintage 

transportation. Open daily 9am-5pm, 1000 Perkinsville Road, 

928.634.0053, goldkingmineghosttown.com 

u Stroll Jerome’s art galleries like the Jerome Artists Co-Op, a 

gallery in the Jerome hotel featuring paintings, pottery and 

more, all by local artists. jeromecoop.com 

u Enjoy a brew at a Jerome saloon or a glass of wine in one of 

Jerome’s tasting rooms (see Wineries & Tasting Rooms Section) 

u The Mingus Mountain Area, located southwest of Jerome 

(off State Rte. 89A) in the Prescott National Forest offers 

opportunities for hiking, biking, camping and more. 

Puscifer the Store 

140 Main Street 

Jerome 

928.639.3516 

puscifer.com 

Explore a creative wonderland 

of music, apparel, accessories, and 

collectibles. Open 11am-6pm 

Sun.-Thu., 11am-8pm Fri.-Sat. 

Roam in Jerome 

Held the first Saturday of every month from 5-8pm, this is one of Arizona’s 

premier getaways for art lovers and collectors alike. Shops and saloons are 

open and live music is in the air. jeromechamber.com 



RED ROCK COUNTRY 

u Visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross. Built in 1956, designed by Marguerite Brunswig 

Staude, a pupil of Frank Lloyd Wright, the Chapel appears to rise out of the 

surrounding red rocks. The towering cross and awesome panorama of buttes, valley 

and sky are a source of inspiration inviting rest, reflection, and photo opportunities 

in all directions. chapeloftheholycross.com 

SEDONA ARTS CENTER 

BELL ROCK 

SEDONA ARTS CENTER UPTOWN GALLERY 

u Spend a leisurely afternoon at Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, a recreated 

Mexican village that hosts a myriad of shops and restaurants offering unique and 

unexpected cultural experiences. tlaq.com 

Josh Gray 

u Enjoy the beauty of Sedona’s red rocks while playing an equally spectacular 

and entertaining golf course. Favorite: oakcreekcc.com 

u Whatever you are craving, Sedona is likely to serve it up. Tip: Order picnic to-go and 

dine outdoors with red rock ambiance! 

u Art Galleries - There are many but, if you have to choose just one, we suggest the 

Sedona Arts Center’s Uptown Gallery and store showcasing works by local artists, 

including jewelry, rare pieces of fine art and photography. The Sedona Arts Center 

also offers workshops, classes and field expeditions. Open daily until 5pm. 


u Enjoy a Classical Music Concert performed by the world’s finest musicians among the 

red rocks of Sedona. chambermusicsedona.org 

u Experience the beauty of the red rocks and Verde Valley from the air – helicopter 

tours out of the Sedona airport. guidanceair.com 

u Hike, bike, and swim - enjoy the natural beauty of the red rock formations. 

See link to local trail map on page 11. 

GUIDANCE AIR 

CHAPEL OF THE HOLY CROSS 

SEDONA 

Red rock country 

Magnificent red rock formations surround Sedona’s world-class restaurants, numerous art galleries and hundreds of 

unique shops. There are many arts and cultural activities plus golf, hiking, balloon rides and helicopter tours in this 

world-renowned community of 10,300 residents. Several Jeep tour companies offer the unique experience of traveling 

through the red rock canyons and areas otherwise forbidden to motor travel. 



DINNER OUT 

While flavorful Mexican and Southwestern eats are a Verde Valley specialty, 

New American and European fare, predominantly Italian, is also abundant. 

Merkin Vineyards Tasting Room & Osteria in Old Town Cottonwood provides a 

healthy serving of Arizona ambiance with their made-from-scratch pastas and 

breads, locally-sourced produce, and family-produced wines. In Cornville, the 

historic and charming Up the Creek Bistro-Wine Bar serves up New American 

plates or, enjoy European-inspired flavors at the Manzanita Restaurant, a 

quaint German restaurant serving made-from-scratch soups and sauces with 

seafood, steaks and other specialty dishes on the menu. 

Asylum Restaurant 

200 Hill St., 

Jerome 

928.639.3197 or 888.817.6788 

asylumrestaurant.com 

MERKIN VINEYARDS 

TASTING ROOM & 

OSTERIA 

LET’S EAT! 

