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With over 300 days of sunshine each year and activities galore, Wickenburg is a true oasis in the desert. Experience horseback riding, take a jeep tour, find a hiking trail, explore our historic landmarks, spend the night at a dude ranch, and much more. Get all the details and plan your trip out Wickenburg way! Take a stroll using our handy Wickenburg Walking Tour guide! This guide has also been translated into German.

Activities in Wickenburg abound but first, stop at the Wickenburg Visitor Center at 216 N. Frontier Street. Get directions, recommendations, things to do, and a Wild West smile.

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ATTRACTIONS & THINGS TO DO

DEL E. WEBB CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Wickenburg is the proud home of the Del E. Webb Center is a 600 seat state-of-the-art theater that entertains and educates over 22,000 audience members through its programming each year.

The Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts schedules a wide variety of performances in the intimate, 600-seat venue every year from November through April. Every week world-class artists bring fresh new shows to the stage for locals and visitors alike. Notable acts in past seasons include renowned country duo The Bellamy Brothers, famed actresses and comediennes Jane Lynch and Kate Flannery, and the awe-inspiring Zoppé Italian Family Circus.

Theatre Location: 1090 South Vulture Mine Road, Wickenburg, AZ (campus of Wickenburg High School)

Box Office Location: 2001 West Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg, AZ (second floor of UMB Bank)

P: 928-684-6624 | Website: dewpac.org

DESERT CABALLEROS WESTERN MUSEUM

No visit to Wickenburg would be complete without a tour of “Arizona’s Most Western Museum.” Home to more than 400 works of Western art, including sculptures by famous artists Frederic Remington and Charles Russell, this 60+-year-old museum is also known as one of Arizona’s finest.

Visitors call it a jewel and invariably say they are amazed to find it so full of unexpected treasures. Stop by and discover a room that tells history in miniature, along with an entire turn-of-the-century Wickenburg Street scene, complete with a saloon and general store. There’s an “Out on the Ranch” exhibit created for children of all ages!

Adjacent to the museum, the Cultural Crossroads Learning Center (pictured) hosts exhibits, workshops, presentations, and receptions throughout the year. In front of the Learning Center is one of the most recognizable life-size bronze statues in Arizona: “Thanks for the Rain” by the late founder of the Cowboy Artist of America, Joe Beeler.

Hours:

• Monday through Saturday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Sunday: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Closed on major holidays. Hours differ June through September.

Location: 21 N. Frontier Street | P: (928) 684-2272 | W: westernmuseum.org

• ATTRACTIONS
  

  FRONTIER STREET

  Buildings dating back to the early 1900s line this historic street, including the restored 1895 Santa Fe Depot, now the Chamber of Commerce building and official Wickenburg Visitor’s Center.

  

  HENRY WICKENBURG MEMORIAL

  Located just off Howard Court, this is the gravesite of town founder Henry Wickenburg, who died in 1905. Park near the Visitor Center on Frontier Street and walk to the memorial about four blocks away.

  

  HISTORIC RAILROAD ENGINE AND CABOOSE

  Frontier Street is home to many of Wickenburg’s historic highlights, including the historic A.T. and Santa Fe Railroad Engine 761. This engine was one of the main work-horses of the mainline in Wickenburg. The engine is a class 759, 2-8-0, and was built in 1890. Learn more about the historic engine.

  The historic 1900 Series Southern Pacific Drover Caboose sits behind the 761 engine, exemplifying another piece of western heritage and cowboy history. Learn more about the historic caboose.

  

  THE JAIL TREE

  Over 200 years old, this mesquite tree located at Tegner and Wickenburg Way once served as the town jail. A bronze sculpture sits next to the tree. A pedestrian-friendly walkway will take you through the next block into the historic district. The Mesquite is recognized as one of the Arizona Centennial Trees and was most recently designated by the Arizona State Forestry Department as a Witness Tree.

  Location: Sits beside Circle K in historic downtown Wickenburg

  

  THE LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE

  Three blocks north of Wickenburg Way on Tegner, the historic 1905 Little Red Schoolhouse marks the first brick schoolhouse in town. The Wickenburg Children’s Cultural Organization is housed in the building and conducts special activities throughout the year. Currently closed.

