Guidebook for Lake Montezuma
Drinks & Nightlife
Park near the old jail, and walk down Main Street to the shops, food, and wine.
81 locals recommend
Old Town Cottonwood
281 N Main StPark near the old jail, and walk down Main Street to the shops, food, and wine.
Page Springs Cellars
1500 N Page Springs RdWine Country...
Cliff Castle Casino Hotel
555 W Middle Verde RdFun for all ages.
Hiking and Paddling Wet Beaver Creek and the Verde River
There are so many entrancing places to see that are near the Verde River and Wet Beaver Creek. Make sure to leave time in your schedule for these lesser known hidden gems. Each area is uniquely beautiful
The sound of the bubbling creek will whisk away your stress. The creek is just a minute walk from the parking lot.
Wet Beaver Creek
The sound of the bubbling creek will whisk away your stress. The creek is just a minute walk from the parking lot.
Montezuma Well is a Sacred Place.
95 locals recommend
Montezuma Well (Montezuma Castle National Monument)
Forest Service Road 618Montezuma Well is a Sacred Place.
Sugar Loaf Trailhead
2065 Buena Vista DrGood energy here...
This is a moderate hike to a natural bridge that you can walk across.
90 locals recommend
Devil's Bridge Trailhead
Devil's Bridge TrailThis is a moderate hike to a natural bridge that you can walk across.
The hike is about 4 miles each way along the Bell Trail. Locals go there for the swimming holes and cliff jumping.
16 locals recommend
The Crack at Wet Beaver Creek
Bell TrailThe hike is about 4 miles each way along the Bell Trail. Locals go there for the swimming holes and cliff jumping.
Supai
No words or photos can do it justice...
Chimney Rock
Fossil Creek
Permits are required during the busy season.
Verde Hot Spring
Ever-changing art on the walls of the bath house.
Shopping
Beautiful Southwestern and Native American art and jewelry. A wide variety of rocks and crystals adorn the shop.
6 locals recommend
Jim's Trading Post, LLC
2115 E Beaver Creek RdBeautiful Southwestern and Native American art and jewelry. A wide variety of rocks and crystals adorn the shop.
Tlequepaque is a collection of up-scale specialty shops in quaint and picturesque Spanish-style buildings. There are many great photo opportunities on the premises.
Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
336 Arizona 179Tlequepaque is a collection of up-scale specialty shops in quaint and picturesque Spanish-style buildings. There are many great photo opportunities on the premises.
Food scene
Burgers and salads- great value and price!
Excellent Authentic Mexican Food- you may hear Javier singing in the kitchen.
19 locals recommend
El Patio Bar & Grill
1955 E Cornville RdExcellent Authentic Mexican Food- you may hear Javier singing in the kitchen.
Thai Gardens
3460 E Beaver Creek RdDelicious Nutritious Thai Food
Whole Foods Market
1420 W State Rte 89AHot Bar, Salad Bar, Kombucha
Black Cow Cafe
229 N State Rte 89A😋 Yum
G's Burgers
1220 S Eastern DrSightseeing
Montezuma Castle gives us insight into the lives of the Sinagua Indians.
236 locals recommend
Montezuma Castle National Monument
Montezuma Castle RoadMontezuma Castle gives us insight into the lives of the Sinagua Indians.
Jerome
You can spend the whole day in Jerome.
The Chapel is built into the rocks, you can light a candle for a loved one...
226 locals recommend
Chapel of the Holy Cross
780 Chapel RdThe Chapel is built into the rocks, you can light a candle for a loved one...
Some of the best preserved petroglyphs in the Southwest give us insight and appreciation into the lives of the Ancient Ones...
30 locals recommend
V Bar V Heritage Site
6750 N Forest Ranger RdSome of the best preserved petroglyphs in the Southwest give us insight and appreciation into the lives of the Ancient Ones...
Tuzigoot National Monument
25 Tuzigoot RdHiking
Follow the carins up to the saddle for great views.
104 locals recommend
Cathedral Rock - End Of Trail
Cathedral Rock TrailFollow the carins up to the saddle for great views.
Traveler advice
What to pack
Daypack Necessities
You’ll want a backpack with water, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and jacket. Wear comfortable and sturdy shoes.
Getting around
Transportation
You will need an SUV or high clearance vehicle for trips to Fossil Creek and the Verde Hot Springs.