- Our list of the best things to do in Payson, Arizona, features the top 15 nearby activities — including 5 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Payson, AZ has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sports & Fitness, Museums & Galleries, and Food & Drink.
- The results below include the top 15 things to do within the city of Payson, AZ
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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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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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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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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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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.
34.9 Miles
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.
37.8 Miles
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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.
37.9 Miles
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.
37.9 Miles
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.