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10 Best Things to Do in Jerome Arizona

The best things to do in Jerome can all be enjoyed in one day or just a few short hours, making a visit here well worth your time. In fact, the town was one of my favorite stops on my recent Arizona road trip.

Jerome, Arizona is a quirky little hillside town with a haunted past. The town is located just a short drive from nearby Sedona and makes a great day trip destination.

Jerome is considered the largest ghost town in the United States, and its haunted past makes the town a uniquely fun stop.

If you’re one who likes ghost town tours then this is the perfect place for you. As an old copper mining town, the city has an interesting history and learning about it makes your visit all the more fun.

This guide to the 10 best things to do in Jerome is based off my own recent trip. I hope you have as good of a time here as I did.

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10 Best Things to Do in Jerome AZ

Jerome is located about 40 minutes southwest of Sedona or two hours north of Phoenix .

To get to Jerome you’ll need a car, though you can also take a taxi. You can also book a Sedona to Jerome Ghost Tour , which of course comes with transportation.

Once you arrive in Jerome you can easily explore the town on foot. You’ll want to set aside at least half a day and be sure to wear comfortable shoes. As mentioned above, Jerome is a hillside town, so the streets are hilly and narrow.

Don’t forget your camera as well, there’s lots to see and take pictures of.

1. Main Street

I recommend starting off your visit to Jerome with a walk down Main Street. This is where you’ll find many local restaurants, cafes and local boutiques.

You’ll get a good sense of the town after exploring this area, as Jerome’s character is on full display here.

You’ll also come across a few of the town’s local wineries and tasting rooms (more on that later), and of course, the local saloon.

2. Sliding Jail

To be totally honest, I didn’t visit the Sliding Jail during my visit to Jerome because I had not heard about it beforehand. However, I’m including it here because it seems to be quite the attraction.

You can read more about Jerome’s Sliding Jail, but you’ll come across it if you walk down Hull Avenue which runs parallel to Main Street.

3. Jerome State Historic Park

Jerome State Historic Park is located a short drive from downtown Jerome. This is where you can visit the famous Douglas Mansion, built in 1916 by wealthy mining entrepreneur James S. Douglas. For its time, the mansion was rather luxurious with its own wine cellar, billiard room, and even a marble shower.

Today, the Douglas Mansion functions as a museum where guests can learn about Jerome’s mining history and the Douglas family’s role in that industry. The museum features historical exhibits, artifacts, a restored Douglas Library, and interestingly, a model of the town that shows its underground mines.

In addition to all of the above, you’ll also get to enjoy the beautiful views of the Verde Valley from the grounds of the hilltop mansion.

If you’d like to see more of the mines in Jerome you can also stop by Audrey Headfame Park located just next to Jerome State Historic Park. At Audrey Headframe park you can stand on a glass floor over a 1,900 foot mine shaft. It’s a unique experience and worth the stop if you’re already in the area.

Douglas Mansion is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p..m. Adult admission is $7. Audrey Headframe State Park is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

4. Jerome Historical Society and Mine Museum

To get a real sense of what life was like in Jerome’s early days make a stop at the Jerome Historical Society on Main Street.

Here you can visit the town’s Mine Museum where you can learn about what it was like to live in Jerome back in the town’s booming copper mining days all the way to present times.

The Historical Society has a large archive of photographs, maps, and newspaper articles that tell the many fascinating stories of this unique town.

The Jerome Historical Society and Mine Museum are open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Adult admission is $2.

5. Jerome Ghost Tour

If you’re planning to visit Jerome, I highly recommend joining a local tour. The ghost tours can be particularly fun, but the wild west tours and historical tours are also worth while.

Jerome is an interesting place, so if ever there was a place to join a tour, it’s here. I’ve included a few recommendations below.

• Jerome Ghost Walk : This one hour and fifteen minute tour takes you to all of Jerome’s most haunted destinations where you can learn all about the town’s haunted past and present.
• Wild Wild West Tour of Jerome : This is a really interesting 90 minute tour all about the salacious history of Jerome’s wild west days.
• Jerome History Walk : This is a one hour tour focused on the history of Jerome from its origins as a tent city to a booming mine town.
• Jerome from Sedona Haunted Tour : This is a four hour tour from Sedona with stops in Cottonwood and Clarkdale. You’ll learn all about Jerome’s haunted past and plenty of interesting facts about the town.

Whether you take a tour or not, don’t miss out on learning more about the history of Jerome as you explore the town. Knowing about the town’s history will make your visit here more fun and give you a sense of what Jerome is all about.

6. Wine Tasting

Wine lovers will be happy to learn that the town of Jerome is part of the Verde Valley wine region. This wine region includes the neighboring cities of Sedona and Cottonwood, among others.

