This is a nice little museum packed with a lot of information on the area and Zane Grey. Docents…read moreare knowledgeable and personable. Make sure you visit the Pioneer Cemetery afterward...just a few blocks away.

Over the years we have spent a lot of time in Strawberry/Pine. It's just a short drive from Phoenix…read moretaking less than 2 hours. It has that small-town feel that is lost in most places nowadays. The town offers a mild climate with fresh mountain air, lots of wildlife, quilt shows, antique stores, mountain bike races and trail runs. Notable sights within town include the historic post office, established in 1884, and the Pine-Strawberry Museum, which opened in 1979 and takes its name from Pine and its sister community of Strawberry. If you're looking to get away and unplug for a few days, then Pine/Strawberry would be my recommendation.

Was here for the yelp getaway. These 2 little towns are adorable and picturesque. Nice to get back…read moreto nature, even if just for a bit. Cute shops and nice restaurants. Had a wonderful time and will definitely return.

On a trip back to Phoenix from Page, we decided to make a pit stop at Montezuma Castle National…read moreMonument. If you're going to Page, like I was, or to Sedona, or Flagstaff, I highly recommend that you made this attraction a stop on your itinerary. We stopped by on a Sunday about an hour and a half from close. We had no trouble finding a parking spot in their complimentary lot. Parking is free, but you do have to pay an entrance fee. Montezuma has nothing to do with Montezuma from Mexico. There is a story to the name which you'll find out while you're there. Instead, this National Monument, which is one of the oldest in the country, showcases what used to be a Native American settlement carved into a cliff. It's a majestic sight to behold from a distance. While you won't be able to go inside the old dwelling (you used to in the past before erosion caused safety concerns), there is information about the Castle as you take a short walk in a loop to see it and learn along the way. Inside where you pay, there's further information on the history of Montezuma Castle. Plus a gift shop. Most people take about 30 minutes to get through it. An hour tops. So it makes for a quick yet fulfilling pit stop. After you check it out, add Montezuma Well to your list. It's not in the same location, it's a 15 minute drive, but it seems cool too. I didn't have time to go but it's on my list for a future visit.

Very cool place - expect to spend about 30-60 minutes to visit the gift shop, exhibits, and of…read morecourse, see the castle! It's a very compact place, and very accessible for everyone. You can't go into the castle or the other structures since that would contribute to erosion, so if you want a more detailed look, bring binoculars. As you pull into the parking lot, you pass through the outside washrooms and then enter the visitor center, where you pay the admission fee or show the America the Beautiful Pass/US national parks access pass to get through. There's a small area with exhibits about the people who lived here, as well as a small shop with the standard national park system offerings. Head out the back to the trail to see the castle. I'm glad that they built a lot of shaded benches since it can get hot and you do need to spend at least a couple minutes peering and admiring it. On the path you can also see the Arizona Sycamore which people have defaced with graffiti and so the workers have covered them with burlap to help heal them up. Why are people so disappointing?! There's also another site with more pueblos and the nearby river. Short and sweet. Be sure to also explore Montezuma Well which is 20 minutes east of Montezuma Castle. It's a separate unit of Montezuma Castle National Monument so it's also included in this review. Montezuma Well is 20 minutes east of Montezuma Castle and well worth a stop! There's no entrance fee, but there's a small ranger station at the trailhead and a very enthusiastic volunteer who gave as an orientation speech of the human history of the area and the geology of the area. Without him, the visit would have been less impressive. The water in the sinkhole contains high levels of arsenic and carbon dioxide, so no fish are in the water...but don't worry there are plenty of leeches! Don't enter the water because of that, and also because you do not want to disturb the five species endemic to this spot of water. They're found nowhere else. Interestingly enough, there's near-constant volume of spring water even in times of severe drought, which would have seemed miraculous to the people who lived here. If you look from the rim, you can see several prehistoric dwellings right under the rim on the other side. Hiking down gets you close to more dwellings. Well worth a trip, especially as it's less crowded than the Castle.

I grew up in an old victorian house and thought it would be fun to bring my dad here for a tour…read morewhen he was in town visiting. We ended up being the only ones on the tour which was nice. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and funny. The entire house has been restored to represent how the original owners would have it set up as closely as possible. The inside details are gorgeous and intricate. Our tour ended up being more like 45 minutes because it was just us and we didn't ask questions. It was a great way to spend a little bit of time before our next activity.

