2022-2023 OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE
BECAUSE WE'RE SO MUCH MORE
135 N. PINAL STREET, FLORENCE, AZ 85132
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Welcome TO PINAL COUNTY
Contents
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Welcome to Pinal County
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Local Government Offices
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Pinal County Chamber Offices and Visitor Centers
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Weather and Statistics
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Pinal County Map
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Pinal County Birding Trail
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Pinal County Open Space & Trails
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Services Directory
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City/Town Information
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Golf
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Copper Corridor
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Attractions and Entertainment
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Restaurants
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Lodging
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Advertiser Index
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There is much to see and do! Formed from portions of Maricopa and Pima Counties, Pinal County was established on February 1, 1875 in response to the petition of residents of the upper Gila River Valley, as Act 1 of the Eighth Territorial Legislature. Florence was designated as the county seat and remains so today. Pinal County has two distinct geographical regions. The eastern portion is mountainous with elevations up to 6,000 feet while the western portion is primarily low desert valleys.
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Pinal County Chamber Offices and Visitor Centers The name Pinal is derived from the Pinal Apaches or "pine groves in the mountains"
Pinal County Local Government Offices City of Apache Junction 300 E Superstition Blvd 480.982.8002 www.apachejunctionaz.gov City of Casa Grande 510 E Florence Blvd 520.421.8600 www.casagrandeaz.gov City of Coolidge 130 W Central Avenue 520.723.5361 www.coolidgeaz.com City of Eloy 595 North C Street, Suite 104 520.466.9201 www.eloyaz.gov City of Maricopa 39700 West Civic Center Plaza 520.568.9098 www.maricopa-az.gov Town of Florence 775 North Main Street P.O. Box 2670 520.868.7500 www.florenceaz.gov
Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center 567 Apache Trail Apache Junction, AZ 85120 480.982.3141 www.ajchamber.com
Gold Canyon Chamber of Commerce 499 S Kings Ranch Rd Ste 6#38 Gold Canyon, AZ 85118 480.613.4425 www.goldcanyonchamber.com
Arizona City Chamber of Commerce 13640 Sunland Gin Rd Arizona City, AZ 85123
Discover Marana Visitor Center 13881 N Casa Grande Hwy #100 Marana, AZ 85653 520.639.8040 www.discovermarana.org
520.466.5141
www.arizonacitychamber.com Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center 575 N Marshall St #5246 Casa Grande, AZ 85122 520.836.2125 www.casagrandechamber.org
Town of Kearny P.O. Box 639 912.C Tibury Dr. 520.363.5547 www.kearnyaz.gov Town of Mammoth 125 N Clark St P.O. Box 130 520.487.2331 www.townofmammoth.us
Coolidge Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center 351 N Arizona Blvd Coolidge, AZ 85228 520.723.3009 www.coolidgechamber.org
Town of Marana Marana Municipal Complex 11555 W Civic Center Drive 520.382.1999 www.maranaaz.gov
Eloy Chamber of Commerce 515 N Main St Eloy, AZ 85131 520.466.3411 www.eloychamber.com
Town of Queen Creek 22358 S Ellsworth Road 480.358.3000 www.queencreekaz.gov
Sunland Visitor Center 3725 N Camelot St Eloy, AZ 85131 520.466.3007 www.sunlandvisitorcenter.org
Town of Superior 199 N Lobb Ave 520.689.5752 www.superioraz.gov
Florence Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center 24 Ruggles St Florence, AZ 85132 520.868.4496 www.florenceazchamber.com 5
City of Maricopa Chamber of Commerce 19756 N John Wayne Pkwy #100 Maricopa, AZ 85139 520.568.9573 www.maricopachamber.org Oracle Visitor Center/O.W.N. (Oracle Women's Network) 1470 W American Ave Oracle, AZ 85623 520.896.3300 www.visitoracle.org Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce 22246 South Ellsworth Rd Queen Creek, AZ 85142 480.888.1709 www.queencreekchamber.com Superior Chamber of Commerce 165 W Main St Superior, AZ 85173 520.689.0200 www.superiorarizonachamber.org
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More than 400 species of birds use these riparian areas throughout the year.
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What is the Pinal County Birding Trail?
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he Pinal County Birding Trail showcases the area's best sites to find birds and other wildlife. By using this interactive map, the trail allows visitors to set their own itinerary to explore the best the County has to offer. All sites along the trail are public with easy access and parking. Most sites also offer walking and hiking trails as well as other amenities such as restrooms or picnic areas. Whether you're new to birding or an experienced birder, the Pinal County Birding Trail Map is the perfect tool to explore the region. The Pinal County Birding Trail was developed in collaboration with the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Eastern Pinal County and the surrounding areas are full of green, open spaces, creating a home for a rich diversity of birds and other wildlife. The Pinal County Birding Trail is focused on two of the region's major areas: The Lower San Pedro River and the Gila River. These delicate desert rivers offer rare surface water and mature stands of towering cottonwood and willow. As a result these areas are some of the most biodiverse in all of the desert southwest. More than 400 species of birds use these riparian areas throughout the year, whether it's for breeding, migration corridors, or wintering habitat. No matter what time of year, there's always great birding in Pinal County!
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DUSKY CAPPED FLYCATCHER
BLACK THROATED SPARROW
WESTERN BLUEBIRD
Learn more about the Pinal County Birding Trail here!
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All sites that are included in the Pinal County Birding Trail are public and offer easy access with parking. However, sometimes the boundaries of these sites are not clearly marked and can border private property. Please respect our neighbors when visiting the sites along the Pinal County Birding Trail. 12
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inal County residents and visitors have access to a wide variety of park, trail, and outdoor recreation opportunities. Pinal County is home to four State Parks, four Wilderness Areas, three National Monuments, two National Forests, one National Recreation Trail, one National Scenic Trail and a world-renowned Arboretum. Pinal County also provides several neighborhood/ community parks and manages approximately 60 miles of regional non-motorized multi-use trails. The Open Space and Trails Department provides outdoor leisure, recreation, environmental, cultural and natural resource management services to Pinal County residents and visitors so they can have access to, understanding and enjoyment of the natural assets of Pinal County.
PINAL COUNTY
Open Space & Trails
The Arizona Trail
Stretching 800+ miles from Mexico to the Utah border, the Arizona National Scenic Trail runs approximately 100 miles through Pinal County, from Oracle to the Florence-Kelvin Highway. About half is maintained by Pinal County with the remainder managed by the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Pinal County offers three trailhead facilities, located at Tiger Mine Road, Freeman Road and the Florence-Kelvin Highway – Milepost 29, all with overnight camping allowed.
CAP Trail System
In addition to a reliable supply of Colorado River water, the Central Arizona Project (CAP) canal system affords another potential benefit to the state of Arizona - a long distance, non-motorized, multi-use recreational trail corridor. In Pinal County, the CAP Trail will be almost 100 miles in length and will connect the communities of Red Rock, Eloy, Coolidge, Florence and Apache Junction. The Nona Road Trailhead located off Park Link Road offers an opportunity for all non-motorized trail users to experience southern Pinal County. Great views of the Picacho Mountains, including Newman Peak, Picacho Peak and the Tortolita Mountains plus a variety of wildlife watching opportunities are present. Pinal County has maps and other trail information available online at: www.parks-trails.pinal.gov
Scan here for Pinal County maps & Trail information!
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SERVICES
PICACHO PEAK
Automotive & RV Norris RV
973 W Gila Bend Hwy Casa Grande, AZ 85122
520.836.7921 www.norrisrv.com
Construction Gallo Construction
701 W Second St Casa Grande, AZ 85122
520.836.8899 www.galloconstruction.com
Education
HOME
Central Arizona College 8470 N Overfied Road Coolidge, AZ 85128
800.237.9814 ext. 5111 www.centralaz.edu CAC serves and educates the diverse communities of Pinal County.
