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Spirits, Spooks and Spelunking-- North-Central AZ

Do ghost stories, red-rock beauty, and underground adventures call to you? This journey begins among Jerome’s mining history and haunted legends, continues through the restorative landscape of Sedona, and ends beneath the ponderosa forest inside Lava River Cave near Flagstaff.

These destinations are close enough to combine into one memorable road trip, but each deserves time of its own. Wander Jerome’s steep streets, slow down among Sedona’s brilliant red rocks, and come prepared for the cold, darkness, and uneven terrain of the lava cave.

Boo!

Ghosts, Beauty & Caves

Choose Your Next Adventure!

Jerome State Historic Park – This a town that refuses to die and is so small that its best to park and walk. On October 16, 1965, Jerome State Historic Park was dedicated and opened to the public as the fifth State Park. The opening coincided with Jerome’s annual “Spook Night” celebration, and the festivities lasted all day and into the night. When the Park opened, the admission fee was 25¢ for each adult. Jerome is built on a hill, everything is up or down, so bring your best walking shoes.

Red Rocks Park in Sedona– Sedona is an Arizona desert town that’s surrounded by red-rock buttes, steep canyon walls and pine forests. Daily guided hikes for birding, archaeology and just the most colorful scenery for camping, meditation, etc. So many trails, so little time!

Lava Tubes/Lava River Cave– Lava River Cave is a lava tube in northern Arizona’s Coconino National Forest. At approximately 0.75-mile long, it is the longest cave of its kind known in Arizona. Great hike for the entire family.

When you go:

Mileage

There are just a few ways to get to Jerome, depending where you are coming from. Jerome is located between Prescott and Sedona, and within very close driving distance to Clarkdale and Cottonwood, Arizona

Jerome to Sedona- 25 miles. Sedona to Flagstaff-33 miles.

Lodging

Jerome Grand Hotel- Jerome’s only full service hotel !! The Inn Above Oak Creek- Sedona, Little America Hotel- Flagstaff

Dining

Dining- Haunted Hamburger in Jerome, Golden Goose Grill in Sedona, Salsa Brava in Flagstaff

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