Jerome Attractions
Jerome was once a mining town known for its copper, gold, and silver. For a brief time, it had a population of nearly 15,000 but after the main mine closed in 1952 it eventually became a ghost town. Today, like other former mining towns in Arizona, Jerome has been converted into a tourist destination, primarily frequented by day trippers.
A twisting road winds its way through the hillside town past old buildings, some of which have been restored, others of which have not. Many artists have taken up residence here and opened shops and galleries. The town is located at an elevation of over 5,000 feet and the setting is quite dramatic
Jerome is a National Historic Landmark. You can learn more about the mining history of the town at the Mining Museum. If you are planning a routing through Arizona, Jerome makes a good day trip from Sedona and Prescott, or even Flagstaff, just over an hour away.
A twisting road winds its way through the hillside town past old buildings, some of which have been restored, others of which have not. Many artists have taken up residence here and opened shops and galleries. The town is located at an elevation of over 5,000 feet and the setting is quite dramatic
Jerome is a National Historic Landmark. You can learn more about the mining history of the town at the Mining Museum. If you are planning a routing through Arizona, Jerome makes a good day trip from Sedona and Prescott, or even Flagstaff, just over an hour away.
Bartlett Hotel
The Bartlett Hotel, now in ruins, was once one of Jerome's finest. It is now owned by the Historical Society. The hotel became unstable during the rock slides of the 1930's and 1940's. There is a plaque here explaining the history.
Gold King Mine Museum and Ghost Town
Just outside of Jerome is the Gold King Mine Museum, a former working gold mine from the late 1800s. The site has mining artifacts, a replica of a mine shaft, old buildings, and other memorabilia. Visitors can walk around antique trucks, tractors, construction and mining equipment. Many of the original buildings and equipment that were used are still found at Gold King Mine.
Grand Hotel
The Jerome Grand Hotel was once the United Verde Hospital, the largest hospital in Arizona when it was built around 1927.
The Jerome Grand Hotel is the highest public building in the Verde Valley, and it offers breathtaking views! Restoration of the structure began in 1994.
The Jerome Grand Hotel is the highest public building in the Verde Valley, and it offers breathtaking views! Restoration of the structure began in 1994.
Jerome Grand Hotel
200 North Hill Street
Jerome, AZ 86331
United States
200 North Hill Street
Jerome, AZ 86331
United States
Phone 1 (928) 634-8200
Fax 1 (928) 639-0299
Holy Family Catholic Church
The Holy Family Catholic Church was a long serving church in Jerome with a priest who became a bit of an iconic figure in the town prior to his death. The church was built around 1898 and is today a favorite photography spot for visitors.
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Sliding Jail
The Sliding Jail in Jerome was originally built around 1928. Built on a clay slick, it soon began to slide, and now sits 2,500 feet from its original location.
