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12 FUN THINGS TO DO IN WICKENBURG

 

1.       Be inspired by a performance at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts.

 

2.       Visit the Desert Caballeros Western Museum, a showcase for Western and Southwestern art, and discover schedule Western exhibits and activities.

 

3.       Walk the downtown area in search of rattlesnakes, gila monsters, tarantulas and road runners.  There are also 6 large sculptures that have a historic narrative to them.  Don’t miss all the new sculptures in the downtown. 

 

4.       Enjoy works by local, regional and national Western artists at various galleries.

 

5.       Tour the historic Vulture Mine and learn about the rich gold strike as well as Vulture City Ghost Town.

 

6.       Check out the lush riparian area called the Hassayampa River Preserve, where water rises above ground, and hiking trails take you around the preserve area.

 

7.       Grab a bag of popcorn and a Coke, lean back and enjoy a popular movie in the historic Saguaro Theatre.

 

8.       Our many outdoor activities can provide you relaxing fun on the golf course, hiking trails, jeep tours, horseback rides, ropings and rodeos throughout the year.

 

9.       Capture the real West when you stay at any of our local dude ranches.

 

10.   Feel the genuine Western hospitality of this 143-year-old community, by taking the Historical Walking Tour through downtown.  The Chamber of Commerce is located in the old train depot next to the Old 761 Santa Fe Steam Locomotive on Frontier Street, once block west of US-93 (Tegner)

 

11.   Visit the Jail tree that once served as the town jail.  This 200 year old mesquite tree is located at the corner of US-60 (Wickenburg Way) and US-93 (Tegner).

 

12.   Put on your shoes for a stroll thru Wickenburg Legends and Ghost Stories.  Join Hassayampa Heather on a walking tour of historic Wickenburg. Colorful characters lead you on lantern lit tours lasting approximately 90 minutes.  

 

Visit the Chamber of Commerce website and search thru their quick find menu to find more information on any of the above ideas.  You can also visit the Out Wickenburg Way website for additional things to do.