Guidebook for Rimrock
Food Scene
Great food and a great view of the Red Rock landscape at sunset.
273 locals recommend
Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill
700 AZ-89AGreat food and a great view of the Red Rock landscape at sunset.
Quiet and personal with a unique menu & setting on Oak Creek across from the AZ State Page Springs Fish Hatchery and Bubbling ponds bird watching area. A natural for one of the best quiet get-a-ways from the maddening crowd. One of our favorites! Reservations might be required during high visitor seasons.
67 locals recommend
Up the Creek Bistro Wine Bar
1975 N Page Springs RdQuiet and personal with a unique menu & setting on Oak Creek across from the AZ State Page Springs Fish Hatchery and Bubbling ponds bird watching area. A natural for one of the best quiet get-a-ways from the maddening crowd. One of our favorites! Reservations might be required during high visitor seasons.
Great local "Mom & Pop" breakfast, lunch spot and bakery! Only a 5 min drive form our abode.
6 locals recommend
Crickets
4229 Zuni WayGreat local "Mom & Pop" breakfast, lunch spot and bakery! Only a 5 min drive form our abode.
Crusty's Pizza
522 Finnie Flat RdCheap and good Pizza,
Great Italian Food! Only a 15 min drive from our abode in the Village of Oak Creek aka (VOC).
115 locals recommend
Cucina Rustica
7000 AZ-179 Great Italian Food! Only a 15 min drive from our abode in the Village of Oak Creek aka (VOC).
Robbie's
5155 N Dave Wingfield RdLocal Pizza & burgers just one mile down the road.
World class chef will please most Latin coinsures. Check in early there is always a waiting line.
198 locals recommend
Elote Cafe
350 Jordan RoadWorld class chef will please most Latin coinsures. Check in early there is always a waiting line.
Blazin' M Ranch
1875 Mabery Ranch RdFun SW dinner and live musical stage show with old west ambiance.
Elegant and reasonably priced Italian cuisine. Great service with an outdoor eating area.
36 locals recommend
Moscato Italian Restaurant
368 S Main StElegant and reasonably priced Italian cuisine. Great service with an outdoor eating area.
Best Mexican comfort food in the Verde Valley at a fraction of the price.
10 locals recommend
La Casita
37 W Hollamon StBest Mexican comfort food in the Verde Valley at a fraction of the price.
US Park Service Architect, Mary Colter's last project to entice mid 20th century celebrities to the SW & the Grand Canyon via Railroad . Just check out their web page. My wife & I enjoy staying there for our special occasions. Great for a visit and Martini Bar and cuisine. Pets are allowed.
18 locals recommend
La Posada Hotel
303 E 2nd StUS Park Service Architect, Mary Colter's last project to entice mid 20th century celebrities to the SW & the Grand Canyon via Railroad . Just check out their web page. My wife & I enjoy staying there for our special occasions. Great for a visit and Martini Bar and cuisine. Pets are allowed.
Essentials
Best prices locally for groceries. 15 min drive from our abode. This is where we buy our groceries.
17 locals recommend
Bashas'
650 Finnie Flat RdBest prices locally for groceries. 15 min drive from our abode. This is where we buy our groceries.
CVS
20 Airport RdPharmacy
Closest Liquor store for miles. Fuel is 20% cheaper than in Sedona or the Village of Oak Creek (VOC).
Beaver Creek Gas Mart
3675 E Beaver Creek RdClosest Liquor store for miles. Fuel is 20% cheaper than in Sedona or the Village of Oak Creek (VOC).
Arts & Culture
Museum of Northern Arizona
3101 N Fort Valley RdUnique to the Southwest cultural history & Geology.
This profit free organization is funded and staffed by local armature and retired archaeologists who have a compassion for the science. The Verde Valley is rich with Pre-Colombian and historical culture that once thrived in the region.
6 locals recommend
Verde Valley Archaeology Center
460 Finnie Flat Rd This profit free organization is funded and staffed by local armature and retired archaeologists who have a compassion for the science. The Verde Valley is rich with Pre-Colombian and historical culture that once thrived in the region.
Entertainment & Activities
Mary D. Fisher Theatre
2030 AZ-89AFirst run and independent films with a glass of wine!
Harkins Theatres Sedona 6
2081 AZ-89ALatest popular movies
Historical narrow gage railway with great views of the local canyons and wildlife.
