|
Slide Rock State Park
|
|
Located about 8 miles north of Sedona, this
is a great place to stop and hike or take a
dip in the swimming hole after sliding down
a natural rock slide. It's a refreshing experience!
|
| Montezuma
Castle National Monument |
Located in Camp Verde,
south of Sedona is a 5 story-20 room cliff dwelling
once home to the Sinagua Indians. Montezuma Castle
is said to be the best preserved ruins of prehistoric
times in all of North America. Unfortunately you
can not go into the ruins, but if you take the
tour that is offered you will definitely get a
great view of the ruins up close - 520-567-3322
|
| Arizona
Snowbowl |
| Located in the San
Francisco Peaks, the Arizona Snowbowl is worth
the visit in the summer and in the winter. If
there is snow on the ground then the slopes are
covered with anxious downhill skiers and if it's
summer at the Bowl, then the Arizona Snowbowl
SkyRide will take you 11,500 ft. up through the
Coconino National Forest where you will get breathtaking
views for 70 miles. Believe it or not, you can
see the North Rim of the Grand Canyon from the
top. |
| Tuzigoot
National Monument |
| Another great place
to visit if you are interested in the ruins of
the Sinagua Indians. These ruins are similar to
Montezuma Castle but not as well preserved. You
will however be able to view prehistoric items
that were excavated from the ruins, like jewelry,
weapons, farming tools and food preparation items.
These items are now located in the visitors center.
Also, be sure to check out the reconstructed room
of the pueblo. - Clarkdale / 520-634-5564 |
| Red
Rock State Park |
| If you're going to
be in Sedona, this is the prime spot to check
out the amazing red rock formations and hike along
some of the park trails. Several kinds of tours
are available by park rangers, but the favorite
would have to be a guided hike to Eagle's Nest
scenic overlook which is the highest point in
the park. Unfortunately this tour is only available
on Saturdays, weather permitting. Other nature
hikes and bird watching excursions are available.
- Sedona |
| Oak
Creek Canyon |
| By far the best route
to take to Sedona. Winding roads take you through
the canyon and incredible views of red rock formations
show themselves around every corner. Restaurants
and motels line the bottom of the canyon, making
for a great place to stop. |
| Jerome
|
| Picture yourself
driving on winding roads up the side of a mountain
when suddenly you come upon a town literally built
into the side of the mountain. This town is called
Jerome, Arizona and once had a population of about
15,000 people some time ago when it was popular
copper camp. Now it has shrunk to a few hundred
individuals that keep to the town going. Jerome
is now known as one of Arizona's ghost towns.
I definitely recommend visiting Jerome. There's
a lot of history and it has the most amazing view
of the red rocks of Sedona and the San Francisco
Peaks of Flagstaff. There are also museums and
historical sites to visit. Fun for all ages. |
| Whiskey
Row |
| Once famous for its
rough saloons and pleasures houses, Whiskey Row
(Cortez St.) in Prescott is now quiet and activity
more subdued. Antique and collectible shops line
both sides of Cortez St., allowing for plenty
of shopping. Maps of the stores are available
upon request. |
| Sharlot
Hall Museum |
| Named after poet
Sharlot Hall, the museum offers a historical setting
of the early Prescott years. The museum houses
three fully restored period homes, a transportation
museum and a working blacksmith's shop. You will
also find many other remarkable displays of the
prehistoric peoples. - Prescott / 520-445-3122 |
| Meteor
Crater |
| Some 49,000 years
ago a meteor traveling about 43,000 mph literally
crashed into Arizona. The meteor made a hole in
the Earth's surface a mile wide and 600 ft. deep.
Big enough to hold about 20 football fields. It
is said to be the best preserved crater on Earth.
The land is privately owned and you can now take
rim tours every hour on the hour, weather permitting. |
| Ç
back to previous page |
return
to top |
|
|
Welcome to the North Central Arizona Travel Guide
covering Sedona, Flagstaff, Prescott, Cottonwood &
surrounding areas. Browse through the guide and see
hotels, events, shopping, dining, attractions, activities
and much more. We provide lots of great information
and services making it easier for our visitors to plan
a memorable vacation. 