Top Things to do in Verde Valley
Top Hotels in Verde Valley
- 1. Sedona Real Inn and Suites
- 2. A Sunset Chateau
- 3. Sky Rock Sedona
- 4. Arabella Hotel Sedona
- 5. Best Western Plus Arroyo Roble Hotel & Creekside Villas
- 6. The Inn Above Oak Creek
- 7. Desert Quail Inn Sedona at Bell Rock
- 8. GreenTree Inn Sedona
- 9. Amara Resort And Spa
- 10. Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock
10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Verde Valley That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Verde Valley, United States including Cathedral Rock, Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179), Broken Arrow Trail, Arizona Copper Art Museum, Slide Rock State Park, Oak Creek Canyon, Devil's Bridge Trail, Red Rock State Park, West Fork Oak Creek Trail, Montezuma Castle National Monument.
Restaurants in Verde Valley
1. Cathedral Rock
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5,917 reviews
Towering red rock formation, part of the Cathedral Rock Trail.
Reviewed By Cristine4412 - Pittsburgh, United States
It's a relatively easy hike to the base of Cathedral Rock, and from there you can choose the more challenging hike up the rock, or take the flat Templeton trail around the base.
2. Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4,151 reviews
The Red Rock Scenic Byway is your Gateway to the world-famous Red Rock Country of Sedona, Arizona … just 110 miles north of Phoenix, about 40 miles south of Flagstaff, and only a few hours south of the Grand Canyon.
Reviewed By kathyfI6813BE - Big Water, United States
Beautiful drive in the red rocks..we stopped several times to take photos and do a bit of browsing at several arts and craft shows.
3. Broken Arrow Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,400 reviews
Reviewed By geridicola - Chicago, United States
We took the Broken Arrow trail to the High on the Hog, Hog Heaven to Hog Wash back to Broken Arrow it was about a four mile Hike that was absolutely amazing. bring water and a snack so you can stop and soak it all in.
4. Arizona Copper Art Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 494 reviews
--Winner of the Arizona Tourism Award!-- The Copper Art Museum is one of the most interesting in the USA, purposely located in the former copper town of Clarkdale - a USA City Beautiful Movement town founded in 1912. Clarkdale was built by Senator W. A. Clark "America's Copper King." The collection on display is massive with over 5000 artifacts and hundreds dating to the 1500-1800's, Galleries; Special Historical Information, Military Art, Art and Architecture, Kitchen Collection, Drinking Collection and Winery and Distillery Collection. You will be amazed by this museum!
Reviewed By tbone4 - Scottsdale, United States
An education around every corner. This museum is immaculately maintained and has wonderful self guided signs throughout. The feeling is cool, quiet and peaceful. They have worked hard to create this space. Plan on spending a couple of hours if you want to stroll through....longer if you want to read every sign. Every question you might have about copper and this museum is answered somewhere within these walls. Loved it! There's few places to eat while in Clarkdale. However we took a stroll around this cute little town. We went back to historic Cottonwood for lunch. There's a lot of places to stop there.
5. Slide Rock State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,337 reviews
Slide Rock State Park, originally the Pendley Homestead, is a 43-acre historic apple farm located in Oak Creek Canyon. Frank L. Pendley, having arrived in the canyon in 1907, formally acquired the land under the Homestead Act in 1910. Due to his pioneering innovation, he succeeded where others failed by establishing a unique irrigation system still in use by the park today. This allowed Pendley to plant his first apple orchard in 1912, beginning the pattern of agricultural development that has dominated the site since that time. Pendley also grew garden produce and kept some livestock. As one of the few homesteads left intact in the canyon today, Slide Rock State Park is a fine example of early agricultural development in Central Arizona. The site was also instrumental to the development of the tourism industry in Oak Creek Canyon. The completion of the canyon road in 1914 and the paving of the roadway in 1938 were strong influences in encouraging recreational use of the canyon. Hence, Pendley followed suit and in 1933, built rustic cabins to cater to vacationers and sightseers. Todays visitors can still enjoy the fruits of Pendley's labor. Historic cabins are available for viewing, and the creek offers the park's namesake slide for adventures seekers and those looking for a place to cool off.