The Verde Valley offers dining options for everyone 

- hometown cafés and burger joints to sophisticated 

international fare and steak houses located in 

historic buildings. 

There is a special dining experience waiting for you 

in every part of the Verde Valley. Enjoy! 

Colt 804 Grill 



928.634.1140 

colt804.com 

Cork and Catch 

1750 E. Villa Dr., Ste. A-B 


928.649.2675 

corkandcatch.com 

Grapes Restaurant & Bar 

111 Main St. 

Jerome 

928.639.8477 

grapesjerome.com 

JT’s Bistro 


Camp Verde 

928.567.7520 

jtbistro.com 

Mai Thai on Main 


928.649.2999 

maithaionmain.net 

Manzanita Restaurant 

11425 E. Cornville Road 

Cornville 

928.634.8851 

themanzanitarestaurant.com 

Featuring house-made German 

food, steaks, seafood & wild game. 

Serving dinner 4pm. 

Moscato Italian Restaurant 

396 S. Main St., Camp Verde 

928.567.7417 

moscatoitalian.com 

Merkin Vineyards 

Tasting Room & Osteria 


928.639.1001 

merkinvineyardsosteria.com 

Committed to grass roots approach 

to Italian country food inspired by 

regional ingredients. 

Nic’s Italian Steak & Crab House 


928.634.9626 

nicsaz.com 

Pizzeria Bocce Patio Bar 


928.202.3597 

boccecottonwood.com 

Stagecoach Country Roadhouse 

1405 W. SR89A, Sedona 

928.203.5463 

stagecoachsedona.com 

Storytellers Steakhouse at Cliff 

Castle Casino Hotel 

555 Middle Verde Road, Camp Verde 

928.567.7905 

cliffcastlecasinohotel.com 

The Tavern Grille 


928.634.6669 

thetaverngrille.com 

Up The Creek Bistro and Wine Bar 

1975 N. Page Springs Road, Cornville 

928.634.9954 

upthecreekaz.com 

Nestled in Page Springs wine 

country, enjoy fine-dining with a 

view of Oak Creek at our 

friendly, rustic bistro. 



LET'S EAT 

CAFÉS & COFFEE 

Cafés, Diners and Coffee shops are abundant in the Verde Valley! 

CADUCEUS CELLARS 

Annie’s 

660 E. Mingus Ave., Cottonwood 

928.634.4121 

Want a great breakfast? Stop by 

Annie’s for some delicious Chicken 

fried steak!! 

Black Bear Diner 

1041 S. State Rte. 260, Cottonwood 

928.634.8188 

Caduceus Cellars 


928.639.9463 

caduceus.org 

Serving espresso daily after 11am. 

Crema Craft Kitchen & Bar 


928.649.5785 

cremacottonwood.com 

Dutch Bros. Coffee 

1519 E State Rte. 89A, Cottonwood 

541.955.4700 

dutchbros.com 

Firecreek Coffee 


928.639.1234 

firecreekcoffee.com 

Hilltop Deli - Jerome 

403 Clark Street, B8, Jerome 

928.639.3354 

hilltopdeliaz.com 

Main Street Cafe 


928.649.3070 

clarkdalemainstreetcafe.com 

The Mine Café 

115 Jerome Ave., Jerome 

928.639.0123 

Randall’s Restaurant 


928.634.0043 

Red Rooster Café 


928.649.8100 

oldtownredroostercafe.com 

Thanks A Latte 

348 S. Main St., Camp Verde 

928.567.6450 

Verde Lea Market Deli & Grill 


928.634.8731 

verdelea.com 

Violette’s Bakery Café 


928.607.6808 

MEXICAN & 

SOUTHWESTERN 

If you are craving authentic Mexican 

food, the Verde Valley will deliver. 

Adriana’s Mexican Restaurant 


928.634.1466 

Calavera Bar & Grill 


928.634.9618 

El Patio Bar & Grill 

1695 E. Cottonwood St. 


928.634.0158 

facebook.com/elpatiobarandgrill/ 

Come in for the best Mexican 

food in Cottonwood! 

Gabriela’s Taco Shop & 

Fresh Garden Salsa 

1580 W. State Rte. 260, Camp Verde 

928.567.2120 

gabrielasmexicanfood.com 

The best authentic Mexican food. 

Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner. 

