For our family and friends coming from out of town, we hope you get a chance to experience a little of what makes Jerome so special. Here are a few of our favorite places to eat, explore, and soak it all in.
Outdoor
Woodchute Trail
Head up Mingus Mountain for a scenic hike through the pines with sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and Verde Valley.
Mingus Mountain
Escape into the pines for hiking, picnicking, and some seriously beautiful views. The recreation area sits just above Jerome and feels like a completely different landscape from the desert below.
Activities
Museums
Jerome State Historic Park
Located inside the historic Douglas Mansion, this is a great place to get the full story behind Jerome’s rise, fall, and famously colorful mining history.
Jerome Historical Society Mine Museum
A small museum right in the heart of town filled with mining artifacts, historic photographs, and stories from Jerome’s wild early days.
Sightseeing
Historic Downtown Jerome
Honestly, one of the best things to do is simply wander. Explore Jerome’s steep, winding streets, historic buildings, tucked-away staircases, galleries, and incredible views over the Verde Valley.
Jerome Scenic Overlook
Stop for a look out over the Verde Valley and Arizona’s red-rock landscape. On a clear day, the view stretches toward Sedona and the San Francisco Peaks.
Shopping
Nellie Bly Kaleidoscopes
One of the most wonderfully quirky shops in Jerome, filled with handcrafted kaleidoscopes, art glass, jewelry, and other little treasures from artists around the world.
Firefly Gallery Jerome
A beautifully curated gallery and shop with art, home goods, and unique handmade finds. A great stop if you want to bring home something a little more special than a souvenir.
Restaurants
The Haunted Pizano
A charming, slightly spooky Italian spot with handmade pasta, stone-fired pizza, and plenty of Jerome character.
Bobby D's BBQ
A casual Jerome staple for smoked BBQ, cold drinks, and a no-frills atmosphere inside the historic English Kitchen building.
The Clinkscale
A stylish spot in the heart of Jerome serving elevated comfort food, craft cocktails, and brunch.
Food & drinks
Bars
The Spirit Room
A legendary Jerome watering hole tucked beneath the Connor Hotel, known for strong drinks, live music, colorful locals.
Paul & Jerrys Saloon
No frills, lots of history, and plenty of local character.
Verde Valley Wineries
Caduceus Cellars
Right in downtown Jerome, Caduceus is an easy stop for tasting locally made Arizona wines without leaving town.
Page Springs Cellars
*about 30 min from Jerome
A dreamy vineyard escape along Oak Creek with wine tastings, beautiful grounds, and plenty of space to settle in and stay awhile.