Copper Spike Cafe

Verde Canyon Railroad

Verde Canyon Railroad runs scenic train trips from a depot at 300 N. Broadway in Clarkdale. The ride goes out to Perkinsville and back and takes about 4 hours round trip. Every train includes access to an open air car, so riders can step outside for views rather than watching through glass. A standard ticket is $139 in 2026, and special event trains run $175. Seasonal runs include the Magical Christmas Journey, wine and chocolate trains, and starlight rides. Tickets sell ahead for popular dates, so call (800) 293-7245 or check the site before driving out. Dress for wind and cooler air outside.

Clark Memorial Library is at 39 North 9th Street in Clarkdale. It is open Monday through Thursday from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and on Friday from 8 a.m. to noon, so the Friday hours are mornings only and the rest of the week is afternoons. It is closed on Saturday and Sunday. The phone number is (928) 634-5423. Because the open window each day is short, call before making the drive, especially around holidays. Worth asking on that call: how to get a card, whether computers and printing are available, and what programs run for children.

Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum sits at 900 1st North Street, Clarkdale, AZ 86324. The phone number is (928) 649-1198. It is open Wednesday through Saturday, and the times are not the same every day. Wednesday runs 10:00 to 13:00. Thursday, Friday and Saturday run 11:00 to 14:00. So it is closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, and every open day is a short afternoon window. Plan around that. Map records tag it as a museum. A listing from the cottonwood-chamber-directory suggests it also belongs under nonprofits. We do not have an admission price, a website, or a description of what is on display, so call ahead if that matters to you.

Saint Cecilia Catholic Mission is a roman catholic church at 850 Main Street in Clarkdale. The map data marks it as a christian place of worship, and a mission usually means it is served from a larger parish rather than having its own full-time staff. We do not have a phone number for it, which matters, because there is no number here to call about service times. We also do not have office hours or a mailing address beyond the street. Ask at a nearby parish if you need the current schedule, and we will add times once we can confirm them.

Clarkdale Public Works runs the town's water utility and its wastewater treatment plant from 890 Main Street, and it also administers the curbside trash and recycling contract. The office is open 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, so a Friday afternoon call will not be answered. The main number is (928) 639-2450, and there is a separate emergency line on (928) 639-2520, which is the one for a main break or a backup out of hours. Billing is on the town site.

Coffee and gelato are the draw at 111 Main Street in Jerome, Arizona. The shop is open every day from 9 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon. Orders can be taken away, which helps if you would rather walk the hill with a cup in hand than sit down. The space is wheelchair accessible. Use the website to check the menu or send a question, since no phone number is given for the shop. Because it closes in the middle of the afternoon, plan a stop earlier in the day rather than after dinner.

Crema Craft Kitchen serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch at 917 N Main St in Old Town Cottonwood. Its own site lists an espresso bar using certified organic milk with soy, almond, and coconut options, plus gelato, beer, wine, and cocktails. Patio dining has its own page, and gift cards can be bought online and sent digitally or mailed. The kitchen is connected to a nearby boutique hotel, which the site promotes alongside it. Hours are 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., seven days a week, so plan on a daytime visit. Call (928) 649-5785.

A coffee house on Cedar Street in Sedona, at number 274, serving coffee and tea. Free wireless internet is available, which makes it a workable stop for anyone who needs to sit with a laptop for an hour. Doors open early, at 6 a.m., and close at 6 p.m. Seating is limited compared with a large cafe, so mornings can be busy. The phone number is (928) 862-2562. Call ahead to check the hours before a long drive, since small cafes adjust their schedule around holidays and slow seasons. Ask about the menu and whether food is served when you call.