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Cottonwood

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Wineries & Vineyards · State Parks · Gift & Specialty Shops
Heart of the Verde Valley
Cottonwood serves as a base for exploring the Verde Valley. The red rocks of Sedona surround the town, which lies between 2,438 m (8,000 ft) Mingus Mountain to the west and the 1,000 m (3,300 ft) Mogollon Rim to the north and east. The town of over 10,000 provides an alternative to busier Sedona for those sightseeing in the Verde Valley. The valley itself is home to state parks, historical sites, and numerous wineries and tasting rooms. The town features a few art galleries and antique shops, and a couple of golf courses lie in its immediate surroundings. Our United States journey planner combines visitor reviews with your personal interests to make an itinerary informed by experts, but tailored to suit your style.
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    Top Cottonwood tours

    FROM $112 BOOK WITH VIATOR Verde Canyon Railroad Adventure
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
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    FROM $139 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small Group or Private Sedona Red Rock and Native American Ruins Day Tour
    4.7
    Duration: 11 hours
    Tours from $139 »
    FROM $60 BOOK WITH VIATOR Skip the Line: Chuck Wagon Supper & Western Stage Show at Blazin' M Ranch Ticket
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours
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    FROM $99 BOOK WITH VIATOR Wine Tour from Sedona to the Verde Valley Vineyards in Luxury Transportation
    4.6
    Duration: 5 to 6 hours
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    FROM $215 BOOK WITH VIATOR Sedona Day Trip from Phoenix
    4.8
    Duration: 10 hours
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    FROM $99 BOOK WITH VIATOR Bliss Wine Tours - The Most Luxurious Vineyard Tour in Sedona
    4.7
    Duration: 5 to 6 hours
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    FROM $135 BOOK WITH VIATOR Sedona with Jerome and Montezuma Castle One-Day Van Tour
    4.1
    Duration: 10 hours
    Tours from $135 »
    FROM $60 BOOK WITH VIATOR Wild Wild West Tour
    4.7
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Tours from $60 »
    FROM $275 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small Group or Private Verde Canyon Railroad and Historic Jerome Tour
    5.0
    Duration: 12 hours
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    Blazin' M Ranch ©
    Ranch
    Blazin' M Ranch
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Historic Old Town Cottonwood ©
    Neighborhood
    Historic Old Town Cottonwood
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Dead Horse Ranch State Park ©
    State Park
    Dead Horse Ranch State Park
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Arizona Stronghold Vineyards Tasting Room ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Arizona Stronghold Vineyards Tasting Room
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Side trips from Cottonwood

    Out of Africa Wildlife Park ©
    Zoo
    Out of Africa Wildlife Park
    Camp Verde
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Arizona Copper Art Museum ©
    Art Museum
    Arizona Copper Art Museum
    Clarkdale
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Montezuma Castle National Monument ©
    Historic Site
    Montezuma Castle National Monument
    Camp Verde
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Watson Lake ©
    Water Body
    Watson Lake
    Prescott
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Cottonwood

    Verde Valley Olive Oil Traders ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Verde Valley Olive Oil Traders
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Burning Tree Cellars Tasting Room ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Burning Tree Cellars Tasting Room
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Larry's Antiques & Things ©
    Antique Store
    Larry's Antiques & Things
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Desert Diamond Distillery Tasting & Cocktail Room
    Distillery
    Desert Diamond Distillery Tasting & Cocktail Room
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Wineries in Cottonwood

    Alcantara Vineyards and Winery ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Alcantara Vineyards and Winery
    4.1
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Pillsbury Wine Company North ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Pillsbury Wine Company North
    3.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Winery 101 ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Winery 101
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Fire Mountain Wines ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Fire Mountain Wines
    4.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Museums in Cottonwood

    Clemenceau Heritage Museum ©
    History Museum
    Clemenceau Heritage Museum
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Old Town Center for the Arts ©
    Art Gallery
    Old Town Center for the Arts
    4.1
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Shopping in Cottonwood

    Jim & Ellen's Rock Shop ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Jim & Ellen's Rock Shop
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Pawz on Main ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Pawz on Main
    4.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min

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    Where to stay in Cottonwood

    Blazin' M Ranch ©
    Cottonwood is so small that any accommodations in town should be convenient. South Main Street offers a collection of hotels and motels, most of which are part of a national chain. North Main Street has a few bed and breakfasts that provide more local flavor. You’ll find additional bed and breakfasts and campgrounds around the perimeter of town that take greater advantage of the area's natural beauty.
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    Places to visit with Cottonwood

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