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Old Town
Old Town, CottonwoodAZ is historicallyknown as the "Biggest Little Town in the State of Arizona." The 3-block section (from bridge to bridge) of the old part of town, was listed on the National Registeras the "Cottonwood Commercial Historic District".
Surviving the depression years during prohibition, bootlegging was 'Big Business' in this district. Cottonwood had 'the' Arizona Bootlegger Kings and the best booze within 150+ miles.
To see more on Cottonwood, Arizona's history CLICK HERE
To see more on Cottonwood, AZ CLICK HERE
Today, Old Town Cottonwood has the largest section of the Verde Valley Wine Trail'Wine Tasting Rooms'and the largest section of the Verde Valley Antique Trail, with over a dozen stores carrying antiques, vintage, collectibles, arts and rare 1-of-a-kinds', and the latest consortium HOT Fashion Galleries.It also has the most popular restaurants for dining and bars and cafesserving breakfast and lunchin the whole Verde Valley!
To see a list of old town merchants CLICK HERE
One of the most unique features of Old Town (Historic Cottonwood Arizona), is that it borders a rare riparian, the Verde River Greenwayand is just a short walk down the Jail Trail to the Dead Horse Ranch State Park and Cottonwood Riverfront Park. It is also just 1 mile from the Tuzigoot National Monument, which towers over the Old Town Jail in the photo on this page. To see more about this location CLICK HERE
Cottonwoodis the 'Heart' of the Verde Valley. So when visiting Northern Arizona, Cottonwoodis the most centralized location, as it connects to its neighboring towns Clarkdale, Jerome, Cornville & Sedona and has alwaysserved asthe hub for trading.
The Cottonwood Hotel is in the center of the three-block section of Old Town with its balcony overlooking this downtown area.
Below is a list of many 'Things To Do' in Old Town and otherThings To Do inCottonwood, Jerome, Clarkdaleand the rest of the Verde Valley.
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'Old Town' Things to DoAll Within Walking Distance From theCOTTONWOOD HOTEL Free Things to do in Downtown Cottonwood Arizona This Weekend...
- WALK the western OLD TOWN streets where legends have. see more
- Browse the largest section of the Verde Valley Antique Trail, Cottonwood's stores carrying antiques, arts, collectibles, vintage, boutique thrift items...
- Visit the haunted 1929 JAIL where Arizona's Bootlegger King stayed for 10 months while his still sat upon his wagon the WHOLE time!
- See where AL CAPONE carved his name on the steel wall with his stiletto knife! see more history
- Walk the JAIL TRAIL (1 mile Loop)... Enters the VERDE RIVER GREENWAY RIPARIAN
- Explore the VERDE RIVER GREENWAY more here
- HIKE the DEAD HORSE RANCH STATE PARK GET HIKING TRAILS MAP
- FISH or RELAX at one of the 3 LAGOONS in the state park
- or go find your own PRIVATE BEACH along the Verde River and take a dip!
- MOUNTAIN BIKING TRAILS GET MAP
- Verde Valley Cycling Groups RIDES & EVENTs
- BIRDING
- Throw some BASKETBALL HOOPS (lighted basketball courts)
- Take your dog to the DOG PARK
- Throw some horseshoes at Riverfront Park
- Play some Volleyball at Riverfront Park
- Play ball (baseball, softball, batting cages) at Riverfront Park
- Disc Golf at Riverfront
- Swing in the Park
- Skateboard in the skateboard park
- Watch for UFO's from the Cottonwood Hotel balcony
- Watch the 4th of July FIREWORKS from the Cottonwood Hotel balcony
- Go get a great book and sit under a tree, relax & read
- Window Shop...Enjoy our cool summer evenings!
- Check out the seasonal Farmer's Market & Jamboree
- Taste of Old Town:
- Olive Oil & Vinegar sampling (over 32 different flavors) at Verde Valley Olive Oil Traders
- Sample Gelato at Crema
From $9-$12 per person explore some great Arizona wines on the largest section of the Verde Valley Wine Trail
To learn more about Cottonwood, Arizona's history by taking a guided tour from the Cottonwood Hotel's innkeeper.