Those visiting Jerome will have several options for sampling regional wines while in town.

Here are the wineries you can visit in Jerome:

• Passion Cellars
• Cabal Cellars
• Caduceus Cellars and Merkin Vineyards

Hours for the individual tasting rooms vary. I recommend just stopping by while you’re in town, or you can always call ahead. Contact information can be found on their respective websites.

7. Jerome Artists Cooperative

The Jerome Artists Cooperative is a local gallery showcasing art from local artists. You’ll find all kinds of art and crafts including paintings, photography, sculpture, pottery and more.

Since Jerome is an artsy town that has drawn artists of all kinds from around the country, you’ll find some pretty interesting stuff here.

If you’re looking for an easy and very direct way to support the local community, stop into the artists cooperative gallery and pick up a few unique items to bring home.

You’ll find the Jerome Artists Co-Op at 502 Main Street. They are open from Wednesdays to Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

8. Gold King Mine and Ghost Town

The Gold King Mine and Ghost Town is a quirky stop located about 5 minutes outside the town.

Here you’ll find old buildings and vintage cars on display from Jerome’s old mining days. I’m unsure how much of what’s displayed is authentic and how much is staged, but it’s a fun little stop while you’re in the area.

From what I understand, the area where Gold King Mine currently sits was a former gold mine area. Apparently the miners here were originally looking for copper, but found gold instead.

The many historic structures dotting the property here are remnants from the former town that propped up when the mining began.

Visitors to Gold King Mine and Jerome Ghost Town can tour around the property and even pan for gold. I’m unsure how many actually still find gold here, but it sounds like a fun learning experience.

Gold King Mine and Ghost Town is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission for adults is $10.

9. Jerome Grand Hotel

You can’t visit Jerome without stopping at the Jerome Grand Hotel . Better yet, plan to stay there if you’ll be spending the night in Jerome.

You’ll find the Jerome Grand Hotel at the top of the hill overlooking the town. The hotel was originally the town hospital which was built back in 1926. The hospital served the town’s medical needs until about 1950 when it shut down.

After sitting vacant for many years, the hotel was purchased by new owners and converted into a hotel.

Today, the Jerome Grand Hotel is considered the most haunted building in Arizona and is frequently visited by those looking for paranormal activity. The hotels history includes multiple suicides and a possible murder, which of course only adds to the intrigue.

Guests choosing to stay the night can join one of the hotel’s ghost tours and dine at the property’s Asylum Restaurant .

If you are unable to join a hotel tour, you can also find other Jerome ghost tours here .

Rooms start at about $180 per night, though rates may vary depending on time of year.

10. Audrey Headframe Park

Audrey Headframe Park is located right next to Jerome State Historic Park.

At Audrey Headframe Park, you can explore an old mine shaft and wooden headframe. Visitors can also stand on a glass floor above the 1,900 foot shaft.

The shaft is 650 taller than the highest point of the Empire State Building and is the largest wooden headframe still standing in Arizona. 

In 1918 the Audrey shaft was finished as a component of a comprehensive operational strategy that aimed to increase the quantity of high-grade ore extracted, while minimizing the risk of fire.

This is a quick visit, but a great opportunity to see the copper mining equipment up close.

Audrey Headrame Park is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Hotels in Jerome AZ

There are not many hotels in Jerome but you do have a few options. Here are my recommendations.

• Jerome Grand Hotel : I talked about this hotel just above. The rooms are a bit dated, as is the hotel, but you stay here for the experience and the history. If you prefer something fancier, keep reading.
• The Clinkscale : Built in 1899 but elegantly restored. This is a very nice hotel which also has a fantastic restaurant. Rooms around $225/night. This would be my first choice.
• Connor Hotel : This is where you stay if the other hotels are booked. The hotel is dated but rooms are nice enough for one night.

For a bit more variety I recommend staying in Sedona. You’ll find everything you want and more at the hotels there.

I hope you enjoyed this guide to the 10 best things to do in Jerome Arizona and that I’ve inspired you to plan a visit of your own. As always, thanks for reading.

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Exploring Vintage Cars, Mining History & Historical Buildings at Gold King Mine

If you've ever visited Jerome, you know that it's full of ghost stories, legends and history. However, just outside of town is a little gem called the Gold King Mine & Ghost Town. We love all things ghost town and historical! With that in mind, we packed up the car and headed north to see what this little place is all about.

Jerome, Arizona can be quite a tourist destination. Filled with a thriving artistic community, ghost tours and restaurants amongst the winding hillside streets, parking can often prove to be a bit of a challenge. We visited on a Monday and unfortunately found this to be the case. Thankfully, Gold King Mine is just past the noise of downtown Jerome and a bit on the quieter side.