AMERICAN/ 

BAR & GRILLS 

Altrui Restaurant 

1 S. Main St. 

(Located in Main Stage) 


928.301.8912 

G’s Burgers 

1220 S. Eastern Dr., Ste. A 

Cornville 

928.634.2867 

The KROW Sports Bar & Grill 



928.634.3838 


Full menu until 1 a.m. Familyfriendly! 

Skee-ball, air hockey, 

darts, pool tables & AZ Lottery. 

Oak Creek Brewery and Grill 

336 State Rte. 179, Ste. D201 

Sedona 

928.282.3300 

oakcreekgrill.com 

Verde Brewing Company 


Camp Verde 

928-567-7033 

verdebrewing.com 

FAMILY FAVORITES 

Watch your favorite team or challenge your friends and family to a game of 

skee-ball after dinner at The KROW Sports Bar & Grill. 

The whole family will enjoy a chuckwagon dinner with live entertainment at 

Blazin’ M Ranch. 

Acme Pizzaria 



928.634.2263 

acmepizzaria.com 

Bing’s Burger Station 



928.852.0109 

bingsburgers.com 

Fresh burgers, sandwiches & salads. 

Shakes, cones & sodas. Cold Beer 

& cocktails. Dog friendly patio. 

Blazin’ M Ranch 

1875 Mabery Ranch Road 


928.634.0334 or 800.937.8643 

blazinm.com/dining-entertainment 

Come out to this Western 

Themed Town for an evening of 

western activities, dinner and 

an unforgettable show. Fun family 

activities include Mechanical Bull 

Riding, Ax Throwing and our 

Shooting Gallery! 

The Haunted Hamburger 

410 Clark St., Jerome 

928.634.0554 

thehauntedhamburger.com 

SWEETS 

Satisfy your cravings with a sweet stop! 

Gayle’s Chocolates 


888.761.2626 

gayleschocolates.com 

Making delicious handmade chocolates 

since 1979. See Ad on p. 33 for discount. 

10am-5pm Mon.-Sat. 

Rickeldoris Candy & 

Popcorn Company 

405 Hull Ave., Jerome 

928.639.1340 

Walk into this quaint store and smell 

the aroma of fresh kettle corn, nostalgic 

candies, chocolates & licorice from Europe. 

JEROME 

GRAND HOTEL 

In a hospital 

turned 

Jerome Hotel, 

the Asylum 

Restaurant 

provides an 

upscale and 

flavorful spot, 

pairing American 

& Southwestern 

fare with scenic 

views. 



Alcantara Adventures 

6101 E Coury Dr., Camp Verde 

928.852.4161 


Jeep, Horseback & Winery 

Tours in Camp Verde. 

Agave Highlands Golf 

645 S. Verde Santa Fe Pkwy., Cornville 

928.634.5454 

agavehighlandsgolf.com 

Coyote Trails Golf Course 

1480 Annas Ave., Cottonwood 

928.634.1093 

coyotetrailsgolfcourse.com 

Verde Valley’s best kept secret. 

Ask for Visitors Guide Special. 


THINGS TO DO 

The Verde Valley is an outdoor adventure paradise 

While best known for its vinos and vineyards, the Verde Valley is also one of the most diverse outdoor playgrounds in 

Arizona. Year around, locals and visitors enjoy hiking and biking along the areas’ many trails, playing a few rounds of 

golf, or simply strolling through one of our historic downtowns. 

Be Inspired! 

u Get your feet wet kayaking or tubing the Verde River. 

u Explore the Verde Valley by land on horseback, ATV or Jeep. 

u Discover the wonder of the ancient civilizations with a Hike-Explore-Learn 

archaeology tour. 

u Shop and explore the recreated Mexican village of Tlaquepaque in Sedona 

for one-of- a- kind art treasures and distinctive gifts. 

u Climb aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad where you can order drink and relax 

on a 4-hour, 20-mile climate-controlled journey through awe-inspired scenery. 

u Explore the paranormal with a haunted tour/visit to Jerome. 

u Safari tour at Out of Africa Wildlife Park to view Lions, Tigers, Bears, 

Rhinoceros, Giraffes, Hyenas, Warthogs, and many others from cute and 

soft to scaly and slithery. 

u Test your skills…ride a mechanical bull, chuck an axe, or fire wax bullets from a 

Colt .45 six-shooter at Blazin’ M Ranch. Or, head over to Copper Star Indoor 

Shooting Range for everything archery and firearm related (rentals available). 