Real Estate Coldwell Banker ROX Realty 1919 N Trekell Rd Casa Grande, AZ 85122
520.423.8250 www.roxsells.com
Home is a place for new beginnings. Where milestones are reached and a lifetime of memories are made. Residential | Commercial | Property Management
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APACHE JUNCTION
Apache Junction & Apache Trail Yearly Events Lost Dutchman Days - February
Parade, 3-Day Professional Rodeo, Rodeo Dance, Art Show, Carnival with 30+ Rides and Carnival Attractions, Food, Vendors
Lost Dutchman Marathon - February
Full & Half Marathon, 10K, 8K Trail Run, 2 Mile Fun Run
Superstition Blues Brews & Arts Festival - March
Live music, craft beer, arts & crafts, vendors, food trucks
Festival of the Superstitions - November
Live Entertainment, Food, Vendors, Car Show, Beer Garden, Veterans Tribute, Family Fun, Kids Korner, Pony Rides
GOLDFIELD GHOST TOWN
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pache Junction, the gateway to the Superstition Mountains, offers a myriad of attractions within easy reach of Phoenix. Made famous by the legend of the Lost Dutchman Mine, Apache Junction and the Superstition Mountains offer history, outdoor activities, and adventure. This is the start of the Apache Trail, with its many attractions. The drive up the trail alone is worth the trip for its breath-taking scenery. Stops include the Lost Dutchman State Park, offering a wide array of hiking trails and Family Camping, Junior Ranger, and Junior Buddy programs, along with many special events. They offer cabins for camping. Don't miss the Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum, operated by the Superstition Mountain Historical Society. In addition to their comprehensive exhibit galley and many free lectures and events, they have the only two surviving sets from the Apacheland Movie Ranch, the famous Movie Ranch Barn and the Elvis Memorial Chapel, built for the movie Charro (available for weddings and special events), along with the only 20-stamp mill ore crusher in Arizona and a G-scale model railroad exhibit. Just down the road is the Goldfield Ghost Town, a completely reconstructed 1890s gold mining town. Entrance to the town is free along with free gunfight shows. Discover a number of attractions, which include a zipline, a train ride on Arizona's only narrow gauge train, mine tours, the Historic Goldfield Museum, gold panning and much more. Apache Junction offers a number of hotels and several local restaurants. Add in golfing, horseback riding, a stop in nearby Gold Canyon or at the Arizona Renaissance Festival, as well as boating, jet skiing, and fishing at Canyon Lake. Plan to stay awhile. 17
Bucket List • Superstition's O.K. Corral Stables • Hiking and Mountain Biking • Superstition Mountain Museum • Lost Dutchman State Park • Goldfield Ghost Town • Apache Trail Tours
Historic & Scenic Guided Desert Tours Gold Panning and more!
Our Trails Will Rock You! Book online or call 480-982-7661
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CASA GRANDE
Casa Grande Yearly Events Casa Grande Historic Downtown Street Fair - January Art, Pottery, Jewelry, Clothing, Sculptures, Entertainment, 200 Exhibitors, Car & Bike Show, Beer Garden, Food, Kids Area
Casa Grande Cowboy Days and O'odham Tash - February Carnival, Parade, Native American Arts & Crafts Festival, Rodeo Featuring Ak-Chin, Gila River, Salt River Pima, & Tohono O'odham Nations
Cactus Antique Fly-In, Casa Grande Airport - March
Arizona's Premier Antique Aviation Event, Military & Civil Aircraft, Flying Displays
Pinal County Fair - March
Classic County Fair with Livestock, Exhibits, Food, Carnival Games & Rides, Entertainment, and More CASA GRANDE NEON SIGN PARK SHANNON PRICE
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asa Grande is the largest incorporated city in Pinal County and a major economic engine for the region. Founded in 1879 as a temporary terminus for the Southern Pacific Railroad, it was named Casa Grande in 1880 for the nearby Casa Grande ruins. It's centrally located between Phoenix and Tucson and growing rapidly. The Museum of Casa Grande offers a detailed look at the area's heritage with artifacts and exhibits ranging from prehistory to the modern day, with many special programs and events each year. Golf has become a major attraction, with some of the finest public courses, including the Dave White Municipal and Mission Royale courses. The Francisco Grande Hotel and Golf Resort was built in 1959 as the San Francisco Giants' Spring Training Facility by owner Horace Stoneham. The resort's Duke Bar was named for frequent guest John Wayne. The adjoining Grande Sports World has been recognized since 2010 as the best soccer training facility in the country by US Soccer. With eight professional-grade soccer fields and a 58,000 square foot training facility, it is also the training home of the FC Barcelona residence academy. Casa Grande Trap & Skeet caters to shotgun enthusiasts from beginners to experts, with no membership required. Volunteers have built 17 miles of new hiking trails. The annual Casa Grande Cowboy Days and O'Odham Tash event is a truly memorable festival and carnival full of Native American arts/ crafts, rodeos, and much more! And no one should ever leave town without visiting the one-of-a-kind Casa Grande Neon Sign Park. You're sure to leave smiling. 19
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Bucket List • Grande Sports World • The Museum of Casa Grande • Casa Grande Neon Sign Park
• Casa Grande Mountain Park • 3 Public Golf Courses • 17 Miles of Hiking Trails
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Yartsy! The Artsy Yard Tour Tickets and map at the Casa Grande Art Museum November 5th 9am-12pm, $10 admission Casa Grande Art Association Group Show Local artists present their very best work! November 4th – 19th, Casa Grande Art Museum, Free Admission Holiday Art Market Shop Local Artisan Made Gifts! November 25th – 27th, Casa Grande Art Museum, Free Admission Studio Tour Meet local artists & see their studios, find unique treasures and bring them home! Various artists at each location. March 4th & 5th 2023, multiple locations TBA, see website for map, Free Admission Art at the Airport Ongoing showing of local art at the Casa Grande Municipal Airport 6am-4pm daily
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COOLIDGE
Coolidge Yearly Events Coolidge Cotton Days - March
Parade, Arts & Crafts, Car Show, Gem Show, 5K Fun Run, Volleyball and Horseshoe Tournaments, Cotton Displays, Cotton Bale Rolling, Entertainment, Teen Dance, Food
Calvin Coolidge Days Celebration - October
Parade, Entertainment, Carnival, Food, Arts & Crafts, Horseshoe, Volleyball, & Corn Hole Tournaments, Pancake Breakfast, 5K Run and Bike Ride
Bucket List CASA GRANDE RUINS NATIONAL MONUMENT
• Casa Grande Ruins • Coolidge Historical Museum National Monument • DAV Veterans Military Museum • Pinal Geology & Mineral Museum
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oolidge is the home of the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. This was the first prehistoric cultural site to be protected by the United States Government when President Benjamin Harrison signed the Executive Order proclamation on June 22, 1892. And what a treasure it is. The four story building was built by the Hohokam Indians who had settled along the Gila and Salt Rivers by about 300 and begun irrigating the area. Their Classic Period began in the 1100s when they began developing large communities like this one. The Casa Grande ("Big House") was completed in about 1350 and abandoned in about 1450. The first modern report of the ruins came from Missionary Father Eusebio Kino in November, 1694. He's the one who called it Casa Grande. A steel roof structure was placed over it in 1932 to help protect it from the elements. This is an absolute must-see in Arizona. The town of Coolidge came later. It was founded in 1925 during the planning for the construction of the Coolidge Dam, which was completed in 1930, and named for President Calvin Coolidge. The new source of water made this a very productive agricultural area. The city incorporated in 1945 and is rapidly becoming a dynamic manufacturing center, as well. Home to Central Arizona College, it has also become a creative center. Plan to take some time to visit the Pinal Geology & Mineral Museum. The displays are truly fascinating. Explore the Historical Museum and DAV Veterans Military Museum. You'll be very glad you did.
