EVENTS IN THE AREA AZ Poppy Festival Globe-Miami globemiamichamber.com/ azpoppyfest Fourth of July Arts and Crafts Festival Pine pinestrawberryartscrafts.com/ festival-dates Gila County Fair Globe gilacountyfair.com Magical Christmas Journey Clarkdale verdecanyonrr.com/ magical-christmas-journey Pecan and Wine Festival Camp Verde visitcampverde.com/ pecan-and-wine-festival Prescott Summer Fine Art & Wine Festival Prescott mountainartistsguild.org/festivals Sedona Hummingbird Festival Sedona hummingbirdsociety.org Sedona Plein Air Festival Sedona sedonaartscenter.org/events Spring Open Studio Tour Sedona sedonaartistscoalition.org Verde Valley Wine Festival Cottonwood verdevalleywinefestival.com Verde Canyon Railroad, Clarkdale AREA HIGHLIGHTS FORT APACHE HISTORIC PARK/ NOHWIKE’ BÁGOWA (HOUSE OF OUR FOOTPRINTS MUSEUM), FORT APACHE ARIZONA COPPER ART MUSEUM, CLARKDALE CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: JOE ROSENTHAL; ARIZONA STATE PARKS & TRAILS One of the best examples of an existing Apache Wars-era military post, Fort Apache Historic Park displays more than 20 structures in its historic district. You can also tour the Nohwike’ Bágowa, dedicated to Apache heritage and arts, and visit the nearby Kinishba Ruins National Historic Landmark. NAVAJO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, HOLBROOK See why Arizona is nicknamed the Copper State at this museum showcasing history, science and artistry. Explore themed galleries, learn about the state’s mining past and admire the craftsmanship of intricate decorative pieces, from antique cookware and drinkware to military relics and architectural details. VERDE CANYON RAILROAD, CLARKDALE Scan here for more events Housed in the historic courthouse on Route 66, this museum tells the stories of the area’s many residents throughout the centuries, from American Indians to early settlers. See ancient fossils, exhibits on Ancestral Puebloan, Apache, Hopi and Navajo cultures and their crafts; an old Hashknife chuck wagon, and artifacts from the legendary Mother Road, Route 66. Board a restored vintage train car (ADA accessible) pulled by a rare FP7 locomotive for an unforgettable four-hour, 40-mile round-trip ride through breathtaking canyon scenery. You’ll pass by the shimmering waters of the Verde River, lush foliage and high-desert rock faces. Keep an eye out for eagles and other wildlife, and be sure to pick up a Southwestern-style souvenir in the Boxcar Gift Store back at the depot. Pickle Barrel Trading Post, Globe Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Cottonwood 67
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