As it lies on the historic Route 66 with lots of gorgeous nature surrounding it, Flagstaff is a very popular place to visit. Its delightful downtown has lots of historical sights and an active cultural scene, as well as a myriad of great shops, restaurants and bars. Its main appeal, however, is its proximity to …
Pinetop-Lakeside is a small settlement in Navajo County, Arizona with a population of just around 4,500. Most enjoy the outdoor life, although they know to expect plenty of snow in the winter with an average of 67 inches annually – two and a half times the national average. The snow is no surprise because the …
Taylor is a quaint little town in east-central Arizona with the beautiful and scenic Mogollon Rim to its west and the majestic White Mountains to its south. These mountains form a natural barrier protecting Taylor from severe winters and generating a semi-arid climate. This town was settled in 1878 by James Pearce, a Mormon settler, …
I have always been drawn to the charm of small towns, and Williams is no exception. With a population of around 3,000, this cozy city nestled in Coconino County, Arizona may seem unassuming at first glance. However, what sets it apart and makes it a significant tourist attraction is its unique location. Williams proudly sits …
Wellton is a small city of 2,800 people located in the Yuma County of the Arizona state. Thanks to its nice weather, beautiful scenery and serenity, the population doubles during the winter months. This is a popular place for people to retire to or just drop by to relax and escape the harsher winters of …
Clifton is a small city of around 4,800 people located in the Greenlee County of the Arizona state. It is also the county seat; if you happen to be nearby, you should definitely come and check it out, as there are plenty of interesting things to do. The city offers various opportunities for those who …
Located in southwest Arizona’s Pinal County, the town of Kearny was named after a U.S. Army General named Stephen Watts Kearny, who passed through the area in the 1840s, leading a troop of soldiers to California. With a population of less than 2,000, the area is surrounded by wide open spaces and majestic desert vistas. …
Located in the north-central portion of Arizona’s Pinal County, the town of Superior has a western pioneer history dating back to the 1800s. Like many towns in the region, Superior largely owes its existence to the mining industry, which was an Arizona mainstay long before it even became a state. Though silver was once the …
Originally founded as a Mormon settlement in 1879, Pima was originally called Smithville, after Joseph Smith, the founder of the Mormon Church. With just shy of 3,000 residents, Pima is located in southeastern Arizona’s Graham County near its border with New Mexico. Though typically Pima is just a town most visitors pass through on their …
Parker is a small city of around 3,000 people located in the La Paz County of Arizona. It is the county seat and was founded in 1908. The name comes from Ely Parker, who was the first Native American commissioner of the government. Established in 1909 by an engineer that also had the Parker last …