Immediately upon pulling into the dirt parking lot we could tell this place has a ton of character. Everything looked worn and rusted. Carved wooden statues stood outside to greet visitors. A propane tank was made to look like a menacing, smiling jack o'lantern. A board of framed photos and articles explained the history of the property.

After entering through a sizable gift shop and paying our entrance fee, we were in! If you go, prepare yourself to be a little overwhelmed. Seriously... there are old mining relics and rusted out pieces of nostalgia everywhere . We saw old iron stove doors, wheels, parts that look like they came from mine carts... if it's old and rusted, it probably ended up here! Take a look at our video if you want to sneak a peek before going yourself.

So a little history here... Gold King Mine & Ghost Town was once an old mining prospect town called Haynes. Located near Jerome, Arizona, a copper mining boom town, Haynes was thought to possibly have copper veins running through the area. Despite the richness in the hills of Jerome, no copper was found in the prospecting camp until decades later when the mine was bought out by another company. Unfortunately, it was never enough to provide an income worth sustaining operations and the mine was shut down.

The 1270 foot deep shaft still exists on the property but is now plugged up for security and insurance reasons. Enough shows though to really give an idea of the kind of narrow conditions miners would descend into. It really puts things into perspective!

Some time later after the mine was shut down, the property was purchased by Don Robertson. Don began moving old buildings from nearby towns onto his property and found a home for his collection of old antique cars. In the 1980s, he also began crafting some of his own replica buildings. This once small town grew to become a replica ghost town which hosts a wealth of collectibles and eclectic relics from mining history. Some of the collection dates back to over 100 years old such as a 1902 Studebaker Electric or an old boarding house built in 1909.

Also among the items to see is a sawmill with a functioning saw that creates large wood slabs for sale and Big Bertha, a large gas engine built around 1930 rescued from an old Bagdad, Arizona mine. The thing still runs and certainly is a sight to see, hear and feel! There are a number of videos online showing the thing fired up (it actually blows fire out!) for a small fee.

As we continued walking around the property amongst old fire engines and various pieces of Americana, we found ourselves surrounded by chickens. No, really! Chickens. As if the eye candy wasn't enough, there's a small petting zoo for kids to explore consisting of pigs, goats and some chickens. Some of them were hanging out in an old chicken coop where fresh eggs were laid while others just walked around freely eyeing dogs that visitors had brought. (The place appeared pet friendly!)

One other activity that visitors can partake in is panning for gold. While there we saw a pair of guests partaking and I must admit that it looked fun. Due to time constraints and needing to head home we weren't able to try it for ourselves. We did, however, speak at some length with an employee who provided a wealth of information about the origins of some of the buildings and mining operation. If you visit, feel free to hit one of them up should you have questions! You'll learn a lot more about the history of the place and if you're lucky you may even be shown hidden away items with an interesting past, such as a stretcher used during the mining days with some curious stains on it.

Gold King Mine & Ghost Town is a step back in time and a look into the life and love of Don Robertson's collection. If you're looking for something that is off the beaten path, you can't go wrong here!

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Very fun family day at Gold King Mine, gift shop worker, Julie was very friendly and kind to our kids. Thank You!

What a great find. Jerome has so much history. I was in aww, on how much is here. Easy to get to, you have access to walk the grounds of the Gold King mine. You'll find some cool old school buses, tools, and many more. Everything here was fun to explore. Chickens, donkeys, and a few other animals roam the area. A small store is open for you. This time it was packed so we opted out of the small store but really enjoyed the grounds. I can't wait to come back with a few more friends. This time it was Mom and daughter time.

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This is a must visit when in Jerome. Its not at all far from the town and it seems to be that you can spend all day here exploring. The road to get there is bumpy and dusty and there is free parking out front. We arrived later in the day and unfortunately we weren't going to have enough time to explore it all so we opted to not pay to get into the grounds. We were able to visit the gift shop though and we spent about 45 minutes there. The gift shop had many cute things and it was hard not to buy it all. The aisles are a little narrow and so we had to be careful not to knock anything over. I will definitely be back again soon and actually have enough time to explore the grounds.

Went here and drove through the whole lot. Lots of antiques and very old stuff. It looks like a scary move scene up in here not going to lie. Shacks made out of old wood looks like they're going to collapse. A bunch of old trucks like a junkyard. Pretty cool spot to take pictures there's a gift shop which is cool. Didn't do anything much besides that, but interesting place to say the least. If you ever seen wrong turn this is identical to some scenes in that movie, pretty cool! You'll enjoy!