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ELOY
Eloy Yearly Events Fiestas Patrias - September
Parade, Entertainment, Music, Folklorico Dancing, Car/Bike Shows, Dance Contest, Art, Kid's Rides & Games, Vendor & Food Booths
Bucket List • Santa Cruz Valley Historic Museum • Sunland Visitor Center • Picacho Peak State Park
• SkyDive Arizona • Bent Prop Saloon & Cookery • Robson Ranch Resort Golf Club
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loy is strategically located just south of the junction of I-8 and I-10. Long recognized as an important cotton growing center, Eloy is now experiencing dramatic industrial growth thanks to, as they say, location, location, location. That's true throughout Pinal County and it's certainly true here. The city was founded in 1902, but how it got its name was a mystery until recently. One favorite story was that a railroad engineer stepped off his train onto a rattlesnake and hollered out "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachtini" (My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me?), the last words of Christ on the cross, and the name stuck! The truth is much more prosaic. The Southern Pacific train from Yuma arrived in 1902 and construction halted for awhile, causing the place to be called the East Line of Yuma, or Eloy. Your first stop should be the Santa Cruz Valley Historic Museum in the Old Toltec Elementary School, operated in conjunction with the Sunland Visitor Center. Learn about history and gather current information all in one stop. The Hohokam history exhibit is something special. It's a short distance to the Picacho Peak State Park, site of the furthest west battle of the Civil War. Visit the Robson Ranch Resort Community and Golf Course. They offer meeting rooms, as does the Desert Rose Bahá'í Center. Eloy has become a world-recognized sky diving center thanks to SkyDive Arizona, the world's largest parachuting operation. They have hosted many National and World Championships and the Bent Prop Saloon & Cookery at the airport has become quite the gathering spot.
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SKYVENTURE ARIZONA
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Tandem Skydiving
www.adventuresinskydiving.com (520) 466-3753
Indoor Skydiving
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"Awesome attraction. You can hand feed so many different animals. Super affordable, definitely bringing more friends next time to kiss the goats!” Brad V.
Southern Arizona’s Premier Outdoor Family Fun! 17599 E Peak Ln, Picacho, AZ 85141 | (520) 466-3658
Skydive Arizona
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FLORENCE
Florence Yearly Events Florence Annual Historic Home Tour - February
Highlighting History & Architecture Dating to Territorial Days. 20+ Homes & Buildings; Mostly Walkable, 3 Trolleys Available
Country Thunder Arizona - April
One of 6 North American Country Thunder Concerts - 4 Days Largest Country Music Festival in Arizona - 30,000 Fans/Day, Camping; 2018 Academy of Country Music Festival of the Year
Florence Jr. Parada and Rodeo – November
The Florence Jr. Parada and Rodeo is the oldest Junior Rodeo in the United States and is the home of many champion cowboys and cowgirls. Events include team roping, breakaway roping, chute dogging, goat tying, barrel racing, sheep riding, and bull riding.
Christmas on Main – December 1891 HISTORIC COURTHOUSE MICHAEL JOSEPH BACA
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lorence is a living history museum. The sixth oldest nonNative American community in Arizona was founded in 1866. By digging out and using the prehistoric irrigation canals from the nearby Gila River, the newcomers created a successful farming community. The Arizona Territory created Pinal County in 1875, naming Florence its County Seat. Silver was discovered nearby that year and the community boomed. It remains the County Seat and evidence of its long history is everywhere to be seen, along with many modern amenities. The McFarland State Historic Park is home to the Florence Visitor Information Center. It's housed in the original Pinal County Courthouse. Built in 1878, it's the oldest courthouse still standing in Arizona, as well as the state's largest surviving pre-statehood adobe structure. For a deeper look into history, the Pinal County Historical Museum offers many authentic artifacts featuring antique farm equipment, American Indian exhibits, bullet and barbed wire collections, ranch and cowboy displays, prison collections, furniture, wagons, a trading post display, and the Tom Mix collection. The downtown area is a National Historic District with over 25 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. The second Courthouse was built in 1891 and, recently restored, is still in use today by Pinal County. Florence is also home to Saint Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery which welcomes visitors. The Poston Butte Golf Course was named for Charles Poston, regarded as the "Father of Arizona" for his role in convincing Abraham Lincoln to create the Arizona Territory in 1863. His pyramid tomb is located atop Poston Butte. The Windmill Winery doubles as a winery and a wedding and special event venue.
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Come experience small-town holiday cheer at this annual event which brings the holiday spirit to Historic Downtown. Visit decorated stores, take pictures with Santa, enjoy dinner from the food vendors, and then kick back for the entertainment and a Light Parade.
Bucket List • McFarland State Historic Park • Pinal County Historical Museum • St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox
• Historic Downtown Florence • The Windmill Winery • Poston Butte Golf Course
Monastery
ST. ANTHONY'S GREEK ORTHODOX MONASTERY BLUSHING CACTUS PHOTOGRAPHY
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Historic Florence WINDMILL WINERY
We've got a lot on tap
FLORENCE | ARIZONA Live Music and Gourmet Food Trucks on Thursday and Saturday Evenings
520.858.6050 | 1140 W. Butte Avenue www.thewindmillwinery.com
Pinal County HistoriCal MuseuM
Second Territorial Prison Exhibit
Saguaro furniture display photographed by Gabriel Eriksson/Hub Media Company
Explore Florence’s rich history and diverse culture from precontact Native Americans through the centuries of local families who lived, worked, and went to school, enriching our collective stories. See exhibits including Florence’s Historic District, medical display, Second Territorial Prison display, farm implements, and more!
715 S Main St. Florence, AZ 520-868-4382 pinalcountyhistoricalmuseum.org facebook.com/pchsmuseum1
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Live Music ~ Shops Museums ~ Hiking ~ ATV
GOLD CANYON
Gold Canyon Yearly Events Gold Canyon Arts Festival - January
DON DONNELLY'S D SPUR RANCH
Held on the 4th Saturday of January each year, art show, live music, variety of food vendors
Arizona Renaissance Festival - February & March
30 Acre Village, 14 Stages, Arts & Crafts, Jousting, Feasting
Bucket List • Hieroglyphic Canyon Trail • Peralta Canyon Trail • Gold Canyon Golf Resort
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old Canyon residents and visitors have access to a wide variety of fun, exciting and educational things to do year-round. Hiking is a favorite for visitors and residents. One of the most spectacular hiking trails is Hieroglyphic Trail. This great trail is a fun family friendly day hike through a gentle uphill grade lined with wildflowers that leads to Boulder Field Canyon with seasonal shimmering pools of water before arriving at the ancient petroglyphs. The petroglyphs are believed to have been created by the Hohokam Indians who lived in the area 1500 years ago. It truly is a beautiful once-in-a-lifetime hike. Other hiking trails range from easy, moderate, to challenging. A few of our most popular trails are The Wave Cave Trail, that is moderate and the views from the top are sensational. Fremont Saddle via Peralta Canyon Trail is another popular moderate hike. The variety of vegetation you will see along the way makes for a very colorful hike. Peralta Trailhead is a good hiking trail for the whole family and Loan Trail via Peralta Canyon Trail is fun for kids. It has beautiful views with lots of peaks and canyons with granite rock formations. If you're up for taking the challenge you might want to consider Weavers Needle Loop Trail. It's an adventure like no other! Just minutes away from Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport the Gold Canyon Golf Resort offers two 18 hole championship golf courses - Dinosaur Mountain and Sidewinder. The Dinosaur Mountain course is a top rated public course with majestic mountain scenery.The dramatic elevation changes, abundant wildlife and exhilarating views all make for a memorable golf experience. Matched with the same great golf course
conditions is Sidewinder, rated 4 stars by Golf Digest. Sidewinder leads golfers through desert arroyos and native desert washes. The course offers a challenging layout for golfers of all abilities. After your day of golf you may want to take advantage of the fabulous dining options that feature indoor or outdoor seating with spectacular views of our gorgeous desert. If it's an overnight stay you're looking you can relax in one of the 90 beautiful casitas with 10 different room styles to choose from. Mountain Brook Golf Club is a favorite among many experienced golfers, offering a challenge for all skill levels. Golfers can choose from multiple tee areas allowing the course to be played as short as 5100 yards or as long as 6700 yards. Additionally they offer a 12-acre world-class custom practice facility.The beautiful full service clubhouse restaurant has outdoor seating with spectacular views of the gorgeous desert and the Superstition Mountains. If you're looking for real Western adventure and want to see more of the beautiful Sonoran Desert and spectacular mountain ranges you might want to visit Don Donnelly's D Spur Ranch and Stables. They offer horseback trail rides, horse boarding. camp sites and even the opportunity to participate in cattle drives. The hospitality alone is worth a visit! The Renaissance Festival is a Renaissance themed amusement park that transports visitors to a Medieval Fair with the Superstition Mountains as the backdrop. The theme park is based on the culture of Europe in the 14th through 17th centuries. It is an annual event brought to life in the beautiful desert area of Gold Canyon.