  Location: Beside Basha’s shopping plaza

  

  TEAM ROPING

  From November to April, Wickenburg arenas are lively and filled with ropers from around the country. Listed below are local arenas:

  • Rancho Rio – 1325 N. Tegner Street (Just north of Highway 93 roundabout)
  • Simpson Ranch – 503 S. Tegner Street
  • Downtown Arena – 520 N. Tegner Street
  • Big Tree Arena – 30218 Hwy 60
  • Everett Bowman Rodeo Arena – 935 Constellation Road
  • Western Trails – 37838 Grand Avenue, Morristown, AZ
  • Horns & Hooves Arena – 39410 N. Highway US 60, Morristown, AZ 85342
  • Silver Bit Arena – Aguila, AZ, turn left next to Mile Marker 83 and follow signs

  Schedules and additional up-to-date information can be found on the websites or Facebook pages of the arenas. Click on their names to be redirected.

  

  SAGUARO THEATER

  Originally built in 1948, the historic single-screen Saguaro Theater is still playing movies in downtown Wickenburg! In the summer of 2020, the theater was thoughtfully renovated and received a fresh new look, a new marquee, and new seats, while highlighting the historic charm of the building. The theater now plays classic Western films in addition to the latest first-run movies.

  Visit their website to find out what’s playing and what’s coming up.

  Location: 176 E. Wickenburg Way | P: 928-684-7189 | Website: saguarotheater.com

  

  SANTA FE DEPOT

  The last passenger train left the historic Santa Fe depot in 1968. In 1982, Wickenburg Town Council voted to temporarily move the depot while the town decided what to do with the building. However, the move never happened. A year later, in 1983, a part of our history was saved by the Round Up Club (Wickenburg Chamber), the Town of Wickenburg, and local residents George & Vi Wellik.

  Today, the nearly 130-year-old landmark still stands in its original location on Frontier Street. The building is now home to the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce offices and the Wickenburg Visitor Center.

  Location: 216 N. Frontier Street, Wickenburg, AZ | P: 928-684-5479 | Website: wickenburgchamber.com

  

  WICKENBURG LEGENDS & GHOST TOURS

  Take a tour with Madam Mariah through historic downtown Wickenburg and learn all the local ghost stories, legends, and history. This fun-filled tour led by the charismatic team is great for the whole family!

  Call for tour times and dates:

  P: 360-609-2280 | Website: wickenburgghosts.weebly.com

  

  WISHING WELL

  Make a wish, and you’ll probably get it – and never tell the truth again! Learn about the Hassayampa legend. The infamous well is located next to the Hassayampa River Walk pedestrian bridge. Interpretive panels tell the community history.
• GUEST RANCHES

  

  FLYING E GUEST RANCH

  Flying E Ranch is one of Wickenburg’s three historic guest ranches, offering Western fun and hospitality for all ages.

  The historic Flying E Ranch offers day rides twice a day to the public from October 1 to April 30 with no overnight stay required. Reservations to stay at the ranch are now open year-round. The ranch offers amenities such as a heated swimming pool, tennis court, horseshoe pitch, jeep tours, and more.

  P: (928) 684-2690 | Website: flyingeranch.com

  

  KAY EL BAR GUEST RANCH

  Kay El Bar Ranch first welcomed guests in 1918, and today guests can enjoy staying at the ranch from October through May. Kay El Bar offers horseback riding, hiking, a pool, and more.

  Kay El Bar was recently featured with Vulture City Ghost Town during “Wild Rides” on the Cowboy Channel! View the episode online here.

  P: (928) 684-7593 | Website: kayelbar.com

  

  RANCHO CASITAS GUEST RANCH

  Rancho Casitas began welcoming guests in 1965 and continues to welcome guests seasonally from October to May. Rancho Casitas offer long-term and short-term vacation casitas. Accommodations are also available for guests to bring their horses along with them.

  P: (928) 684-2628 | Website: ranchocasitasguestranch.com

  

  RANCHO DE LOS CABALLEROS

  Historic Rancho de los Caballeros offers 20,000 of Arizona desert and activities such as horseback riding, evening bonfires, a spa, jeep tours, and more. Experience small-town hospitality and immerse yourself in the laid-back Western lifestyle.

  Rancho de los Caballeros also boasts an 18-hole golf course with sprawling views of the Bradshaw Mountains and Vulture Peak.

  P: (928) 684-5484 | Website: ranchodeloscaballeros.com

• OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
  

  ARIZONA HORSE COMPANY

  Arizona Horse Company offers guided horseback rides with friendly, enthusiastic professionals through the scenic desert. Experience the beauty of the desert from horseback, and learn the history of the area from knowledgeable guides. Rides are available from 1 hour to half a day.

  New and experienced riders are welcome. Kids ages 6 and up can ride on their own horse. Visit the Arizona Horse Company website for more information.

