Pine/Strawberry, AZ
Sightseeing
The hike down to the creek and under the natural bridge is breathtaking.
https://www.visitarizona.com/places/parks-monuments/tonto-natural-bridge-state-park/
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Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Nf-583AThe hike down to the creek and under the natural bridge is breathtaking.
https://www.visitarizona.com/places/parks-monuments/tonto-natural-bridge-state-park/
CURRENTLY CLOSED. Absolutely amazing experience. Fossil creek is one of only two “wild and scenic” rivers in Arizona. Swimming in the pool fed by the waterfall is allowed. Permit is required! For updated status and permits, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coconino/recarea/?recid=75356
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Fossil Creek Waterfall
CURRENTLY CLOSED. Absolutely amazing experience. Fossil creek is one of only two “wild and scenic” rivers in Arizona. Swimming in the pool fed by the waterfall is allowed. Permit is required! For updated status and permits, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coconino/recarea/?recid=75356
Now a historical monument, this is the oldest standing schoolhouse in Arizona. Currently open weekends during the warmer months. Check the website for updated schedule.
https://www.pinestrawhs.org/schoolhouse.html
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Strawberry School House - One Room
9277 Fossil Creek RdNow a historical monument, this is the oldest standing schoolhouse in Arizona. Currently open weekends during the warmer months. Check the website for updated schedule.
https://www.pinestrawhs.org/schoolhouse.html
For the avid hiker, this 10 mile trail can be challenging and rewarding. You can combine with Pine Strawberry Trail or Pine Canyon Trail for an all day adventure.
https://www.trailforks.com/trails/bearfoot-trail/
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Bearfoot Trailhead
For the avid hiker, this 10 mile trail can be challenging and rewarding. You can combine with Pine Strawberry Trail or Pine Canyon Trail for an all day adventure.
https://www.trailforks.com/trails/bearfoot-trail/
About 30 minutes from Pine/Strawberry, this is a gorgeous hike that leads to falls. Definitely a must do hike especially while Fossil Creek Trail and Waterfall is closed.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/recreation/picnickinginfo/recarea/?recid=35587&actid=70
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Water Wheel Falls Hiking trail
About 30 minutes from Pine/Strawberry, this is a gorgeous hike that leads to falls. Definitely a must do hike especially while Fossil Creek Trail and Waterfall is closed.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/recreation/picnickinginfo/recarea/?recid=35587&actid=70
Bob Bear trailhead is a challenging trail that leads to a waterfall swim cave, blue waters, and minor rapids to play in. The 4 plus mile trail is well worth it once you get to water. It’s not for dogs or children and pack loads of water! The hike out is very hot in the summer.
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Fossil Springs Trail
Bob Bear trailhead is a challenging trail that leads to a waterfall swim cave, blue waters, and minor rapids to play in. The 4 plus mile trail is well worth it once you get to water. It’s not for dogs or children and pack loads of water! The hike out is very hot in the summer.
Shopping
This little store has everything lavender. Items here make amazing gifts or wonderful fragrant things to keep for yourself. It’s my favorite shop in Pine/Strawberry!
https://www.pinelavenderfarm.com/
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Pine Creek Canyon Lavender Farm
4223 Pine Creek Canyon DrThis little store has everything lavender. Items here make amazing gifts or wonderful fragrant things to keep for yourself. It’s my favorite shop in Pine/Strawberry!
https://www.pinelavenderfarm.com/
The main street through pine offers dozens of shopping places on both sides of the road. Visitors (and locals) park on the road and walk from shop to shop. You’ll also pass by many food spots (tacos, ice cream, sit downs, and more).
https://goo.gl/maps/KUbZCBsHpMXKB9gb8
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Pine
The main street through pine offers dozens of shopping places on both sides of the road. Visitors (and locals) park on the road and walk from shop to shop. You’ll also pass by many food spots (tacos, ice cream, sit downs, and more).
https://goo.gl/maps/KUbZCBsHpMXKB9gb8
This is a small town grocery store is located in Pine and sells both big brands and local finds. If you need any grocery items during your stay, this is the market. The next closest grocery stores are in Payson, a 30 minute drive.
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Ponderosa Market
6112 Hardscrabble Mesa RdThis is a small town grocery store is located in Pine and sells both big brands and local finds. If you need any grocery items during your stay, this is the market. The next closest grocery stores are in Payson, a 30 minute drive.
Food scene
The food is amazing and the beer good and cold!
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THAT Brewery & Pub
3270 AZ-87The food is amazing and the beer good and cold!
A local gathering spot, it offers good food and drinks.
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Pinewood Tavern
6112 Hardscrabble Mesa RdA local gathering spot, it offers good food and drinks.
OMG! You must try these empanadas! They sell a variety of flavors and they are the best we have ever had!
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PIEbar AZ
5096 Arizona 87OMG! You must try these empanadas! They sell a variety of flavors and they are the best we have ever had!
A nice little town Italian restaurant offering all the Italian dish favorites. Reservations are recommended.
(928) 476-3910
mamajoesaz.com
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Mamajoe's Italian Grill
5076 AZ-87A nice little town Italian restaurant offering all the Italian dish favorites. Reservations are recommended.
(928) 476-3910
mamajoesaz.com
I might be a little biased, but hands down the best pizza/wings/drinks bar in AZ! Be prepared to wait (usually about an hour).
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Old County Inn
3502 AZ-87I might be a little biased, but hands down the best pizza/wings/drinks bar in AZ! Be prepared to wait (usually about an hour).
A cute windmill serving espresso and coffee drinks. Not the quickest service but the latte’s are good.
windmill coffee
5073 Arizona 87A cute windmill serving espresso and coffee drinks. Not the quickest service but the latte’s are good.
Fudge, Ice Cream, and Espresso? Yum.
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Pine Creek Fudge Ice Cream & Espresso
3617 Arizona 87Fudge, Ice Cream, and Espresso? Yum.
The brand new “Lodge at 5600” includes a bakery, “Life is Sweets”, serving breakfast pastries and coffee drinks. There’s ample outdoor seating with breathtaking views to take in while enjoying your morning treats.
Life Is Sweets Cafe
4310 Arizona 87The brand new “Lodge at 5600” includes a bakery, “Life is Sweets”, serving breakfast pastries and coffee drinks. There’s ample outdoor seating with breathtaking views to take in while enjoying your morning treats.
Night scene
If dive bars are your thing, you’ll love Sportsman’s Chalet!
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Sportsman's Chalet
5087 AZ-87If dive bars are your thing, you’ll love Sportsman’s Chalet!
This restaurant bar is open late and right next to Sportsman’s Chalet for those that like a little dive bar hopping.
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Bandits Restaurant
5079 AZ-87This restaurant bar is open late and right next to Sportsman’s Chalet for those that like a little dive bar hopping.