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It's kinda exactly what you think it is... almost like a junkyard of relics but it's also kinda fun to wander around and look at all the items. You could probably come here 100 times and see something new each time. You pull into a gift shop where you pay to enter the outdoor collection. They have an old mine entrance that actually connects to a bunch of tunnels below, it is fenced off and you can't access it but it's cool to see. They have a lot of animals wondering: chickens, a Turkey. They have goats and a pig enclosed in fences and this was the highlight for me. They are all pretty friendly and not bothered by people. The gift shop had some unique items and other gift shop-y souvenirs. It's located really close to the downtown Jerome area so it's just a few minutes off the beaten path.

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Great stop to check out! Saw lots of antique trucks, buildings, etc. so much history! You can buy animal food to feed the chickens, turkeys & goats. You can pan for gold and gems also ($). Would definitely recommend!

I saw this little place on Facebook. My family was all mechanics when I was growing up so I absolutely love old vehicles and bonus I love ghosts/old towns. Visited here as we were waiting for our hotel room check in. I think it is a hidden gem! Even saw a car like my Dads yellow coupe with his fave number 39 on it! Made me tear up. There was a very nice gentleman there that chatted with us about some history. It's not fancy and you are on your own. I was super excited there was a petting zoo I didn't know beforehand. I could've spent hours there but temps got to be triple digits. Cute gift shops with nice ladies. Some raw history here! Worth a visit!

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We just had a terrible experience. We paid 140 to get in and then waited at the gold panning for 15 mins for a guide. Since no one arrived we decided to pan ourselves. My son was having a blast then the worker arrived and was so rude. She embarrassed my 11 and 14 year old. The front did the right thing and refunded the 2 kids but the entire area is not worth the fee. I do not recommend!

Amazing place full of old mining equipment and history of the past. If you love old vehicles and history do stop here. The cost is so worth it. They have clean bathrooms. They let you wonder around the very big area by yourself. They lady working there told us the history of the owner who is now passed but I loved his vision of this attraction. A must stop and kids will love the animals.

If you are looking for something big and showy I wouldn't say this is the place for you. If you are interested in history and the story and relics that go along with that history then you will have a great time. The entire area looks dilapidated and run down but that is part of its story. Many of the original buildings still stand with some of the items still inside. Truly a treasure trove for a history lover. There is a spot where you can "pan for gold or gems" but you have to pay for that in the gift shop where you also pay your entrance fee. They also sell small bags of food that you can feed the animals. We had multiple people in our group ranging in age from 8 to 50 years old. We all enjoyed it. My one warning is that there are a ton of wasps that fly around.

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Arizona ghost town: Gold King Mine in Jerome is a hidden gem

A rizona’s strangest museum — or maybe just its rustiest — clings to a hill high above the Verde Valley. It looks like several garages exploded. Or like the ruins of an ancient junkyard have been unearthed by archaeologists.

Shaggy, disheveled and full of history, Gold King Mine and Ghost Town has the power to captivate families for hours at a time.

Sitting a mile north of Jerome, Gold King Mine harbors an assortment of ramshackle buildings, a menagerie of friendly animals and a sprawling collection of rusted machinery that forever teeters between ruin and redemption. 

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What you can see at Gold King Mine in Jerome

This open-air museum preserves the clanking metal skeleton of a hardworking industrial era spread across the site. Approximately 100 vehicles line the sloping pathways.

Trucks, cars, buses, tractors, bulldozers, cranes and some conveyances that defy description are everywhere you look. These include some incredible finds like a 1902 Studebaker electric carriage, one of only two known to exist.

Tools and equipment from wrenches to chainsaws to a towering stamp mill to prehistoric washing machines that look like tubs with teeth are scattered about the grounds of this ghost town that sprang up by accident.

Gold King Mine Jerome history

In 1890, the Haynes Copper Company sunk a 1,200-foot shaft into a mountain that was practically made of copper. They whiffed. Astride one of the richest copper deposits in history, they couldn’t find the green ore. 

But sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good. They struck a vein of gold instead and the town of Haynes developed around the diggings.

Haynes never exactly thrived but it held on for years. It had its own post office from 1908 through 1922. Eventually the gold ran out and residents scattered. Then in 1981, this scarred slope that still wore the derelict remnants of its past was discovered by Don and Terry Robertson. It proved to be a perfect setting for what they had in mind.

Don Robertson was born on an Iowa farm, seemingly with a wrench in his hand. By age 3 he was taking apart and rebuilding his tricycle. Robertson continued his insatiable tinkering with bicycles, tractors and finally, cars and trucks, on his way to becoming a master mechanic. He developed a fascination with mining equipment and began collecting pieces that interested him. 

Now with room to spread out on the hillsides above Jerome, the collecting intensified. Vintage vehicles soon joined the antique tools and mining paraphernalia. Before he passed away in 2016, Robertson used to say that he collected the things that built this country. He wanted to preserve them to honor that work ethic and sense of accomplishment. 

