I'm a sucker for history and Arizona has so much. Did you know before the little red school house…read moresat a small wooden building in its place.the wooden building was brought from vulture mine in 1895 just like the Texas Hotel I spoke of in my other review (turned antique shop). In 1905 the land was donated and this Schoolhouse built and named after Don Ignacio Garcia who the called the father of Wickenburg Education. Today you'll find pictures and written histories of its time as well as a replica of what it was like inside in the early 1900's. Unfortunately it was closed today, it's Monday. The schoolhouse is open Tuesday through Saturday.

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Nice visitors center in the old train depot of Wickenburg. Very friendly, and very informative…read more Plenty of information on the area. They have a pamphlet here for a walking tour with interactive statues throughout the town. Definitely suggest a stop here to plan your stay/visit while in the area.

Great area information available for new residents in the area or tourists. A plethora of local…read moremaps, attraction info, resources, and information served up with friendly hospitality.

This is a fun town to visit. My Wife and I never tire of day trips or longer here! This town and…read moreits surrounding area is an historian's dream and a Nature lover's paradise. Set amongst the surrounds of the Hassayampa River and the same named preserve. Its proximity to wilderness, rodeos, civilization and country make this stopover terrific. The likes of the Sigler Western Museum, the Santa Fe Railway Steam Locomotive 761 Display, the Wickenburg Visitor Information Center, the Henry Wickenburg House and gift shops galore are all downtown and very walkable. Oh, and I cannot forget to mention some fab restos in town catering to just about any desires you are hankering at the moment.

On the night of November 17, 2016, as I drove back from Las Vegas to Tucson, where I was staying,…read moreOfficer L. Pollei of the Wickenburg Police Dept, badge #56, pulled me over for a headlight that, unbeknownst to me, was out. I gave him my license and registration. He said they checked out, but he would need a moment to write up a repair order for the broken headlight. He went to his car. When he came back, he asked me if he could search the car because I "seemed nervous." (I later found out this is a common practice of the Wickenburg PD.) I declined the search, as any lawyer would advise. He then said he was calling a canine unit to inspect the car. Officer Gabe Fuentes arrived with his dog, K9 Santos. The dog alerted to the presence of illegal drugs in the car. The officers searched the car and found 146.5 grams (about 5 oz) of a white crystalline substance: Maldon sea salt, beloved by chefs everywhere. My lawyer thinks the officers field tested the salt and the test came back negative for the presence of illegal drugs since no test was reported. Nevertheless -- with absolutely no evidence I had done anything illegal -- they arrested me, impounded my car, phone, laptop, and other belongings in the car, and booked me into the Fourth Avenue Jail in Phoenix for possession (a level 4 felony) and transporting (a level 2 felony) methamphetamine. Presumably because I had no criminal record, and am an old, highly educated white man, the judge released me the next morning on my own recognizance. I made my way back to Tucson and spent thousands of dollars to hire a criminal defense attorney to defend me against the State of Arizona for possessing gourmet culinary salt. I endured a very stressful two months. This included receiving a "Notice of Seizure for Forfeiture" of my car and other impounded property from Det. Joe Lahey, badge #67, of the Wickenburg PD. This was an attempt by the Wickenburg PD to take my property, which they could then sell, keeping some or all of the proceeds. Finally, in early January the State of Arizona tested the substance the Wickenburg PD had identified as meth and determined that it was, in fact, table salt. At that point, the Wickenburg PD was ordered to return my car, phone, laptop, and all other property in the car. It was my responsibility to travel from Tucson to Wickenburg (a drive of two and a half hours) to retrieve my property. My lawyer advised me to bring someone with me since it would be less likely that the Wickenburg PD would do anything untoward. I had a friend pick me up in Tucson and drive me to Wickenburg. We were met at the police station by Det. Joe Lahey, the same person who had previously been involved in the attempt to seize my property. The meeting was awkward. Det. Lahey seemed to be trying as hard as he could to be nice to me, and had the demeanor of someone who did not want to be sued. But he did not apologize or do anything to indicate that I had been egregiously wronged by the Wickenburg PD. I retrieved my property, which was more or less intact. But there was still more to do. I had to petition the State of Arizona to expunge the records of the arrest and legal proceedings, even though the State itself had determined I had done nothing illegal. After my lawyer wrote the prosecutor in Maricopa County, and after I paid several hundred dollars to the State, they issued an order clearing me of any wrongdoing and sealing the records. I badly wanted to sue the Wickenburg PD and the State of Arizona for false arrest, and for pain and suffering, which was considerable. My lawyer referred me to a personal injury lawyer. I described the situation to him. His response was that he saw no basis for a lawsuit, and he said I was lucky I didn't get the crap beaten out of me. It seems, then, that getting arrested and charged with felonies on the basis of no evidence, and having to pay thousands of dollars to defend oneself, is business as usual for the State of Arizona and the Wickenburg PD. If I could give the town of Wickenburg less than one star, I would.