Be Wild at Blazin' M Ranch 

Cottonwood's newest Family Fun Park! Rock climbing, bungee jumping, 

gellyball, bounce house zone and more. Open Sat. & Sun., 10am - 4pm, 

bewild.fun 

Blazin’ M Ranch & Be Wild 

Family Fun Park 

1875 Mabery Ranch Road 


928.634.0334 or 800.937.8643 

blazinm.com/frontier-town 

Come out to this Western Themed 

Town for an evening of western 

activities, dinner and an 

unforgettable show. Fun family 

activities include Mechanical Bull 

Riding, Ax Throwing and our 

Shooting Gallery! 

See Be Wild at Blazin' M Ranch 

on page 50. 

Clarkdale Kayak Company 


800.478.4711 

Cliff Castle Casino 

555 W. Middle Verde Road, Camp Verde 

928.567.7900 


Constant Evolution Escape Rooms 


928.593.9828 

constantevolutionescaperooms.com 

Copper Star Indoor 

Shooting Range 

3535 W. Sharp Shooter Way 

Camp Verde 

928.567.5300 

copperstarisr.com 

Come rent our fully automatic 

machine gun from the original 

Red Dawn movie. Priceless 

memories made here! 

Ghost Town Tours 

403 Clark St. 

Jerome 

928.634-6118 

ghosttowntours.org 

Fun & informative Haunted and 

Historical tours that are full of 

surprises! 

Gold King Mine & Ghost Town 

1000 Perkinsville Road, Jerome 

928.634.0053 

goldkingmineghosttown.com 

Authentic historic mining town 

located a mile north of Jerome 

– north past the fire station to all 

the fun. 

Guidance Air 

1200 Airport Road, Sedona 

928.351.1000 

guidanceair.com 

Sedona’s premier helicopter tour 

operator. Ranked #1 Outdoor 

Activity in Sedona by TripAdvisor. 



THINGS TO DO 

VERDE ADVENTURES 

Leighnor Aircraft 

Prescott Regional Airport 

6418 MacCurdy Dr. 

Prescott 

Cottonwood Municipal Airport 

668 S Airpark Road 


928.499.3080 or 844.588.2359 

leighnoraircraft.com 

Leighnor Aircraft provides 

aircraft rentals, flight instruction 

and discovery flights for aviation 

enthusiasts. 

Oakcreek Country Club 

690 Bell Rock Blvd. 

Sedona 

928.284.1660 

oakcreekcc.com 


633 N. 5th St. (5th St. and Main) 


928.634.0940 


Sept thru May - Experience it Live! 

Music Concerts, Theater, Comedy, 

& Art with the finest National, 

International, Regional & Local 

Performing Artists Since 2008. 

New! Monday Movies on Main. 

Out of Africa Wildlife Park 

3505 W. State Rte. 260 

Camp Verde 

928.567.2840 

outofafricapark.com 

Safari tours, entertaining & 

educational shows, animal 

encounters, hands-on interactions, 

shopping, and food. Lions, Tigers, 

Bears, Rhinoceros, Giraffes, 

Hyenas, Warthogs, and many 

others from cute and soft to scaly 

and slithery. Admission covers all 

shows and tours. Use promo code 

EXPLORE or coupon for savings. 

Predator Zip Lines 

3505 W. State Rte. 260 

(at Out of Africa Wildlife Park) 

Camp Verde 

928.567.9947 

predatorzipline.com 

Sedona Jeep Tours 

320 N. State Rte. 89A 

Sinagua Plaza, Ste. T 

Sedona 

928.282.6656 

sedonajeeptours.com 

Tours of Jerome and the 

Verde Valley 

928.639.4361 

toursofjerome.com 

Trail Horse Adventures 

675 Dead Horse Ranch Road 


928.634.5276 or 866.958.7425 

trailhorseadventures.com 

Rides through beautiful Dead 

Horse Ranch State Park. 

Verde Adventures 

Serving the Verde Valley 


928.204.6440 or 877.673.3661 

verdeadventure.com 

Have a blast on kayak or tube at 

the Verde River. 