That’s how an intriguing tourist attraction was born.  

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Things to do at Gold King Mine

Now run by the Robertsons' daughter, Jeannie Leffew and her husband Mike, Gold King Mine and Ghost Town continues attracting visitors from around the world. It retains some of the same appeal as Route 66, comforting and nostalgic, harkening back to simpler times. 

Pathways wind among the weathered buildings and mechanical treasures spread over the terraced hillside. Original structures remain from Haynes, including a boarding house built in 1909.

Others have been salvaged from different locations and stand as furnished exhibits with creaking floors and faded signs, offering a glimpse of history. There’s a one-room schoolhouse, a miner’s cabin, assay office, town laundry, shoe repair shop, gas station and “painless” dentist office, which housed early Jerome dentists and actually resembles a torture chamber bristling with frightening instruments. 

A turn-of-the-century sawmill still fills orders for new homes in the Verde Valley, cutting planks with the 1914 Witte engine powering the antique Belsaw. Watching the mill operator slicing through logs is noisy poetry in motion. The sound of the hammer rings out from the blacksmith shop where the smithy offers demonstrations, usually on Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday. 

Yet everything comes to a halt if “Big Bertha” fires up. The massive Chicago Pneumatic three-cylinder generator dates to about 1930 and was originally used at the mine in Bagdad, Arizona. It belches flames and booms like a thunderclap when turned on, and the sound echoes down the mountain. Big Bertha is operated only by request, and has a $25 fee for fuel.

There’s also a petting zoo that includes Bella the pig, goats Bonnie and Clyde, donkeys and rabbits. Bags of animal feed can be purchased in the gift shop. Chickens have their own coop but are usually busy roaming the grounds, scratching in the dirt beneath old Packards and flatbed Fords.   

Can you pan for gold in Jerome AZ?

Guests at Gold King Mine can pan for gold ($18) or gems ($12) under the guidance of knowledgeable staff.

What's ahead for Gold King Mine and Ghost Town

Don Robertson may be gone but his legacy continues to entertain and educate thousands of visitors each year. Gold King Mine provides a roadmap to a pre-internet world, one without software, just stylish hardware. 

This mountain of metal is crowned by an array of metal machines — highlighting the classic architecture of vehicles built to endure with their swooping curves, rounded fenders and eye-pleasing lines.

But don’t expect shine and polish. These are not gleaming car show dandies. This fleet ages naturally in the Arizona sun, wearing a warm patina as a badge of honor. Yet surprisingly, many still run. That’s another testament to Robertson’s lifelong skill.    

The Leffews continue to expand the collection Robertson started. They’re always on the lookout for donations of tools, vehicles and equipment that help tell the story of American labor. They also hope to add additional interactive experiences and possibly regular events to the property, updating while maintaining the original character. 

Visitation increases each year as gearheads, history buffs, photographers and families drive up the mountain to Jerome, and then continue a mile farther to the little outpost of Gold King Mine and Ghost Town. Here, beneath the shade of the paradise trees amid a cluster of rickety buildings — where chickens cross the road but the cars don’t — time slows down. Here they can spend a few peaceful moments connecting to a rustic piece of Americana. 

Gold King Mine is the kind of place that’s becoming harder to find in a fast-paced world. Nice to know it’s waiting just up the hill.

Gold King Mine Ghost Town location

Where: 1000 Jerome-Perkinsville Road, just outside of Jerome, AZ. Turn at the Jerome Fire Station and follow the signs for 1 mile. The road is paved all the way to the property. 

When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays. Closed Tuesdays.

Admission: $12, $7 for ages 6-12. Extra fees for some activities. Backpacks are not allowed. Photographers with camera bags should check with staff in the gift shop for permission.

Details: 928-634-0053,  www.goldkingmineghosttown.com .

