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Finding True Self
All day · Cottonwood · +6 more dates through Dec 13
13Nov
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Voices from the Natural World: Exhibition by Roger Asay & Rebecca Davis
All day · Cottonwood · Nov 13 – Dec 31
14Nov
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Walkin' on Main
All day · Old Town Cottonwood · Cottonwood
Kid friendly
14Nov
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Verde Valley Pottery Festival
All day · DA Ranch · Cottonwood · Nov 14 – Nov 15
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14Nov
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Verde Valley Farmers Market
All day · Cottonwood · Weekly on Sat through Dec 26
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Verde Village · Restaurants

Burgers and other fast food are served at 2560 East Rio Mesa Trail in Cottonwood. The doors open at 6 a.m. and close at 11 p.m., and those same hours hold every day of the week, Monday through Sunday. There is a drive through for people who would rather stay in the car, and food can be ordered to take away. The phone number is (928) 634-5338. Early risers will find it open before most of the shops nearby. Holiday hours can differ from the regular schedule, so a quick call before a late night or early morning visit saves a wasted trip.

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Food and wine sit together at Merkin Vineyards Hilltop Winery & Trattoria, 770 N Verde Heights Dr in Cottonwood. The menu described on its own site runs to antipasti, pasta made daily, wood-fired pizza, gelato, and Arizona wines, with produce grown by the company's own growers and the rest sourced from other Arizona farms. The restaurant sits beside a production facility and a vineyard planted with Graciano, Tempranillo, and Garnacha. Tours and a tram are mentioned. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Call (928) 639-1001.

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Subway is a fast food sandwich shop at 1100 AZ-260 #D-14 in Cottonwood. It makes sandwiches to order, and you can take your food to go. The shop is open from 08:00 to 22:00, which makes it an option for an early lunch or a late snack. It sits on AZ-260, handy for people driving through Cottonwood. Call (928) 634-5501 to check today's hours or to ask about a large order for a group. The store page on the Subway website lists the menu and may let you order ahead for pickup.

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Verde Village · Trails

Trail 9705 runs 2.4 miles over native dirt, with no paving and no surfaced tread. Grades sit in the 8 to 10 percent band, so the climbing is steady rather than gentle. Hikers, riders on horseback, and people on bicycles may all use it. Motorized vehicles are not among the listed uses. It is rated trail class 2, which means a basic route with light construction and few built features. The Verde Ranger District of the Prescott National Forest manages it. Check with the ranger district for current conditions, since washes and storms change dirt tread quickly. Carry water and wear shoes with grip.

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Verde Village · Trails

Riders on an ATV share this one with people on foot, on a bicycle, and on horseback, so expect to meet motorized traffic. It runs 3.07 miles on native dirt, with grades in the 5 to 8 percent range, which makes for a moderate and fairly even pull. Trail 0546 is rated class 3, a step more developed than a rough footpath, with a wider and better defined tread. The Verde Ranger District of the Prescott National Forest manages it. Dirt tread can wash out after a storm, so ask the ranger district about conditions before a long ride. Yield rules matter here, since users travel at very different speeds.

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Verde Village · Trails

At 7.67 miles, this is the longest of the routes in the Verde Ranger District listed here, and the grades are the steepest band on offer at 10 to 12 percent. The tread is native dirt throughout. Hiking, horseback riding, and bicycles are the allowed uses, and motors are not on that list. Trail 0114 is rated class 3, so the tread is better defined than a rough path, though length and grade still make it a full outing. The Prescott National Forest manages it. Start early in warm months, carry more water than you think you need, and ask the ranger district about conditions first.

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Nonprofits

Rise Resource Center is a nonprofit at 301 N Willard st in Cottonwood. It helps children and families through school programs, with classes from preschool up to 12th grade. Its staff includes teachers, therapists, student helpers, and office workers. The office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Families who want to learn about programs can call (928) 639-5678. People who want to give money can also donate, and in Arizona a gift may count toward a tax credit. Check the website or call to learn more about how the school works and who it serves.

