Cottonwood Historic Old Town
Cottonwood, AZ
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.
Photography Guide
- Best Time
- golden hour
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Shot Types
- detailportraitwide
- Best Seasons
- springfallwinter
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