Walkin' on Main Annual Event Held in November Wine ~ Art ~ History ~ Music The Verde Valleycelebrates Historic 89A with "Walkin' on Main" on annual every 2nd Saturday of November.Old Town, Cottonwood Historic District, which sits between Jerome and Sedona, will be blocked off from traffic. Under two big tents will be a juried art show, surrounded by the charming galleries, shops and local foods of Old Town Cottonwood. Live music plays throughout the day. The main stage will feature some the state’s best entertainers. Verde Valley winemakers and vineyards will host an outdoor wine tasting on Main Street, in Cottonwood. EVENT by the city of Cottonwood |
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1st Saturday annuallyin December: Cottonwood Annual Christmas Parade This is a great weekend to stay at the Cottonwood Hotel. Watch the Christmas parade from the hotel balcony Saturday morning. The best view in town! While watching the parade, enjoy some Christmas cheer, coffee and cask & cream, and chocolate. Then starting at 4pm until 8pm enjoy more chocolate by attendingthe Chocolate Walk, where you will pick up over 40 pieces of chocolate created by Old Town merchants. |
Other Fun Things to do in (Old Town) Downtown Cottonwood Arizona
Take a SELF-GUIDED HISTORIC WALKING TOUR... Call the Cottonwood Hotel for a brochure &brief intro... $2 COST for this brochure... You'll learn about Cottonwood's colorful historyexploring the historic buildings in this 3 block section of Cottonwood Commercial Historic District; yesteryears "BIGGEST little Town in the State of Arizona!" If you get lucky, you may even get a tour of the most historic hotel in COTTONWOOD. See where John Wayne romanced Gail Russell and Mae West wooed the locals. see more
Customized TOURS with Karen (call the Cottonwood Hotel 928-634-9455for a historic, bootlegging, wine, paranormal and other interests tours customized just for you.
Start the Verde Valley WINE TRAIL by visiting the local WINE TASTING ROOMS.
Wine Tasting at Arizona Stronghold, Pillsbury, Fire Mountain Winery & Burning Tree Wine Cellar
Wine & Cheese anyone... Fire Moountain Wines
HORSEBACK RIDING at TRAIL HORSE ADVENTURES
Shop the MOST Eclectic Array of shops in the Verde Valley on Main Street
Explore Local Artists Fine Art Galleries
Explore Antique Stores~Larry's Antiquesclaims to be 2 miles long!
GET the most awesome crustless quiche for BREAKFAST...
COFFEE ROOM CHATTER ~ we have a few... OLD TOWN CAFE is the locals hangout,
Monday Night $3.50 Martini, Nic's Italian restaurant bar
THAI one on in OLD TOWN COTTONWOOD!
NOW HERE'S A FUN IDEA!!! Try a progressive dinner 1 night in OLD TOWN. With some of the FINEST RESTAURANTS & CAFES in the WHOLE VERDE VALLEY and you don't even have to get in a car and drive! You can start at a wine tasting room, then go to one of the restaurants for appetizers. Go to the next for soup or salad. Another for an entre (main course). Are you stuffed yet??? There's more for desert! You can always have an after dinner drink or evening co*cktail back on the Cottonwood Hotel balcony and watch the night time sky!
Enjoy AWESOME MUSIC CONCERTS & SHOWS at the OLD TOWN CENTER For the ARTS!
Jambouree at the Cottonwod FARMER'S MARKET (seasonal)
Buy ORGANIC Locally from seasonal Farmer's Market.
Go Take an ART GLITTER CLASS! Martha Stewart Approved!
Take a YOGA CLASS
Dance (Ballroom, Zumba, Modern, Jazz, Dances of Universal Peace)
Get on the Verde Lynx Shuttle to & from Cottonwood-Sedona
Take a drive in a LIMOUSINE
SAVE GAS ~ Hop aboard the CATS (Cottonwood Area Transportation Service) Get MAP HERE
Go Get a Burger & Beer or Lavosh!
Or an old fashioned diner for burger, fries & milk shake at Bings!
Get a watch or clock fixed ~ An old timer has TIME 4 U!
Shop or browse the great antique stores, art galleries and other unique shops
How about a piece of custom jewelry?
Shop at a rock & mineral shop with the BEST prices in the Verde Valley!
Read your own ruins reading
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Below is a great video to watch. It's a drive through Old Town Cottonwood, AZ then Dead Horse Ranch State Park.
What's Your Choice For Relaxation?
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BREAKFAST: Crema CafeOld Town Cafe Red Rooster Dining:
• Burning Tree Wine Cellars OTHER: Things To Do "The Biggest Little Town In The State of Arizona!!!" |
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Things To Do in Cottonwood, AZ
Within1 mile from the Cottonwood Hotel
• GET A MASSAGE from ASIS MASSAGE SCHOOLin Clarkdale
• WALK AROUND the TUZIGOOT NATIONAL MONUMENT RUINS& MUSEUM
• Check out the Clemenceau Heritage Museum(GREAT Train room!). Learn the history about this old mining area.
• Get a traditional breakfast of potatoes & eggs for $3.19 at Georgie's Cafe
• City of CottonwoodRECREATIONAL CENTER (INDOOR SWIMMING POOL, LAP POOL, Cardio equipment, Rock Climbing Wall ($6 per visiting guests per visit)
• PUBLIC LIBRARY
• 5-Court TENNIS CENTER
• COTTONWOOD AIRPORT (Fly in with a small plane, the Cottonwood Hotel will come and pick you up as a courtesy and bring you to and from the hotel)
• Go SKY-DIVING from the Cottonwood Airport
• Golf at PINE SHADOWSGOLF COURSE (A Must!)