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Verde Valley Fairgrounds is at 800 E Cherry St in Cottonwood. The Verde Valley Fair Association runs it. The group's main goal is youth development. Each year it holds a fair where FFA, 4-H and other youth groups show their animals, products and skills to the public. The fair has been held on these grounds since 1966. Outside of fair time, the grounds are used all year for public and private events, and the association offers camping and rentals. To ask about renting space or entering the fair, call (928) 634-3290 or email office@vvfair.com. The association's website lists fair rules, entry forms and board meeting notes.

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House of Ruth Pregnancy Care Center is a nonprofit at 1198 E. Mingus Ave in Cottonwood. It is a pregnancy care center that offers help by appointment. The website has pages on services, how to make an appointment, and how to volunteer or give. To set up a visit or ask a question, call (928) 634-0212. You can also send an email to stephanie@houseofruthpcc.com. Calling ahead is the surest way to learn the current hours and what help is offered. Hours and details can change, so it is a good idea to call and check before you make the trip.

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Dentists

Dentistry is the work at David Herald DDS PLLC, 199 S Candy Ln in Cottonwood. The practice's own site lists general dentistry, crowns and bridges, dental implants, extractions, dentures, exams and cleanings, sealants, fluoride, gum disease care, and oral cancer screening. Cosmetic work includes teeth whitening, veneers, and clear orthodontic aligners, and the site also covers sleep apnea and teeth grinding, digital X-rays, and same-visit crown technology. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday closed. Call (928) 634-8046. this page serve Cottonwood and Camp Verde from this listing.

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Peak Family Dental Care keeps an office at 322 S Main St C in Cottonwood, one of three the practice runs along with Flagstaff and Sedona. Treatments listed on the practice site include general dentistry, periodontal care, pediatric dentistry, sedation dentistry, oral surgery, TMJ treatment, sleep apnea care, dental implants, dentures, crowns, veneers, whitening, orthodontic aligners, and emergency dental care. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday. this page hold two numbers, (928) 634-9366 and (928) 723-4797, the second being the one printed across the practice site.

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Dental care in Cottonwood is offered at VIP Family & Sedation Dentistry, 830 S Main St #1d. Treatments listed on the practice's own site include IV sedation and sleep dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery, root canals, implants and dentures, restorative work, hygiene, and emergency dentistry. The site says the practice has served patients in the Cottonwood area since 2010 and that it accepts AHCCCS, Health Choice, Care 1st, and United Health Care. Visits are by appointment. Office hours on file are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, with the office closed on Saturday and Sunday. Call (928) 634-5566.

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Roofing

Roof work is the focus at Hahn Roofing, based at 609 S Airpark Rd Suite A in Cottonwood. The company handles roof repair, inspections, replacement, and new installation for homes and businesses, and works with metal, shingle, flat, and tile roofs. Gutter repair and siding also appear on its service list. Its own site describes a family roofing company serving northern and central Arizona since 1981. It is licensed and note free estimates. The listed service area also covers Clarkdale, Camp Verde, and Sedona. The number listed, (928) 282-4733, is the one the site gives for the Sedona and Cottonwood area. Posted hours show calls taken all day, every day.

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Roof restoration is the angle at Enviro Pro Roof Rejuvenation Inc, 54 N Alamos Dr #8 in Cottonwood. The company's own site lists shingle roof restoration, restoration for non-shingle roofs, roof repair, roof replacement, monsoon storm repair, commercial roofing, and work for homeowner associations. It says every assessment starts by asking whether the roof can be saved. Warranties and financing are mentioned. this page note free estimates and show a service area covering Cottonwood and Sedona, while the site adds Flagstaff, Prescott, Payson, and Phoenix. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (928) 494-0495.

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Northern Arizona Roof Services is a roofing contractor that works in Cottonwood, Arizona, with no walk-in shop listed here. The company handles roof repair, maintenance, inspections, waterproofing and emergency work on homes and businesses. Residential roofs include asphalt shingles, composite shingles, metal, tile, coating, gutters, snowguards and heat tape. Commercial work covers foam, single ply, metal and shingles. The business is listed as licensed and insured and gives free estimates. Hours run from early morning to late afternoon Monday through Friday. The company serves Cottonwood, Camp Verde and Sedona. Phone and email are both listed for setting up an inspection or a quote.

