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Jerome: The Largest Ghost Town in America

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The town of Jerome, AZ has plenty to offer tourists seeking an off beat destination with a variety of things to do. It is a rapidly expanding tourist destination. It is not very far from Phoenix or Sedona, so its easily accessible to tourists who plan on visiting either of those major destination areas. It is a former mining town that has become a center for art galleries and local wine production. There are plenty of tours of the former ghost town, offering a rich history as well as an interesting story of a whole town that was built upon a hillside, slowly sliding down it. In addiiton, there are a number of "haunted" sites in this town, making it a top spot for those seeking a paranormal thrills.

Jerome is located about 74.1 miles from Flagstaff,AZ.

To get to Jerome from the Flagstaff, head west on the 40/AZ-89/W Route 66/W Santa Fe Ave toward the 40/AZ-89/S Milton Rd/W Route 66 and continue on the AZ-89 for about 4.6 miles. Then continue to the I-17 South for about 49.5 miles. Then take the 287 exit for AZ-260 towards Cottonwood/Payson/Hwy 89A for .4 miles. Turn right at AZ-260 and drive for 12.2 miles. Then take a left at AZ-260/AZ-89A/S Main St. and continue to follow AZ-260/S Main St. for .6 miles. Turn left at AZ at AZ-89A/E Cottonwood St and continue on the AZ-89A for 4.1 miles. Take a left and stay on AZ-89A for 2.9 miles and you will enter the town of Jerome.

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Jerome Winery

Features stunning views and fine wines

Situated on the Cleopatra Hillside with the rest of the old town buildings, the Jerome Winery offers a panoramic view of the rest of the town as well as an excellent place to leisurely spend an afternoon. The wine menu includes over 30 handcrafted wines, so there is plenty of opportunity to try the local are. The staff is more than just knowledgeable about the wines, they are experts. In fact, the owner works the vines himself! Most of the people who work at the winery have a deep family history in the town and have plenty of interesting stories and historical facts to share over those glasses of vino.

Tuzigoot National Monument

Explore the ancient ruins of the Sinagua people

Tuzigoot is an ancient pueblo that was mysteriously abandoned by its people. the building is believed to have been built around 1000 A.D. It originally consisted of 110 rooms, and had multiple story structures. The people who lived there prospered from a nearby creek from which they constructed a sort of irrigation system and became an agriculturally successful society. At the monument, you can actually walk through some of the rooms and explore what the life of the Sinagua people could have been like.

Jerome State Historic Park

Tour the ghost town and grounds of the historic Douglas Mansion

The Douglas Mansion has been a landmark in Jerome since 1916. It was originally built as a small hotel for mining investors and officials. He also build a concrete dormitory for the miners which also still stands. It now is a Museum with objects, photographs and texts relating to the Douglas Family and the town of Jerome itself. Also on the tour, one can get a good idea of the rest of the mining town and facilities. It is a great place to learn the basic history of the town and how it came to be.

Ghost Hunting

Check out local haunts at the Jerome Grand Hotel

The Jerome Grand Hotel is a Spanish mission style building that was originally a hospital. As mining operations were being phased out in Jerome in the 50's. Rehabilitation plans began in 1994 and it has since been transformed into a hotel. However, as the last major construction project of Jerome during the mining times, it is somewhat of a local icon. But more than just the impressive stature and design the building make it famous. It is allegedly haunted as well and many thrill-seeking tourists find themselves here to experience a night of frights.

Jerome Artwalk

The first satuday of every month

These evenings are filled with art, good food and local music. There are contributions from like 30 galleries with work from artists all over Arizona. There is plenty of parking, and a free shuttle running throughout the entire area. Jerome is trying to become the "Arizona's Art Destination", and the hard work that has gone into the execution of the event shows off Jerome's true colors.

Suggestions from Yelp

Good ideas for good places to go in Jerome, AZ

Check for updates as each week a different category will be featured on this page's yelp so that you can be in the know of all the places to see and be seen in Jerome, AZ!

This weeks category is a good one for those of you just beginning to learn about Jerome: Hotels and Travel!

Here's what Yelpers have to say about Hotels & Travel in 86331

Mile High Inn & Grill (Jerome): "Great service. Fantastic food. Onion Rings are home made. Ruben--large and delicious. Beer cold and good. Aesthetics great." more
Ghost City Inn (Jerome): "We spent two nights in two different rooms, one upstairs looking out over the front of the house (Verde View), such a great view in the morning from the..." more
The Surgeon's House (Jerome): "I can't say enough good things about this B&B. We stayed during their Crimson and Cooper special which was $145 for all rooms Sunday-Thursday and half off..." more
Connor Hotel (Jerome): "Interesting place in the heart of very quaint Jerome. I consider the price high for the quality of the property. When they say you can hear the saloon in..." more
Jerome Grand Hotel (Jerome): "My love for Zak Bagans and Ghost Adventures sparked an interest for me and this place. However, I would have never thought in a million years, I would:..." more

Jerome in Pictures

Other Information on Jerome, AZ

Jerome Chamber of Commerce: Basic information for tourists on things to do, places to go and the best way to get around Jerome, AZ.
Jerome Historical Society: The entire story of Jerome,from its beginnings to present times. All sorts of stories and facts on the town's history.
Haunted Jerome, AZ: Learn all about the many legends and hauntings that have been documented in this ghost town.
Jerome Grand Hotel: Learn about the history and the legends surrounding this iconic Jerome building.
Jerome Community Profile: Another site with basic information on Jerome that may be helpful in planning a trip or simply learning more about the destination.