Verde Valley, Sedona Arizona

Biking, fishing, balloon trips, hiking, golfing and even casinos – is there anything you cannot do at the Verde valley? Located in central Arizona, the Verde valley and the river by that name passes through the Mogollon Rim and the stunningly beautiful Mingus Mountain. The Verde valley offers a magnitude of attractions including natural history and stunning scenic beauty.

When visiting the Verde valley in Arizona, check out these national monuments – the dwellings of the Sinagua Indians, Montezuma Well, Tuzigoot and the Montezuma Castle. Or you can also visit the several state parks that dot the area like the Slide Rock State Park, Red Rock State Park, Jerome State Historic Park, Fort Verde State Historic Park and the Dead Horse Ranch State Park. But that is not all. There's so much more for you to do at the Verde valley.

If you are one for history, then you will surely not want to end your trip without seeing the rock art at the heritage sites of Honanki and the Palatki ruins and falls.

Other attractions of the area include the Verde Canyon Railroad, The Sedona Trolley, Evening Sky Tours, the Cliff Castle Casino, the Blazin'M Ranch and also the Out of Africa Wildlife Park.

A place of stunning scenic beauty, the Verde valley is a preferred destination for hikers and backpackers, and those who love adventure sports. Another great way to explore the valley is on a horse back. But its family friendly too with picnickers thronging the Verde River, Call of the Canyon, Grasshopper Point, Cathedral Rock and the Midgley Bridge.

There are quite a few tours you can take to visit the canyons, the valleys, the rivers and also the most prized one – the majestic Grand Canyon.