These are day-trips to various attractions within the Verde Valley. Dennis and Kristine have lived here for more than 30 years and are familiar with all these attractions. We are always happy to consult and advise for your stay there. Just ask us!
Attractions
 | Birding Birding in the Verde Valley Find great spots for birding with documented lists. These are also wonderful easy hikes as well. |
 | Hikes - Hiking is, perhaps, our most commonly asked for activity. Please refer to our Half-Day Hikes page on this website: https://clarkdaleazbandb.com/half-day-hikes/ |
 | Historical Visit Jerome, a copper mining boom town of the not too distant past- https://www.jeromehistoricalsociety.com/ Visit Camp Verde and see the original military fort that established the Verde Valley as the place to live and work. https://azstateparks.com/fort-verde Visit Cottonwood's Museum, a small museum that tells you about our twin. It features a huge train layout which scales the Valley. http://clemenceaumuseum.com/ Visit Clarkdale's Museum and learn about the town that was built for a copper smelter. https://clarkdalemuseum.org/ Visit the Copper Arts Museum in Clarkdale which exhibits amazing displays of (only) copper crafted art and more. https://www.copperartmuseum.com/ |
 | Archeological Visit The Verde Valley Archeological Center- https://www.verdevalleyarchaeology.org/ Visit Montezuma Castle N.M. (Camp Verde)- https://www.nps.gov/moca/index.htm Visit Tuzigoot N.M. (Clarkdale)- https://www.nps.gov/tuzi/index.htm Visit Palatki Heritage Site- https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coconino/recarea/?recid=55368 |
 | Picnicking Dead Horse Ranch State Park Many shaded tables and ramadas-https://azstateparks.com/dead-horse |
 | River Activities Self-guided kayak trips- https://www.clarkdale.az.gov/214/Verde-River-Clarkdale Verde Adventures - Commercial outfitter and guides, includes - https://sedonaadventuretours.com/ Clarkdale Kayak Company, guided trips- https://clarkdalekayak.com/ |
 | Shopping Old Town Cottonwood; excellent small shops and dining-https://www.oldtown.org/ Jerome, AZ; Small, locally owned artisan shops and fine dining- https://jeromechamber.com/ Sedona, AZ; busy, tourist centered shopping and art galleries- http://www.bestsedonashopping.com |
 | Wineries and Wine Tasting Find 26 wine tasting rooms here- https://vvwinetrail.com/ Note: The Verde Valley has become "wine country" in a big way and several of these tasting rooms are actual wineries using grapes grown locally. ******.....DaVines VineyardThis is a new room and features their own wines and excellent food. ******.....Page Springs Cellars ******.....Alcantara Vineyards ******.....Southwest Wine Center |
 | Breweries ******.....Smelter Town Brewery (Clarkdale) ******.....Belfry Brewery (Cottonwood) ******.....That Brewery (Cottonwood) |