Verde Valley Archaeology 

Center and Museum 


Camp Verde 

928.567.0066 


Explore the history of ancient 

Verde Valley civilizations 

through artifacts and guided 

Hike-Explore-Learn Tours. The 

Official Nonprofit Partner of the 

National Park Service for 

Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot. 

Verde Valley Bicycle Company 


928.202.4941 

verdevalleybicyclecompany.com 

Vortex ATV Rental 

551 N. Main St., Ste. B 


928.235.4520 

vortexatvrental.com 

Wild Western Horseback 

Adventures 

3885 Old Highway 279 

Camp Verde 

928.285.2076 

wildwesternhorseback.com 

Perfect for nervous first timers, 

beginners and families with 

children ages 5+. 

Free petting zoo admission when 

you ride with us. 

Use discount code: WESTERN10 

Tlaquepaque Arts & 

Shopping Village 

336 State Rte. 179 

Sedona 

928.282.4838 

tlaq.com 

Tlaquepaque is a recreated 

Mexican village that hosts a 

myriad of shops and restaurants 

offering unique and unexpected 

cultural experiences. 


300 N. Broadway 

Clarkdale 

928.639.0010 or 877.800.7325 


A ride on Verde Canyon Railroad 

features towering, crimson cliffs; 

ancient Indian ruins and a 734-foot, 

man-made tunnel. 

SPIRITUAL 

Sedona’s vortexes are known internationally for their mystical energy. 

The more well-known vortexes include Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, 

Boynton Canyon and Airport Mesa. Contact an expert practitioner or 

visit Sedona’s vortex sites on your own to experience the energy and 

marvel in the beauty of Sedona’s red rock formations. 

Raven’s Haven Portal Retreat 

1979 Old Jerome Hwy. 

Clarkdale 

928.202.5566 

sedonaspiritual.com/ravens-cosmic-portal 

SpiritQuest Retreats 

75 Kallof Pl., #102 

Sedona 

928.282.2509 

retreatsinsedona.com 

Secret Mountain Tours 


Ste. 11-405 

Sedona 

928.300.0963 

secretmountaintours.com 



LODGING 

The Cactus Pad 

1038 N. Cactus St., Ste. B 


928.821.0288 

PINES INN & SUITES 

THE TAVERN HOTEL 

IRON HORSE INN 

Josh Gray 

Beaver Creek Inn 

4224 N. Montezuma Ave. 

Rimrock-Lake Montezuma 

928.567.4475 

beavercreekinnaz.com 

A family-owned, rural, village inn 

off the beaten path of Wet Beaver 

Creek. 

Best Western Cottonwood Inn 



928.634.5575 or 877.873.1294 

bestwestern.com/cottonwood 

Cliff Castle Casino Hotel 

555 Middle Verde Road 

Camp Verde 

928.567.6611 or 800.381.7568 


Cottonwood Hotel 



928.634.9455 

cottonwoodhotel.com 

Days Inn & Suites Camp Verde 

1640 W. State Rte. 260 

Camp Verde 

928.567.3700 

wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn 

Ghost City Inn 

541 Main Street 

Jerome 

928.634.4678 

ghostcityinn.com 

Family-owned historic hotel with 

spectacular views. Centrally 

located in Jerome. 

Holiday Inn Express 

Sedona-Oak Creek 

6176 Hwy. 176 

Sedona 

928.284.0711 

ihg.com 

Horse Feathers Ranch 

1650 N. Page Lane 

Cornville 

928.325.7230 

The Iron Horse Inn 



928.634.8031 

ironhorseoldtown.com 

Located in Old Town Cottonwood, 

this historic property’s rooms, 

with all the modern touches, are 

sure to dazzle you with comfort 

and uniqueness! 

JEROME GRAND HOTEL 

LODGING 

Stay in the Verde Valley 

Make yourself comfortable in one of our hotels, motels, B&B's, vacation rentals, RV parks, or campgrounds. The Verde 

Valley has an option for every budget. 



LODGING 

Sedona Reál Inn & Suites 

95 Arroyo Pinon Dr. 

Sedona 

928.282.1414 or 800.353.1239 

sedonareal.com 

Jerome Grand Hotel 

200 Hill St 

Jerome 

928.634.8200 or 888.817.6788 

jeromegrandhotel.net 

Jerome’s only full-service hotel- a 

welcoming beacon to bygone days. 