Two floors of spectacular art and historical exhibits. The staff is wonderful, the museum is…read morespotless, and everything is very well organized. The top floor features multiple collections of breathtaking art by female artists, spanning decades and representing talent from across the U.S. Absolutely stunning. The bottom floor showcases fascinating artifacts and historical exhibits from Wickenburg and the greater Southwest. Be sure to visit the museum located behind the learning center--we were initially confused and missed it the first time. The gift shop is beautiful, and everyone is very knowledgeable. Bonus that they offer a AAA discount.

What a great place! Actually, two buildings. The one in the rear, closer to Frontier St., is the…read morereal attraction. The top floor features beautiful paintings and original bronze sculptures by Remington. Additionally, some very old rifles and handguns. The basement was where we spent the majority of our time. Reproductions of a general store (w a popup hologram), hotel, livery, residence, optician, and many more stores were fascinating. Many more old rifles, shotguns, and pistols. My sidekick, Sidewinder Sam, and I were enthralled. 5 stars

This is OPEN! Just went to visit Arcosanti with a friend that came to town and what a cool…read moreexperience. You have to schedule a tour, self guided are not allowed. The tour guide Joseph was so kind and full of energy. The video you watch when you get there is a very heart felt explanation of the passion to continue this community. They own 800 acres and the property is built on 20 acres, it was built between 1971-1975 for the main spaces that are shared. 45 people live there but could range to 80. They show how the products and structure are made. I had no clue about silk casts and loved the hands on understanding and history. They have concerts, events, gatherings. Etc at the amphitheater. Check out the website. The cafe is closed. You can stay as a hotel guest overnight. They offer apprenticeship also.

I'm not sure why the Yelp page states Arcosanti is closed. We were just there and is open and…read moreoperating. Clearly what the original architect had in mind many years ago never came to fruition as it really hasn't changed in years. Is appears to be a small artist community but we didn't see anything going on at the moment so couldn't tell if it id still active or they make everything south in Scottsdale at Cosanti. There is a gift shop where you can watch a brief video on the history and learn about their wind chime creations. Personally I've received many of the wind chimes over the last 20 years for housewarmings or Christmas gifts. Each is unique. The greeter in the gift shop was friendly and stated there is a tour available as well. We didn't have time for the tour but purchased a couple of small gifts. He suggested visiting the Scottsdale location as well which is called Cosanti. I had no idea it was located in Scott's well. Will check it out.

My husband and I came here on a Sunday morning to do some bird watching. We spent about 5 hours…read morehere and could have spent longer if we weren't hungry for lunch. The preserve is well maintained and has plenty of benches and shade throughout. We were able to see a variety of birds. The parking lot had more cars than what seemed people in the preserve- so it doesn't feel crowded at all. The only downside is you do hear a lot of traffic noise especially in certain areas. We will definitely be back!

This is one of my favorite places in Maricopa County to come to be with nature and do some birding,…read moreand get in a nice walk. I have been birding for the past 5 years, and I have found this activity to be very relaxing but also at the same time really helps with improving pattern recognition, and it's a fun hobby! We came here on a Sunday morning around 8:30 am. Ample parking available and $5/entry, and since it is now summer here in Phoenix, the preserve closes at 4pm. I noticed that all the bad reviews came down to people either not reading clearly hours of operation or wanted to bring their dogs in (which is not allowed and states it on their website) or people couldn't seem to get good photos. I have been here multiple times, and each time I am here, I've loved coming here. The Palm Lake trail is nicely shaded, so you get some reprieve from our warm and sunny weather. I've been here for organized birding walks, and they offer other activities also, just check on their website. When we came this time, I renewed my annual Maricopa Parks annual pass, which is $85. Shockingly, this is more than the US National Parks Service annual pass. I didn't make too much a fuss about it as the money goes towards taking care of these parks that I love so much. Definitely come check this place out and don't forget your binoculars!

I stayed here 25 years ago and was traveling to AZ for work and thought... I should see if they…read moreare stilll open. The best part about this guest ranch is that it is small, intimate, historic with a rich history where everyone will know your name. Not a mega resort! The rooms are modest but decorated with western art and quite comfortable. The bathrooms have been be recently updated. Ken - ranch manager will greet you with a genuine smile and treat you like famIly. The food served family style is very good and quite filling. I signed up for the American Plan that included 2 rides a day, 3 meals and your room. NOTE-- rides are at 9 am and 2 pm. Plan you arrival and departures to take full advantage of the rides. The horses are in great condition and the wranglers will pair you with a mount that fits your skill level. Special call out to head wrangler - Bart who made sure our rides were all that I expected and more!

Wonderful new manager and staff. They have new owners who are working to keep the old west alive. I…read morelove to ride and I do wish they offer more time in the saddle but the 4 rides I took were great. Wrangler(Jason?) was interesting, polite and since I was the only one on each of the rides we covered a lot of territory. Room was clean and decor was authentic western. Stables and tack room where neat and lodge,dinning rooms where clean. Good signage when you get off the main road to find the office. Fun activities such as Archery, target and skeet shooting, swimming,games , cattle and cards. No TV which is refreshing. This way you get to really talk to guest and staff or not. Cool town of Wickenburg 10 minutes away. Happy hour everyday at the ranch before dinner with nice cheeses and food. Come here for the riding cuz it's some of the best especially after a good rain.