Things to see and do while staying at Applecross
Sightseeing
Rent a kayak, row boat, etc. They have a cute little General Store there offering everything from bait to beer and a couple of cute souvenirs!
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Woods Canyon Lake Store and Marina
Rent a kayak, row boat, etc. They have a cute little General Store there offering everything from bait to beer and a couple of cute souvenirs!
Rent a kayak for Willow Springs Lake from Rim Country Recreation Kayak, Stand Up Paddleboard and Canoe Rentals (call/text 928-978-2050). You get them in town (Payson); they'll secure them to your car for you.
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Willow Springs Lake
Rent a kayak for Willow Springs Lake from Rim Country Recreation Kayak, Stand Up Paddleboard and Canoe Rentals (call/text 928-978-2050). You get them in town (Payson); they'll secure them to your car for you.
Absolutely GORGEOUS hike, right across the 260. Not to be missed!
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Horton Creek Trailhead
Nf-289Absolutely GORGEOUS hike, right across the 260. Not to be missed!
Check for hours. If open, great to go and see the different trout!
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Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery
Check for hours. If open, great to go and see the different trout!
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Nf-583AAmazing natural stone bridge!
While you might think it's just a plain old picnic spot on the town lake, the bald eagles do NOT! They LOVE to fish here! The only other place I've seen so many is the Dump! Weird!
Green Valley park picnic area
600 South Green Valley ParkwayWhile you might think it's just a plain old picnic spot on the town lake, the bald eagles do NOT! They LOVE to fish here! The only other place I've seen so many is the Dump! Weird!
Your check in point when heading to see the Rim's magnificent views! Walk out on their deck for some great photo ops!
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Mogollon Rim Visitor Center
Rim RoadYour check in point when heading to see the Rim's magnificent views! Walk out on their deck for some great photo ops!
An amazing, sweeping view awaits you at this little spot! From the visitor's center across hwy 260, just go up Rim Rd.
Mogollon Rim Viewpoint
Rim RoadAn amazing, sweeping view awaits you at this little spot! From the visitor's center across hwy 260, just go up Rim Rd.
The only place to go horseback riding into the Tonto National Forest happens to be right around the bend! Head up Short Rd, behind the Lodge. Seasonal hours. 928-478-0030.
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Kohl's Ranch Lodge by Diamond Resorts
202 South Kohl's Ranch Lodge RdThe only place to go horseback riding into the Tonto National Forest happens to be right around the bend! Head up Short Rd, behind the Lodge. Seasonal hours. 928-478-0030.
The Travis Walton UFO incident was an alleged alien abduction of American forestry worker Travis Walton by a UFO on November 5, 1975, while he was working in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest; right by the tower. Walton was missing for five days and six hours. After days of searching with scent dogs and helicopters, Walton says he reappeared by the side of a road near Heber, Arizona.
Click the link to watch; https://youtu.be/qs0SQgl7Rlg
Buckskin Lookout Tower
The Travis Walton UFO incident was an alleged alien abduction of American forestry worker Travis Walton by a UFO on November 5, 1975, while he was working in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest; right by the tower. Walton was missing for five days and six hours. After days of searching with scent dogs and helicopters, Walton says he reappeared by the side of a road near Heber, Arizona.
Click the link to watch; https://youtu.be/qs0SQgl7Rlg
WHY on earth am I referring you to a TIRE shop, in HEBER?? Because it's NOT of this earth! Well, the old phone booth outside isn't. Sorta. It's where they found Travis Walton after he was missing for 5 days, after he claims he was abducted by a UFO in the nearby forest. 1839 Highway 260, Heber.
Heber Tire Shop
1839 Arizona 260WHY on earth am I referring you to a TIRE shop, in HEBER?? Because it's NOT of this earth! Well, the old phone booth outside isn't. Sorta. It's where they found Travis Walton after he was missing for 5 days, after he claims he was abducted by a UFO in the nearby forest. 1839 Highway 260, Heber.
Want to hunt for the Mogollon Monster?? Seems like he's been sighted a lot around Knoll Lake! He has ALSO been seen RIGHT NEAR HERE! At the Preacher Canyon Bridge, near Little Green Valley and along Tonto Creek! So remember, when you go out in the forest, always take your camera...and your bear spray! ;)
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Knoll Lake
Want to hunt for the Mogollon Monster?? Seems like he's been sighted a lot around Knoll Lake! He has ALSO been seen RIGHT NEAR HERE! At the Preacher Canyon Bridge, near Little Green Valley and along Tonto Creek! So remember, when you go out in the forest, always take your camera...and your bear spray! ;)
Food scene
Wonderful baked goods! Tiny lil shop tucked in the Swiss Village, 614 N Beeline Hwy. They share space with Arizona Wildflowers and Gifts. Need a wedding cake, or wedding PIES?? Kendra will whip up something extraordinary just for you!
