Regional Attractions

Bearizona

Prescott is the perfect “hub” for those who like to explore other parts of Yavapai County. For example, the beautiful red rocks of Sedona are an hour away. Enjoy some local wines in Chino Valley, Jerome and the Verde Valley area. For more information on the Verde Valley Wine Trail, go to vvwinetrail.com. And, the Grand Canyon always beckons visitors! Drive up in the morning, have lunch at the Canyon and be back in Prescott by the evening.

BEARIZONA

1500 E. Route 66, Williams 928-635-2289 www.bearizona.com Experience a drive through wildlife adventure at the gateway to the Grand Canyon in historic Williams. Experience animal wildlife the way it was meant to be, in a natural environment, all from the comfort and safety of your own vehicle or our open air guided bus. Your family will enjoy a wide variety of wildlife from majestic bison and nimble big horn sheep to stealthy wolves and stunning jaguars. The park also hosts the Fort Bearizona walk-through area, featuring our smaller animals, plus birds of prey free flight show, as well as our enormous gift shop and spectacular Canyonlands Restaurant.

GRAND CANYON RAILWAY

233 N. Grand Canyon Blvd., Williams 928-773-1976 800-THE-TRAIN 800-843-8724 www.thetrain.com Make your special trip to the Grand Canyon even more memorable by traveling aboard a vintage train along a century-old rail line. With six classes of restored passenger service, you’ll journey back in time through pine forests and wide-open prairies as musicians play the tunes of the West on this uniquely historic Grand Canyon expedition. Don’t miss out on the special event trains as well – ride the Pumpkin Patch Train during weekends in October and experience the magic of The Polar Express throughout the winter holiday season. Welcome Aboard!

OUT OF AFRICA WILDLIFE PARK

3505 W. SR-260, Camp Verde 928-567-2840 www.outofafricapark.com www.predatorzipline.com Open year-round, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Experience a taste of Africa in the heart of Arizona, just 40 minutes from Prescott in Camp Verde, AZ. General admission tickets include an African Bush Safari, and shows for the day. Advanced reservations are required for the VIP Tour and the Expedition Passport. Take an aerial tour over the park with The Predator Zip Lines Tour.

VERDE CANYON RAILROAD

300 N. Broadway, Clarkdale 928-639-0010 RESERVATIONS: 1-800-293-7245 www.verdecanyonrr.com The Verde Canyon Railroad is a stressfree wilderness adventure featuring an abundance of native flora and fauna, rugged high-desert rock faces and remarkable vistas. This exclusive view of the Canyon is only accessible by rail. The train passes towering crimson pinnacles, near ancient Indian ruins, over fortified trestles, past a monocline fold and through a manmade 680-foot tunnel. The four-hour rail journey takes you from the old mining town of Clarkdale to the Perkinsville ghost ranch and back.