Reviewed By SinAguayo - San Bernardino, United States
$20 for parking and that is the only fee you are going to have to pay. About 15 minutes from Sedona, the scenic view to slide rock it's a treat of it's own. Pay attention though because it is a one way highway with plenty of hikers. Depending on what time you get there, you may have to wait due to the parking lot being full. We had to wait approximately 45 minutes. And there is no phone service. So... get to talking with your family or friends. The park has a small shop with all the necessities, for example: you can buy water shoes ($15), snacks, food, umbrellas, souvenirs, shirts, ice cream, and much more. They have lockers which you can rent in order to safeguard items you don't want to take with you. All we took was two backpacks with snacks and towels. The actual walk to the creek is about 15 minutes. Enjoy the walk because it has great view. The massive red rock in the distance is breathtaking. You will go down some steps that will lead you to the creek. Once at the bottom you can pick a spot to settle. BE AWARE. The rocks in the water are very very slippery. The water is cold..but once you acclimate, you will be fine. Peaceful, and enjoyable. Not very packed. Plenty of room of everyone. I highly recommend it. Follow me and my adventures fb: Sin Aguayo ig:@SinAguayo
6. Oak Creek Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,381 reviews
Breathtaking in its red rock beauty, the Canyon is a spectacular 16-mile gorge with streams and waterfalls between sheer rock walls.
Reviewed By 51gloriab - Advance, United States
We hiked the West Fork trail and enjoyed the lush area with a well-defined trail for several miles. Our necks were stretched upward as we noted what we saw in the sandstone rock structures formed by wind over the centuries. At the start of the hike, it was a treat to learn about Mayhew Lodge that once was a retreat for politicians and movie stars. We saw squirrels, salamanders, butterflies, and hawks as they thrive in the riparian community.
7. Devil's Bridge Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,524 reviews
Reviewed By DistrictBrit - Washington DC, United States
The hike to Devil’s Bridge isn’t too strenuous, it’s roughly five-miles round-trip along a dirt road that leads into a more robust trail, with parts that require a bit of rock climbing up steep sections of the mountain. The higher you get the more narrow and rocky the hike becomes, it’s a 400 ft or so elevation climb in all but there are plenty of places to stop and take a break, or viewing areas to soak in the view should you not make it to the top. But if you make it to the top it’s awe-inspiring, and the opportunity to risk your life walking across the bridge for a photo is right there. Devil’s Bridge itself is a bridge to nowhere, it’s about a 50 feet drop should you fall, so don’t do that. At it’s narrowest it’s about five feet but if you’re good with heights then you’ll be fine.
8. Red Rock State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,542 reviews
Red Rock State Park is a 286 acre nature preserve and environmental education center with stunning scenery. Trails throughout the park wind through manzanita and juniper to reach the rich banks of Oak Creek. Green meadows are framed by native vegetation and hills of red rock. The creek meanders through the park, creating a diverse riparian habitat abounding with plants and wildlife. This riparian habitat provides the setting and the opportunity for the park to offer a focus on environmental education. Red Rock offers a variety of special programs for school groups and private groups. There are a number of daily and weekly park events. The park offers a visitors center, classroom, theater, park store, ramada and hiking trails.
Reviewed By BLtrvl - Glenview, United States
Picked a perfect fall day for a hike through the park, starting at the visitor center, which was very detailed, and came equipped with a board listing recent wildlife sightings. A couple of trail segments were closed but we still got to see a lot of the park.
9. West Fork Oak Creek Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,253 reviews
Trail that follows a creek at the bottom of a 1,000-foot canyon.
Reviewed By 383brittj - Auburn, United States
Beautiful hike that is fairly flat and sandy. Great hike for Tevas so you can get wet. First sign says 4 miles round trip or two miles until the canyon ends (not true), but the trail just keeps going so you don’t really know when you are at this point. Second sign says 3.3 miles one way ( so 6.6 round trip)(also not true). Using my Apple Watch to track time and distance it took us 2 hours and 3.94 miles to get to the last photo which says trail ends ahead. If you go to this point you are looking at an 8 mile hike. Only took us 1:30 to get back since we weren’t stopping, so 3:30 for full 8 mile hike. Honestly, the ending was anticlimactic. You can continue walking in the stream into a canyon like area, but you have already passed many equally beautiful spots. I didn’t think the end was worth the extra distance and you have to hike up, over and down to the end. Great hike for a hot day. We didn’t have any issues parking but it is $11/vehicle and not a part of the red rock parking pass.
10. Montezuma Castle National Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,517 reviews
This stone castle built into a shallow cave on a cliff was once a six-story dwelling with 45 rooms.
Reviewed By DonN263 - Raleigh, United States
Montezuma's Castle is well worth a visit. It is only about 3 miles from I-17 so it is very easy to get to and you don't have to go out of your way The 5 story castle is pretty spectacular built on the side of a cliff. There is a short easy trail that tells the history and more details about the people who lived there from the 1100s to the 1400s. If you are a senior over 65 don't pay the admission price. Either buy the senior pass for one year for $20 or the senior lifetime pass for $80. These passes Grant you free access to all National Monuments (Arizona has the most of any state as well as Grand Canyon and Petrifed National Parks Also Montezuma's Castle has a nice visitor center with souvenirs and restrooms
