Arizona : Wickenburg
Wickenburg is known as the “Dude Ranch Capital of the World”. Wickenburg still hangs on to its wild west character. Be sure to tour the Desert Caballeros Western Museum, and if you’re a bird watcher, stop by the Hassayampa River Preserve. Nestled in the foothills of the Bradshaw Mountains, and along the banks of the Hassayampa River, Wickenburg boasts a rich history which is still evident today. The town is oldest north of Tucson. In 1863, Henry Wickenburg, a German refugee, discovered the Vulture Mine which in time became the richest gold producing mine in Arizona’s history. In the early 1900s, as the mine played out, ranching and tourism took over as economic mainstays in the area. Today, Wickenburg offers a relaxing Western life style with a full range of private sector services. If you are coming from Flagstaff and would like to take a scenic route to Wickenburg, you will take Highway 89A south out of town. You will pass through Sedona, Cottonwood and into Prescott. Once in Prescott take Highway 89 southwest out of town passing through Peeples Valley. When Highway 89 meets State Highway 93 take it south to Wickenburg.
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Arizona : Wickenburg Events
February
Gold Rush Days
April
Desert Caballeros Ride
December
Cowboy Poetry Gathering
Arizona : Wickenburg Attractions
Wickenburg offers a relaxing Western life style with a full range of private sector services. One of the most popular attractions is the Vulture Mine where over $30 million in gold has been dug from the ground. The Desert Caballeros Western Museum showcases an acclaimed collection of Western art and offers a landscaped park and rest area with statuary. A walking tour of historic buildings is also a highlight of the downtown area. Other manjor attraction in the Wickenburg is the Vulture Mine where over $30 million in gold has been dug from the ground. A
Arizona : Willcox Attractions
Amerind Foundation
Chiricahua Regional Museum and Research Center
Cochise College
Fort Bowie
Ghost Town Trails
Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum and Cowboy Hall of Fame
Rex Allen Theater
Wings Over Willcox
Arizona : Willcox Recreation
Bonita Canyon Campground
Chiricahua National Monument
Cochise Lake
Cochise Stronghold in Coronado National Forest
Faraway Ranch
Roper Lake State Park
Arizona : Glendale
Glendale, Arizona is a residential community west of Phoenix and is located in the Northwest part of the Valley of the Sun. Glendale, Arizona is located northwest of Phoenix and is considered part of the greater Phoenix area. During the past decade it has been one of the fastest growing cities in the nation, and is Arizona's 4th largest city. Glendale is a very popular place to visit. The town began as a small church town and has grown to one of the largest towns in the Valley. There are numerous educational and training facilities such as the
Arizona : Willcox Events
January
Wings Over Willcox
May
History Fest
August
Magic Circle Bike Challenge
October
Rex Allen Days
December
Christmas Apple Festival