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Superior is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream! With destinations like the Boyce Thompson Arboretum and an expansive landscape offering beautiful vistas along hiking, biking, and bird watching trails, Superior is one of Arizona's best locations to experience the outdoors and catch magical sunsets that take your breath away.
Start your adventure here. Enjoy finding one-of-a-kind treasures in Superior’s historic downtown. Whether you’re into art galleries, shopping, historic guided tours, unique events or discovering authentic food and drinks, Superior has something for every palate.
Superior is located around 70 miles north of Tucson and the
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MARANA
Marana Yearly Events Marana Pumpkin Patch & Farm Festival at Post Farms October
50 Acres of Fun - 2 Corn Mazes, Pick a Pumpkin, Games, Food, Petting Zoo with Ponies, Miniature Donkeys, Goats, and More
Bucket List • Marana Gastronomy Tours • Wild Burro Canyon Petroglyphs • The Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain • Tortolita Mountain Park • White Stallion Ranch • Li'l Abner's Steakhouse
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arana anchors the southern end of the Golden Corridor and makes an excellent base camp for regional exploring. With a myriad of hotels and restaurants, it's easy to stay here and take the back roads to Saguaro National Park West, Old Tucson, and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. With its favorable location on the Santa Cruz River, the area was long home to Native Americans, as evidenced by the recently discovered Las Capas archeological site, the oldest known agricultural irrigation system in the United States. Marana became a successful farming and cattle ranching community that has grown to become a business and commerce hub, with easy access to Tucson and the vistas of Pinal County on its doorstep. Many hiking and biking trails offer stunning views and all levels of challenge. Look for the petroglyphs on the Wild Burro Canyon Trail, visit the TopGolf Marana complex, or go shopping at the Tucson Premium Outlet Mall at Marana Center. The White Stallion Ranch has been featured in over 100 classic western movies. The private guest ranch offers tours (for guests only) and has been rated the #1 Family Resort by USA Today's Readers Choice Awards. The nearby Li'l Abner's Steakhouse has been feeding cowboys and movie cowboys since 1947. The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain Resort offers true 5-star luxury with a 27 hole golf course, 26 miles of hiking trails, its huge pool, and a luxurious spa. And Marana has now become a center for the farm-totable and farm-to bottle movements. Fodor's Travel recently featured two of the Marana Gastronomy Tour offerings, one culminating at the Ritz-Carlton and the other at the Catalina Brewing Company. 39
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CITY OF MARICOPA
Maricopa Yearly Events Copa Glow Night Market - January
Drawing thousands, Copa Glow Night Market hosts over 10 hot air balloons lighting up the night, tethered balloon rides, delicious food trucks, entertainment and local artisans and vendors.
Copa Cultural Night Market - March
This free event celebrates the diversity of our community while promoting the arts through dance, music and visual craft.
Maricopa Salsa Festival - September
A day-long event featuring live music, salsa tasting and competition, carnival games for children young and old with over 100 vendors.
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aricopa is a vibrant city in the Gila River Valley south of Phoenix. When Father Eusebio Francisco Kino visited in 1694, he reported finding a Native American farming community. In the 1800s, it became an oasis in the desert, growing up around its wells and watering holes. The Gila and Santa Cruz Rivers historically provided an abundance of water to the area while the peaceful and friendly Native Pima and Maricopa farmers sold supplies to the many migrants traveling through. It was a key relay station along the San Antonio-San Diego Mail line and the Butterfield Overland Mail route, playing an important role in the region because of its reliable water and food resources. The east-west railroad provided optimism, but when a promised connecting line to Phoenix failed to be built, it seemed the area's time had passed. Recently, Maricopa has become one of Arizona's most progressive and fastest growing cities. The population grew from barely 1,000 in 2000 to over 50,000 today, offering many unique activities for its residents and visitors in a modern, clean, inviting setting. Sitting in the heart of the city is the 98-acre Copper Sky Recreational Complex, including the Copper Sky Regional Park, Aquatic Center, and Multigenerational Center, a 52,000 square-foot recreation center designed for all ages, interests, and skill levels. In addition to open spaces, it offers ballfields, courts, ramadas, a competition-level disc golf course, and a skate park. Maricopa is the first municipality in Arizona to offer the award-winning amenities of an eSports arena and fitness court. The park hosts more than 80 athletic tournaments yearly in baseball, basketball, disc golf, lacrosse, rugby, football, and eSports. 41
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• Arizona Soaring • Skydive Phoenix • Copper Sky Multigenerational Center
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ORACLE
Oracle Yearly Events Oracle Artist Studio Tour - April
Meet Artists, See Original Art at Historic Ranches, Studios, Workshops and Galleries; Paintings in Oil, Watercolor, Acrylics, and Encaustic, Jewelry, Ceramics, Wall Hangings, Photography, Woodwork, Iron Sculpture, Metal, Glass, Collage, Artwork with Gourds, Musical Instruments, and More
Mount Lemmon Gravel Grinder - October
A Family-Friendly Bicycle Event Based at the 3C Ranch, Riding from 4,500 Ft. in Elevation to 8,000 Ft. at Summerhaven atop Mt. Lemmon with Onsite Camping, Live Music, Games, Communal Campfire, & More
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n adventuresome would-be gold-miner was sailing from Boston around South America to California on a ship named Oracle when they sailed up the Gulf of California by mistake. He decided he'd had enough sailing and headed overland, making it as far as Tucson, where he joined other miners, filing claims on the north side of the Catalina Mountains. When they applied for a post office, they were calling their town American Flag. The Post Office Department said the name was too long for their small town, so they re-named it Oracle. Today Oracle marks the southern end of the Copper Corridor and offers a multitude of attractions and activities for visitors, including many fine restaurants and guest ranches. Oracle State Park is a 4,000-acre haven for outdoor enthusiasts providing over 15 miles of hiking, biking, and horseback trails for everything from picnics to serious packtrips as well as offering many educational programs. Check out the Arizona Birding Trail and tour the Historic Kannally Ranch House. Arizona Zipline Adventures offers Southern Arizona's first and longest Eco-Zipline tour. Peppersauce Canyon, on the back road to Mount Lemmon, offers picnic and camp sites, offroad trails, hiking, and cave exploring. Biosphere 2 is now a University of Arizona Earth-Science research facility. The enclosed ecological system is the largest closed system ever built. Time-Life Books called it "one of the 50 must-see wonders of the world." The Oracle Historical Society is headquartered in the Acadia Ranch Museum, with mining and ranching exhibits, and has hosted a Smithsonian travelling show. They also now own the American Flag Ranch, which includes the oldest existing original territorial post office in Arizona, dating to 1881. 43
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• Oracle State Park • Biosphere 2 • Arizona Zip Line Adventures • Oracle Historical Society
• Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm • Peppersauce Canyon w/Cave Tours
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QUEEN CREEK
Queen Creek Yearly Events Roots & Boots Queen Creek - March
PRCA Rodeo, Carnival, Petting Zoo, Shopping & Dining Emporium Rodeo Dance, Trail Ride, Community Competition, Cowboy Church Old Time Western Shows, Stage Entertainment, Vendors & Booths
Hometown 4th, Celebrate at Schnepf Farms - July
An Old Fashioned Small Town 4th of July Celebration, National Flag Service, Live Music, Watermelon Eating Contests, Artisan Vendors, Food Trucks, Beer & Wine Garden, Lawn Games, Culminating with a 30-Minute Fireworks Show
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ith a deep-rooted history of farming and agriculture, Queen Creek offers small town charm with modern amenities, and features a number of unique "agritainment" destination venues. Family-owned and operated, the Queen Creek Olive Mill is Arizona's only working olive farm. Over 7,000 olive trees are grown sustainably and the olives are pressed to produce highquality extra virgin olive oil. They offer hourly classes, daily tours, and an expansive retail store, along with a Tuscan-inspired eatery. Nearby Schnepf Farms is another family-owned working farm that offers tours, amusement rides, a U-Pick organic garden with a wide array of fruits and vegetables, and a farm-fresh bakery, along with a full schedule of seasonal festivals, concerts, and special events. It's also available for weddings and special events. Hayden Flour Mills at Sossaman Farms is yet another familyowned operation. They're dedicated to providing stone-ground artisan always fresh, never bleached or enriched flours from ancient heritage grains, using sustainable methods from seed to table. They've been growing wheat here for over 100 years. The mill also offers tours, classes, celebrations, and special dinners. Queen Creek Town Center offers a wide variety of shopping and dining options with an array of unique eateries and traditional restaurants. Stroll down Ellsworth Road and relax at Picket Post Square in the heart of the community. Walk, bike or ride horses along the expansive trail system that runs along Queen Creek and the Sonoqui Wash. The 48-acre Mansel Carter Oasis Park offers an inclusive playground, shipwreck-themed splash pad, five-acre community fishing lake, and sports courts and fields. The Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Center features equestrian events, car show, and more. 45
• Queen Creek Olive Mill • Schnepf Farms • Hayden Flour Mill at Sossaman Farms
• Mansel Carter Oasis Park • Queen Creek Town Center
• Picket Post Square
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SAN TAN VALLEY
corporate outings. The Encanterra Country Club is a Tom Lehman-designed par 72 course with panoramic views of the Superstition and San Tan Mountains. The layout makes it easier to walk than many courses.
