Quick Summary: Located in Verde Valley, the center of Arizona, Cottonwood is a charming small town situated below the high country chill and above the desert heat. Surrounded by the Mogollon Rim in the northeast and the stunning red rocks of Sedona in the west, the town’s low elevation and mild climate make it an idyllic destination year-round.


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1. Dead Horse Ranch State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Blazin' M Ranch ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Verde Valley Wine Trail

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4. Alcantara Vineyards and Winery

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5. Clemenceau Heritage Museum

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6. Verde River Greenway

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7. Old Town Center for the Arts

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8. Riverfront Park

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9. Pizzeria Bocce

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10. Crema Craft Kitchen Bar

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11. Cottonwood Recreation Center

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12. Nic’s Italian Steak & Crab House

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13. Old Town Red Rooster Cafe

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14. Coyote Trails Golf Course

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