Location: Payson
Top Things to do in Payson
10 Free Things to do in Payson That You Shouldn't Miss
Payson is a town in northern Gila County, Arizona, United States. Its location puts it very near to the geographic center of Arizona. Payson has been called "The Heart of Arizona". The town is surrounded by the Tonto National Forest and has many outdoor activities year round. As of the 2010 census, the population of Payson was 15,301.
Restaurants in Payson
1. Mogollon Rim
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 260 reviews
This 2,000-foot-high escarpment stretches 200 miles across central Arizona into New Mexico.While sightseeing is the favored pastime along the Rim, it also boasts a historic system of hiking and horseback trails, a couple of picturesque lakes for boating and fishing, plus backcountry skiing for the truly adventurous.
Reviewed By whatagreatlife - Charleston, United States
Stunning views!! Amazing landscape and how different to the lower desert! AZ is such a diverse state!!
2. Rim Country Regional Chamber Of Commerce
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
3. Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery
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4.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By Dexteramericus
Very nice!! was very excited to see this, and WOW, the Thousands upon Thousands of fish, in different growth stages.... EXCELENT place to visit... AND, IT'S FREE !!!
4. Green Valley Park
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4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By Kibogoye
Very cool place with lots of space for different activities. The lake, the museum and the gift shop...awesome
5. Ellison Creek Waterfall
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By RayB1918 - Payson, United States
The area from the waterwheel parking area to the waterfalls is a beautiful easy hike and there are many more waterfalls to see if you keep going after Ellis creek
6. Horton Creek Trail
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By MarcusandKimmy - Glendale, United States
The tall trees and mountain stream are a perfect place to get away as a family. My daughters loved playing in the creek searching for creatures, throwing rocks and just being silly. Easy place to get to and feel like we were all by ourselves.
7. Railroad Tunnel Trail
8. Paleo Site
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4.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By SharrieKay - Mesa, United States
Wow! Collect ancient shells on a beach that's now a mile above sea level. You will not find large size specimens nor will you find a T-Rex. You will find, without much trouble, many small shells, bits of coral and other plants and animals that lived millions of years ago when Arizona was a shallow sea. In about 15 minutes, I had a handful of complete shells about as big a thumbnail and husband found a cool conglomeration of shells and other creatures. Kids will love the paleontology. This was an Eagle Scout project. Wonderfulj gift to the state. Look sharp on the south side of AZ260. Plenty of parking.
9. Shoofly Indian Archaeological Site
10. Diamond Point
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By dmwblv
I had there 11 oz filet my wife had there seafood platter both were fabulous I have been to a lot of steak houses in Payson they are the BEST The wait staff are very helpful and and knowledgeable I would recommend this steakhouse anyone.
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