Bucket List • San Tan Mountain Regional Park • The Golf Club at Johnson Ranch • Stargazing at the Park • Encanterra Country Club
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djoining Queen Creek is the unincorporated Pinal County community of San Tan Valley. This area shows evidence of agriculture during the classic Hohokam era from 1100 to 1450 A.D. There was little activity in the modern era pre-millennium other than occasional prospecting (over 50 claims are still in place) and cattle grazing. A stagecoach trail once ran through the area. It formally took the name San Tan Valley from the nearby San Tan Mountains in 2009. With over 100,000 people, it is now the newest and largest named community in Pinal County, spreading from the San Tan Mountains into the surrounding desert. A major area attraction for visitors and residents alike is the San Tan Mountain Regional Park. It was designed in 1986 to preserve open spaces and provide an escape from the fast-paced life of nearby Phoenix. The visitor center was added in 2005. It provides over eight miles of easy to strenuous multi-use trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, ranging from one to more than five miles. Look for petroglyphs and native Sonoran plant and animal life from javelinas and coyotes to Gila monsters. Numerous events are held at the park, including stargazing programs, with the park providing the telescopes. The golfer has multiple options in San Tan Valley. The Golf Club at Johnson Ranch is a quality, value oriented daily fee club, with two very different nines. The Mountain nine offers elevated tees and stunning views while the Valley nine offers generous fairways and longer holes. The Terrace Restaurant is available for weddings, special events, and
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SUPERIOR
Superior Yearly Events Annual Prickly Pear Festival - August
Celebrating the Sonoran Desert with a Prickly Pear Foraging Hike, a Pancake Breakfast Sponsored by the Superior Fire Department, Educational Speakers, Vendors, Live Music, Food, Art, and the Annual Prickly Pear Cook-Off
Superior Burro Run - October
A Family-Friendly Event Showcasing the Historic, Creative, Outdoor-Oriented Fun Loving Place that is Superior, Arizona! BurroCross is a Team Event - a Runner and a Burro with Three Course Lengths. The Superior Chamber of Commerce Hosts Vendors, a Beer Garden, Music, and Fun Activities for all Ages
Bucket List DOWNTOWN SUPERIOR PETE CASILLAS.
• Boyce Thompson Arboretum • Bob Jones Museum • The Caboose Park & Superior History Trail
• The Magma Hotel • The Pinal Cemetery • Legends of Superior Trails
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uperior sits at the crossroads of Arizona's history. In the early 1870s, legend has it that 75 Apache Indians (probably actually Yavapai Indians, who were then called Mohave-Apaches) leaped off of Picket Post Butte rather than surrender to the US cavalry. The cliff has been known as Apache Leap ever since and the small, shiny pieces of obsidian found in the area are called Apache Tears. The town, at the western edge of the Pinal Mountains, was once called the "Mayberry of the Southwest" by Sunset Magazine because of the friendliness and "niceness" of its people. It has an astonishing mining history as reflected in its position as a gateway to the Copper Corridor, and there's much for the visitor to see and do. It's an ideal place to create your own adventure with its multitude of hiking trails and outdoor activities. The Boyce Thompson Arboretum, founded in 1924 by Magma Copper's first president, is the oldest and largest botanical garden in Arizona. Located on Highway 60, along Queen Creek, it has over 6,000 plant species, and a sanctuary for over 150 species of birds and wildlife, in a 323-acre setting with multiple trails. The Bob Jones Museum houses the Superior Historical Society in the home of Arizona's sixth governor. The Historic Magma Hotel, a frequent movie location built in 1912 and fully restored to boutique elegance in 2019, offers rooms and tours. A must see in Superior is the Highway 60 Caboose Park and Superior History Trail, featuring the Ore Cart Trail exhibit, play areas, a dog park, mining equipment displays, and the Red Caboose Visitor Center.
