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Cottonwood AND Verde Valley

VISITOR'S GUIDE

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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 the red rocks of Sedona to the northeast and Mingus Mountain to the southwest, its lower elevation makes it a perfect spot for your next Arizona adventure.

Explore the rich history and native culture with a visit to one of many historic sites and State 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 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.

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Contents

Inside Front Cover Area Map

1 Welcome 4 Small Towns 6 Birding 7 Verde River 8 Parks &

Recreation Areas

10 Ancient Ruins 12 Arts & Culture 14 Wine Trail 18 Wineries &

Tasting Rooms

24 Calendar 26 Cottonwood 31 Camp Verde 32 Cornville/Page Springs 34 Sedona 36 Jerome 38 Clarkdale 39 Activities & Attractions 42 Dining 46 Lodging 49 RV Parks &

Campgrounds

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COTTONWOOD/VERDE VALLEY 2021 OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE

Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce 849 Cove Parkway, Ste. C, Cottonwood, AZ 86326 928.634.7593 ? ? Produced and published in conjunction with Hennen Publishing and Marketing Group ? 480.664.0541 ? Photography Adobe Images, Susan & Russell Beach, Homer Hanson, Sam Hough, Larry Pittman, Doug Von Gausig Jenelle Bass Bonifield ? Clear Production Services ? 928-277-6166 Isaac Dudley ? Friends of the Verde River Josh Gray ? ECLPST ? 928-963-0713 ? Ellen Jo Roberts ? Verde Canyon Railroad ? 928.649.0957 Annabel Sclippa ? La Belle Social Media & Marketing ? 928.593.0827

Published annually, every effort is made to make this publication as accurate as possible. Cottonwood/Verde Valley and Hennen Publishing will assume no responsibility for errors, changes or omissions. Copyright 2021. All rights reserved.

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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.

In the shadows of

Mingus Mountain and in

the heart of the Verde

Valley, Cottonwood

offers a distinctive

historic district lined

with shops and

restaurants on its

Main Street.

History is alive

in nearby Clarkdale,

whose homes and

buildings still reflect its early copper

Jerome

smelting heritage.

Four specialized

museums focus

on Native

American cultures,

international copper

art, and local

railroad and town

history. Cornville/Page

Old Town Cottonwood

Springs offers wineries, tasting

Tlaquepaque, Sedona

rooms and a relaxed

take on some of

Arizona's most

pristine high-desert

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.

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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.

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