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Plumbers

Goettl's High Desert Mechanical handles plumbing, heating, and air conditioning work. Its Cottonwood office is at 1100 AZ-260 #7. The phone line is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and the company offers emergency service for broken pipes or a failed cooler in the heat. Crews serve Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Cornville, Camp Verde, and Sedona. The company also offers payment plans for bigger jobs, like a new system. Call (928) 432-7365 to book a repair or ask for a price. You can also book online through the company website.

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Plumbing repairs and installs are handled by JC's Plumbing from 42 N Alamos Dr #7 in Cottonwood. Services named on the company's own site include tanked and tankless water heaters, leak repair, gas plumbing, diagnostics, remodels, and drain cleaning, for both homes and businesses. The site also mentions a membership plan and a warranty. this page mark the business licensed and show a service area covering Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Camp Verde, and Sedona. It is reachable all day, every day. Call (928) 301-7326 or email jc.plumbingaz@gmail.com.

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Harms Services is a plumbing business at 34 Alamos Dr in Cottonwood. Its own site lists residential and commercial plumbing, drain clearing, leak detection and repair, pipe repair and replacement, fixture installation, and water heater work. Emergency plumbing is on the service list as well. this page mark the business licensed and insured, and note that estimates are free. the hours listed show it open all day, every day, which fits the emergency work it offers. Call (928) 641-6286 or write to harmsservicesaz@gmail.com to set up a job. The service area is Cottonwood. If a detail here has changed, the correction link on this page is the fastest way to tell us.

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Hotels

A boutique hotel in Old Town Cottonwood, The Tavern Hotel stands at 904 North Main Street. Its own site describes booking packages built around wine tasting, dining, and couples' getaways, along with a welcome cocktail at The Tavern Grille and continental breakfast at Crema Craft Kitchen & Bar. Rooms, packages, and gift cards can be booked directly through the hotel. Dogs are welcome. The site puts the hotel about 90 minutes from Phoenix. this page list it as serving Cottonwood, Jerome, and Sedona. Book or ask questions at (928) 639-1669 or info@thetavernhotel.com.

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Super 8 by Wyndham Cottonwood is a motel at 800 South Main Street in Cottonwood. Dogs are allowed, though pet rules and any extra charge are worth confirming when you book. The phone number is (928) 852-7620. Rooms, rates and what comes with a stay change through the year, so call the front desk or check the Wyndham site for current information. The South Main Street location puts guests close to the middle of town, and travelers heading to Sedona also use it as a base. Ask about check in and check out times, and about accessible rooms, when you reserve.

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Lodging is offered at 920 Camino Real in Cottonwood. Dogs are welcome, which matters to travelers who would rather not board a pet for the trip. Rooms can be asked about by phone at (928) 634-9975, or by email at info2@pinesinnandsuites.com. Rates, room types, and the cancellation policy are not posted here, so call or write to ask what is open on your dates. It is a motel rather than a large resort, and it also draws visitors headed toward Sedona. Booking ahead is wise during busy weekends, when small properties in the area fill early and little is left for walk in guests.

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Schools

American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood is a public charter school at 2030 E Cherry St in Cottonwood. It teaches students from kindergarten through grade 12, so a family can stay with one campus from the first school year to the last. The school is run by Edkey Inc., which does business as American Heritage Academy. It is listed as a regular school in the public school directory for the 2023-2024 school year. Families who want to ask about enrolling, class sizes, or bus routes can call the office at (928) 634-2144. The school website has more about the campus and how to apply. Because it is a charter school, it is free to attend but is run apart from the local school district.

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Mingus Union High School is the public high school at 1801 E Fir St in Cottonwood. It teaches grades 09 through 12 and is part of the Mingus Union High School District. It is not a charter school. These facts come from the NCES public school list for the 2023-2024 school year. New families can call (928) 634-7531 to ask about signing up, class choices, sports, and the bus. The school website has the calendar, news, and contact details for the office. Call ahead before you visit so someone can meet you and help with the papers you need.

