The Sedona Heritage Museum was different from other museums I've visited. While it wasn't very…read moreinteractive, there were plenty of readings and QR codes to scan for audio recordings, which added depth to the experience. It was especially interesting to learn about the family who once lived in the cabin and how the property was passed down through generations, giving a real sense of Sedona's history. Admission is $10, though cultural passes are available through local libraries. It seems the admission fee helps keep the museum running, as there are several signs encouraging visitors to pay at the door. We spent about an hour exploring both the indoor and outdoor exhibits. There were many unique and fun things to see, including the iconic turquoise McDonald's signs, a Morse code learning area, and an old-fashioned apple peeler/corer. Outside, the views of the Sedona red rocks were beautiful, and there's a nice park nearby that's perfect for a short walk. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the gift shop had lots of cute items. A nice bonus was that there's no sales tax in the store. If you have the time and want to learn more about Sedona's history, this is a nice spot.

We enjoyed it and learned a lot about Sedona!…read more If you're wanting to learn more about the history and evolution of Sedona and also how it got its name - check this place out. We spent about 1 hour, maybe a bit more here, exploring several buildings, each filled with Sedona area history. The main building houses a huge amount of local history in the form of plaques, dioramas, physical items, pictures, art and more. The barn houses an old horse draw buggy, a restored vintage Sedona fire truck, an entire apply processing plant and much more. The small, tan colored building seen closest to the entry point is a nearly 100 year old, fully restored movie set piece that was used as the telegraph office. The wireless set is in there along with a vast amount of movie posters, artifacts and details about the impact the filming of nearly 100 westerns had on Sedona. There's also some spectacular views of close rock formations from the property. There are a couple of well done bronze art pieces outside. One is of a Cowboy Storyteller telling stories to two children. Another bronze is of a couple, standing on a broken wagon wheel, holding a lantern and looking straight ahead. This one is by artist John Muir and tells a story. This museum was a real nice visit.

It's pretty cool; worth it on the trip out of Sedona. The different plaques are very informative…read moreand give you a different way to look at the monument post-early 1900s graffiti and looting. Theoretically, even if you didn't read a single thing just looking at the different areas and imagining how people lived on the side of a cliff is rather interesting. Know before you go, it's ten dollars per adult for entrance. I spent probably an hour on the very short loop of a walk and lingering. If you give yourself an hour, it's probably a very liberal guess of how long it would take the average bear.

Originally, I was only planning to go to the Tuzigoot National Monument during my trip to Jerome…read moreand Cottonwood, Arizona. I went to buy the admission for Tuzigoot and I was informed that my admission would also include free admission within the next week to go see Montezuma Castle National Monument. I had no idea that the pass would include both places. LUCKY me!! Anyhow, you must visit Montezuma Castle National Monument. It is absolutely amazing and breathtaking to see in person. It's so inspiring to think about how they built such a high-rise castle into the mountain. I absolutely loved the volunteer Park Ranger who was super knowledgeable and passionate about sharing information. One fact that he shared was that part of the reason that they built the structures into the mountain was to prevent them from being flooded away. He also shared about recent flooding events in the area from the past few years. He had additional photos to show and he was answering everybody's questions with such thorough information. The walk-through of the park itself was also amazing with lots of trees and a creek. Do not skip this!!!

This roadside attraction isn't cheap but it delivers. You want to see where a meteor hit old…read morePlanet Earth and left a giant crater? Well, I do, and that's exactly what you get. I don't know why so many Yelpers refer to this business as a "scam." The name of the business is METEOR CRATER and that is what you get to see. What exactly were you expecting? Make sure you take the free tour. If you don't take the tour, I just don't know what to say. Inside the main building, there is a decent area with exhibits you can peruse and check out the history of other meteors that hit the earth. Some of the other meteors left craters far, far bigger than this one. Our tour was about an hour long or so--I cannot remember how long exactly--but you get to walk along the rim and hear interesting stories about all the mining efforts inside the crater and the loonies who have fallen in and so on. Even a plane crashed inside this thing. Again, make sure you take the tour. We didn't have time to watch the free movie, although I wish I had done so. There is also a separate area of young kids. There are several free looking devices (you know, those stationary binocular type things) outside the main structure where you can look into the crater. Those are fun to use. Yes, this is expensive but this is also a roadside attraction that is worth the detour. Plan on spending about two hours here. They also have a little cafe with food and booze (including espresso martinis, for goodness sake), if you really want or need to get liquored up in the middle of nowhere, I guess.

We made a stop at Meteor Crater during our road trip, one of those places you feel like you should…read moresee at least once. And to be fair... it is impressive. It's exactly what it sounds like, a massive crater, and there are some interesting exhibits and information that make it a neat, educational stop (especially for kids). The staff was also very friendly, and the clerk at the front desk was especially welcoming, which we appreciated. That said, if I'm being completely honest, the price point was hard to justify. At $29 per person, it felt very steep for the overall experience. For what's offered, something in the $12-$15 range would feel much more reasonable. I'm glad we saw it, for us it was one of those "check it off the list" places, but not something I would personally return to or go out of my way to recommend at the current price.

Beautifully curated museum with an excellent collection of native art. The museum docents are very…read moreknowledgeable and friendly.

I enjoy learning about Native American history and this museum was an excellent place for that. We…read morestopped by here and spent about two hours wandering around the rooms looking at all of the fascinating Native American things. This museum mostly focuses on Native American history and artifacts, but also has some other displays, like a dinosaur. I especially enjoyed the archaeology room and the room listing all the different Native American tribes of the area and all the things that made them unique. Really cool old building and located a bit out of town so you don't feel the hustle and bustle of the city. Fascinating place and I will definitely be coming back for another visit in the future.