  P: 435-333-7433 | Website: ridewickenburg.com

  

  BC JEEP TOURS

  BC Jeep Tours offers jeep tours throughout the surrounding desert in their comfortable, open Willys Jeeps. Tour drivers are born and raised in Wickenburg and enjoy showing visitors the beauty of our desert, along with some local history. Several routes are available, ranging from 1.5 hours to all day. Trips can be customized to your interests! Reservations are required.

  P: 928-258-7383 | Website: bcjeeptours.com

  

  GOLF

  Wickenburg is home to three beautiful golf courses, each offering a combination of fun, amenities, and sprawling desert views. With over 300 days of sunshine each year, it’s always a great time to plan a visit and tee up out Wickenburg way.

  • Wickenburg Country Club – 1420 N. Country Club Drive, Wickenburg, AZ | 928-684-2011 ext. 1
  • Rancho de los Caballeros – 1551 S. Vulture Mine Road, Wickenburg, AZ | 928-684-5484
  • Wickenburg Ranch Golf Club – 3312 Maverick Drive, Wickenburg, AZ | 855-878-4739

  

  HAPPY TRAILS ADVENTURE COMPANY OF ARIZONA

  Grab yer Adventure in the Arizona Outback on the very best machines from Polaris. Wanna hit the open highway? We’ve got a ride for ya: State of the Art Polaris Slingshot GTs. Each machine is equipped with RideCommand® with many local trails mapped out for your riding pleasure! We also have a 12 person Yamaha AR210 Jet boat just in case it gets a bit dry fer ya. Happy Trails!

  Location: 893 W. Wickenburg Way, Ste. E, Wickenburg, AZ | Website: happytrailsaz.com | P: (602) 577-5167

  

  HASSAYAMPA RIVER PRESERVE

  An Apache word, Hassayampa roughly translates as “river that runs upside down,” a name attributed to the fact that its waters run mostly underground. Wickenburg is home to the Hassayampa River Preserve, owned and managed by Maricopa County, which stretches for five miles along the Hassayampa River. The Preserve offers several recreational trails that lead along through the lush riparian habitat filled with stately cottonwood trees, dense mesquite forests, and countless species of wildlife.

  Experts have recorded over 280 species of birds along the Hassayampa. A wide variety of species can be observed all year long, so bring your binoculars and enjoy birding out Wickenburg way!

  Read more about the River Preserve here.

  Location: 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60/89, Wickenburg, AZ | P: 928-684-2772

  

  HORSEBACK RIDING

  Saddle up and submerge yourself in the true Wild West on a guided horseback ride. Explore the scenic desert and learn local lore from friendly, enthusiastic trail guides. Beginners and experienced riders are welcomed.

  • Arizona Horse Company at Kay El Bar Guest Ranch – 2655 Kay El Bar Road, Wickenburg, AZ | (435) 333-7433
  • Wickenburg Stables – 36770 S. Rincon Road, Wickenburg, AZ (riding lessons) | (602) 558-1354
  • Rancho de los Caballeros Guest Ranch – 1551 S. Vulture Mine Road, Wickenburg, AZ | 928-684-5484
  • Flying E Guest Ranch – 2801 W. Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg, AZ | (928) 684-2690

  

  MASSACRE MONUMENT

  Dedicated to lives lost in an 1871 attack, originally thought by Yavapai Indians (much later the truth came out that the attack was caused by bandits). The Massacre Monument bears witness to the battle that spurred General Crook to launch the counterattack which ended Indian hostility in the area. Located on Highway 60 at the entrance to Flying E Ranch.

  

  TL SPEED SHOP

  Choose your adventure! TL Speed Shop offers UTV rentals with hourly, self-guided, and guided options for anyone looking to explore our beautiful desert.

  Location: 880 W. Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg, AZ | Website: tlspeedshop.com | P: 928-415-1045

  

  VULTURE CITY GHOST TOWN

  Find out how Wickenburg got its start by visiting Vulture City, a historic ghost town located just 14 miles outside of Wickenburg. In the 1860s, California prospector Henry Wickenburg discovered a gold-rich quartz outcropping that established the Vulture Mine. The success of the mine led to the growth of Vulture City. At its height, the small community was home to a few thousand residents.

  In the early 1940s, the mine was shut down by a regulatory agency. Although the mine appealed the shut-down order and reopened, it never achieved the same enthusiasm.

  The previously abandoned mining town has been carefully restored over the last several years and is open for the public’s viewing pleasure. Over a dozen of the original buildings still stand, with more in the process of being restored. Tour the original assay office, the brothel, the cookhouse, and even stand over the original Nichols Raise, a mineshaft that runs 170 feet straight down.

  Vulture City also hosts several events throughout the year, including ghost tours, photo walks, and overnight paranormal investigations.