Little Daisy Motel 



928.634.7865 

littledaisy.com 

Lux Verde Hotel 



928.634.4207 

luxverdehotel.com 

Origins Bed & Breakfast 

5180 E. Comanche Dr. 


928.224.2922 

originsbedandbreakfast.com 

Pines Inn & Suites Cottonwood 

920 S. Camino Real 


928.634.9975 

pinesinnandsuites.com 

Let us welcome you to your home 

away from home in the heart of 

Verde Valley Wine Country. 

Sedona Mago Retreat 

3500 E. Bill Gray Road 

Sedona 

928.204.3391 

sedonamagoretreat.org 

SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 


565 S. 6th Street, Cottonwood 

928.395.3697 

marriott.com/PRCCW 

All suites hotel, ideal for business 

and leisure travelers alike. 

Super 8 Cottonwood 



928.639.1888 

super8.com 

Sycamore Springs Guest House 

470 S. Merritt Ranch Road 

Cornville 

928.300.6813 

ssguesthouse.com 

The Tavern Hotel 



928.639.1669 

thetavernhotel.com 

Verde Valley Extended Stay 

960 Cove Pkwy. 


928.634.3026 

verdevalleyextendedstay.com 

Verde Valley Inn 

1089 S. State Rte. 260 


928.634.3678 

verdevalleyinn.com 

DISTANT DRUMS RV RESORT 

Dead Horse Ranch State Park 

675 Dead Horse Ranch Road 


928.634.5283 

azstateparks.gov 

Distant Drums RV Resort 

583 W. Middle Verde Road 

Camp Verde 

928.554.8000 or 877.577.5507 

ddrvresort.com 

Located in the central Verde Valley 

region of Arizona. 

Mountain VU RV Park & Self Storage 

11295 Cornville Road, Cornville 

928.639.2984 

mountainvurvpark.com 

RV PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS 

Turquoise Triangle RV Park 

2501 E. State Rte. 89A, Cottonwood 

928.634.5294 

turquoisetrianglervpark.com 

Verde Ranch RV Resort 

1105 N. Dreamcatcher Dr., Camp Verde 

928.567.7126 

verderanchrvresort.com 

Verde Valley RV & 

Camping Resort 

6400 E. Thousand Trails Road 


888.481.6348 

thousandtrails.com 

Get Out and Camp! Book Now! 

Sedona Luxury Vacation Rentals 

1785 W. SR 89A, Ste. 2G 

Sedona 

928.282.2864 

SedonaLuxuryVacationRentals.com 

Representing vacation rentals in 

Sedona and the Verde Valley for 

over 30 years. 

The View Motel 


928.634.7581 

theviewmotel.com 

AAA, Quiet, Free WiFi, BBQs, 

Clean Rooms, Heated Pool & Spa. 

The best view in Cottonwood. 

Rio Verde RV Park 

3420 E. State Rte. 89A, Cottonwood 

928.634.5990 

rioverdervpark.com 

Sunrise Resorts Page Springs Park 

1951 N. Page Springs Road, Cornville 

928.634.4309 

sunriseresorts.com 

Zane Grey RV Village 

4500 E. Hwy. 260, Camp Verde 

928.567.4320 

zanegreyrv.com 

RV Sites and Luxury Cabins. 




Inspire Communities - 

Pine Shadows 



928.642.9236 

inspirecommunities.com/ 

communities/pine-shadows 

55+ Gated resort style living. 

Mandalay Homes 

1955 Commerce Center Circle #A 

Prescott 

928.325.2319 

MandalayHomes.com 

Mountain Gate in Clarkdale, 

There’s a Certain Energy Here. 

Miramonte at Mesquite Hills 

2105 Sunset Dr. 


928.707.1208 

MiramonteHomes.com 

Building the finest homes across 

the state of Arizona since 1992. 

Sedona Luxury Vacation Rentals 

1785 W. SR 89A, Ste. 2G 

Sedona 

928.282.2864 

SedonaLuxuryVacationRentals.com 

Representing vacation rentals in 

Sedona and the Verde Valley for 

over 30 years. 

Tahona Epperson - Coldwell 

Banker Northland Real Estate 

1075 S. State Rte. 260 


Tahona 928.300.2123 or 

Connie 928.821.0771 

TheEstatesAtMountainGate.com or 

cwbanker.com 

Top selling office in the Verde 

Valley. Selling The Estates at 

Mountain Gate. 

