Attractions

Freedom Station Family Fun Center

Thanks to its elevated location in central Arizona, Dewey-Humboldt is spared much of the brutal heat that towns at lower elevations get.Don’t be fooled though, in the summer it can get downright hot and have you scrambling to find a place to escape.If laser tag, mini-golf and lots of other fun games and activities sound like your cup of tea, plan on stopping at the Freedom Station Family Fun Center for a few hours in the morning or afternoon.There are activities for every age, so check out their website for hours of operation and prices.

Prescott Peavine National Recreation Trail

The Verde Valley is home to many large state and national parks that are full of natural splendor and plenty of trails.The Prescott Peavine National Recreation Trail is one of the most popular and can be full of walkers at peak times, so if you’re not interested in crowds, try to go during the week or when the weather isn’t so good.Depending on how far you’d like to go, trails going to nearby Watson Lake are accessible; some of them can be a bit confusing, so pick up a trail map at the visitor’s center before you head out.

Watson Lake

Dewey-Humboldt and the surrounding towns are home to many lakes that are favorite hangouts of fisherman, photographers, outdoor enthusiasts, and even artists who come to capture the area’s natural beauty. There’s a small parking fee to enter the lake, but its proximity to the majestic rock formations known as the Granite Dells and all the park has to offer will make it money well spent. Camping sites are available if you’d like to spend the evening gazing at stars in the dark sky. Showers are available too, which will come in handy after a day of swimming and hiking through the surrounding forests.

Mortimer Farms

Mortimer Farms is a real farm in Dewey, Arizona, where pumpkins, corn, berries, and veggies are grown. The farm is open to the public to enjoy, learn where your food comes from, and pick-your-own seasonal berries and produce. Plan your visit today by visiting the Pick n' Play page and the Festival & Events pages. Give your kiddos the experience of meeting a real farmer, visiting a real farm, and harvesting food.

Whiskey Row Prescott

Whiskey Row is full of some of Prescott's oldest history. This street is named Whiskey Row because of the large number of saloons in one place. Whiskey Row developed after a fire in July of 1900 destroyed the entire block. When reconstructed, there was an inordinate amount of bars rebuilt in the area. At one point the block hosted a total of 40 saloons.

Frontier Days

Since 1888, Prescott Frontier Days, Inc. has presented the annual World’s Oldest Rodeo at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds. For 2022, the rodeo will be performed Tuesday, June 28th through Monday, July 4th. Join us to see your favorite events, including steer wrestling, bareback riding, tie-down roping, women’s breakaway roping, saddle bronc riding, team roping, women’s barrel racing, bull riding and other great entertainment!

Born To Be Wild Tours and Rentals

We provide kayak, paddle board & canoe rentals to Watson, Willow or Goldwater Lakes in Prescott, Arizona! Rentals are dropped off to you at a lake of your choice, per reservation. Schedule 7 days a week, year round!

Visit Jerome, AZ

This former mountain mining community earned the nickname “The Wickedest Town in the West” during its heyday, when rich copper ore deposits attracted miners, merchants, madams and more to Yavapai County. More than a century later, Jerome’s rough-and-tumble spirit has been tempered but not completely tamed, which helped the town narrowly escape a fate that befell many others that fell to ruin after their linchpin mines closed. Today, Jerome is known for being a hillside destination for visitors eager to discover more about the Verde Valley’s mines, wines, fine arts and spectral spirits. This town serves up its history with a side of humor: There’s still a Bordello on Main Street, for example, Read on to discover more about what to enjoy on your visit to Jerome.