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AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
Ak-Chin Yearly Events Him-Dak Eco-Museum Celebration - April
Celebrating the Museum's Role in Preserving Ak-Chin History. Fun Walk & Run, Native Artists, Artisans & Dance Performers, Exhibits, Face Painting, Bounce House, Art & Food Vendors
Masik Tas Ak-Chin Community "Birthday" Celebration December
Evening Light Parade, Carnival, Fun Zone, Petting Zoo, Vaila Dance, Rodeo, Live Entertainment, Cultural Entertainment, Golf Tournament, Food & Arts & Crafts Vendors, Miss/Jr. Miss Ak-Chin Pageants
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omposed of two cultures, Tohono O'odham ("Desert People") and Pima (Akimal O'odham or "River People"), Ak-Chin is the only Native American Community located totally within Pinal County. It takes its name from the O'odham word "ak-chin," which means "mouth of the wash" or, literally, "the place where the wash loses itself in the sand." It became a very successful farming community based on the seasonal water flow from the now generally dry Gila and Santa Cruz Rivers. The Spanish and their successors called the people Pima Indians because they answered the newcomers questions with the native language phrase abbreviated as "pi mac" meaning "I don't know." Harrah's Ak-Chin is Arizona's first and only tribal casino with an international management partner and it offers worldwide benefits through its Caesars Rewards program. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, it recently completed a $180 million expansion. It offers 529 luxurious guest rooms, a spa and fitness center, a pool with swim-up bar, conference facilities, great entertainment and restaurant options, along with slot machines, video poker, video Keno, live action poker and Blackjack, and the only Bingo Hall in the entire Caesar's organization. Ak-Chin Circle Entertainment Center offers 12 movie auditoriums, as well as the 21+ Star Class theaters with in-theater dining and drinks, to private theater suites accommodating 6 - 20 people. Other options include an arcade center, laser tag area, Gamers Cave, bowling alley, pool tables, Golden Tee Golf, soft tip darts, Foosball, and the 14-screen Luxe Lounge sports bar, with multiple dining options, and the Elements Events Center for family parties and corporate events. 51
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GOLF
SOUTHERN DUNES GOLF COURSE ALLAN HENRY
Apache Creek Golf Club
Queen Valley Golf Assoc
Robson Ranch Golf Club
480.982.2677
520.463.2214
520.426.3333
3401 S Ironwood Dr Apache Junction
600 N Fairway Dr Queen Valley
5750 N Robson Blvd Eloy
Mountain View Golf Club
Roadhaven Golf Course
Saddlebrooke Ranch Golf Club
520.818.1100
480.982.4811
520.818.6403
38759 S Mountain View Blvd Saddlebrooke
1000 S Idaho Rd Apache Junction
31280 S. Amenity Dr. Oracle
Mountain Brook Village Golf Club
Saddlebrooke Golf Club
Dave White Municipal Golf Course
480.671.1000
520.825.3048
520.836.9216
5783 S Mountainbrook Dr Gold Canyon
64500 E Saddlebrooke Blvd Saddlebrooke
2121 N Thornton Rd Casa Grande
Mission Royale Golf Course
Southern Dunes
Francisco Grande Hotel & Golf Resort
520.876.5335
480.367.8949
800.237.4238/520.836.6444
11 Mission Royale South #1 Casa Grande
48456 W Hwy 238 Maricopa
2684 W Gila Bend Hwy Casa Grande
Palm Creek RV Resort
Duke At Rancho El Dorado
Gold Canyon Golf & Resort
800.421.7004
480.844.1100
480.982.9090/800.827.5281
1110 N Henness Rd Casa Grande
Poston Butte Golf Club
6100 W Merrill Ranch Pkwy Florence, AZ
520.723.1880 18 Championship Holes, featuring the Signature Island Green Par 3, hole #17. Arizona City Golf Club 13939 S Cleator Rd Arizona City
520.466.5216
Superstition Mountain Golf & Country Club 8000 E Club Village Dr Apache Junction
42660 W Rancho El Dorado Pkwy Maricopa
6100 S Kings Ranch Rd Gold Canyon
The Golf Club at Johnson Ranch
Gold Canyon RV & Golf Resort
480.987.9800
480.288.3775
30761 W. Golf Club Dr. San Tan Valley, AZ 85143
7151 E Hwy 60 Gold Canyon
Three Parks Fairways 3831 N Florence Blvd Florence
520.868.0110
Tierra Grande Country Club 813 W Calle Rosa Casa Grande
520.723.9717
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Pinal County's COPPER CORRIDOR from Superior to Oracle, Arizona Asarco Ray Mine Overlook
Heading south from Superior on Highway 177 provides a good up and down look at Pinal County's hilly basin and eastern countryside. After about 12 miles, look for the signs for the Ray Mine Viewpoint. It's definitely worth a stop for its stunning views of a working open-pit copper mine that is over six miles long, two miles wide, hundreds of feet deep, and produces 250,000 tons of ore daily. Not something you get to experience every day.
Kearny, Arizona
Kearny is named for General Stephen Watts Kearny, the commander of the Army of the West.
About 10 miles south of the overlook, on the north bank of the Gila River, is the town of Kearny. Named for General Stephen Watts Kearny, the commander of the Army of the West, who camped here on November 7, 1846, on his march from Santa Fe to San Diego during the Mexican-American War. Known as the "Father of American Cavalry," because of the success of his campaign he then also became known as the "Conqueror of New Mexico and California" (Arizona was still part of the New Mexico Territory at the time). He was guided on this march by Kit Carson. Kearny was built by the Kennecott Mining Company in 1958 as a planned community to accommodate the populations of nearby Ray, Sonora and Barcelona, which were about to be swallowed by Kennecott's expanding open-pit copper mine. While many of houses in the town were newly built, some mine employees had their homes moved down the road. Kearny was officially incorporated in 1959. Plan to do some hiking in the area or stop in at the General Kearny Inn. Visitor information is available at the Magistrate Court Building.
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Hayden, Arizona
A little less than 10 miles further down Highway 177 is the town of Hayden, which is Asarco's business headquarters and home to its Hayden Smelter. It is currently one of only three operating copper smelters in the United States. It boasts the tallest free-standing structure in Arizona, the 1,001 foot tall smelter chimney.
Winkelman, Arizona
Next up is the neighboring small community of Winkelman, Arizona, where Highway 177 meets Highway 77, on the border with Gila County. Winkelman lays claim to being Arizona's oldest, and now smallest, incorporated town. This is also where the San Pedro River joins the Gila River after its northward flow from Mexico. The San Pedro is the last major undammed river in Southern Arizona. This is a good place to take a break and enjoy the riparian area and the marvelous views of some of some of the most spectacular scenery in Arizona. Located along the Gila River, the Winkelman Flats Public Park offers RV camping areas with necessary hookups, a campground, swimming, tubing, canoeing, and fishing, with a playground for children, concessions, restrooms, and showers. Look for the Winkelman Ore Cart.
Winkelman lays claim to being Arizona's oldest, and now smallest, incorporated town.
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To continue south along the Copper Corridor, you will now go south on Highway 77 and, in short order, you'll cross the Gila River on the Winkelman Historic Luten Bridge, built in 1916 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. While it hasn't always been apparent, you've been paralleling the Gila River since you approached Kearny from the north.
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Apache Sky Casino
About 11 miles south of Winkelman, just past the small community of Dudleyville, you'll see the signs for the Apache Sky casino just past mile marker 127, on a 170-acre site at the southern end of the San Carlos Apache Nation. It's open 24 hours a day with its 15,000 square feet of casino space featuring over 350 slot machines, video poker, live-dealer blackjack, poker, table games, and sports book.
Arivaipa Canyon
A little further south is the road to the Arivaipa Canyon Wilderness Area, one of the true treasures of the southwest. The 19,410-acre wilderness area is operated by the Federal Bureau of Land Management. It's accessible by foot only and requires a permit. The Nature Conservancy protects the adjacent 7,000-acres. Authorization is required for access there, as well. What a treasure trove this is. Water runs year round and there are 84 documented species of mammals, more than 40 species of reptiles and amphibians, over 100 breeding bird species, and, seasonally, more than 250 species of migratory birds. Special indeed, and famous all over the world.
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The Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce serves and provides information for the communities of Kearny, Hayden, Winkelman, and all of the neighboring areas in the region.
Mammoth, Arizona
Just a few miles further south is the town of Mammoth, founded in 1872 to serve the nearby Mammoth Mine, named for the "mammoth" amount of gold found there. It also served as a bedroom community for the nearby copper mining activity in San Manuel. Shortly after the outbreak of World War I, molybdenum was discovered and a second wave of mining produced 10,450 ounces of gold and 447,876 pounds of molybdenum from 1916 to 1919. Its location on the west bank of the San Pedro River at the foot of the Galiuro Mountains provides a beautiful setting for camping, backpacking, hiking, off-roading, and exploring old mining sites. This is another birding paradise. The nearby ghost town of Copper Creek is a popular attraction for visitors, as was the ghost town of Tiger which has now completely disappeared. The first of the displays for the Ore Cart Trail was installed here to commemorate the lives of the men who died in the mines.
