COTTONWOOD HOTEL

THINGS TO DO in Cottonwood Arizona

COTTONWOOD HOTEL, circa 1917
930 N. Main St.
Cottonwood, AZ, 86326, United States
Phone: (928) 634-9455

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Jerome 6 Miles  |  Clarkdale 1 Mile  |  Sedona 16 Miles

Downtown Cottonwood Arizona 'Old Town' Things to Do

All Within Walking Distance From the COTTONWOOD HOTEL

Free Things to do in Downtown Cottonwood Arizona This Weekend...

1. WALK the western OLD TOWN streets where legends have. see more
2. Olive Oil & Vinegar sampling (over 32 different flavors) at Verde Valley Olive Oil Traders
3. Visit the haunted1929 JAIL where Arizona's Bootlegger King stayed for 10 months while his still sat upon his wagon the WHOLE time!
4. See where AL CAPONE carved his name on the steel wall with his stiletto knife! see more history
5. Walk the JAIL TRAIL (1 mile Loop)... Enters the VERDE RIVER GREENWAY RIPARIAN
6. Explore the VERDE RIVER GREENWAY more here
7. HIKE the DEAD HORSE RANCH STATE PARK GET HIKING TRAILS MAP
8. FISH or RELAX at one of the 3 LAGOONS in the state park
9. or go find your own PRIVATE BEACH along the Verde River and take a dip!
10. MOUNTAIN BIKING TRAILS GET MAP
11. Verde Valley Cycling Groups RIDES & EVENTs
12. BIRDING
13. Throw some BASKETBALL HOOPS (lighted basketball courts)
14. Take your dog to the DOG PARK
15. Throw some horseshoes at Riverfront Park
16. Play some Volleyball at Riverfront Park
17. Play ball (baseball, softball, batting cages) at Riverfront Park
18. Swing in the Park
19. Skateboard in the skateboard park
20. StarGazing & Sky Watching
21. Watch for UFO's from the hotel balcony
22. Watch the 4th of July FIREWORKS from the Cottonwood Hotel balcony
23. Go get a great book and sit under a tree, relax & read

Other Fun Things to do in Downtown Cottonwood Arizona

1. Take a SELF-GUIDED HISTORIC WALKING TOUR... Call the Cottonwood Hotel for a brochure & short lecture for $4 person... You'll learn about Cottonwood's colorful history touring through historic buildings in this 3 blocks 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
2. Customized TOURS with Karen (call the Cottonwood Hotel 928-634-9455 or 928-202-2207) for a historic, bootlegging, wine, paranormal and other interests tours customized just for you.
3. Start the Verde Valley WINE TRAIL by visiting the local WINE TASTING ROOMS.
4. Wine Tasting at Arizona Stronghold, Pillsbury, the Vineyard Wine Bar , Wine Cellar, & Rendezvous
5. HORSEBACK RIDING at TRAIL HORSE ADVENTURES
6. Shop the MOST Eclectic Array of shops in the Verde Valley on Main Street
7. Explore Local Artists Fine Art Galleries
8. Explore Antique Shops~ one claims to be 2 miles long!
9. GET the most awesome quiche for BREAKFAST...
10. COFFEE ROOM CHATTER ~ we have a few... OLD TOWN CAFE ~ CREMA Coffee & Cremery  (Italian gelato too!) ~ JUMP START Expresso & Smoothies & the Old Town Rooster
11. Monday Night $3.50 Martini, Nic's Italian restaurant bar
12. THIA one on in OLD TOWN COTTONWOOD!
13. 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 cocktail from the Cottonwood Hotel balcony and watch the night time sky!
14. Enjoy AWESOME MUSIC CONCERTS & SHOWS at the OLD TOWN CENTER For the ARTS!
15. Jambouree at the Cottonwod FARMER'S MARKET (seasonal)
16. Buy ORGANIC Locally from seasonal Farmer's Market.
17. CONTRA DANCE
18. Go Take an ART GLITTER CLASS! Martha Stewart Approved!
19. Take a YOGA CLASS
20. MEDITATION
21. Dance (Ballroom, Zumba, Modern, Jazz, Dances of Universal Peace)
22. Get on the Verde Lynx Shuttle to & from Cottonwood-Sedona
23. Take a drive in a LIMOUSINE
24. SAVE GAS ~ Hop aboard the CATS (Cottonwood Area Transportation Service) Get MAP HERE
25. Go Get a Burger & Beer or Lavosh!
26. Or an old fashioned diner for burger, fries & milk shake!
27. Get a watch or clock fixed ~ An old timer has TIME 4 U!
28. Seniors Come & Get A $5 Haircut in the most unique Egyptian Flair Gotta-Have-It Shop!
29. How about a piece of custom jewelry?
30. Great bread anyone? The finest BAKERY in town...
31. Shop at a rock & mineral shop with the BEST prices in the Verde Valley!
32. Read your own ruins reading
33. Have a Soothing Touch Massage catered into your suite. Limited to larger suites.

Things To Do in Cottonwood, AZ
Within 1 mile from the Cottonwood Hotel


• GET A MASSAGE from ASIS MASSAGE SCHOOL in 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 $2.99!
• City of Cottonwood RECREATIONAL 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 SHADOWS GOLF 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)...

EVENTS:

Chamber of Commerce Cottonwood AZ Event Calendar

Cottonwood Arizona Downtown 'Old Town' Event Calendar

Old Town Center for the Arts EVENTS

Northern Arizona, Verde Valley Wine Trail, Vineyards, Wineries, Wine Bars, Tasting Rooms
go HERE then click on the links to each, to see what events they may be having this weekend or upcoming.

Verde Canyon Railroad Events

Clarkdale Events

Chamber of Commerce Jerome Events

Sedona Verde Valley Events

Chamber of Commerce Sedona Events

Chamber of Commerce Camp Verde 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. (928) 567-3322 

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! (928) 567-4521 

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 (928)634-5564 

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. (928)567-3275 

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. (928) 634-5283 

OAK CREEK CANYON – Winds its way around huge red rock monoliths, sculptured spires and other natural wonders for 16 miles along State Route 89. (928) 282-4119 

SLIDE ROCK STATE PARK – Natural waterslide in Oak Creek Canyon that propels visitors into a natural pool. Near historic Pedley homestead and apple orchard. (928) 282-3034 

PALATKI and HONANKI RUINS – An archaeologically significant area known for its outstanding pictographs and wall paintings. Off-road site, hiking. (928) 282-4119 

V-Bar-V Ranch Petroglyph Site – The largest known petroglyph site in the Verde Valley. It's an exciting off-road trip. (928) 606-0560 or (928) 282-4119 

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. (928) 634-5381 

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK – One of the world's natural wonders! A must see! (928) 638-7888 

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. 

JEROME (6 miles)
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Area FARMER'S MARKETS
Local are in Yavapai or Coconino County


Cottonwood Farmer's Market & Jamboree (Band List)
North Main at Pima in Old Town
Thursday 5PM-9PM
July 1-September 23