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 hiking guide detailing Vulture Park information is available from the Chamber of Commerce. 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.
The Hassayampa River Preserve provides a self-guided nature trail along Palm Lake and the banks of the river. The preserve is home to over 220 species of birds. It is a host to many kinds of wildlife along the banks of the river. Lake Alamo State Park has been said to be the best fishing lake in Arizona . Lake Pleasant has many camping spots. The lake also has fishing, boating and just plain water fun for everyone. The Saguaro Forest, Joshua Tree Forest, Ococtillo Flat and Lake Pleasant are all nearby.
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Arizona : Wickenburg Events
February
Gold Rush Days
April
Desert Caballeros Ride
December
Cowboy Poetry Gathering
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
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 : Prescott
Located in the mountains of North Central Arizona, Prescott is nearly 100 miles northwest of Phoenix and is the county seat of Yavapai County. The town sits at an elevation of 5,347 feet. The climate in Prescott is mild. Its summers are delightful, warm in the daytime and cool at night. Prescott's location makes it popular with summer visitors seeking cooler temperatures than Phoenix and Tucson can offer. There are many attractions in Prescott that you won’t want to miss during your visit. The Sharlot Hall Museum retells Arizona ’s past through artifacts and buildings. This is a
Arizona : Tombstone Attractions
The Rose Tree Inn Museum is an amazing sight. It is estimated that the world's largest rosebush is located here, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
The O.K. Corral is a popular stop on a trip through town. This is the place where the famous gunfight between the Earp brothers along with Doc Holiday and the McLowery and Clanton clans.
The Crystal Palace Saloon was restored to as it appeared in the turbulent 1880's.
Ramsey Canyon Preserve and Garden Canyon are unique places for hiking and taking in nature. Some of the animals in the canyon