San Manuel, Arizona
Another 12 miles to the south is the community of San Manuel, the site of a former enormously productive copper mine. The original discovery was made in 1879 by miners working the nearby Mammoth Mine but serious exploration didn't begin until copper was added to the U.S. list of strategic metals during World War II. Development began in 1952 and production included copper, molybdenum, gold, and silver. The smelter output was shipped 30 miles by rail spur to the Hayden Southern Pacific Interchange. By the 1980s, this was the largest underground copper mine in the world. Open pit mining was added in 1985 and when the mine closed in 2003, this became the largest open pit reclamation site in Arizona, with that work completed in 2006. The town was built in 1953 by the Del E. Webb Construction Company overlooking the San Pedro River Valley and the Galiuro Mountains. This was Del Webb's first master planned community. Leisure activities include hunting, backpacking, off-road travel, dirt biking and ATVs. It's a convenient gateway to the Arizona Trail, with an airport only 6.8 miles from the local trailhead. 2022-2023 Pinal County Visitors Guide
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Ak-Chin Indian Community
Desert Belle Saguaro Lake Tours
Casa Grande
Coolidge
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Hotel and Casino
Apache Junction 480.984.2425 www.desertbelle.com
Caywood Farms
841 E Highway 287 Casa Grande
Casa Grande Ruins
15406 Maricopa Rd
Maricopa 480.802.5000 www.harrahsakchin.com
14011 N Bush Hwy
Dolly Steamboat 16802 AZ-88 Apache Junction
Ak-Chin Him-Dak Eco-Museum
480.827.9144 www.dollysteamboat.com
520.568.1350
Goldfield Ghost Town
47685 W Eco-Museum Rd Maricopa
Ak-Chin Circle Entertainment Center 16000 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa
4650 N Mammoth Mine Rd Apache Junction
480.983.0333 www.goldfieldghosttown.com
www.ak-chincircle.com 480.802.5000
Superstition's
Apache Junction
Superstition Mountains 5470 E. Apache Trail Apache Junction, AZ 85119 480.982.4040 www.OKcorrals.com
Apache Trail Tours
4650 N Mammoth Mine Rd Apache Junction
Book online or call 480.982.7661 www.apachetrailtours.com Historic & Scenic Guided Desert Tours Gold Panning and more!
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Superstition Mountain Museum 4087 N Apache Trail Apache Junction
480.983.4888 www.superstitionmountainmuseum. org
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520.560.1119 www.caywoodfarms.com
1100 W Ruins Dr Coolidge 520.723.3172 nps.gov/cagr
110 W Florence Blvd Casa Grande
520.836.2223 www.tmocg.org
Pinal Geology &Mineral Museum 351 N Arizona Blvd Coolidge 520.723.3009 www.pinalgeologymuseum.org
Casa Grande Neon Sign Park
Eloy
Museum of Casa Grande
408 N Sacaton St Casa Grande
520.836.8744 www.neonsignpark.com Phoenix Skydive Center 3860 N Pinal Ave Casa Grande
520.840.9095 www.phoenixskydivecenter.com Paramount Theatre 420 N Florence St Casa Grande
520.836.1030 www.paramountfoundation.org Casa Grande Main Street 110 W 2nd St Casa Grande
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Desert Rose Baha'i Institute 1950 W William Sears Dr Eloy, 85131
520.466.7961 www.drbi.org
Sunland Visitor Center 3725 N Camelot St Eloy
520.466.3007 www.sunlandvisitorcenter.org Skydive Arizona 4900 N Taylor St Eloy, AZ 85131
520.466.3753 www.skydiveaz.com
SkyVenture Arizona 4900 N Taylor St Eloy
520.466.4640 www.skyventureaz.com Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch 17599 E Peak Ln Picacho
520.466.3658 www.roostercogburn.com
Florence Pinal County Historical Society & Museum 715 S Main St Florence
520.868.4382 www.pinalcountyhistoricalmuseum. org Country Thunder
20585 E Water Way Florence
Marana
Oracle
El Rio Preserve Project
Arizona Zipline Adventures
520.382.1950 www.maranaaz.gov/elrio
520.308.9350 www.ziparizona.com Experience the desert from above at Arizona Zipline Adventures. The guided tour includes five ziplines and a 1,500 ft finale on Arizona's fastest zipline! Visit Peppersauce Kitchen where you can enjoy the Best Darn Burger around! Follow us @ziparizona
10190 N Coachline Blvd Marana
Ora Mae Harn Park
13250 N Lon Adams Rd Marana
520.382.1950
Juan Bautista de Anza Marana 415.623.2344 www.nps.gov/juba
Tortolita Mountain Park Marana 520.382.1950
www.maranaaz.gov/trails
Maricopa
866.388.0007 www.countrythunder.com/az
Arizona Soaring
The Windmill Winery
520.568.2318 www.azsoaring.com
1140 W Butte Avenue Florence, AZ
602.477.2462 www.shamrockfarmstour.com
520.868.3188 www.stanthonysmonastery.org
Sonora Wings Hang Gliding 11934 N Russell Rd Maricopa
480.251.1515 www.sonorawings.com
480.358.3700
Queen Creek Performing Arts Center
520.463.2600 www.arizona.renfestinfo.com
22149 E Ocotillo Rd Queen Creek
Kearny
480.987.3100 www.schnepffarms.com
San Tan Valley MD Ranch
6533 W Phillips Rd Queen Creek
480.331.7893 www.mdranchllcaz.com 6533 W Phillips Rd Queen Creek
602.506.2930 www.maricopacountyparks. net/park-locator/san-tanmountain-regional-park/
Superior Superior Historical Society & Bob Jones Museum
520.689.2723 www.btarboretum.org
World’s Smallest Museum
Mansel Carter Oasis Park
12601 E US Highway 60 Gold Canyon, AZ, 85118
24810 E Rittenhouse Rd Queen Creek, AZ 85142
37615 E Arboretum Way Superior
32540 S Biosphere Rd Oracle
Queen Creek
Arizona Renaissance Festival
Schnepf Farms
Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Biosphere 2
19535 E Appleby Rd Queen Creek
480.888.9290 www.queencreekolivemill.com
300 Main St Superior
Oracle www.aztrail.org
520.621.4800 www.biosphere2.org
Gold Canyon
1111 US-60 Superior
Winkleman Pacific NW Float Trips Winkleman 833.762.4440
www.pacificnwfloattrips.com
480.987.7469 www.qcpac.com
Kearny Lake
Kearny http://townofkearny.com
520.820.3454 www. lifeundertheoakslavenderfarm.com
The Arizona Trail
40034 W Clayton Rd Stanfield
25062 S Meridian Rd Queen Creek
San Tan Regional Park
1221 N Rancho Robles Rd Oracle, AZ 85623
855.736.8494 www.titanpowerrentals.com
Tom Mix Memorial
4784 N St Joseph’s Way Florence
Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm
760 E American Ave Oracle
Shamrock Farm Tour
St. Anthony Monastery
35406 S Mt. Lemmon Rd. Oracle, AZ 85623
Titan Power Sports
22548 N Sailport Way Maricopa
520.858.6050 www.thewindmillwinery.com/ Rt. 79 south of Florence Florence
Queen Creek Olive Mill
TITAN POWER RENTALS
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RESTAURANTS Ak-Chin Indian Community
Mammoth Steakhouse and Saloon
Gallopin’ Goose Saloon and Grill
Flashbacks Diner
Agave’s Restaurant
Apache Junction 480.983.6402
Coolidge 520.723.0300
520.494.1250
15406 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa
480.802.5000 Arroyo Grille
48456 AZ-238 Maricopa
520.426.6832 347 Grill
16000 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa
520.233.2426
Vekol Market & Cafe 47021 W Farrell Rd Maricopa
520.568.1654
Apache Junction Dirtwater Springs 586 Apache Trail Apache Junction
480.983.3478
1980 S Arizona Blvd
13856 S Sunland Gin Rd Arizona City
Casa Grande
Pita Patio Cafe
La Paloma Family Restaurant
BeDillon’s Cactus Garden & Restaurant
520.635.5576
520.466.8226
Tag’s Cafe
Robson Ranch Grill
520.723.1013
520.426.3331
1420 N Trekell Rd Casa Grande
Eloy
Florence
Mi Amigo Ricardo
