Enjoying the Arizona Wine Trail
Cottonwood Main Street
Written and sponsored by various Arizona offices of tourism.
A Heartfelt Welcome to Arizona’s Wine Country
Located in the “heart” of Arizona and the heart of wine country, Cottonwood is ideally situated above the heat of the desert and below the cooler temperatures of Arizona’s high country. Surrounded by the red rocks of Sedona to the northeast and Mingus Mountain to the southwest, its lower elevation makes it a perfect spot for your next Arizona adventure.
Cottonwood has fully embraced the Heart of Arizona Wine Trail identity and proudly considers itself the best stop on the Verde Valley Wine Trail. Not only is there a bounty of tasting rooms, but the dining options to pair the wines with make Cottonwood a prime choice for staying, sipping, and enjoying the escape to wine country.
Explore the Verde Valley Wine Trail online to begin mapping your wine tasting route, download the app, and then make sure to stay long enough to savor the many activities, attractions, and dining options in Cottonwood. Begin your planning today at visitcottonwoodaz.org. Visit Cottonwood—you are welcome!
Cottonwood Wineries
Tuzigoot National Monument
Unwind, Uncork, and Unplug in Clarkdale
From the river to the rails, Clarkdale is teeming with awe-inspiring landscapes and cultural attractions that will make your visit unforgettable. Nestled between Jerome and Sedona, uncover this gem in the middle of the Grand Canyon State.
Unwind down the Verde River for a kayaking adventure or hop aboard the historic Verde Canyon Railroad for a sightseeing experience featuring red rock pinnacles and flowing water. Discover, and walk amongst ancient pueblo ruins of early indigenous inhabitants at Tuzigoot National Monument.
Uncork something delicious at one of Clarkdale’s rapidly growing and acclaimed wineries or Smelter Town Brewery.
Unplug at local events that showcase Clarkdale’s small-town charm. Stroll along Clarkdale’s well-preserved Main Street and residential areas that delight history and architecture buffs alike.
Explore the rich story of copper at the Arizona Copper Art Museum in downtown. Before copper powered our modern world, it was prized as the world’s most beautiful metal.
Can’t decide between an epic hike and an indulgent wine tasting? Craving an adventurous paddle down a scenic river but also have a curiosity for indigenous ruins? Here, you don’t have to choose. Skip the crowds and get right to the heart of red rock country in Clarkdale, Arizona.
For more information, visit www.experienceclarkdale.com.
Verde Canyon Railroad