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Ghost Town Gold & Mountain Views

Wander through Jerome's artistic streets and vintage saloons while soaking in panoramic desert mountain vistas from this enchanting historic mining town.

Day 1 — Jerome
Day 1 — Jerome

Day 1 — Jerome

🚗 3 hr 59 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Phoenix, AZ → Jerome
1 hr 57 min
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Jerome — Jerome's Historic Mines & Main Street
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Explore the Mining Museum's underground shafts, then stroll Main Street's eclectic galleries and vintage shops.
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Lunch
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Haunted Hamburger
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A Jerome, AZ landmark perched on a hillside of this historic mining town-turned-art-village — the views from the deck are worth the drive alone, and the burgers are legitimately good.
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Afternoon
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Drive
Jerome → Verde Canyon Railroad
12 min
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Verde Canyon Railroad
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Ride vintage trains through red rock canyons, spotting wildlife and historic cliff dwellings while narrated guides share Arizona mining and Native American heritage. Wind along the pristine Verde River for four hours of scenic beauty and Old West storytelling.
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Evening
🍽️ Dinner~1 hr
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The Clinkscale
A stylish Scottsdale cocktail bar and restaurant named after jazz musician Quentin Clinkscale — expertly crafted drinks, elevated small plates, and a sophisticated atmosphere that captures the city's modern creative spirit.
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Drive
The Clinkscale → Phoenix, AZ
1 hr 50 min
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