Winslow Attractions

Note : Mileages given are from Winslow !

1. Homolovi Ruins State Park: Arizona's first Archaeological State Park, with six excavation sites in the works. Directions: From exit 257, on Highway 87 north, take the first unpaved road to the left. This will take you through the park, watch for signs. (5 miles)

2. Little Painted Desert An exotic combination of colors and natural rock formations - take your camera! Hiking trail and picnic tables available. (15 miles)

3. McHood Park / Clear Creek: This creek was once an important water source for Winslow. The deep canyon is a great place for boating, fishing, swimming and picnicking. Campsites and picnic area on site. (5 miles)

4. Meteor Crater: Truly this planet's most penetrating natural attraction, the Meteor Crater has a circumference of 3 miles and a depth of 570 feet. The Visitor's Center has a Space Museum. (25 miles, privately owned.)

5. Cholla Lake Park: The largest body of water in Northeast Arizona. Activities are camping, swimming, boating, fishing, picnicking and wind surfing. (22 miles)

6. Petrified Forest & Painted Desert National Park Two great parks in one! With the Petrified Forest at the south end, and the Painted Desert to the north, there's a lot to see and do. The Visitor's Center, Museum and excellent hiking trails are very enjoyable. (50 miles)

7. Hubbell Trading Post This National Historic Site will give the visitor a very interesting taste of the past, as it is still in operation. (120 miles)

8. Canyon De Chelly National Monument You can take jeep tours, horseback rides, hike, or drive into the rugged back country to see the ancient Indian Cliff Dwellings. (150 miles)

9. Hopi Indian Villages and Cultural Center: This is the location of Old Oraibi, the longest continually occupied village on the North American Continent. The Cultural Center is a collection of Hopi owned shops and a Tribal Museum. (75 miles)

10. Mogollon Rim and Zane Grey Country: This scenic high country is the world's largest Ponderosa Pine forest. Many of Zane Grey's books were oriented in this area. (60 miles)

11. Walnut Canyon: This National Park provides the opportunity to explore the prehistoric cliff dwellings left by the Sinagua Indians. (50 miles)

12. Sunset Crater & Wupatki National Monument: sunset Crater is the remains of an ancient volcano. Wupatki is an ancient Indian ruin. (80 miles)

13. Grand Canyon: The earth's greatest canyon is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Camping, hiking, mule rides and Visitor's Center are all there. Don't miss this one - it's great! (140 miles)

14. Oak Creek Canyon: A scenic ride through some of Arizona's most spectacular red canyon country. Especially beautiful in the fall. (75 miles)

15. Montezuma's Castle National Monument and Montezuma's Well: an ancient culture built dwellings under the overhang of a cliff; today they are known as Montezuma's Castle. Not far from there is a large fresh water spring known as Montezuma's Well. (100 miles)

16. Fort Verde State Historical Park: Built in the 1870's, this old Fort played a key role in the conflict between the U.S. Military and Apache Indians. (100 miles)

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