- 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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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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Specializing in kayak tours, Rim Country Recreation offers visitors 2 hour tours of the rivers and lakes of Northern Arizona. The tour begins with a lesson that covers the basics of kayaking before setting off on the water.
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The M Diamond Ranch is a family owned horseback riding facility that features one to two and a half hour trail rides through archeological and petroglyph sites. There is also an evening tour offering a cowboy cookout and live entertainment.
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1620 W. Finnie Flats Road, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
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At Montezuma Castle National Monument, visitors can glimpse into the past through the best preserved cliff dwellings in North America. It nestles into a towering limestone cliff, and tells a story of ingenuity, survival and prosperity in a desert landscape.
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Feel the southwestern history as you drive over desert terrain, across plateaus, through seasonal creeks, creek beds, and hidden trails to extraordinary views. It is a safe, exciting and extremely fun way to experience all that Mother Nature has to offer.
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The park features three historic house furnished in the 1880s period and listed on the National and State Register of Historic Places. Displays period artifacts from military life and history of the Indian Scouts and Indian Wars era. It schedules programs which give visitors a glimpse into Arizona's history.
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Visitors can view a variety of exhibits related to the early pioneering days of Camp Verde at the Camp Verde Visitor Center. They feature a diverse collection of artifacts, photography, and documents from local contributors.
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435 S Main Street, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
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Paying tribute to the early settlers, Camp Verde Museum provides tourists with a look at life as it was. Displays include a variety of artifacts and memorabilia such as photographs, artwork, clothing, glassware and much more.
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45 W Hollamon Street, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
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Featuring guided excursions along the river, Sedona Adventure Tours & Verde River Rafting/Kayaking provides an array of outdoor fun and activities. Their distinct tours include river trips combined with activities such as hiking, horseback riding and wine tasting.
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385 S Main Street, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
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Providing education and information on prehistoric life in Camp Verde, Verde Valley Archaeology Center & Museum offers free admission. The museum's exhibits further pay tribute to the Native American culture and its history.