Payson & Pine Places to See
Sightseeing
I love coming up to the Lavender farm in Pine. Their shop sells all sorts of wonderful lavender infused products - perfect for gifts. I love their lavender room spray, candles, and essential oil! It's a quick trip and makes me happy every time I go!
31 locals recommend
Pine Creek Canyon Lavender Farm
4223 Pine Creek Canyon DrI love coming up to the Lavender farm in Pine. Their shop sells all sorts of wonderful lavender infused products - perfect for gifts. I love their lavender room spray, candles, and essential oil! It's a quick trip and makes me happy every time I go!
Can't miss this amazing natural wonder! A gorgeous drive down to the canyon with a nice picnic area to eat lunch. You can take a few trails down to the bottom to get the best experience of the Tonto natural bridge. I hiked with my 3 elementary school aged kids down and they did great. About 20 minutes to get down if you take the Gowan trail. It's not a difficult hike but the gravel can get a bit slippery so wear good shoes.
I've also take some family who were not able to hike down and they could still get some great views from the various viewpoints so it's great for everyone!
164 locals recommend
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Nf-583ACan't miss this amazing natural wonder! A gorgeous drive down to the canyon with a nice picnic area to eat lunch. You can take a few trails down to the bottom to get the best experience of the Tonto natural bridge. I hiked with my 3 elementary school aged kids down and they did great. About 20 minutes to get down if you take the Gowan trail. It's not a difficult hike but the gravel can get a bit slippery so wear good shoes.
I've also take some family who were not able to hike down and they could still get some great views from the various viewpoints so it's great for everyone!
Great place to bring the kids to feed the salmon and a nice scenic 30 minute drive from the house. Get your quarters at the small museum at the top and walk down to the bottom to find the 2 fish food dispensers.
37 locals recommend
Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery
Great place to bring the kids to feed the salmon and a nice scenic 30 minute drive from the house. Get your quarters at the small museum at the top and walk down to the bottom to find the 2 fish food dispensers.
Took the kids here for some fossil digging! It's right off the freeway with plenty of parking as it's not too crowded. There's a big gravelly hill that the kids or adults can look for fossils. We found quite a bit! Be sure to bring some tools like screwdrivers or small brushes to help you with the dig!
Paleo Site Monument
Arizona 260Took the kids here for some fossil digging! It's right off the freeway with plenty of parking as it's not too crowded. There's a big gravelly hill that the kids or adults can look for fossils. We found quite a bit! Be sure to bring some tools like screwdrivers or small brushes to help you with the dig!
Food scene
My favorite Italian restaurant ever! (not kidding!) This place is a very high quality authentic Italian restaurant and I just love the ambiance and the food is really superb! The tiramisu is a can't miss!
19 locals recommend
Mamajoe's Italian Grill
5076 AZ-87My favorite Italian restaurant ever! (not kidding!) This place is a very high quality authentic Italian restaurant and I just love the ambiance and the food is really superb! The tiramisu is a can't miss!
If you need a quick meal to bring home that's simple, comforting, and a crowd pleaser for everyone in the family....this is the perfect spot! Really good spaghetti and the garlic bread is SO good! Affordable too!
By the Bucket
319 AZ-260If you need a quick meal to bring home that's simple, comforting, and a crowd pleaser for everyone in the family....this is the perfect spot! Really good spaghetti and the garlic bread is SO good! Affordable too!
If you're looking for a unique ice cream experience this is it!! Their Stacks are our favorite and we pick 2 to split between the 5 of us because they're HUGE!
Also their cold milk coffee in the refrigerated section and various flavored milks are so good!
Danzeisen Dairy - Creamery Store - Payson
500 South Beeline HighwayIf you're looking for a unique ice cream experience this is it!! Their Stacks are our favorite and we pick 2 to split between the 5 of us because they're HUGE!
Also their cold milk coffee in the refrigerated section and various flavored milks are so good!
A nice laid back place to grab a burger and a nice beer and enjoy the outside seating area. It's casual and a good place for a group and have a long list on tap.
69 locals recommend
THAT Brewery & Pub
3270 AZ-87A nice laid back place to grab a burger and a nice beer and enjoy the outside seating area. It's casual and a good place for a group and have a long list on tap.
Old County Inn
3502 AZ-87Great wood fired pizza and a good place for large groups!