INFORMATION ABOUT THE WICKENBURG AREA

Recreation and Tourist attractions
 

Golf

Hiking

Jeep Tours

Vulture Mine

Parks

Air tours

ATV Riding

Horseback riding

Harley & ATV rentals

Walking tour
The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce has a map for a self-guided tour of downtown historic buildings, some dating back to the early 1900s, including the 112-year-old Santa Fe Depot, now the Chamber of Commerce office and Official Arizona Visitors Center.

Desert Caballero Western Museum
21 N. Frontier Street
928 684 2272
Desert Caballeros Western Museum - Celebrating its 28th year, the Desert Caballeros Western Museum is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the history and art of Arizona and the west. It takes pride in being one of the best small museums in Arizona. The permanent collection includes Native American an 19th-century decorative arts, as well as late 19th - and 20th - century western American paintings and sculptures. The museum's public programming includes exhibitions, lectures, workshops, art classes and tours. (Admission Charged)
www.westernmuseum.org

Hassayampa River Preserve
928 684-2772
Nature Conservancy - Hassayampa River Preserve A special piece of Arizona's natural environment is being protected and restored at the Hassayampa River Preserve near Wickenburg. For most of its 100-mile course through the desert, the Hassayampa River flows only underground. But within the preserve its crystal clear waters emerge, flowing above ground throughout the year. The lush streamside habitat of the Hassayampa is home to some of the desert's most spectacular wildlife. Yet many of them have become dangerously imperiled as riparian areas have disappeared from the Arizona landscape. Spring-fed Palm Lake is a unique four-acre pond and marsh habitat. The marshy pond habitat attracts an impressive array of water birds such as the great blue heron, white-faced ibis, and pied-billed grebe. The large willows around the lake provide important nesting habitat for the endangered southwestern willow flycatcher.

 If you are up for it, Vulture Peak has a hiking path to the top.

The 3,658-foot-high peak dominates the desert south of Wickenburg. A challenging, but not-too-difficult trail leads to a high saddle, a fine destination for casual hikers. It's a tough clamber to the summit itself - not recommended if you have any issues with height or balance. But the views from the top are spectacular.  Read More

Old 761 Santa Fe Steam Locomotive Located at Apache and Tegner behind Town Hall, this engine pounded the rails between Chicago and the west.

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

Wishing Well - Make a wish, and you'll get it- and never tell the truth again! Learn about the Hassayampa legend and the the brands of local ranches.

Jail Tree - This 201 year-old mesquite tree, located at Tegner and Wickenburg Way, once served as Wickenburg's Jail.

Frontier Street - Buildings dating back to the early 1900s line this historic street, including the old Santa Fe Depot, now the Chamber of Commerce Building.

Massacre Monument - Dedicated to lives lost in an 1871 Apache-Mohave warrior attack, the Massacre Monument bears witness to the battle which spurred General Crook to launch the counter attack which ended Indian hostility in the area.

Parks

Sunset Park
     Lit Tennis courts
     Basketball courts
     Baseball diamonds
     Covered Ramada's with barbecue's
This is a desert park, aside from the sports fields there is little grass, and the tree's are primarily native species.  It is still however a great place for a family get together or sporting event.

Coffinger Park
    Covered Ramada's with barbecue's
     Skate Park
     Multi-purpose meeting room with kitchen
     Location of the Wickenburg Aquatic Center
     Tennis courts
     Baseball diamond