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This place is on private property. Listing for informational purposes only. Please do not visit without express permission from the land owner. An authentic historic mining town in northern Arizona with a rich history. We are located one mile north of Jerome, Az. Keep right past the Fire Station to all the fun. After finding some copper around 1890 on the hills in the area, a mining company decided to dig a deep mine shaft to dig it out. Oddly enough, copper was never found there.The miners dug down 1200 feet and never did find any copper - just gold. Not being too disappointed, they quickly began digging for this very precious metal. This mine became known as the Gold King Mine. For many years, many tons of gold had come from this mine - and other metals from other mines nearby. Altogether, more than one billion dollars worth of metals came from these mines. After a while, around 1953, the gold ran out, and the town became an all too familiar site out west around that time - a ghost town. Tourists in the area can walk around the old ghost town of Jerome and see a number of things that were just as they were back then. Visitors can take walks through parts of mines around there, and see and watch some of the original mining equipment in operation. The actual Gold King Mine is not accessible to visitors.A lot of the old machinery, however, is still present. One sight that will amaze guests is the world's largest gas engines. One of these has been named Big Bertha, which has a 10,000 cubic inch gas engine. Many other pieces of old equipment used in mining in the area and in the various mining vehicles are also present in the museum.One of the most popular sights is the old saw mill that is in operation and visitors can watch the old equipment and see how it had to be done way back when. The owner, who just loves to get the rusting engines and machines working again, fixed up an old 1943 US submarine engine and uses it to power the old sawmill. An old 1901 style blacksmith shop is also there.The Museum is open every day where a lot of this machinery can be seen. There is also a gift shop. A number of animals are present and the young ones can pet them. Apart from the Gold King Mine Museum, there is also the ghost town of Jerome. This old town, which has many old buildings and plenty of memories, is a great place to take pictures. From the town, which is about 5,400 feet high because it sits on top of Cleopatra Hill, you can see the beautiful scenery for as far as 60 miles away. Some old time stores are open just as they once were, as well. Jerome was once one of the largest towns in Arizona. At the prime of the mining days of the mines, which was in the 1920's, there were as many as 15,000 people in Jerome. Today, there are only around 350. The town became a ghost town shortly after the last of the mines closed in 1953. When visiting the Gold King Mine Museum and Jerome, AZ, you can choose between several bed and breakfasts that are in the town, along with some restaurants. Art thrives in the town, and there are more than 30 galleries and studios. Musicians and some writers also love the atmosphere of this old place that became officially branded as a ghost town in 1976, even though the mines had closed in 1953.

Reviewed by elyn.clarke

plan for PLENTY of time when you come to this area. Wander Jerome, ride the train through Verde canyon, go to the Indian ruins nearby (there are 2). lots of motels down in Cottonwood at the bottom of the hill.

Reviewed by TERESE KAUFMAN

Pretty much adorable! Loved the uniqueness. Be sure to find STEVE who seems to know pretty much EVERYTHING about the area.

Reviewed by desiree.m.palmer

This is a fun little place to stop. Tons of old cars and collectibles. While I was there the blacksmith was working and I even got to pan fir gold flecks for a few extra dollars.

Reviewed by chloeethan

My husband loved it, and that was after being sick! Full of old historical cars, relics really. Great mechanical Americans. Lore goes that “American Pickers” couldn’t convince old coot to sell any of his wares!!

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This place is so neat. It's almost folk art-like in how it's arranged, but it's just tons of historic buildings and equipment that you can explore. This was once a gold mine that was a bit away from Jerome, another boom town, but this little village wasn't as lucky as Jerome-- it definitely fell off the map. The artifacts are from all over the West. Read the interpretive signs for some background on important displays, and definitely bring a camera!

Reviewed by steve.routledge.14

Uniquely non-commercialized, plan on at lease 3 hours. Loved it.

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The Jungle Prada Site History Tour is an immersive cultural experience at a one-of-a-kind historic landmark where 1,000 years of Florida history come together.  Explore this hidden gem in St. Petersburg on our historian-led walking tour.  The private property features one of the best-preserved American Indian mounds in Florida.  The history tour lasts 75 – 90 minutes, and admission includes a small museum with archaeological artifacts.  Advance registration is required and group size is limited.  See the availabilities calendar below and reserve your spot on the Jungle Prada Tour today!

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Due to the historic nature of the property some surfaces are uneven.  Please watch your step and always use caution.  Potential risks include all those that arise from walking through heavily wooded or natural areas.

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The Jungle Prada Site was part of a Tocobaga Indian village for about 600 years (1,000 CE – 1,600 CE).  The village stretched along the eastern shore of Boca Ciega Bay.  The plaza and part of a 900′ ft. long midden have been lovingly stewarded by the Anderson family for more than 80 years.  Used as a gathering place for centuries, this Mississippian Era cultural site is the perfect venue to learn about the human history of Tampa Bay and of the Southeastern United States.

Spanish landing site

In April of 1528 a Spanish conquistador, the one-eyed Pánfilo de Narváez, landed at or near the Jungle Prada Site village.  He had been named Adelantado (Governor) of Florida, replacing the deceased Ponce de Leon.  Three-hundred men from his expedition ventured north, but only four survivors, led by Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca, completed a journey from Florida to the Pacific Ocean that took 8 years (1528-1536) and covered more than 2,200 miles.  We share the story of the survivors on our history tour!

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In 1925, developer Walter P. Fuller constructed a Mediterranean-style mall near the Tocobaga mounds which he named “Jungle Prado,” after the “Paseo del Prado” in Havana, Cuba.  It offered stores, dining, and nightlife to guests at Fuller’s nearby Jungle Hotel.  A social club called “The Gangplank” at Jungle Prado became a speakeasy during Prohibition when Walter Fuller accepted a large shipment of illegal whiskey.

