2023 Cottonwood & Verde Valley Visitor's Guide
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Jerome / Jerome Grand Hotel<br />
JEROME<br />
The city in the sky<br />
Jerome was at one time the most talked about wild west mining<br />
camp in America - it’s now listed on the National Historic Register.<br />
Its population went from 15,000 in its heyday, to a “ghost<br />
town” of under 50 people, to its role today as a center for the<br />
arts with unique shops, sophisticated galleries, wineries,<br />
tasting rooms, bistros, hotels and B&Bs - with just under<br />
500 permanent residents. Jerome’s scenic view of the<br />
entire <strong>Verde</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> offers wonderful photographic<br />
opportunities.<br />
Explore<br />
u Book a fun and informative Haunted or Historical tour and hear the<br />
many fascinating tales of “The Wickedest Town in the West!”<br />
u Travel back in time at the Jerome State Historical Park. Explore<br />
the history of the eye-catching landmark known as the Douglas<br />
Mansion and the Douglas family through photographs, artifacts,<br />
minerals and a 3-D model of the town and underground mines.<br />
azstateparks.com/jerome<br />
u Experience the Mine…The Gold King Mine & Ghost Town displays<br />
early machinery of the mining era in Jerome and will round out this<br />
step back in time. While there, visit the petting zoo, pan for gold,<br />
view historic buildings and vintage transportation.<br />
u Stroll Jerome’s downtown and visit the Mine Museum and art<br />
galleries - like the Jerome Artists Co-Op, a gallery in the Jerome Hotel,<br />
or the Jerome Art Center, working studios in the Old Jerome High<br />
School, featuring paintings, pottery, and more, all by local artists.<br />
u Enjoy a brew at a Jerome saloon or a glass of wine in one of Jerome’s<br />
tasting rooms.<br />
u The Mingus Mountain Area, located southwest of Jerome (off State<br />
Rte. 89A) in the Prescott National Forest offers opportunities for<br />
hiking, biking, camping and more.<br />
Dine<br />
Whether you’re in the mood for steak, Mexican fare, a burger, BBQ,<br />
or breakfast, Jerome’s mostly quirky restaurants will make your<br />
stomach smile. For instance, in a hospital-turned-hotel (Jerome<br />
Grand Hotel), the upscale Asylum Restaurant pairs American &<br />
Southwestern fare with scenic views. Or, located in Arizona’s oldest<br />
operating restaurant building (the English Kitchen, 1899), Bobby<br />
D’s BBQ serves up slow-smoked entrees and fresh salads that<br />
you’ll likely enjoy as much as the atmosphere.<br />
Shop<br />
The boutiques and galleries in Jerome have many unique items, and<br />
with the local artists who inhabit the town, you are sure to find<br />
artwork and crafts to take home. A few favorites:<br />
Jerome Olive Oil Traders<br />
403 Clark St., B-12, Jerome<br />
928.634.9900<br />
vvoliveoil.com<br />
Stop in & sample our premium fresh<br />
olive oils and flavored aged balsamic<br />
vinegars.<br />
Rickeldoris Candy &<br />
Popcorn Company<br />
367 Main St., Jerome<br />
928.639.1340<br />
Walk into this quaint store and smell<br />
the aroma of fresh kettle corn,<br />
nostalgic candies, chocolates &<br />
licorice from Europe.<br />
The Gold King Mine & Ghost Town<br />
Puscifer the Store<br />
140 Main Street, Jerome<br />
928.639.3516<br />
puscifer.com<br />
Explore a creative wonderland of<br />
music, apparel, accessories, and<br />
collectibles. Open 11am-6pm<br />
Sun.-Thu., 11am-7pm Fri.-Sat.<br />
Monthly Events<br />
Jerome Art & Wine Walk<br />
Held the first Saturday of every month<br />
from 5-8pm. Art Studios, Galleries,<br />
Shopping, & Live Music.<br />
jeromechamber.com/events/<br />
42 visitcottonwoodaz.org<br />
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