5 PRESCOTT Whiskey Row in Prescott was once home to more than 40 saloons during its Gold Rush-era heyday, and you can still experience remnants of its past at the 1870s Palace Restaurant & Saloon . For fresh, farm-to-table fare (think locally made cheeses, grass-fed beef and colorful salads), pull up a chair at FARM Provisions . Delve into the art, history and culture of Native people at the Museum of Indigenous Peoples (formerly the Smoki Museum). Haunted Hamburger, Jerome FARM Provisions, Prescott Arizona State Route 89A 63 MILES Verde Canyon Railroad, Clarkdale State Route 89A spans nearly 84 miles total, but this scenic portion of the road packs in plenty of blazing red-rock landscapes, Wild West ghost towns and ancient American Indian history. 3 1 1 89A 3 2 2 COTTONWOOD Continue to the Arizona Stronghold Tasting Room to sip and sample wines made by the largest winery in Arizona. This family-owned winery sources high-desert-grown grapes from its Bonita Springs Vineyard in the Willcox American Viticultural Area. Just up the street, Pizzeria Bocce Patio Bar is the place to fill up on Italian salads, flatbread sandwiches and wood-fired, Neapolitan-style pizza. 4 5 28 VISITARIZONA.COM CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: VERDE CANYON RAILROAD; HAUNTED HAMBURGER; FRONT BURNER MEDIA SEDONA Start your morning with gorgeous views of Chimney Rock (also known as “Three Fingers Rock,” as your perspective changes the appearance of the formation) when you hike the 1.8-mile Chimney Rock Loop Trail . Or, trek to the basaltic lava of an extinct volcano and enjoy sweeping views of the valley on the 3.6-mile out-and-back Schuerman Mountain Trail . CLARKDALE Marvel at ancient history on the self-guided 0.3-mile trail through Tuzigoot National Monument , where the Sinagua people built a 110-room village on a hilltop alongside the Verde River. Or take in dramatic views and wildlife spotting from the Verde Canyon Railroad , offering a four-hour roundtrip ride in vintage passenger cars. 4 JEROME Jerome was once known as the “Wickedest Town in the West” for its rough-and-tumble reputation, and it has since turned into a quirky enclave for artists. Get a glimpse of this creativity at Nellie Bly Kaleidoscopes , a colorful showcase of kaleidoscopes, art glass and handcrafted home goods. Get your fill of culinary creativity and “spirits” with a gourmet burger at Haunted Hamburger , and settle in for the night at the Jazz Age-era Jerome Grand Hotel .
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