- The list below includes 13 free or cheap things to do in or near Payson, Arizona, including 30 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Art Gallery.
- From Tonto Natural Bridge State Park to Staircase Waterfall, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Payson.
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off Hwy 87, just 10 miles north of Payson, Payson, AZ 85547
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Tonto Natural Bridge State Park has what is believed to be the largest travertine bridge in the world, with a height of 183 feet, length of 400 feet and width of 150 feet. Trails lead on the top of the bridge. There are also some picnic areas.
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Staircase Waterfall is a local watering-hole that features a multi-step waterfall and pond for swimming. A large cut log helps swimmers access the deeper water. Parking available for a small fee, a hike to the waterfall is required for access.
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Nicknamed 'The Heart of Arizona' and surrounded by Tonto National Forest, the Town of Payson offers visitors a wide variety of activities amongst its scenic beauty. It also hosts many yearly events and features the world's oldest continuous rodeo.
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Both an indoor and open air museum, the Rim Country Museum boasts of replicated 19th century old buildings built from its original foundations while the Haught cabin was relocated to the area, plank by plank. Exhibits inside the museum include blacksmith's shop and a pioneer kitchen.
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Kohls Ranch Stable offers its visitors horseback rides on the trails surrounding the area. Waterfalls and fishing sites can be seen. For longer stays, cabins are available.
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700 S Green Valley Parkway, Payson, AZ 85541
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Featuring two museums, The Rim Country Museum and The Zane Grey Cabin, Northern Gila County Historical Society showcases replicas of historical structures from the Wild West. The museums are non-profit and run by local volunteers.
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Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout is a small fishing resort, with a couple of guest house rooms and plenty of fish in the river. Barbeques and picnics are included.
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Sawmill Theatres is a fully digital small town movie theater that contains stadium seating in all theaters. All theater seats have rocking capabilities and the theater also offers matinee pricing.
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A trail along the entrance of an abandoned railroad tunnel, Railroad Tunnel Trail is a nearly 1.5 mile trail used for hiking. The trail offers views of the unfinished tunnel as well as the Mogollon Rim.
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Down the Street Art Gallery is an art gallery that features artwork by Pam Fandrich, April Bower, Bob Gleason, Janice Hoyt, and Jeff Kuhns. The gallery displays acrylic paintings, oil paintings, and watercolors.