This was such an unexpected find. We happened to stop by Williams town after our visit to…read moreBearizona. It's located near the Williams Visitor Center, which made parking super easy with plenty of free spaces. There is no fee to enter, and it is a smaller place. It took us about 20 to 30 minutes to go through it all and we also spend time speaking to the owner. He was friendly, knowledgeable and you can tell a lot of thought went into everything. Each item on display had interesting facts but also some had a bit of humor which made the boys laugh. In the middle aisles, they had a selection of toys, rocks, plushies and some boardgames for sale. I wish I had taken more pictures but as my husband said, "If we had taken more photos, his phone would be full of ..." well you can imagine lol Overall, I would definitely recommend stopping by if you are in the area, especially if you have kids and want something quick, fun, and a little different. It was a nice break that costs nothing to enter but leaves a lasting impression.

The coolest spot in Williams AZ…read more We drove through Williams after visiting Grand Canyon and we were taking a break there. Following advice from the internet, we checked out old gas stations and local stores but nothing interesting detected. We walked into Poozeum with zero expectations after seeing the sign says free and disappointed by the gas station next to it. HOWEVER, it was mind blowing and definitely one of the highlights of the entire trip. (Even though we just saw Grand Canyon!) There were all kinds of interesting fossils - dinosaurs poop fossils, bowl movement fossils, and amber fossils with insect inside which I only read about in the books! The owner was super fun to talk to. He was clearly a very knowledgeable and humble scholar, who travels the world to study fossils. He was also very humorous and referred to himself as a "poop collector". I admire the dedication and passion that he has for poops. I strongly recommend everyone to go to this Poozeum in Williams Arizona.

What a wonderful experience we had here 'by accident'.. we were literally killing time until a…read moredinner reservation and stumbled into this place. It's perfect. Rustic, old fashioned, bordering on unsafe, and perfect as it should be. 100% get the satchel of dirt and take a lesson on panning for gold.. it seemed 'juvenile' for my wife & I but we TOTALLY enjoyed it and were laughing with the lady teaching us. And walked away with $2million in panned gold!!! (Jk )

We went here with my Son, his wife and 3 grandsons ages 6,8,10 who were visiting from California…read more We all loved it!!! We panned for gold, gemstones and cracked geodes. The old cars, trucks and buildings were a riot, and the farm animals were adorable! Such a fun way to spend family time together. Thank you for providing such a great family experience. I'm sure we'll be back! Julie Russell, John Schmidt Cottonwood, Az

Omg this was an amazing train ride!!! They recommend getting hear early so you can eat and get…read moreready to board, you can't bring in outside food but you can bring in anything you had purchased in there cafeteria standard food cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, chicken sandwich, chicken wrap, salad everything you purchased came with a side of fries or chips or I believe it was coleslaw maybe potato salad. He just got to pick one side and it came with a soda as well Priced at $20, food was like amusement park food that did the job On the train you get adult lunch a bowl lol Cheese crackers grapes and a brownie we also did a champagne toast before the train left the station that was included, all the train cars have a bar and bartender very knowledgeable withbartending, and the lay of the land and what was going on with scenery and inside the train Sets were incredible comfortable to be honest the last half hour it put me to sleep the best nap I had in years thanks to the rocking of the train We definitely want to go in the evening for a night time tour We will definitely be back and highly recommend!!!

Get to facility early for food, drinks and restrooms…read more Clarkdale Car is beautifully restored. Grandt, Josh and Charley did a marvelous job, excellent service, very knowledgeable and very entertaining. Great explaining the history and geology of the area. Food and Drinks were absolutely enjoyable. Highly recommend! We will be back.

This is a wonderful community museum. It gives a wonderful overview of the area. The ladies whom…read morewere the hosts for our visit were so friendly and answered all of our questions. they also have a nice gift shop . the museum is free . they have a donation jar . well worth the trip.

So much fun for all ages! Everyone is friendly. It's so neat that the kiddos grand and great…read moregrandparents went to school here!

Wow! I was blown away…read more I'm so glad I decided to check this museum out. Best $11 spent! Take the time to read through some of the history and education to fully appreciate it all. I was in awe by how much was there.

Incredible museum! Very reasonably priced for all that is included. Once you step foot inside it…read morejust gets better and better. I could spend hours in awe just looking at all the unique ways that copper is used. So many facts and cool things under one roof! A must when in clarkdale.

This was my first visit to the Verde Valley archaeology center, and I was truly amazed! I was…read morehoping to see artifacts from the immediate vicinity at this location and was not disappointed! The center has been here for 15 years and exists primarily to display artifacts recovered from a single site in the area. This is extremely rare as most sites have been pillaged by pot hunters over the last 100+ years, and this site was privately owned and protected for many decades. I was honored to received what was basically a private tour of the facility by the executive director Monica Buckle. She took her time and provided much detail to give an excellent overview of this facility. Thank you so much Monica! The entire Verde Valley area is a much overlooked archaeology gem in the history of our country & this facility champions the learning and understanding of this unique place. If you're ever in the area, I strongly recommend a visit. Please note the visiting hours change for the summer season so be sure to research this first.

This spotless well appointed museum is user friendly and can be completed quickly under 1/2 hour if…read moreyou breezed through. We chose the guided free tour which lasted about an hour and was quite thorough. I really enjoyed the quality of items on display and learning about the artifacts. If one is lucky the libraries in Scottsdale have a free pass for 2 people to enter. We paid but it was worth the $5 entry fee each.