"At Ghost Town Tours, we present the fascinating history and mysteries of the unique town of Jerome, AZ as well as Cottonwood and Clarkdale! Our haunted and historical tours are the best way to experience Jerome — the largest ghost town in America. When you join us, you enjoy tours that are extremely informative and full of surprises!"
"The four-hour ride on Verde Canyon Railroad’s historic route from Clarkdale to Perkinsville and back – into Arizona’s other “grand canyon” – is an unforgettable adventure. Captivating panoramic views are revealed in every direction, exclusively from the relaxed atmosphere of the train. This historic ribbon of rail runs through a protected corridor at the river’s edge, lined with towering red rock pinnacles, near ancient Indian ruins, over fortified bridges and through an invigorating 734-foot manmade tunnel carved through solid rock over a century ago. As far as the eye can see, wildlife, high-desert foliage and rugged terrain are visible on this year-round adventure into a lush riparian habitat."
During a slide in the 1930s, this jail slid down the hill from its original location to the middle of Hull Avenue, and the road was changed to go around it. Eventually, the jail was moved to its current location (footsteps away from Hull Avenue), where you can see it and learn its history.
Gaze through the windows of the past into one of the best preserved cliff dwellings in North America. This 20-room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff, tells a 1,000 year-old story of ingenuity and survival in an unforgiving desert landscape.
Tuzigoot (Apache for "crooked water") is the remnant of a Southern Sinagua village built between 1000 and 1400. It crowns the summit of a long ridge rising 120 feet above the Verde Valley. The original pueblo was two stories high in places, with 87 ground-floor rooms.
For the past 20 years, Maynard James Keenan has worked tirelessly to bring Arizona’s burgeoning wine industry to international attention. In the process, he has launched the award-winning Caduceus Cellars & Merkin Vineyards, introducing the world to some of Southwest’s most delicate and refined bottles -- campaigned for the Verde Valley’s certification as an American Viticultural Area (designated in 2021), all while growing a thriving local infrastructure and community across the region.
In the museum, you’ll be able to see a timeline of Jerome’s history, along with unique artifacts, like letters soldiers sent home to their families during World War II, old mining equipment, a barber’s chair, a dartboard, a washing machine, and more.
"You’ll find Alcantara Vineyards has over 20,000 vines and offers 17 different varietals. While you sip wine and enjoy our peaceful surroundings, which include vineyards, a grass tasting/restaurant lawn, the Verde River and bald eagles flying overhead, you’ll find you are part of our community and family. We have many activities other than tasting wine. We have kayaking & tubing trips down the Verde River, E-Bike tours of the vineyard, Jeep & Horseback tours of the vineyards. You can also book a private tour of the vineyard & cellar. We also have a Wedding Chapel in the vineyard to tie the knot. Bring the kids for our famous hay-wagon ride around the vineyard. Plan on spending the whole day with us!"