Small local visitor center with a lot to offer. The museum is one room, but packed full of local…read morehistory. The rest of the center is dedicated to brochures, maps and information about things to do around the area. The lady working was very helpful and made sure to load us up on information and even gave us a tip on a local eatery. I loved their city map and snapped a picture of the oversized one on the wall & it helped us later when we couldn't get google maps to open!

Charming lil ole place with a bit of history and a few Knick knacks to purchase. Free advice and…read morebrochures and maps. It's worth a quick visit.

The most fascinating look back in time settling & surviving the harsh climate in the old west…read more Amazing museum. You should also visit the historic Ft. Verde located near the museum & oh my gosh, the Verde Valley Archaeology Center on the corner is just as captivating with its jars & straw sandles from the earliest of times. It is a captivating walk through history that you can't afford to miss!

Montezuma Castle, which, continuing Arizona's naming tradition, was neither built by Montezuma nor…read moreis it actually a castle. This incredible cliff dwelling was built by the Sinagua people more than 800 years ago and somehow manages to look both ancient and architecturally impressive at the same time. Tucked high into the limestone cliff, it offered protection from weather, flooding, and probably the occasional uninvited neighbor dropping by at dinner time. It's amazing to think families lived here, raised children here, and climbed up and down ladders every day. Suddenly carrying groceries up a flight of stairs doesn't seem quite so bad.

Well this is a great spot to be, The last residents , the Hopi, were here 700-900 years ago and…read morebuilt this cave like fortification with a river below. Accessible only by ladder and contained many rooms. i never heard the estimate of dwellers but i would guess 100 plus. the last tourists allowed in were in 1950. So you can only view from the trail. But you can see a lot of detail. Stone by Stone, water, food, everything up the ladders. Amazing.

This was a nice place to stop on the drive to Payson. There is a large sign on the main roadway,…read moreso you can't miss the turn. There was a dog on the loose, but other than that, it was a nice place to stop, get out of the car, walk around, and see some of the scenery/nature.

It's a nice place to stretch your legs or have kids run around. It's a nice short loop hike around…read morefor those with mobility issues. The history around the ruins are interesting and you can read little markers describing historical aspects. But other than that there's not much to see. We stopped here in the way to Water Wheel Waterfalls just down the road.

Payson is beautiful if you are looking for a forest designation in Arizona. Only a couple hours…read morefrom the metro Phoenix area, so easily a day trip or overnight stay if you'd like. Looking for a quick bite for lunch for $10? Check out Pizza Hut - They still have the Salad Bar! Only a few locations do! Or even if you need a coffee, check out Common Grounds! Lots to see and visit in Payson as I've been visiting since a kid as my dad routinely would have an elk hunt for him or help a buddy out. Hoping to come visit more and explore as there are so many things to see, but this visit was short.

This is our trip into town from our home in the Secluded Rim Country…read more Payson has a quality of life and a beautiful and Historic Western Character born from its beginnings when Rodeo's were held in the middle of Old Main St. Payson is the home of the Longest continuous Rodeo in the World!! The town has stores ranging from Antique stores to Major Grocery chains and everything in between. It also boasts many great restaurants and a regional Airport. At an elevation of 5,000 Ft ASL and is surrounded by the Tonto National Forest which was built amongst the Largest stand of Ponderosa Pines in the Southwest adding to its High Country Character. We visit frequently for the Local Walmart or Safeway to restock our home or to Enjoy lunch when we are out shopping. Payson also has a Banner Medical Center and Helipad when needed to transport patients to a valley hospital for more urgent needs. We love the town of Payson and its residents!!

The school house wasn't open when we stopped by yesterday, but we got out of our car and explored…read morethe grounds. There's an outhouse for visitors and a ramp to the school house beside the stairs. Small picnic table area at the front. According to the sign on the school, this is the oldest school house in Arizona still standing. "The Strawberry School is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Builf by pioneers in 1885, this one room cabin provided elementary instruction to students until 1916. The building represents the effort to teach the "Three Rs" in rural Arizona during territorial and carly statehood periods. The building is significant for its contribution to education and as a rare surviving example of an Arizona log schoolhouse." The grounds are clean and well-kept.

We drove down the side road and saw it. Unfortunately, it wasn't open so all we could do is walk…read morearound it and that lasted five minutes.

well first off let me just say this... id like to give my…read moreflowers to these following officers officer poma.. so funny, handsome as hell, and just so nice lmao i'd go back for him officer ambrose (male)... always my favorite when i go stay there and he always smells so good!!! officer gibbs.... walks like he has a stick in his ass but he coo officer short man syndrome (cruz) lmao he's so tiny but he probably packs a punch ;) wink wink officer salenas ! such a goofy goober he's always welcoming when i arrive for my stay... officer dera (lawd) she smellllls so beautiful and shes bad fucking ass and i wish i could take her home and just keep her for myself she always makes my stay fun and i love how she matches energy! officer fisher!! fine asss helll god nice butt too!! and there's more but fuck em... jk anyways ycso is my second home when i need a vacation or i need to sober up but i enjoy being there if i could stay forver i definitely would fucking not!! hahaha the food is a1 sauce the service is cool wish they would take us outside more but whatever!! and the music is expensive and other than that i mean book me a room in e3 again baby i'll be back next year!!! and yall better have my second blanket ready or im suing yall!!! jk coxoxox and this is baker!! bless up gang

Great restaurant very kind people didn't even have to drive myself! They picked me up and even had…read morea red and blue light show! Would give 10 stars if I could definitely recommend trying it out.

This Memorial is located within the Green Valley Park, across from the stage. You can see it from…read morethe playground. This is a reverential memorial to the people that gave their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces, and in the Merchant Marine. The plaques on each wall are moving. Definitely worth stopping by.