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!!!

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.

70s vision for communal living by architect Paolo Soleri, this is on the way from Phoenix to Sedona…read moreand worth a stop if you are into architecture and ecology, you'll see Soleri's unique "arcology" vision here which is a fusion of both. We signed up for the tour and yes the dirt road is rough leading to Arcosanti, our tour guide mentioned a future expansion in the living area but in order to keep building the road has to be paved, hopefully it's better in the future. The behind the scenes tour participants was twice as large as they normally have so at times it was hard to see and hear though our guide tried their best. We loved hearing about the different spaces and seeing what was hand made by volunteers though we enjoyed the more intimate feel of Cosanti more. The gift shop is one staircase above the cafe and it's where the tour meets. There is better bell selection at Cosanti If that's what you are shopping for but Arcosanti has more hand-made knick knacks by residents, there is also a nice selection of books about Soleri and Arcosanti. You can stay the night here and get a good view of the stars and a more intimate experience, we would do this next time. The architecture and vibe would make it worth it!

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.

Tlaquepaque Art & Shopping Village is one of the premier spots for shopping and eating in Sedona…read more Parking can be crowded so I advise arriving when the stores open. We arrived about an hour after opening and had to circle twice before finding a place to park. There are many art galleries, restaurants and unique businesses located here to keep you busy. Store owners are friendly and engaging. .

Great vibe in a perfect authentic setting. Fountains, statues and sculptures were throughout the…read morevillage. Live musicians performing in the common areas. Lots of shops to visit from simple art to elaborate high end bronze statues. Worth the stroll with the family. Parking is free and there are plenty of restaurants in the village to pick from. Make it an afternoon!

Cool museum Animal artifacts…read more Native American artifacts Governor mansion Numerous buildings on site

What a fun day. This place is filled with interesting and educational information. People were very…read morefriendly and informative. There's definitely lots to see over here. You can make a day of it and learn all the rest to know about Prescott. This is a very family friendly place, and kids and adult adults will find something interesting or enjoyable about this museum. We will definitely be coming back to take our time and read in detail all about the artifacts and items there. We did go on a Wednesday, and it wasn't crowded at all.

Tuzigoot is a cool National Monument near Sedona! You see the ruins from over 900 years ago. It's…read morereally cool to see how they built places for survival. I would recommend a tour for more information if you can get one. I just walked around and explored, but would have gotten more history with a guide. There is a small gift shop and museum to check out as well. If you are there around lunch time, there are picnic benches available to sit on if it's not too hot! Overall, it's a great stop if you like history!

Pleasant surprise. Really nice selection of old indian artifacts to see, probably the most I have…read moreseen at a location like this. Ruins were very interesting and you can walk up to them and even inside one of them. Worth the stop.

My party was wrongfully kicked out! There was no air circulation, therefore it was hot dancing in…read morethe crowd. I gave my underage friend ice from my cup that was empty to cool down and was dragged out by security and rudely yelled at outside. After explaining the situation and that the cup is empty the security said there's alcohol on the ice (they were not consuming the ice). We even tried to buy ice earlier in the night since the water they sell is barely cold and they said no. Egotistical ah security guards. L staff:(

Get with the times Orpheum: I looked at the site and saw…read moretickets were 19.45 'prices same at the window'. Went to the window for 2 tix and 'service fee' (see I eliminated any such service simply by finding my own parking, walking to the venue, standing in a line)." 57 dollars please" We are willing to pay artists ! Your tack-on fees are greed.

Fort Verde State Historic Park presents what life was like in Arizona, early in its history -…read moreincluding Indian wars. We spent about an hour in the main building, walking through a number of rooms and browsing the various exhibits depicting life, especially military life in Arizona in its early days. Many wartime artifacts are on display across many discipline from doctoring, to soldiering and more. In the last room of the main building, a video plays on a loop. The video is about Indians in Arizona and how they were involved in wars and especially how many of them helped the white man's army. It was too hot to visit the other 2 buildings across the street today, as they are not air conditioned, so we're not sure what's in them. Restrooms are in another building. Get the key from staff in the main building, then return the key. As the restrooms remain locked, they were in good condition and clean. We did enjoy our visit.

John had this on his hit list of things to do- we stopped in just in time to see one of the rangers…read moregiving a demo on various firearms used in the era that the fort was operational. Insert John's happy face here! They have an extensive museum and an outcropping of buildings that made up the fort. Unlike the other forts we have explored- there was no wall to help with defense. Reasoning was that the natives knew not to attack where the army was. So they didn't bother with the labor intensive work of building high walls. My only complaint was that the restrooms were far enough away from everything and locked. You had to get a key from the ranger for access.

The Crane petroglyph site is an amazing location in central Arizona, a little bit off the beaten…read morepath, but well worth it! Approximately 3 miles from the highway, the roads are very passable, if not the monsoon season - .4 mile trail from parking lot to the site, a visit is well worth it! Make sure you stop by the visitor center to sign in and say Hi, they have wonderful air-conditioning on a hot day...

It's tucked pretty far off the main road and you lose signal but stay on the road and follow the…read moresigns. It's an easy walk from the parking lot. The site isn't huge but still amazing being that close to history. There was a docent and she did an amazing job. Highly recommend if you're nearby. Quick 2 hour stop.

Hubby and I were here on January 17th and ended up staying til close. The bar tenders were quick to…read moreserve and the band was a blast! We have never had a bad experience here!

Please read before you go. This happened December 17th 2025…read more This is honest review and I hate doing this but I need everyone to know. The bar will steal your money if they know your drunk. This is what happen My husband and I walk in to bar. Ask for a beer and a lemon drop, "Kaileena MA" asks cash or credit and my husband says cash. Immediately after he asks for his total and she goes "ummmmm $20". For ONE BEER AND ONE SHOT. My boyfriend hands over 23 cash and says it's all yours. She did not bring my receipt back and i grow curious. Later on i ask for my receipt and she brings back $7 and says oh my bad i totally forgot to check you from the system. She knew she was guilty, I knew she was. She tried using my husbands drunkness as a handle. Could give 0 if I could. Must add, after he gave the money she ignored us for 20 minutes until I asked.