  Location: 36610 355th Avenue, Wickenburg, AZ

  P: 877-425-9229 | Website: vulturecityghosttown.com

  

  VULTURE PEAK

  The Wickenburg Hiking Guide details parking and trail information for Vulture Peak and other hiking destinations.* From Highway 60, head west to Vulture Mine Road and turn left, drive 6.4 miles to the signed trailhead turn off and turn left; drive 0.4 miles to the trailhead. The Wickenburg Chamber gives a certificate upon completion of the hike.

  You can view or download the hiking guide online here. A physical copy of the guide can also be picked up at the Wickenburg Visitor Center, located at 216 N. Frontier Street.

  *The Vulture Mountain Recreation Area is currently under construction. Several of the current staging areas and trails are closed to hikers, equestrians, vehicles, and campers during construction. A map of accessible areas and project information can be found on the Maricopa County website.

  

  WICKENBURG WALKING TOUR

  The Chamber has developed a self-guided brochure pairing historic town buildings with a map of their locations. Additionally, the locations of six bronze Wickenburg characters and murals located around town are included in the brochure. Numbers in the brochure correspond to the locations on the map, which are available at the Visitor Center (216 N. Frontier Street).

  • Walking Tour
  • Walking Tour – German Translation

  P: 928-684-5479

• OUTSIDE WICKENBURG

  

  1899 HISTORIC HOTEL

  Stop by the 1899 Historic Hotel, located along Highway 60. The 1899 Hotel, initially serving Castle Hot Springs Resort guests, was managed by John Shadrick Hardee, who later acquired it. The Hardee family owned and operated the property from the 1930s, serving various purposes like a hotel, restaurant, store, bar, and post office. Recognized on the National Register of Historic Places, it remained closed for over 20 years until Lisa Miller purchased the property in 2022 and restored the building. Activities at the hotel include gold panning, hotel tours, gold mine adventures, and more.

  Location: 41037 W. Grand Avenue, Morristown, AZ | Website: 1899historichotel.com | P: 480-493-9329

  

  ALAMO LAKE STATE PARK

  Alamo Lake State Park holds the potential to produce epic springtime largemouth bass fishing memories amid gorgeous Sonoran Desert wildflowers. The bass here typically begin to spawn when lake surface temperature hits 65 degrees, so keep an eye on the weather and hope for a warming trend. The park rangers are always happy to take a call to relay current fishing conditions.

  Arizona’s premier bass fishing destination is also a great place to see wintering birds and resident Sonoran Desert wildlife during a trip to the park.

  Another aspect of this park is its clear night skies. Because this park is so remote, the stars, the moon, and other celestial points of interest can be seen very readily, especially with the aid of actual astronomy telescopes!

  Location: Alamo Road, Wenden, AZ | Website: azstateparks.com/alamo-lake | P: (928) 669-2088

  

  GRANITE MOUNTAIN HOTSHOTS MEMORIAL STATE PARK

  Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park was dedicated as a memorial to the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots who perished in June of 2013 while battling the Yarnell Hill Fire. These two trails complete the seven-mile network within the park and offer very unique experiences for those who venture to the park and pay tribute to the brave men honored there.

  The Hotshots Trail is an interpretive one-way adventure that is sure to evoke emotion. As hikers make their way through the Weaver Mountains while admiring the beauty that surrounds them, they will encounter 200+ stairs carved from the surrounding rock, interpretive signs, benches, and 19 memorial plaques. The plaques are set into rocks and share a photo and a story of each fallen Hotshot. Four interpretive signs paired with memorial benches provide information about the dangers and benefits of wildland firefighting.

  The Journey Trail allows you to follow the last steps of the Hotshots down to where they made their last stand. Encircling the fatality site, 19 gabion baskets, one for each Hotshot, are united by chains representing their eternal team. A short path surrounds the gabions and the nearby memorial flagpole.

  Website: azstateparks.com

  

  JOSHUA TREE FOREST

  One of the largest remaining Joshua tree stands is found 30 miles northwest of Wickenburg on Highway 93. It provides springtime visitors with a breathtaking sight of trees in bloom.

  Website: arizonajoshuatreeforest.org

  

  ROBSON’S MINING WORLD

  Wander through the beautifully restored ghost town known as Robson’s Mining World. Additional information can be found on the website.

  Website: westerndestinations.com

  

  YARNELL SHRINE OF ST. JOSEPH

  Located just up the road 25 miles in the little town of Yarnell, the shrine contains statues and plaques following the Stations of the Cross. Once in downtown Yarnell, watch for signs off of Highway 89.