- TripBuzz found 12 things to do with kids in or near Payson, Arizona.
- From Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout to Rim Country Lanes, the Payson area offers 32 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Farms & Ranches.
- Called 'The Heart of Arizona' due to its central location in the state, Payson is home to nearly 14,000 people. Surrounded by the Tonto National Forest, Payson's most prominent attraction is wilderness adventure, including hunting, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, camping, bird watching, or viewing the largest travertine natural bridge in the world.
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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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Offering 16 lanes of bowling with shoe rental, Rim Country Lanes features a grill offering food and drinks. The bowling center also has a bar with televisions, billiard tables and karaoke nights.
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Chasin A Dream Outfitters is a hunting and archery store that also provides fully guided hunts that meet the needs of beginner and experienced outdoorsmen. The store has an indoor shooting range.
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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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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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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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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.