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Arizona iZone Institute is a public school at 1 N Willard St in Cottonwood. It is part of the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District. The school covers kindergarten through twelfth grade, listed as KG-12. It is a regular public school, not a charter school. These facts come from the NCES CCD public school directory for the 2023-2024 school year, so some details may have changed since then. Families who want to know how classes work, how to sign up, or what the school day looks like can call (928) 634-2288 and speak with the office.

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About Cottonwood

Cottonwood sits in the middle of the Verde Valley, about 20 miles southwest of Sedona and 100 miles north of Phoenix. It is where most valley residents shop, and it has become the base for Arizona wine country. Here is what there is to do, grouped by type. Hours and fees are from each place’s own site and were checked on the date above; they change, so check the listing before you go.

Old Town

Old Town is the stretch of North Main Street north of the SR 89A junction. It is a few blocks long, flat, and easy to walk. Most of the tasting rooms, restaurants, and shops are here. Our Old Town guide covers it block by block, with parking.

Tasting rooms on Main Street include Arizona Stronghold, Burning Tree Cellars, Cellar 433, DA Vines, Rubrix, and Tantrum Wines. Merkin Vineyards Hilltop is on the hill just off Main Street and serves wood-fired pizza and pasta with its wines.

On the river

Dead Horse Ranch State Park is the big one. It sits on the Verde River at the north edge of town, with lagoons for fishing, a campground and cabins, and trails that connect to the national forest. Entry is $10 per vehicle for one person, $20 for two to four people, and $5 for walk-ins and bikes. The visitor center is open 8 AM to 4:30 PM daily. Day-use hours shift by season, so check the park page.

Riverfront Park is the city park on the river with a dog park (separate small and large dog areas), disc golf, a skate park, and ball fields. It hosts the Verde Valley Wine Festival and Thunder Valley Rally. It is free.

The Old Town Jail Trail is a flat walk that connects Old Town to Riverfront Park and the Verde River. The trailhead and its parking are at 1101 N. Main Street. The city does not publish the distance, so we are not going to invent one.

History nearby

Tuzigoot National Monument is a hilltop pueblo just across the river in Clarkdale, about 5 minutes from Old Town. Open 9 AM to 4:45 PM daily; $10 per adult, which also covers Montezuma Castle for 7 days.

Verde Canyon Railroad leaves from Clarkdale for a ride of three and a half to four hours into the canyon, Clarkdale to Perkinsville and back. There is no coach class to choose against: the railroad prices every seat the same, $139 for anyone aged one and over through 2026, with infants under a year free on a lap. Special runs such as the Uncorked Wine Festival and the Grape Train Escape are $175. Every ticket includes the open-air viewing cars. No pets.

Jerome is 15 minutes up the hill. See the Jerome State Historic Park and Gold King Mine listings.

Evenings

Blazin’ M Ranch, next to Dead Horse Ranch, does a Western chuckwagon dinner and show Wednesday through Sunday. Gates open at 5 PM, dinner is at 6:30, and the show runs 7:30 to 8:30. The 2026 general ticket is $79.95, about $84.75 with tax, and covers the dinner and the show. VIP is $109.95, about $115.54 with tax, and adds premium seating, a drink ticket, and an earlier place in the dinner line. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

Tantrum Wines has happy hour Monday through Thursday, 4 to 6 PM. Merkin Hilltop is open until 10 PM on Friday and Saturday. Several rooms put on live music, but none publishes a schedule we can rely on week to week, so check the events page or the room’s own page rather than this one.

Weekends and seasons

  • The Verde Valley Farmers Market runs Saturday mornings in Camp Verde, 20 minutes away, May into early October. See the farmers market guide.
  • The Fine Arts Fair in Old Town and the Arizona Wine Country Artists Village are both on the calendar for October 9 to 11, 2026. Check the events page for what is on this weekend.
  • The Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival is at Dead Horse Ranch each April (April 22, 2027 next).

Getting around

Cottonwood has no paid parking. Old Town has free street parking on Main Street and in lots behind the buildings; it gets tight on festival weekends. Cottonwood is the natural base for a day trip that hits Jerome in the morning, Old Town for lunch, and the Page Springs wineries in Cornville in the afternoon.

For more, see the Cottonwood town page.

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