Guidebook for Rimrock
Food Scene
Great food and a great view of the Red Rock landscape at sunset.
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Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill
700 AZ-89AGreat food and a great view of the Red Rock landscape at sunset.
Quiet and personal with a unique menu & setting on Oak Creek across from the AZ State Page Springs Fish Hatchery and Bubbling ponds bird watching area. A natural for one of the best quiet get-a-ways from the maddening crowd. One of our favorites! Reservations might be required during high visitor seasons.
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Up the Creek Bistro Wine Bar
1975 N Page Springs RdQuiet and personal with a unique menu & setting on Oak Creek across from the AZ State Page Springs Fish Hatchery and Bubbling ponds bird watching area. A natural for one of the best quiet get-a-ways from the maddening crowd. One of our favorites! Reservations might be required during high visitor seasons.
Great local "Mom & Pop" breakfast, lunch spot and bakery! Only a 5 min drive form our abode.
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Crickets
4229 Zuni WayGreat local "Mom & Pop" breakfast, lunch spot and bakery! Only a 5 min drive form our abode.
Crusty's Pizza
522 Finnie Flat RdCheap and good Pizza,
Great Italian Food! Only a 15 min drive from our abode in the Village of Oak Creek aka (VOC).
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Cucina Rustica
7000 AZ-179 Great Italian Food! Only a 15 min drive from our abode in the Village of Oak Creek aka (VOC).
Robbie's
5155 N Dave Wingfield RdLocal Pizza & burgers just one mile down the road.
World class chef will please most Latin coinsures. Check in early there is always a waiting line.
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Elote Cafe
350 Jordan RoadWorld class chef will please most Latin coinsures. Check in early there is always a waiting line.
Fun SW dinner and live musical stage show with old west ambiance.
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Blazin' M Ranch
1875 Mabery Ranch RdFun SW dinner and live musical stage show with old west ambiance.
Elegant and reasonably priced Italian cuisine. Great service with an outdoor eating area.
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Moscato Italian Restaurant
368 S Main StElegant and reasonably priced Italian cuisine. Great service with an outdoor eating area.
Best Mexican comfort food in the Verde Valley at a fraction of the price.
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La Casita
37 W Hollamon StBest Mexican comfort food in the Verde Valley at a fraction of the price.
US Park Service Architect, Mary Colter's last project to entice mid 20th century celebrities to the SW & the Grand Canyon via Railroad . Just check out their web page. My wife & I enjoy staying there for our special occasions. Great for a visit and Martini Bar and cuisine. Pets are allowed.
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La Posada Hotel
303 E 2nd StUS Park Service Architect, Mary Colter's last project to entice mid 20th century celebrities to the SW & the Grand Canyon via Railroad . Just check out their web page. My wife & I enjoy staying there for our special occasions. Great for a visit and Martini Bar and cuisine. Pets are allowed.
Essentials
Best prices locally for groceries. 15 min drive from our abode. This is where we buy our groceries.
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Bashas'
650 Finnie Flat RdBest prices locally for groceries. 15 min drive from our abode. This is where we buy our groceries.
CVS
20 Airport RdPharmacy
Closest Liquor store for miles. Fuel is 20% cheaper than in Sedona or the Village of Oak Creek (VOC).
Beaver Creek Gas Mart
3675 E Beaver Creek RdClosest Liquor store for miles. Fuel is 20% cheaper than in Sedona or the Village of Oak Creek (VOC).
Arts & Culture
Unique to the Southwest cultural history & Geology.
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I-Museum yaseNtshona Arizona
3101 N Fort Valley RdUnique to the Southwest cultural history & Geology.
This profit free organization is funded and staffed by local armature and retired archaeologists who have a compassion for the science. The Verde Valley is rich with Pre-Colombian and historical culture that once thrived in the region.
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Verde Valley Archaeology Center
460 Finnie Flat Rd This profit free organization is funded and staffed by local armature and retired archaeologists who have a compassion for the science. The Verde Valley is rich with Pre-Colombian and historical culture that once thrived in the region.
Entertainment & Activities
First run and independent films with a glass of wine!
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Mary D. Fisher Theatre
2030 AZ-89AFirst run and independent films with a glass of wine!
Harkins Theatres Sedona 6
2081 AZ-89ALatest popular movies
Historical narrow gage railway with great views of the local canyons and wildlife.
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Verde Canyon Railroad
300 N BroadwayHistorical narrow gage railway with great views of the local canyons and wildlife.
Shopping
Considered a "ghost town" in the 1950s, this copper mining town was reestablished in the mid 20th century by hippies, misfits and squatters. Today it is a booming must visit. FYI...anything copper is not local.