135 locals recommend
Verde Canyon Railroad
300 N BroadwayHistorical narrow gage railway with great views of the local canyons and wildlife.
Shopping
Considered a "ghost town" in the 1950s, this copper mining town was reestablished in the mid 20th century by hippies, misfits and squatters. Today it is a booming must visit. FYI...anything copper is not local.
51 locals recommend
Jerome Ghost Town
Jerome-Perkinsville RoadConsidered a "ghost town" in the 1950s, this copper mining town was reestablished in the mid 20th century by hippies, misfits and squatters. Today it is a booming must visit. FYI...anything copper is not local.
Iconic Moorish architecture mall with shops and restaurants.
346 locals recommend
Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
336 AZ-179Iconic Moorish architecture mall with shops and restaurants.
Typical tourist shops, Jeep tours, time share promotions and
" New Age" activities.
883 locals recommend
Sedona
Typical tourist shops, Jeep tours, time share promotions and
" New Age" activities.
Sightseeing
Historical Astronomical Observatory were Pluto was discovered plus interactive displays. Only a 50 min drive.
352 locals recommend
Lowell Observatory
1400 W Mars Hill RdHistorical Astronomical Observatory were Pluto was discovered plus interactive displays. Only a 50 min drive.
Parks & Nature
Located via a 15-20 min drive south of our location. Also the Montezuma Well NM annex is a short walk from our abode. Classic native cliff dwelligs and visitor center.
236 locals recommend
Montezuma Castle National Monument
Montezuma Castle RoadLocated via a 15-20 min drive south of our location. Also the Montezuma Well NM annex is a short walk from our abode. Classic native cliff dwelligs and visitor center.
1200 year old stone pueblo and visitor center. A off the track gem. This site is attached to the Sunset Crater National Monument. Great driving loop.
112 locals recommend
Tuzigoot National Monument
25 Tuzigoot Rd1200 year old stone pueblo and visitor center. A off the track gem. This site is attached to the Sunset Crater National Monument. Great driving loop.
In the town of Camp Verde, Arizona is a small park that attempts to preserve parts of the Apache Wars-era fort as it appeared in the 1880s. The farmers requested military protection from the United States Army and, in 1865, although Arizona was still only a territory, the infantry arrived.
32 locals recommend
Fort Verde State Historic Park
125 E Hollamon St In the town of Camp Verde, Arizona is a small park that attempts to preserve parts of the Apache Wars-era fort as it appeared in the 1880s. The farmers requested military protection from the United States Army and, in 1865, although Arizona was still only a territory, the infantry arrived.
Fun water access to Oak Creek. Expect large crowds during the Summer Season.
256 locals recommend
Slide Rock State Park
6871 AZ-89AFun water access to Oak Creek. Expect large crowds during the Summer Season.
The Red Rock Ranger Station should be the FIRST stop for anyone not familiar with the area. An amazing visitor center where visitors and locals alike will enjoy learning about the area’s many scenic wonders and world class recreation opportunities acquire maps, Nat'l Recreation & Red Rock Passes. Detailed information to match your visitation expectations for recreation activities. State of the Art interactive displays for cultural, historic, and all sciences related to this area.
16 locals recommend
Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center
8375 AZ-179The Red Rock Ranger Station should be the FIRST stop for anyone not familiar with the area. An amazing visitor center where visitors and locals alike will enjoy learning about the area’s many scenic wonders and world class recreation opportunities acquire maps, Nat'l Recreation & Red Rock Passes. Detailed information to match your visitation expectations for recreation activities. State of the Art interactive displays for cultural, historic, and all sciences related to this area.
For those interested in native culture
The V Bar V, aka: V-V, is a 10 min. drive.
Home to the most prolific pre-Columbian panels of undisturbed Petroglyphs in the Verde Valley. While most were done by the ancient Sinagua natives some may actually pre-date them to era the Paleolithic era and is the highest concentration of this "rock art" in central AZ.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g31330-d1916599-r569388357-V_Bar_V_Heritage_Site-Rimrock_Arizona.html#
30 locals recommend
V Bar V Heritage Site
6750 N Forest Ranger RdFor those interested in native culture
The V Bar V, aka: V-V, is a 10 min. drive.
Home to the most prolific pre-Columbian panels of undisturbed Petroglyphs in the Verde Valley. While most were done by the ancient Sinagua natives some may actually pre-date them to era the Paleolithic era and is the highest concentration of this "rock art" in central AZ.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g31330-d1916599-r569388357-V_Bar_V_Heritage_Site-Rimrock_Arizona.html#
Mormon Lake
Natural depression where Elk will visit frequently.