Historic Tour of Jerome
THIS TOUR IS A MUST FOR HISTORY BUFFS!
When planning a trip to Arizona, a visit to Jerome and the Verde Valley are a “must do”. Recently voted as one of “America’s Coolest Small Towns” by BudgetTravel.com readers, the former mining town of Jerome is one of the most popular sites in Northern Arizona to visit. On this 4 ½ hour tour, our guide will pick you up at your hotel, resort, timeshare in Sedona, Cottonwood or Jerome in one of our comfortable, climate-controlled vans. While your guide narrates the rich history of the Verde Valley, you will travel through historic Cottonwood, once called the “Bootleg Capital of Arizona” for good reason as you will learn.
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Historic Tour of Jerome
Pickup included
What's included in Historic Tour of Jerome
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Classic Historic Tour of Jerome - Includes Jerome, Cottonwood and Clarkdale!
Departs from Sedona via Hotel or similar pickup
Length: 4 1/2 hours
When planning a trip to Arizona, a visit to Jerome and the Verde Valley are a “must do”. Recently voted as one of “America’s Coolest Small Towns” by BudgetTravel.com readers, the former mining town of Jerome is one of the most popular sites in Northern Arizona to visit. On this 4 ½ hour tour, our guide will pick you up at your hotel, resort, timeshare in one of our comfortable, climate-controlled vans. While your guide narrates the rich history of the Verde Valley, you will travel through historic Cottonwood, once called the “Bootleg Capital of Arizona” for good reason as you will learn.
From there, you will travel through historic Clarkdale, built by Senator Clark who owned the largest copper mine in Jerome. Clarkdale was designed as one of the first company towns in the United States. Next, begin your 1800 foot ascent up Mingus Mountain into Jerome. You will experience some of the most panoramic and awesome vistas anywhere in Arizona. Your guide will narrate historic stories and legends about this former Billion Dollar Copper Camp once known as “The Wickedest Town in the West”.
Upon your arrival in Jerome, you guide will drive you from the bottom to the top and all around this National Historic Landmark. You will be taken to back alleys, former brothel sites and other historic areas seldom seen by many visitors to this quaint, historic town.
Site you will visit or see:
Learn about the rich history of Sedona
Historic Clarkdale and Cottonwood
Jerome's Famous Sliding Jail
The Audrey Headframe
Jerome's Famous Brothel Area
The United Verde Copper Company Owned by Senator William A. Clark
The Little Daisy Mine Owned by Jimmy "Rawhide" Douglas
The Numerous Other Historic Sites
Transport and historic narration by a knowledgeable guide in a comfortable Van type vehicle is provided.
90 minutes on your own for shopping or lunch. Discount lunch coupons provided!
Gratuities for guides additional.
Inclusions
- Free hotel pickup and drop-off from Sedona, Cottonwood and Jerome only.
- Bottled water
- Discount coupons for lunch on your own
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Local and professional guide
- Local taxes
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- 90 minutes of free time included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Please wear sturdy shoes as there are uneven surfaces. As we are higher elevation, please bring a jacket and warmer clothes in winter.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
10:00am Does not include pickup times
Meeting / End Points
- In the Bashas Parking Lot or a pre-designated location
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Free hotel pickup and drop-off from Sedona, Cottonwood and Jerome only. Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