Was in the area from out of town and I wanted to see this beautiful house in person. I wasn't able…read moreto go inside but the outside is so pretty Love all the details. It's truly breathtaking

This was my first visit to the Verde Valley archaeology center, and I was truly amazed! I was…read morehoping to see artifacts from the immediate vicinity at this location and was not disappointed! The center has been here for 15 years and exists primarily to display artifacts recovered from a single site in the area. This is extremely rare as most sites have been pillaged by pot hunters over the last 100+ years, and this site was privately owned and protected for many decades. I was honored to received what was basically a private tour of the facility by the executive director Monica Buckle. She took her time and provided much detail to give an excellent overview of this facility. Thank you so much Monica! The entire Verde Valley area is a much overlooked archaeology gem in the history of our country & this facility champions the learning and understanding of this unique place. If you're ever in the area, I strongly recommend a visit. Please note the visiting hours change for the summer season so be sure to research this first.

This spotless well appointed museum is user friendly and can be completed quickly under 1/2 hour if…read moreyou breezed through. We chose the guided free tour which lasted about an hour and was quite thorough. I really enjoyed the quality of items on display and learning about the artifacts. If one is lucky the libraries in Scottsdale have a free pass for 2 people to enter. We paid but it was worth the $5 entry fee each.

As of September 22, 2014, High Desert Heritage Museum became the "High Desert Heritage Visitor…read moreInformation Center"! One month after I moved to this small town of Cordes Lakes! They had a grand opening with free foods and raffles and a beautiful statue. *Taken from the Daily Courier* Article about the statue "At the helm is "Eos," created by Corey Collins of Mayer. The life-size sculpture, made from upcycled and recycled metal, (mostly from kitchen silverware) was displayed out from of the new Visitor Information Center for a raffle! The visitor center offers maps, brochures, sale items from local venders, history of Cordes Lakes, etc. Once a month the center holds a "Flea Market", most items are homemade and donated by the residents whom reside here. Great people work here and so informative of the surroundings! Stop in even if you need directions or just a potty break!!

Appears to have gone out of business. Is now a dollar…read moregeneral store unless the pin was put in the wrong place.

Great experience , rustic artist built commune . Every building is a work of art , But they are…read moreclosed now

You will need an appointment to tour this place, so call ahead or contact them on facebook. The…read moreboard members who are also the caretakers will be guiding you through this place. For more infor visit http://www.eliphante.org/ We had a really hard time finding this place. We drove on a 4 wheel drive to get across a sizable stream to get there or you could use a boat that is docked on the bank if you know how to use it, Google coordinates are 34.688889,-111.909722 or 34°41'20.0"N 111°54'35.0"W This is heaven for those who love unconventional art. Artist Michael Kahn and his wife Leda Livant created this place with found materials and did it for over 28 years. A cross between folksy and bizarre, this is Americana you don't want to miss if you like this particular type of art.

My friend and I did this in April of 2026, and it was the highlight of our trip to…read moreCottonwood/Sedona. The staff are all so friendly; our tour guide, Andy, and our bartender, Eric, were the best. You receive a great charcuterie board and champagne as you board, and the train cars are so pretty and comfy. You can sit in the open cars, too, and that is lots of fun. The red rock was so pretty, and we loved riding along the river. I can't recommend this enough - great for absolutely everyone!

Went here for the Christmas Train for the second year in a row. Train doesnt really go far, nor is…read morethe ride super long. But it is long enough for the kids to think that it is cool and to see some lights along the ride. Plus Santa comes on the train and talks to each kid pretty much individually and gives them a little present. Oh, and the adults can drink on the train. Niceeee.

What a wonderful experience we had here 'by accident'.. we were literally killing time until a…read moredinner reservation and stumbled into this place. It's perfect. Rustic, old fashioned, bordering on unsafe, and perfect as it should be. 100% get the satchel of dirt and take a lesson on panning for gold.. it seemed 'juvenile' for my wife & I but we TOTALLY enjoyed it and were laughing with the lady teaching us. And walked away with $2million in panned gold!!! (Jk )

We went here with my Son, his wife and 3 grandsons ages 6,8,10 who were visiting from California…read more We all loved it!!! We panned for gold, gemstones and cracked geodes. The old cars, trucks and buildings were a riot, and the farm animals were adorable! Such a fun way to spend family time together. Thank you for providing such a great family experience. I'm sure we'll be back! Julie Russell, John Schmidt Cottonwood, Az