Bent Prop Saloon and Cookery
Hong Kong Restaurant
Eloy 520.466.9268
520.868.3388
520.836.3858
4650 N Mammoth Mine Rd
800 N Park Ave Casa Grande
520.836.2045
Creative Cafe 520.421.0442
821 E Florence Blvd Casa Grande
520.251.5405
480.982.4534
Dragon City Chinese Restaurant
183 Apache Trail #B104 Apache Junction
4828 N Taylor St
1115 E Florence Blvd Casa Grande
Coolidge
Lotus Garden
156 N Arizona Blvd Coolidge
Sho-Ga Japanese Restaurant
Fresh Press Burger Parlor 189 Apache Trail Unit 102 Apache Junction
235 W Coolidge Ave Coolidge
209 S Arizona Blvd Coolidge
520.723.5626
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116 W Frontier St Eloy
5750 W Robson Blvd Eloy
100 S Pinal Pkwy Ave Florence
LB Cantina
695 S Main St Florence
520.868.9981 Mt. Athos Restaurant & Cafe 444 N Pinal Pkwy Florence
520.868.0735
Valentino’s Eatery
3385 N Hunt Hwy Suite 121 Florence
520.723.5910
Kearny
Marana
Oracle
San Manuel
Core Kitchen & Wine Bar
Casa Rivera Mexican Restaurant
La Casita Cafe
15000 N Secret Springs Dr Marana
520.572.3000
24641 E Pinal Airpark Rd Marana
520.363.9967
Old Time Pizza 370 Alden Rd Kearny
520.896.7615
8501 N Silverbell Rd Marana
Orehouse Hilltop Tavern 1200 N Jefferson Dr Oracle
520.744.2800
520.363.7371 22157 AZ-177 Kearny
270 W American Ave Oracle
Li’l Abner’s Steakhouse
520.682.4319
G.J. Bar & Grill
Oracle Patio Cafe
520.365.1058
The Feedlot Cafe
111 Tilbury Dr Kearny
520.896.3747
Flightline Grill
Buzzy’s Drive-In
1975 W American Ave Oracle
520.896.3334
14075 W Kirby Hughes Rd Marana
Queen Creek Palma Kitchen & Tap
Maricopa Francisco’s Mexican Food 20850 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa
Mel’s Drive-In 50 E Main St San Manuel
520.385.4212 Romo’s Mexican Food 501 S McNab Pkwy San Manuel
520.385.4355
San Pedro Valley Pizza Company 326 S Alta Vista San Manuel
520.385.2041
480.677.8060
San Tan Valley
Casa De Mina
Brickies Smokehouse & Grill
480.988.4792
480.867.1816
520.363.5523
270 E Hunt Hwy #20 San Tan Valley
Moreno’s Mexican Grill 85 W Combs Rd San Tan Valley
Mammoth
480.358.4642
La Casita
San Tan Flat
400 AZ-77 Mammoth
6185 W Hunt Hwy Queen Creek
520.487.9980
480.882.2995
Las Michoacanas Restaurant
Superior
337 AZ-77 Mammoth
520.487.2380
DeMarco’s Italian Restaurant
Maria’s Cafe
Headquarter’s Cafe
San Tan Cafe
520.487.0136
520.568.2167
480.840.6425
739 San Pedro Ave Mammoth
520.385.3025
36460 N Encanterra Dr Queen Creek
25728 S Power Rd Queen Creek 85142
520.213.8381
570 S Ave A San Manuel
19640 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa
18911 E San Tan Blvd, #149 Queen Creek, 85142
433 US-60 Superior
520.689.0168
Tortillas Mi Pueblito
Raceway Bar & Grill
Sushi Creek
Silver King Smokehouse and Saloon
520.487.2123
520.568.0808
480.677.4333
Superior 520. 689.7100
706 AZ-77 Mammoth
49237 W Papago Rd #7 Maricopa
21805 S Ellsworth Rd Queen Creek 85142
Say Sushi
21101 N John Wayne Pkwy e103 Maricopa
520.494.2233
Old Ellsworth Brewing Company 22005 S Ellsworth Rd Queen Creek 85142
480.935.2796 65
404 Main St
Porter's Saloon and Grill 695 Main St Superior
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LODGING THE RITZ CARLTON, DOVE MOUNTAIN
Ak-Chin Indian Community
Radisson Hotel
Harrah’s Hotel & Casino
520.217.1029
15406 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa
480.802.5000
Apache Junction Best Western Apache Junction Inn 101 W Apache Trail Apache Junction
480.982.9200
777 N Pinal Ave Casa Grande
Saguaro Whispers, A Hidden Retreat 9788 N. Cox Rd
Casa Grande 520.858.4795
MainStay Suites
851 North Henness Rd Casa Grande
520.426.1177
Las Colinas Motor Home RV Resort
Gold Canyon
Eloy 520.836.5050
6100 S Kings Ranch Rd
7136 S Sunland Gin Rd
Picacho / Tucson NW KOA Journey
Kearny
The Skyrider Suites
301 Alden Rd Kearny
520.466.2966
4775 N Tumbleweed Rd Eloy
520.466.4300
Coolidge
Francisco Grande Hotel and Golf Resort
Moonlight Motel
Florence
520.723.3475
40 S Pinal Pkwy Ave Florence
2684 W Gila Bend Hwy Casa Grande
800.237.4238/520.836.6444 Baymont by Wyndham Casa Grande 2145 E Florence Blvd
Grande Vista Motel 1211 N Arizona Blvd Coolidge
520.723.7793
Casa Grande 520.413.9873
Eloy
Comfort Inn
Hotel Bluestone
2145 E Florence Blvd Casa Grande
520.421.9878 67
7200 S Sunland Gin Rd Eloy
520.836.5000
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Gold Canyon 480.982.9090
18428 S Picacho Hwy Picacho
Casa Grande
1087 N Arizona Blvd Coolidge
Gold Canyon Gold Resort & Spa
General Kearny Motel & Event Center 520.363.2559
Marana
Blue Mist Motel
The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain
520.868.5875
520.572.3000
GreenTree Inn & Suites
Oracle
240 W AZ-287 Florence
520.868.9900
Rancho Sonora Inn & RV Park 9198 N Hwy 79 Florence
520.868.8000
15000 N Secret Springs Dr Marana
3C Guest Ranch
36033 S Mt Lemmon Rd Oracle
520.896.2372
El Rancho Robles
1170 N Rancho Robles Rd Oracle
520.896.7651 68
Triangle L Ranch
Historic Hotel Magma
520.404.4022
520.689.2300
2805 N Triangle L Ranch Rd Oracle
Historic C.O.D. Ranch 37 S COD Ranch Rd Oracle
520.850.2452
Superior Copper Mountain Motel
100 Main St Superior
Hotel MAGMA
Winkelman Aravaipa Farms Orchard & Inn
ADVERTISER INDEX
89395 E Aravaipa Rd
Winkelman 520.261.7373
SAGUARO NATIONAL PARK WEST
577 W Kiser St Superior
Apache Trail Tours.............................................................Page 18
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Casa Grande Art Association..........................................Page 22 Central Arizona College................................................... Page 24 City of Casa Grande..........................................................Page 21 City of Eloy..........................................................................Page 29 Coldwell Banker ROX Realty............................................. Page 16 Discover Marana................................................................Page 40 Empire Southwest..............................................................Page 28 Gallo Construction............................................................Page 21 HARRAH’S HOTEL & CASINO BLUSHING CACTUS PHOTOGRAPHY
Gila River Resorts & Casinos .........................................Page 25 Norris RV..............................................................................Page 22 Pinal County .......................................................................Page 26 Pinal County Historical Museum.......................................Page 33 Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch.........................................Page 29 Skydive Arizona..................................................................Page 30 The Windmill Winery.......................................................Page 33 Titan Power Rentals Inc...................................................Page 44 Town of Florence...............................................................Page 34 Town of Queen Creek.......................................................Page 46
FRANCISCO GRANDE HOTEL BLUSHING CACTUS PHOTOGRAPHY
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GOLDFIELD GHOST TOWN BLUSHING CACTUS PHOTOGRAPHY
CASA GRANDE RUINS NATIONAL MONUMENT COURTESY OF PINAL COUNTY VISITOR CENTER
ST ANTHONY MONASTERY BLUSHING CACTUS PHOTOGRAPHY
LOST DUTCHMAN STATE PARK PATRICK BULGER
