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Camp Verde Arena Association runs the town's equestrian center at 1495 East Hideout Arena Way. It sells memberships, rents horse stalls and keeps a calendar of events at the arena. Rodeos and other riding events are held here through the year. People from Camp Verde and Cottonwood take part. The phone number is (928) 821-0476, and there is a website with forms for stall rental and membership. Call to ask what a membership includes, what stalls cost by the night or the month, and which dates are already booked. Event dates move, so check before driving out to watch.

Jackpot Ranch is a private ranch of 85 acres at the edge of Camp Verde. The address is 2025 Reservation Loop Road, Middle Verde. The ranch rents out lodging for getaways and retreats, and it can host events. It also has an arena and a calendar of events. Guests can use it as a base to see Camp Verde, Sedona, and Jerome. To book a stay or ask about holding an event, call (602) 253-1812 or email reservations@jackpotranch.org. Ask about rates, dates, and how many people can stay.

Jones Ford Verde Valley sells and services vehicles at 5980 East Coury Drive in Camp Verde. Both new and used vehicles are offered, and the dealership runs a service department and a parts counter alongside sales. Customers in Camp Verde use it. The phone number is (928) 634-3673, and the same number reaches sales, service and parts. Call to book a service appointment, to ask whether a part is in stock, or to ask what is on the lot before driving over. Ask about the warranty on used vehicles, since that differs from one car to the next.

River Ranch Horse Resort boards and trains horses on West Cloverleaf Ranch Road in Camp Verde, in Yavapai County. Boarding options range from a regular stall to longer care, and lessons, training and therapy work are offered. Horse camping is part of what the ranch does, so owners can stay on site with their animals. The property is also used for weddings and other events. No veterinary care is offered here. Owners from Camp Verde and Sedona use it. Call (602) 418-5076 or send email to ask about monthly board rates, what feed is included and whether a stall is open.

Ruby Road Vintage is a vintage mall at 851 East Howards Road in Camp Verde, off the Highway 260. It sells furniture, home goods, decor and gifts, with stock that turns over as pieces sell and new ones arrive. Goods can be bought in the store or through the website. The phone number is (928) 567-5759. Because it is a resale shop, what is on the floor one week may be gone the next, so a second visit often turns up something different. Call ahead if you are driving in for a large piece and want to know whether it is still there.

Starbucks has a store at 1620 West Highway 260, in Kokopelli Plaza, suite A, in Camp Verde. There is a drive through lane, orders can be taken away, and wireless internet is offered for people who want to sit and work. The store sits near the highway, which makes it a common stop for drivers passing through as well as for people who live in town. The phone number is (928) 567-0274. Hours are not posted here, so call or check the store page before an early morning or late evening trip, since they can change.

Copper Spike Cafe is at 300 N Broadway in Clarkdale, at the train depot. It is a stop for coffee and a bite for people heading out on a ride or waiting to board, and it also draws visitors from Cottonwood, Jerome, Camp Verde and Sedona. The number is (800) 582-7245. Hours follow the depot rather than a standard daily schedule, so call or check before driving out, especially outside of train departure times. Ask what is being served that day and whether seating is limited when a train is loading, since the platform gets busy around departures.

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.