Colorful peacocks have been residents of The Jungle Prada neighborhood since the 1950s.   You can see them strutting their stuff around our private seaside garden on the shore of Boca Ciega Bay.  Seeing peacocks is guaranteed on every tour!

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Until the 1890s, elevators were the exclusive prerogative of imperial and grand prince palaces. However, at the end of the 19th century, lifting mechanisms, as they were then called, appear in lucrative homes and institutions. We made them for private orders. Often they were trimmed with valuable wood species, carvings and incrustations, inside for passengers leather sofas were arranged, and elevator shafts were decorated with a unique ornament. Some of these amazing buildings can still be seen.

Elevator in the apartment house of merchants Eliseev

It is believed that it was in this house in 1890 that the first elevator in St. Petersburg was installed The apartment house, owned by the merchants Eliseev, was originally built for the rich tenants. Because the elevator there was installed very roomy, although unattractive externally. However, this lifting mechanism brought glory to the architect Gavriil Baranovsky. Information about the unique mechanism for that time quickly spread throughout the city - photos of the house were printed in respectable magazines and discussed in professional circles.

Address embankment of the river Fontanka, 64

Elevator in the house of S. Muyaki

In the apartment house of the Captain-Guard of S. Muyaki there is one of the most beautiful elevators cities. When building the building in 1902-1903 he was given the main role in the parade entrance. The lift is in the immediate vicinity of the entrance to deliver residents directly to the apartments, not bothering unnecessary movements. The front staircase is hidden behind the elevator. It's amazing that not only the beautiful forged mine, but also the cabin with a semicircular sofa. Moreover, it is still in a working state and Lifting mechanism, however, it is now launched only once a year for verification.

Address Rebellion Street , 18. Kovensky lane , 17

Elevator in one of the houses of merchants Eliseev

Merchants Eliseevs one of the first in the city began to install in their homes, lifting mechanisms. That's when building the building in 1892 in the then Chernyshev Lane money have not regretted. The main staircase and elevator are in a cylindrical space an They are intended immediately for two buildings of the house - the front and the yard. The cabin did not survive, but here is the mine and the doors - in excellent condition. In the windows of the stairs, by the way, are preserved in places old yellow glass with a picture. According to the architect, in the gloomy rainy weather they made the lighting more warm, "sunny" and pleasant looking.

Address Lomonosov Street , 14

Elevator in the apartment house A. Khrenova

Profitable house of the architect Alexander Khrenov was built in 1909 in Art Nouveau style. In that The same style was maintained and the elevator, installed in the fashion of the time, because the presence of a lift mechanism in the front gave the house status and allowed to rent an apartment more expensive. Even When renting a home on the first floor, the announcement clearly indicated the presence of an elevator. In that house Eldar Ryazanov filmed his comedy "The Key to the Bedroom", where in the episodes involved that the most modern elevator.

Address Tavricheskaya Street , 5

Elevator in the house "Singer"

At this address is the house "Singer", where is the "House of Books" and the St. Petersburg office "In contact with". The elevator was installed here during the construction in 1902-1904 when it was already good known American company Otis and was one of the first elevators in St. Petersburg. Modern gold ornaments in the mine and on the doors have been preserved and restored, which is not you will tell about a cabin.

Address Nevsky Avenue, 28

Elevator in the shopping center "Passage"

In the trading house "Passage" there are still two elevators installed during the reconstruction 1900 year. Rather, the forged shafts have been preserved - the cabins have been completely replaced. Because the the building was intended exclusively for commerce (shopping malls alone there were 64), here was installed the largest in those days lift for transportation visitors of the Passage.

Address Nevsky Ave., 48

Elevator in the Little Mikhailovsky Palace

The Little Mikhailovsky Palace was built for the Grand Duke Mikhail Mikhailovich in 1885-1895 years, and the decoration of the premises lasted until 1900. For those times it's a long time, but you need bear in mind that the building was equipped with the latest technology, and interiors executed with elegant elegance. The building as a palace has never been used - here there were different organizations. To this day, little has been preserved, but to form a representation about the beautiful decoration can be by a wonderful elevator shaft in combination with carved oak doors.

Address Admiralteiskaya Embankment, 8

Elevator in the house of his wifes Kazakova

This elevator does not shake with its architectural sophistication or uniqueness of the mechanism, but the acuity of sensations when traveling on it. The house was commissioned by the wife of honorary citizen Kazakov was built at the beginning of the century, not for the chic audience, so the lifting mechanism in it have established very modest - in the elevator hardly it will turn out to be located together. Now he is like this It functions, all with the same cabin in the same mine. True, the floor is rotten, and the roar worth a spooky, but the daredevils can make an unforgettable journey on the present, not touched by repairs and restorations, an elevator more than a century old.

