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ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL PLACES TO VISIT IN SURROUNDING AREAS


CORDES JUNCTION TO THE VERDE VALLEY

Montezuma Castle National Monument

One of the best preserved prehistoric cliff dwellings in North America, administered by the National Park Service.  Also includes Montezuma Well, a natural sinkhole lake important in the Yavapai creation story.  Located north of Camp Verde, from the Middle Verde Road exit (exit 289) off of Interstate 17. 

nps.gov/moca

928-567-3322


Tuzigoot National Monument

A museum with an interpretive trail around a prehistoric masonry pueblo site on a hilltop near the Verde River.  From Interstate 17 near Camp Verde, turn west on State Route 188 and continue 35 miles to the visitor center near Clarkdale.

nps.gov/tuz

928-634-5564

 


Verde Valley Archaeology Center and Museum

Features archaeological exhibits on ancient, Yavapai, and Apache cultures, as well as guided tours and educational events.  385 S. Main Street, Camp Verde.

www.vvarchcenter.org

928-567-0066



V Bar V Heritage Site

The largest known petroglyph site in the Verde Valley, administered by the Coconino National Forest.  Open Friday thru Monday.  6750 N. Forest Ranger Road, Rimrock.

fs.usda.gov/recarea/coconino

928-592-0998

 


Fort Verde State Historic Park

Restored buildings and exhibits at the site of a 19th century military fort, with tours and special events.  See website for directions, in the heart of Camp Verde.

azstateparks.com/fort-verde

928-569-3275


Sharlot Hall Museum

Historic buildings in downtown Prescott that feature exhibits, gardens, and special events related to regional archaeology and history.  415 W. Gurley St., Prescott.

sharlothallmuseum.org

928-445-3122



Museum of Indigenous People

Formerly known as the Smoki Museum, it includes exhibits on the prehistory and history of Native American people of the Southwest.  147 N. Arizona Ave., Prescott.

www.museumofindigenouspeople.org

928-445-1230



BLACK CANYON CITY TO NORTH PHOENIX

Black Canyon Historical Society Museum

Interpretive displays housed in the historic 1926 Schoolhouse.  Located on the grounds of the Black Canyon Heritage Park, which serves as the visitor center for the Agua Fria NM. 

33955 Old Black Canyon Highway, Black Canyon City.

blackcanyonheritagepark.org

623-374-0332


Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum

A collection of 30 historic buildings and exhibits on 90 acres southeast of Anthem. Take the Pioneer Road exit off of Interstate 17. 

pioneeraz.org

623-465-1052


Cave Creek Museum

Features exhibits and activities relating to regional archaeology and history.  6140 Skyline Drive, Cave Creek.

www.cavecreekmuseum.org

480-488-2764


Sears-Kay Interpretive Site

A self-guided loop trail, a mile long, to a prehistoric Hohokam site on a hilltop.  Administered by the Tonto National Forest, it includes a paved parking area and picnic tables.  From the town of Carefree, travel northeast taking Cave Creek Road/Seven Springs Road/Forest Road 24 for about 14 miles to the site.

fs.usda.gov/recarea


Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve

The preserve includes a museum, operated by Arizona State University, and an interpretive trail from which to view one of the largest petroglyph sites in the Phoenix area.  Located at the north edge of Phoenix at 3711 W. Deer Valley Road.

https://shesc.asu.edu/dvpp

623-582-8007

 

 



 BLACK CANYON CITY BUSINESSES 

FOOD SERVICE 

 Chilleen’s on 17

 Beni’s Pizza  

 Two Brothers 

 Rock springs 
 Nora Jean’s Koffee Kitchen 


FUEL 
   Chevron 


GROCERY STORE 
  Ron’s Market 


CONVENIENCE STORES 
  Family Dollar 
  Rock Springs 
  The Spot 


MOTEL 
  Mountain Breeze 


MEDICAL 
  Black Canyon Community Health Center 
  Daisy Mountain Fire Station 


AUTO REPAIR 
  Cornerstone Automotive 


OTHER 
  Black Canyon Heritage Park & Visitor Center 
  Arizona Outdoor Fun & Adventures 
  Arizona Outlaws ATV Tours 
  Post Office 
  Toni’s Thrift Store 
  Royal’s Smoke Shop 
  Rock Springs T-Shirts and Gifts 


 CORDES LAKES BUSINESSES 

 FOOD SERVICE  

 

  Arby’s (in Love’s) 

  McDonald’s 

  PJ Fresh Marketplace (in Pilot) 

  Subway (in Pilot) 

  50’s Diner 


FUEL 

  Chevron 

  Love’s 

  Pilot 


CONVENIENCE STORES 

  Family Dollar 

  Dollar General 

  Pilot 

  Love’s 

  Cordes Market 

  Holly’s Market 


MOTEL 

  50’s Diner, Backseat Bar & Motel 


MEDICAL 

  Cindy Brown Cordes Clinic 

  Fire Station 


OTHER 

  Agua Fria National Monument 

  Arcosanti 

  High Desert Heritage Museum & Visitor Center 

  Henry Cordes Park 



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Black Canyon City, AZ  85324


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