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Jerome, Arizona
Attractions & Activities
SCENIC ATTRACTIONS
Douglas Mansion/State
Park
This is a
recommended stop down the hill from the center of town. The former Douglas
Mansion, designed by James "Rawhide Jimmy" Douglas is equipped with a wine
cellar, billiard room, steam heat and was built from adobe bricks made on-site.
Now a museum which exhibits photographs, artifacts, minerals and videos. Don't
miss the 3-D model of the underground tunnels under the town. There's a picnic
area with a panoramic view.
Jerome Winery
The Jerome Winery is
located in the old UVX apartment complex on Clark Street above the city park.
With a large patio and expansive views, the Jerome Winery is the perfect place
to pass some time away while enjoying the splendor of a fine wine. The Jerome
Winery produces their own special wines as well as carrying wines from other
areas of the world.
Gold King Mine
and Ghost Town
Don't miss the Gold
King Mine & Ghost Town. The location of the historic Gold King Mine was
originally the site of Haynes, Arizona, which in 1890, was a small suburb of
the larger town of Jerome, one mile north. When the Haynes Copper Company dug a
1200-foot-deep shaft in search of copper, they were disappointed at the absence
of copper, but miners hit gold instead. The site is now a musuem where visitors
can see continuous demonstrations of antique mining equipment and the operation
of a turn-of-the-century sawmill daily. Other highlights include walks in an
authentic mine shaft, animals to pet and feed, a circa 1901 blacksmith shop,
and the world's largest gas engines. The Museum is open daily from 9:00 a.m.
until 5:00 p.m. Facilities include rest rooms and a large parking area.
Museum of Northern
Arizona
The Museum of Northern Arizona offers an encompassing look at the history of Northern Arizona
through four main exhibits - Anthropology, Biology, Geology, Fine Arts - for a thorough look into
how the area became what it is today. Having fun exploring the growth and changes the area has
experienced while simultaneously having an educational outing during your next visit to the area.
Jerome Historical
Society Mine Museum
The Mine Museum on
Main Street has photographs, equipment and ore samples. Owned and operated by
the Jerome Historical Society.
Annual Jerome Home
Tour
The annual Paso de
Casas (Home Tour) began in 1966. Visit historic buildings on a guided tour.
Third weekend in May.
Cliff Castle Casino
Owned by the
Yavapai-Apache Nation, Cliff Castle Casino is located in Camp Verde, Arizona.
and currently offers live-action poker, more than 540 gaming devices, fine
dining at Storytellers steakhouse, late night dining at The Gallery restaurant,
live entertainment at the Dragonfly Lounge, a 20-lane bowling center, a Kids
Quest ® childcare facility and a video arcade. Located off I-17, just east
of exit 289 -- a short 75-minute drive from Phoenix -- the casino is open 24
hours a day, 365 days a year. Visit our web-site or call toll-free
1-800-381-SLOT for more information.
Howard Sheldon's
articles about things to do in Arizona:
A story about Jerome
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A
story about Sedona
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Stoneman Lake just out of Sedona
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Verde Canyon Railroad
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Montezuma Well
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Grand Canyon Railroad
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Grand Canyon Caverns
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Flagstaff's Snowbowl
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