• $3 Lunch at the SENIOR CENTER
• MAIL a Package ~Local Post Office
• Take a stroll through an old cemetary. Grave etchings anyone!!
• Verde Valley Medical Center (Hospital)
Things To Do in Cottonwood AZ
Within 3 miles from the Cottonwood Hotel
Ride the Verde Canyon Railway TRAIN RESERVATIONS
Go Grocery Shopping (Strip Mall centers of Cottonwood is Safeway, Fry's Food City)
Browse several thrift stores
Health Food Store
For those that can't stay away from Starbucks (in the Safeway Shopping Plaza)...
Chamber of Commerce Cottonwood AZ Cottonwood Arizona Downtown 'Old Town' Event Calendar Old Town Center for the Arts Northern Arizona, Verde Valley Wine Trail, Vineyards, Wineries, Wine Bars, Tasting Rooms Verde Canyon Railroad Clarkdale Events Chamber of Commerce Sedona Events Chamber of Commerce Camp Verde Events
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Chamber of Commerce Jerome Events
Nearby Attractions & Activities
MONTEZUMA CASTLE Over 600 years old, the Montezuma Castle Sinagua Indian Ruins is one of Arizona's most magnificent cliff dwellings. It is five stories high.
MONTEZUMA WELL National Monument This large limestone sink hole was created by the collapse of an underground cave. Prehistoric Indians used it as a source of irrigation.One of my favorite. Don't miss it!
TUZIGOOT National Monument This 110-room pueblo was a bustling community for the Sinagua Indians. It is more than a 1000 years ago. Just one mile from the Cottonwood Hotel
FORT VERDE HISTORIC STATE PARK Spanning from 1865 to 1890, it's the best-preserved Indian Wars period fort in Arizona. Tour the museum and buildings.
DEAD HORSE RANCH STATE PARK A camping and recreation area on 320 acres along the Verde River. Hiking trails, biking, birding, 3 lagoons, Verde River rare raparian area and horseback riding. Walking distance from the Cottonwood Hotel.
OAK CREEK CANYON Winds its way around huge red rock monoliths, sculptured spires and other natural wonders for 16 miles along State Route 89.
SLIDE ROCK STATE PARK Natural waterslide in Oak Creek Canyon that propels visitors into a natural pool. Near historic Pedley homestead and apple orchard.
PALATKI and HONANKI RUINS An archaeologically significant area known for its outstanding pictographs and wall paintings. Off-road site, hiking.
V-Bar-V Ranch Petroglyph Site The largest known petroglyph site in the Verde Valley. It's an exciting off-road trip.
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JEROME STATE PARK - Revived Ghost Mining Town Today, it's a thriving artist community with shops and restaurants. Check out the popular 1st Saturday of the month ART WALK.
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK One of the world's natural wonders! A must see!
OUT OF AFRICA WILDLIFE THEME PARK
(928) 567-2840
VERDE CANYON RAILROAD
(800) 320-0718
BLAZIN M' RANCH DINNER & COWBOY SHOW
(800) 937-8643
GOLF COURSES
Golfing in and nearby Cottonwood. For a year-round golf experience with beautiful vistas and reasonable green fees, visit these locations.
Cottonwood-SedonaMovie/Theaters & Show TimesCLICK HERE
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WITHIN 6 MILES
Super Walmart... Wally World...Big Box Store is available for those that don't support local! Yes, I know sometimes we have to go there... We are still kind of a small town with limited shopping...
EXPLORE JEROME
1st Saturday of every month JEROME ART WALK MAP
Go visit Pedro at the GOLD KING MINE
Check outJerome's WINE TASTING ROOMS (Be careful coming down the hill!)
Have Lunch at the PALACE HAUNTED HAMBURGER
Or Dinner at the hauntedASYLUM
WITHIN 20 MINUTES OUT OF AFRICA WILDLIFE SAFARI
Explore the SEDONA VORTEXES
Ride the SEDONA ROADRUNNER
Take in a movie at HARKINS Theater
Get Lucky at the CLIFF CASTLE CASINO!
Go Sliding in Oak Creek down SLIDE ROCK STATE PARK
Have a brew at the local OAK CREEK MICRO-BREWERY
Go Hang Gliding off of Mingus Mountain
Check out Alcantara Wine Tasting Room...Grab a bottle of wine and walk the vineyards to the river where Oak Creek joins, find your own private beach and relax.
Hot Air Balloon over SedonaSee more on our Sedona, Arizona page
Area FARMER'S MARKETS
Local are in Yavapai or Coconino CountyCottonwood Farmer's Market & Jamboree(Band List)
North Main at Pima in Old Town
Thursday 5PM-9PM
July 1-September 23
Contact: Hezekiah Allen ~ eMail orPhone 928-639-3200
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