Kendra’s Country Bakery
614 North Beeline HighwayWonderful baked goods! Tiny lil shop tucked in the Swiss Village, 614 N Beeline Hwy. They share space with Arizona Wildflowers and Gifts. Need a wedding cake, or wedding PIES?? Kendra will whip up something extraordinary just for you!
El Rancho
200 S Beeline HwyGreat Mexican food! They have a dog friendly patio, too!
INSIDE the Lodge is Zane Grey Country BBQ & Saloon, where the staff will make you feel like a regular!
Wonderful wood fired pizzas, delectable BBQ meats and great beers/cocktails! And a classic Wedge Salad, done the traditional (correct!) way!
Eat in the dining room or Saloon or outside with Pupper! Within walking distance to the cabin makes this our go-to every weekend!
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Kohl's Ranch Lodge by Diamond Resorts
202 South Kohl's Ranch Lodge RdINSIDE the Lodge is Zane Grey Country BBQ & Saloon, where the staff will make you feel like a regular!
Wonderful wood fired pizzas, delectable BBQ meats and great beers/cocktails! And a classic Wedge Salad, done the traditional (correct!) way!
Eat in the dining room or Saloon or outside with Pupper! Within walking distance to the cabin makes this our go-to every weekend!
Amazing Gourmet Grub!! A must try, on Main Street in Payson.
Try the chorizo tacos!! They have a small dog friendly patio, with a PUPPER MENU!!
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Duza's Kitchen
703 W Main StAmazing Gourmet Grub!! A must try, on Main Street in Payson.
Try the chorizo tacos!! They have a small dog friendly patio, with a PUPPER MENU!!
Amazing wood fired pizzas and a KILLER charcuterie board!! Outside, dog friendly patio dining.
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Old County Inn
3502 AZ-87Amazing wood fired pizzas and a KILLER charcuterie board!! Outside, dog friendly patio dining.
Macky's Grill
201 W Main StGreat American grub! AND a dog friendly patio!
Good BBQ joint. Outdoor patio with live music. Still fairly new, so not sure on if patio is dog friendly.
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Rim Country BBQ
202 West Main StreetGood BBQ joint. Outdoor patio with live music. Still fairly new, so not sure on if patio is dog friendly.
Great Mexican restaurant with a fun atmosphere! I love that they have the different sports TVs going, and always at least one showing bull riding! You must try the QUESABIRRIAS!!! Shredded beef taco with an au jus type of dipping sauce; AMAZING! Also have great margaritas!
El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
404 Arizona 260Great Mexican restaurant with a fun atmosphere! I love that they have the different sports TVs going, and always at least one showing bull riding! You must try the QUESABIRRIAS!!! Shredded beef taco with an au jus type of dipping sauce; AMAZING! Also have great margaritas!
My favorite little boutiques and shops
Some of my fav places I always find a little something fabulous at!
614 N Beeline Hwy. Mention The Weber's of Applecross Cottage for a discount! Need flowers for a local wedding? They'll hook you up! Their store is incredibly charming! It embodies everything the Rim is about!
Arizona Wildflowers & Gifts ( Formerly Vintage Roost)
616 North Beeline Highway614 N Beeline Hwy. Mention The Weber's of Applecross Cottage for a discount! Need flowers for a local wedding? They'll hook you up! Their store is incredibly charming! It embodies everything the Rim is about!
Weekends only, check for her hours (928-472-7343). She ALWAYS has some really great finds! And if you saw something and decided to go back later, she will come open up just for you!
Carpenters Wife Antiques
112 W Wade LnWeekends only, check for her hours (928-472-7343). She ALWAYS has some really great finds! And if you saw something and decided to go back later, she will come open up just for you!
Wonderful little antique mall, open every day! You're sure to find a lil something!
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Explore the Attic
800 AZ-260Wonderful little antique mall, open every day! You're sure to find a lil something!
Take a lil piece of the Mogollon home with you! A must-stop in Heber! Grab a lil bear carving, a turtle statue or a giant alien carving!
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Timberline Trading Co/Wild Woods
1890 AZ-260Take a lil piece of the Mogollon home with you! A must-stop in Heber! Grab a lil bear carving, a turtle statue or a giant alien carving!
City/town information
A short drive west, past Payson, the towns of Pine & Strawberry are a bucolic little stop. Check out Settler's Village or the numerous boutiques and restaurants! Look out for the elk that run all over the highway!
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Pine
A short drive west, past Payson, the towns of Pine & Strawberry are a bucolic little stop. Check out Settler's Village or the numerous boutiques and restaurants! Look out for the elk that run all over the highway!
Heber-Overgaard
A must stop in the Heber area is the wood carver!!