Cottonwood Guide
Food scene
Warm and inviting with a cozy outdoor fire pit area. Great cocktails and wood fired pizzas. Gluten free option for crust! In Old Town 8 minutes away.
117 locals recommend
Pizzeria Bocce
1060 N Main StWarm and inviting with a cozy outdoor fire pit area. Great cocktails and wood fired pizzas. Gluten free option for crust! In Old Town 8 minutes away.
Affordable delicious menu with generous portions. They specialize in smoked meats done on-site. Craft cocktails and large offering of bourbon and whiskeys. Mahi mahi tacos are fantastic for those who want lighter fare. Outdoor patio. In Old Town- 7 min. drive.
58 locals recommend
COLT 804 Grill
804 N Main StAffordable delicious menu with generous portions. They specialize in smoked meats done on-site. Craft cocktails and large offering of bourbon and whiskeys. Mahi mahi tacos are fantastic for those who want lighter fare. Outdoor patio. In Old Town- 7 min. drive.
Cozy neighborhood haunt. Good for breakfast or brunch. 7 min. drive to Old Town.
41 locals recommend
Old Town Red Rooster Cafe
901 N Main StCozy neighborhood haunt. Good for breakfast or brunch. 7 min. drive to Old Town.
Local wine meets local art. My favorite tasting room-I am partial to their reds. Sit inside and enjoy the art or outside on the breezy back porch. Local live music. In Old Town- 7 min. drive.
32 locals recommend
Arizona Stronghold Vineyards Tasting Room
1023 N Main StLocal wine meets local art. My favorite tasting room-I am partial to their reds. Sit inside and enjoy the art or outside on the breezy back porch. Local live music. In Old Town- 7 min. drive.
Fun dining scene from an early coffee through lunch. Recommend eating on the outdoor patio. Their dessert and pastry portions are huge . Craft cocktails make for a great brunch spot. Moderate prices. In Old Town about 7 min. drive.
74 locals recommend
Crema Craft Kitchen
917 N Main StFun dining scene from an early coffee through lunch. Recommend eating on the outdoor patio. Their dessert and pastry portions are huge . Craft cocktails make for a great brunch spot. Moderate prices. In Old Town about 7 min. drive.
Where else can you find 20 varieties of olive oils specifically selected and imported from both the northern and southern hemispheres in one store. They only purchase their fresh olive oils in small batches . My chef friend gave his seal of approval.
Verde Valley Olive Oil Traders
1002 N Main StWhere else can you find 20 varieties of olive oils specifically selected and imported from both the northern and southern hemispheres in one store. They only purchase their fresh olive oils in small batches . My chef friend gave his seal of approval.
Delicious, affordable Indian food to go or dine in. Casual funky vibe. Convivial bar scene . Local beers, mead and kombucha on tap. Low priced. In Old Town - 7 min. drive. LOCAL MUSIC weekends
12 locals recommend
Fojol Bros
777 N Main StDelicious, affordable Indian food to go or dine in. Casual funky vibe. Convivial bar scene . Local beers, mead and kombucha on tap. Low priced. In Old Town - 7 min. drive. LOCAL MUSIC weekends
Close by with a drive-through. 1010 S. main street intersection of Rt. 260. About a 7 min. drive.
Starbucks
1010 S Main StClose by with a drive-through. 1010 S. main street intersection of Rt. 260. About a 7 min. drive.
CLOSEST coffee bar. In addition to their classic coffee menu and house made baked goods, Firecreek also features a robust breakfast and lunch menu–serving food from 7am–1pm. Large seating area inside and out. Can buy coffee beans to go.
Take a left out of driveway and drive to end of block. Turn right on Mesquite and drive until it intersects with 6th. Turn left on 6th. Follow 6th through traffic light until you T-bone into Mingus
Avenue. Turn right and it is directly on right side of street across from the Post Office. 3 minute drive.
7 locals recommend
Firecreek Coffee
677 E Mingus AveCLOSEST coffee bar. In addition to their classic coffee menu and house made baked goods, Firecreek also features a robust breakfast and lunch menu–serving food from 7am–1pm. Large seating area inside and out. Can buy coffee beans to go.
Take a left out of driveway and drive to end of block. Turn right on Mesquite and drive until it intersects with 6th. Turn left on 6th. Follow 6th through traffic light until you T-bone into Mingus
Avenue. Turn right and it is directly on right side of street across from the Post Office. 3 minute drive.
That Brewery
300 E Cherry StSuper close causal brewery with great beer and sometimes live music.
Good for small or large groups. Casual dining and drinks upstairs or downstairs in tap room. Pool table. Outside seating.
14 locals recommend
Belfry Brewery
791 N Main StGood for small or large groups. Casual dining and drinks upstairs or downstairs in tap room. Pool table. Outside seating.