Address The 9th line of the V .O., 54

Elevator in the building of the Volga-Kama Bank

The elevator was installed in this building at the turn of the XIX-XX centuries. Then the house belonged to one of the the richest commercial centers of the Russian Empire - the Volga-Kama Bank. TO Unfortunately, the same elegant elevator was not preserved, but a hundred years after the original The installation of the mine and the elevator were scrupulously restored to old photographs.

Address Nevsky Avenue,38

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This ultimate 2-day tour combines all the main highlight of St Petersburg, which is often called the Northern Venice, and Peterhof, which is said to rival Versailles.

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• See top tourist attractions in Saint Petersburg: Nevsky Prospect, Church on Spilled Blood, St Isaac's Cathedral, Kazan Cathedral, the Hermitage (from outside) and more!
• Take in the views of Nevsky Prospect, fascinating bridges, embankments and all downtown of St Petersburg;
• See a garden, 2 parks, 3 legendary cathedrals, 4 embankments and a dozen other local gems of St Petersburg;
• Learn about the intriguing, controversive and rich history of Russia;
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• Hotel pickup  (any time you wish);
• Nevsky Prospect , main street of Saint Petersburg and, believe it or not, Russia;
• Kazan Cathedral , breathtaking - both inside and out, a true gem of Saint Petersburg with 136 columns;
• Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood , feel very small inside this grand cathedral with elaborate gilded-work and sophisticated mosaics;
• Eliseev Emporium  – a delicatessen store from a bygone era to refresh yourself before you hit Nevsky Prospect;
• Beloselsky Beloozersky and Anichkov Palace , cultural heritage of Russia and the most beautiful private palaces of XIX century;
• Monument to Catherine the Great , a major force in Russian history and the idol of many Russians;
• Russian National Library , the oldest national library of Russia, established in 1795 by Catherine the Great;
• Coffee experience  in the best coffee shop of St Petersburg, with views of Griboedova Channel Embankment and Kazan Cathedral (optional);
• Michael Garden & Summer Garden –  enjoy local nature and explore the city through the eyes of locals;
• Michael Palace  – astonishing architectural monument, unusual and unique for St. Petersburg;
• Palace Embankment, Admiralty Embankment, Griboedova Channel, Moika Embankment and Lebyazhya Kanavka Embankment  – take in famous landmarks, get the real feel of the Northern capital and enjoy the breezes coming off the water;
• Bronze Horseman, Monument to Peter I  - unique statue of Peter the Great, the greatest man in Russian huistory, the founder of Saint Petersburg. It survived the siege of Leningrad (former name of St Petersburg) during WW2 and is one of the symbols of Russia;
• Palace Square –  feel the magnitude of this huge square, one of the largest and most historic open spaces of the city;
• The Hermitage  is a huge complex, with several different parts. Must be on your bucket list for life experience;
• Marble Palace  with its opulent design and startling types of marble is one of few buildings that survived the siege during the WWII;
• Winter Palace  – with only 2% of the items they show, you will still be amazed with a vast variety of jewels, gold and furniture. Decorated in over-the-top fashion, this is one of the most photographed places in St Petersburg!;
• The buildings of Imperial Army General Staff and Royal Guards' General Staff;
• Alexander column  – the state of the art of architecture, the monument to the Russian military victory in the war with Napoleon;
• The Narva Triumphal Arch  – an elegant memorial to the war of 1812;
• Admiralty , one of the first structures to be built in St Petersburg, where Tsar Peter I himself took part in the massive construction of the very first ships of Russia's Baltic fleet;
• The Admiralty Garden , a fashionable place for the Petersburg aristocracy back in 19th century to promenade and catch up with the latest gossips;
• St Isaac’s cathedral –  grand structure, stunning interior, golden icons, splendid mosaics and plenty of history!
• Lunch  in a cozy local café. With magic interior, healthy foods, lots of mouth-watering desserts and perfectly located on one of the most vibrant streets of Saint Petersburg;
• Drop off  at your hotel or any place you wish.

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• + Meet a local and make a new friend in Saint Petersburg.
• + Exciting fun communication with a local, not just boring history lessons.
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• + Private Saint Petersburg two day tour, customized itinerary, personalized experience.
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Containing the Hermitage's most valuable collections of jewelry and gold, these heavily guarded galleries in two parts of the museum's first floor are entered on a separate ticket. For visitors who have the time, this is a remarkable collection of priceless artifacts, from ancient Scythian and Greek goldwork to exquisite decorations from St. Petersburg's court jewelers, including Carl Faberge.

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