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Jerome Ghost Town
Jerome-Perkinsville RoadConsidered a "ghost town" in the 1950s, this copper mining town was reestablished in the mid 20th century by hippies, misfits and squatters. Today it is a booming must visit. FYI...anything copper is not local.
Iconic Moorish architecture mall with shops and restaurants.
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Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
336 AZ-179Iconic Moorish architecture mall with shops and restaurants.
Typical tourist shops, Jeep tours, time share promotions and
" New Age" activities.
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Sedona
Typical tourist shops, Jeep tours, time share promotions and
" New Age" activities.
Sightseeing
Historical Astronomical Observatory were Pluto was discovered plus interactive displays. Only a 50 min drive.
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Lowell Observatory
1400 W Mars Hill RdHistorical Astronomical Observatory were Pluto was discovered plus interactive displays. Only a 50 min drive.
Parks & Nature
Located via a 15-20 min drive south of our location. Also the Montezuma Well NM annex is a short walk from our abode. Classic native cliff dwelligs and visitor center.
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Montezuma Castle National Monument
Montezuma Castle RoadLocated via a 15-20 min drive south of our location. Also the Montezuma Well NM annex is a short walk from our abode. Classic native cliff dwelligs and visitor center.
1200 year old stone pueblo and visitor center. A off the track gem. This site is attached to the Sunset Crater National Monument. Great driving loop.
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Isakhiwo saseNtshonalanga saseTuzigoot
25 Tuzigoot Rd1200 year old stone pueblo and visitor center. A off the track gem. This site is attached to the Sunset Crater National Monument. Great driving loop.
Two hour drive to the south or east entrance. No explanation needed. If you have never been there here's you chance.
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Grand Canyon National Park
Two hour drive to the south or east entrance. No explanation needed. If you have never been there here's you chance.
In the town of Camp Verde, Arizona is a small park that attempts to preserve parts of the Apache Wars-era fort as it appeared in the 1880s. The farmers requested military protection from the United States Army and, in 1865, although Arizona was still only a territory, the infantry arrived.
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Fort Verde State Historic Park
125 E Hollamon St In the town of Camp Verde, Arizona is a small park that attempts to preserve parts of the Apache Wars-era fort as it appeared in the 1880s. The farmers requested military protection from the United States Army and, in 1865, although Arizona was still only a territory, the infantry arrived.
Fun water access to Oak Creek. Expect large crowds during the Summer Season.
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Slide Rock State Park
6871 AZ-89AFun water access to Oak Creek. Expect large crowds during the Summer Season.
The Red Rock Ranger Station should be the FIRST stop for anyone not familiar with the area. An amazing visitor center where visitors and locals alike will enjoy learning about the area’s many scenic wonders and world class recreation opportunities acquire maps, Nat'l Recreation & Red Rock Passes. Detailed information to match your visitation expectations for recreation activities. State of the Art interactive displays for cultural, historic, and all sciences related to this area.
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I-Centre ye-Red Rock Ranger District Visitor
8375 AZ-179The Red Rock Ranger Station should be the FIRST stop for anyone not familiar with the area. An amazing visitor center where visitors and locals alike will enjoy learning about the area’s many scenic wonders and world class recreation opportunities acquire maps, Nat'l Recreation & Red Rock Passes. Detailed information to match your visitation expectations for recreation activities. State of the Art interactive displays for cultural, historic, and all sciences related to this area.
For those interested in native culture
The V Bar V, aka: V-V, is a 10 min. drive.
Home to the most prolific pre-Columbian panels of undisturbed Petroglyphs in the Verde Valley. While most were done by the ancient Sinagua natives some may actually pre-date them to era the Paleolithic era and is the highest concentration of this "rock art" in central AZ.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g31330-d1916599-r569388357-V_Bar_V_Heritage_Site-Rimrock_Arizona.html#
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V Bar V Heritage Site
6750 N Forest Ranger RdFor those interested in native culture
The V Bar V, aka: V-V, is a 10 min. drive.
Home to the most prolific pre-Columbian panels of undisturbed Petroglyphs in the Verde Valley. While most were done by the ancient Sinagua natives some may actually pre-date them to era the Paleolithic era and is the highest concentration of this "rock art" in central AZ.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g31330-d1916599-r569388357-V_Bar_V_Heritage_Site-Rimrock_Arizona.html#
Mormon Lake
Natural depression where Elk will visit frequently.