Great local wine, pleasant staff and fabulous food. Try the duck fat fries and Da Vine confit of duck salad.
DA Vines Vineyard Wines & Bistro
Great local wine, pleasant staff and fabulous food. Try the duck fat fries and Da Vine confit of duck salad.
Hiking
The developed portion of Dead Horse Ranch State Park covers 423 acres. The 3,300 foot elevation accounts for the mild temperatures that are ideal for camping, mountain biking in the Coconino National Forest, hiking along the Verde River, canoeing, picnicking, fishing, or just wading in the cool water.
A six-mile reach of the river is known as the Verde River Greenway State Natural Area. Its unique ecosystem, the Cottonwood and Willow riparian gallery forest, is one of less than 20 such riparian zones in the world. Life along the river changes with the seasons, giving visitors a glimpse of the numerous species of raptors, neotropical migrants, resident songbirds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
Mountain biking, short hikes and picnicking.
83 locals recommend
Dead Horse Ranch State Park
675 Dead Horse Ranch RdThe developed portion of Dead Horse Ranch State Park covers 423 acres. The 3,300 foot elevation accounts for the mild temperatures that are ideal for camping, mountain biking in the Coconino National Forest, hiking along the Verde River, canoeing, picnicking, fishing, or just wading in the cool water.
A six-mile reach of the river is known as the Verde River Greenway State Natural Area. Its unique ecosystem, the Cottonwood and Willow riparian gallery forest, is one of less than 20 such riparian zones in the world. Life along the river changes with the seasons, giving visitors a glimpse of the numerous species of raptors, neotropical migrants, resident songbirds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
Mountain biking, short hikes and picnicking.
Black Canyon Trail is a 8.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Cottonwood, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round. Great views of cottonwood.
Take 89 A South approximately 3 miles to Odgen Ranch Road. Turn right onto asphalt road. Follow road back , will become dirt, approximately 15 minutes until dead ends at trail head.
Black Canyon Trailhead
Black Canyon Trail is a 8.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Cottonwood, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round. Great views of cottonwood.
Take 89 A South approximately 3 miles to Odgen Ranch Road. Turn right onto asphalt road. Follow road back , will become dirt, approximately 15 minutes until dead ends at trail head.
Woodchute Trail is a 8.2 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Jerome, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is accessible year-round.
Go past bathroom for .07 mile to true trailhead. Open views of two valleys for first hour, then becomes heavily forested.
Woodchute Trailhead
Woodchute Trail is a 8.2 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Jerome, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is accessible year-round.
Go past bathroom for .07 mile to true trailhead. Open views of two valleys for first hour, then becomes heavily forested.
Jail Trail River Walk is a 1.6 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located at the end of Old Town (across the street from Bocce's) that features a river and is good for all skill levels. Easy. Need appropriate foot wear as is very sandy. Good for
birding and javelina sightings.
15 locals recommend
Jail Trail
1101 N Main StJail Trail River Walk is a 1.6 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located at the end of Old Town (across the street from Bocce's) that features a river and is good for all skill levels. Easy. Need appropriate foot wear as is very sandy. Good for
birding and javelina sightings.
When it’s crowded hiking in Sedona it’s probably not here. Moderate hike loop available. Turn off to FR 525 for waterfall!
Copper Canyon, Camp Verde, AZ 86322, USA
When it’s crowded hiking in Sedona it’s probably not here. Moderate hike loop available. Turn off to FR 525 for waterfall!
Sightseeing
It is located in Clarkdale just four miles from Cottonwood.
There are a number of sections within the museum and the Historical Collection especially is very interesting. You will learn about the military use of copper as well as its use for art and architecture, household goods, and how it has helped the drinks industry with distillery and winery products.
29 locals recommend
Arizona Copper Art Museum
849 Main StIt is located in Clarkdale just four miles from Cottonwood.
There are a number of sections within the museum and the Historical Collection especially is very interesting. You will learn about the military use of copper as well as its use for art and architecture, household goods, and how it has helped the drinks industry with distillery and winery products.
Beautiful creek side location that offers hours of enjoyment; wine tasting, touring the vineyards, creek side massage and yoga in the vineyard (seasonal).
198 locals recommend
Page Springs Cellars
1500 N Page Springs RdBeautiful creek side location that offers hours of enjoyment; wine tasting, touring the vineyards, creek side massage and yoga in the vineyard (seasonal).
Get up and out of the heat in this old mining town. Great views of the Verde Valley. Lots of good food, window shopping ( recommend Puscifer and kaleidoscope store Nelly Bly’s). Picturesque views and on the way to Wood chute trail.
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Germany
Get up and out of the heat in this old mining town. Great views of the Verde Valley. Lots of good food, window shopping ( recommend Puscifer and kaleidoscope store Nelly Bly’s). Picturesque views and on the way to Wood chute trail.
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