Hidden Gems in Cottonwood
2 places · Spots most visitors never find
Cottonwood, AZ
Cottonwood Historic Old Town
Cottonwood's Old Town district preserves early 20th-century commercial buildings from the town's origins as a mining supply center for Jerome. The main street features restored brick and stone facades housing galleries, tasting rooms, and shops. The district provides a quieter alternative to Jerome for photographing historic Verde Valley architecture with mountain backdrops.
Cottonwood, AZ
Sycamore Canyon Overlook
Sycamore Canyon Wilderness is the second-largest canyon system in Arizona after the Grand Canyon, stretching 21 miles in length. The overlook on FR 525C provides a dramatic view into the 1,600-foot-deep canyon carved through layers of red and white sandstone and limestone. The canyon supports a perennial stream with Arizona sycamore, cottonwood, and diverse wildlife.