INFORMATION 

REAL ESTATE/RELOCATION 

Aspen Ridge Apartments 

831 E. Mingus Ave 


928.639.3388 

aspenridgeliving.com 

One, Two, & Three Bedroom 

apartment homes. Clubhouse, 

Pool, Covered Parking. 

Coldwell Banker Northland 

1075 S. State Rte. 260, Ste. D 


928.634.9536 

cwbanker.com 

Top selling office in the Verde 

Valley. 

Foothills Property Management 

868 Cove Pkwy., Ste. 3 


928.634.7507 


Sedona 

928.282.9533 

FPMSedona.com or 

FoothillsRentals.com 

One-stop company for all your 

rental management, purchase and 

listing needs! Largest residential 

and vacation property 

management company in the area. 

Inspire Communities - 

On the Greens 

1133 Nicklaus Dr. 


928.569.9909 

inspirecommunities.com/ 

communities/onthegreens 

55+ Gated Golf Course living. 



INFORMATION 

TRANSPORTATION 

CK’s Need A Lift 

928.301.1982 

Northern Arizona Healthcare 

nahealth.com 

Cottonwood Area Transit 

928. 634.2287 


Verde Valley Medical Center 

269 S. Candy Lane 


928.634.2251 

LEIGHNOR AIRCRAFT 

Leighnor Aircraft 

Prescott Regional Airport 

6418 MacCurdy Dr., Prescott 

Cottonwood Municipal Airport 

668 S Airpark Road 


928.499.3080 or 844.588.2359 

leighnoraircraft.com 

Leighnor Aircraft provides 

aircraft rentals, flight instruction 

and discovery flights for aviation 

enthusiasts. 

AAA Arizona 

928.776.4222 

az.aaa.com 

Groome Transportation 

928.350.8466 

groometransportation.com 

Enterprise Rent-A-Car 



928.634.0049 or 

800.Rent.A.Car 

enterprise.com 

Sedona Sedans and Vans 

928.649.0345 

sedonasedansandvans.com 

SERVICES 

Canine Country Club 

1461 E. Cherry St. 


928.639.1624 

Hillside Canine Resort & Spa 

874 Industrial Dr. 

Camp Verde 

928.567.6304 

hillsidecanineresortandspa.com 

Northern Arizona Healthcare – 

Camp Verde Campus 


Camp Verde 

928.639.5509 

Northern Arizona Healthcare – 

Sedona Campus 


Sedona 

928.634.2251 

Sanctuary Cove Healthcare 

799 Cove Pkwy. 


928.649.6474 

sanctuarycovehealthcare.com 

Spectrum Healthcare 

8 E. Cottonwood St. 


928.634.2236 

spectrumhealthcare-group.com 

RETIREMENT & ASSISTED LIVING 

Austin House Assisted Living 

195 S. Willard St., Cottonwood 

928.634.4278 

windsoraustinhouse.com 

Carefree Assisted Living Center 

22 S. 7th St., Cottonwood 

928.649.9624 

carefreeassistedlivingcenter.com 

Christian Care Cottonwood 

859 S. 12th St., Cottonwood 

928.634.7571 

fellowshipsquareseniorliving.org 

Dedicated to providing a fulfilling 

lifestyle and promoting 

independence to those we serve. 

Haven of Cottonwood 

197 S. Willard St., Cottonwood 

928.634.5548 

havenhealthaz.com 

Page Springs Living 

995 Page Springs Road, Cornville 

928.649.0588 

pagespringsliving.com 

Rainbow Acres 

2120 W. Reservation Loop Road 

Camp Verde 

928.567.5231 

rainbowacres.com 

Rusty’s Morningstar Ranch 

240 S. Libby Ln, Cornville 

928.634.4784 

rmr.org 

Cottonwood Village 


928.634.2956 

cottonwoodseniorliving.com 

Country Care Inc. 

3940 E. Cassie Ln. 


928.274.0702 

seniorhomes.com 

Verde Valley Manor Retirement Center 

3400 E. Godard Road, Cottonwood 

928.646.6040 

verdevalleymanor.com 

Housing – low income apartment 

rentals for qualified seniors and disabled. 



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