Jerome

Get the Backstory

Notched atop a hill below the city center, Jerome State Historic Park preserves the rough-and-tumble stories of Jerome’s early days. See large-scale mining equipment on the grounds of Douglas Mansion, the family home of the Little Daisy Mine owner that today is a museum and visitor center. Step inside the sprawling home to see other artifacts from the mining boom and pioneer history of the Verde Valley. To explore the town’s spookier side, join a ghost tour to hear the stories of catastrophes that happened in buildings that welcome visitors today.

Take a Walking Tour

Watch your step and bring a sense of adventure to enjoy a getaway to Jerome. Exploring Jerome by foot is the best way to see all the side streets interwoven on the hillside. But expect a workout. Sidewalks along the remaining stretch of Main Street are level-ish and lead to art galleries, gift shops and cafes. Getting around town requires steep climbs and descents made more manageable with long stretches of narrow stairways. Getting to the former hospital that is now Jerome Grande Hotel and reaching the former high school that is now filled with artist studios at Jerome Art Center is easier by vehicle.

Explore the Verde Valley

Jerome overlooks the cities of Clarkdale and Cottonwood, popular visitor destinations today that owe their origins to the mines in Jerome. The historic city also overlooks the red rocks of Sedona in the distance. Get a room at Jerome Grande to extend the trip to explore Central Arizona’s wine country, which spreads across the valley below. The area is also a favorite for outdoor enthusiasts who immerse themselves in the area’s natural beauty on trails that bring red rock country and the Verde River into play.