NORTH CENTRAL ARIZONA Camp Verde, Clarkdale, Cottonwood, Fort Apache, Globe, Jerome, Holbrook, Oak Creek, Payson, Prescott, San Carlos Apache Tribe, Sedona, Seligman, Tonto Apache Tribe, Yavapai-Apache Nation, Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe, White Mountain Apache Tribe Watson Lake, Prescott One of the most beautiful cities in the world is in North Central Arizona. But that’s just part of the region’s appeal. Beyond the red-rock resplendency of Sedona you’ll find historic sites in Prescott and Fort Apache, family-friendly activities like the Verde Canyon Railroad, and some of the state’s best restaurants and wineries. AREA HIGHLIGHTS JEROME STATE HISTORIC PARK, JEROME 66 VISITARIZONA.COM JIM DAVID A landmark in Jerome since 1916, the Douglas Mansion was home to mining mogul James Douglas, and its hillside location overlooked his Little Daisy Mine. Explore this home-turned-museum to see exhibits, photographs and artifacts chronicling the family, mining and town’s history. PICKLE BARREL TRADING POST, GLOBE In a rugged mining town, discover a century-old post-and-beam-built shop filled with Southwest-inspired treasures: Minnetonka moccasins, Pendleton blankets, sparkly minerals and rocks, Apache beadwork, cowboy hats, one-of-a-kind antiques, rustic yard art and an array of fun gifts for kids. DEAD HORSE RANCH STATE PARK, COTTONWOOD Escape to the verdant Verde River Valley at this scenic park where you can picnic beneath a shaded canopy of cottonwood and willow trees, go fishing at three lagoons, sleep beneath the stars at one of the high-desert campsites; or bike, hike or horseback ride along the shared-use Dead Horse Trail System. WATSON LAKE AND THE GRANITE DELLS, PRESCOTT Dramatic rock formations — known as the Granite Dells, an assemblage of large granite boulders with a strikingly rippled appearance — surround Watson Lake, making it one of the most ruggedly beautiful spots in the region. Explore the waters by canoe, kayak or stand-up paddleboard — or bike, hike, fish and climb.
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