Millie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
This is only 7 miles from our Cliff View Casita and it is an impressive Native American cliff dwelling
236 locals recommend
Montezuma Castle National Monument
Montezuma Castle RoadThis is only 7 miles from our Cliff View Casita and it is an impressive Native American cliff dwelling
Copper Canyon Trailhead
Fs 136Great for mountain biking and hiking- 4 miles round trip from the trailhead
Clear Creek
Many spots to find swimming holes and hiking
Clear Creek Campground
Forrest Grove Waymore established place for visitors to hike and play in the water
Kayak- Go to Hwy 260-Turn right on Quarterhorse Lane and turn into the parking area right after the white bridge- this is one of the places where Kayaks get into the Verde River.
12 locals recommend
Verde River
Kayak- Go to Hwy 260-Turn right on Quarterhorse Lane and turn into the parking area right after the white bridge- this is one of the places where Kayaks get into the Verde River.
Out of Africa Wildlife Park
3505 Arizona 260A wild place to visit, shows
Natural limestone sinkhole- a sacred place for the ancient Native peoples
95 locals recommend
Montezuma Well (Montezuma Castle National Monument)
Forest Service Road 618Natural limestone sinkhole- a sacred place for the ancient Native peoples
A small easily accessed National Monument- ancient ruins from the 12th century Sinagua people.
112 locals recommend
Tuzigoot National Monument
25 Tuzigoot RdA small easily accessed National Monument- ancient ruins from the 12th century Sinagua people.
They have a cultural center and sometimes, cultural events of Yavapai Apache peoples.
66 locals recommend
Cliff Castle Casino Hotel
555 W Middle Verde RdThey have a cultural center and sometimes, cultural events of Yavapai Apache peoples.
Provide Exhibits to enhance awareness and understanding of the Yavapai Apache people.
Yavapai-Apache Cultural Resource Center
290 W Middle Verde RdProvide Exhibits to enhance awareness and understanding of the Yavapai Apache people.
It is a long ride (almost an hour) on rough dirt road, but many spots of pools of turquoise green blue water is pretty cool! Our 3 grandsons- age 7 and under, had no problem hiking the trail up to the fall.
16 locals recommend
Fossil Creek Waterfall
It is a long ride (almost an hour) on rough dirt road, but many spots of pools of turquoise green blue water is pretty cool! Our 3 grandsons- age 7 and under, had no problem hiking the trail up to the fall.
This railroad, adjacent to Sedona, AZ- provides a 3-5 hour, roundtrip wilderness adventure through a wild and scenic river on vintage rail cars on a century-old route through a red rock paradise that hugs the tracks along the Verde River. Every season offers a new reason to ride along this riparian ribbon which separates the river from the dramatic high desert.
135 locals recommend
Verde Canyon Railroad
300 N BroadwayThis railroad, adjacent to Sedona, AZ- provides a 3-5 hour, roundtrip wilderness adventure through a wild and scenic river on vintage rail cars on a century-old route through a red rock paradise that hugs the tracks along the Verde River. Every season offers a new reason to ride along this riparian ribbon which separates the river from the dramatic high desert.
Verde Hot Springs is a grouping of thermal mineral springs near the town of Camp Verde in Yavapi County, Arizona. The springs are located at the western bank of the Verde River. There are ruins of a former historical resort at the site and bathhouse. This is a rough road ride off of Fossil creek Rd. so you should have a high clearance vehicle. You have to first pass 2 small towns of Strawberry & Pine.
9 locals recommend
Verde Hot Spring
Verde Hot Springs is a grouping of thermal mineral springs near the town of Camp Verde in Yavapi County, Arizona. The springs are located at the western bank of the Verde River. There are ruins of a former historical resort at the site and bathhouse. This is a rough road ride off of Fossil creek Rd. so you should have a high clearance vehicle. You have to first pass 2 small towns of Strawberry & Pine.
It is believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the world- a geologic wonder. You can feel the mists of water spraying all over from the bottom of the bridge where streams and pools of water flow.
164 locals recommend
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Nf-583AIt is believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the world- a geologic wonder. You can feel the mists of water spraying all over from the bottom of the bridge where streams and pools of water flow.
A historical old downtown with antique stores, restaurants and gift stores and parks and trails!
81 locals recommend
Old Town Cottonwood
281 N Main StA historical old downtown with antique stores, restaurants and gift stores and parks and trails!
City/town information
Sedona
Red Rock galore city with many beautiful trails and views
Strawberry
A cute town
Pine
A nice town with antique and thrift stores on the way to Payson, Arizona
An old mining town on the side of a mountain- has many shops and restaurants. Be sure to visit the Gold King Mine & Ghost Town past the Jerome fire station.
476 locals recommend
Jerome
An old mining town on the side of a mountain- has many shops and restaurants. Be sure to visit the Gold King Mine & Ghost Town past the Jerome fire station.
a very small town- isolated Mountain community- 20 miles (much of it- on well graded dirt roads) from our place which used to be a stagecoach stopover between Camp Verde & Prescott/ Dewey.
Cherry
a very small town- isolated Mountain community- 20 miles (much of it- on well graded dirt roads) from our place which used to be a stagecoach stopover between Camp Verde & Prescott/ Dewey.