Top Things to do in Verde Valley
Top Hotels in Verde Valley
- 1. Sedona Real Inn and Suites
- 2. A Sunset Chateau
- 3. Sky Rock Sedona
- 4. Arabella Hotel Sedona
- 5. Best Western Plus Arroyo Roble Hotel & Creekside Villas
- 6. The Inn Above Oak Creek
- 7. Desert Quail Inn Sedona at Bell Rock
- 8. GreenTree Inn Sedona
- 9. Amara Resort And Spa
- 10. Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock
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What to do and see in Verde Valley, Verde Valley: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas
Discover the best top things to do in Verde Valley, United States including Sycamore Wilderness, Bubbling Ponds Fish Hatchery, Woodchute Wilderness Area, Verde River Access Point (TAPCO), Red Rock State Park, Out of Africa Wildlife Park, Munds Wagon Trail, Fossil Creek Wilderness, Page Springs Fish Hatchery, Seven Sacred Pools.
Restaurants in Verde Valley
1. Sycamore Wilderness
2. Bubbling Ponds Fish Hatchery
3. Woodchute Wilderness Area
4. Verde River Access Point (TAPCO)
5. Red Rock State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,542 reviews
Red Rock State Park is a 286 acre nature preserve and environmental education center with stunning scenery. Trails throughout the park wind through manzanita and juniper to reach the rich banks of Oak Creek. Green meadows are framed by native vegetation and hills of red rock. The creek meanders through the park, creating a diverse riparian habitat abounding with plants and wildlife. This riparian habitat provides the setting and the opportunity for the park to offer a focus on environmental education. Red Rock offers a variety of special programs for school groups and private groups. There are a number of daily and weekly park events. The park offers a visitors center, classroom, theater, park store, ramada and hiking trails.
Reviewed By BLtrvl - Glenview, United States
Picked a perfect fall day for a hike through the park, starting at the visitor center, which was very detailed, and came equipped with a board listing recent wildlife sightings. A couple of trail segments were closed but we still got to see a lot of the park.
6. Out of Africa Wildlife Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,511 reviews
Located in the heart of the Verde Valley, the mission of Out of Africa Wildlife Park is to create the ultimate animal adventure for all ages, one steeped in fun, immersed in learning, and inspired by a living and colorful world of astonishing wildlife. We strive to foster an appreciation of our planet's wild areas and wondrous inhabitants by supporting and promoting conservation awareness and action, practicing exemplary animal care, providing education and learning experiences, and establishing broad community support, through a peaceful and interactive relationship with our animal friends, who touch our hearts.
Reviewed By IowaGuy315 - Iowa, United States
We enjoyed a beautiful late November day at Out of Africa. It seems like there are lots of discounts around for this park, AAA offered on site, but the regular price would be worth it! General admission ticket includes everything you'd need for a great outing, including a shorter "safari" bus ride where the guide feeds animals and you also have the chance that you might feed a giraffe or camel from the bus. Our guide was amazing- energetic and quick witted- and she was extremely knowledgeable about her animals. It's obvious that everyone here really cares about the animals - and many shared stories about animals that were rescued, etc. SuperMog and zip line tours would be cool, but are definitely not needed to enjoy the park - especially if you have young kids with. Definitely worth noting that this is not (as they say everywhere)- not a zoo! Roads & paths are all natural surface (and can be dusty). All of the animals we saw seemed to be content (not pacing their cages/fence lines, etc), and very well cared for and loved. The tiger swim show was fun, even though the 2 brother tigers weren't apparently cooperating as well as they do some days - it was great to see how the handlers worked with them- clearly not forcing them to do anything, yet working to engage them. They are amazingly beautiful and capable animals! Overall, we felt great spending our money and time here, and would totally go again if in the area. Note that on slower days not all of the food/beverage options may be available- not a big deal, but we may have stayed longer if we could have grabbed a decent lunch & kept trekking about.
7. Munds Wagon Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
This region preserves many unique red geological formations.
Reviewed By csatths - Peoria, United States
One of the nicest, up and down trails in Sedona. You go up and down quite often but nothing is too severe. Greta for a picnic, romantic hike or even a proposal setting especially by the water falls when it is not so dry. Great for a starter that wants the challenge of a hike and a change of scenery with every footstep.
8. Fossil Creek Wilderness
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By nlogan82 - Flagstaff, United States
Fossil Creek is a great place to visit whether you want to play in the creek, hike, or see waterfalls and natural springs. The only downside is the 14 mile drive down a dirt road. Only a limited number of passes can be purchased to enter the area so you are guaranteed to not be crowded. The water was great! There are swimming hole and jumping areas.
9. Page Springs Fish Hatchery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By megrey - Tucson, United States
Come for the fish education - stay for the bird watching! We spent two wonderful mornings walking along the clean trails (many of them shaded and cool) and along the creek bank. We went with the hope of seeing a bald eagle, which we didn't, and we left with hundreds of photographs of other birds and some wonderful memories. We had several nice chats with others along the way, yet it certainly was not a crowded area. Plenty of parking. Leashed dogs are permitted. The trails are flat, but the ground is not paved so I'm not sure if a wheelchair or stroller could be used. Truly outstanding public-private facility.
10. Seven Sacred Pools
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By gwenw184 - Murfreesboro, United States
This is a great hike but be prepared for hills and rocks to maneuver. Take water and sunscreen. This is a beautiful area with spectacular views!
