The Clemenceau Heritage Museum informs the patrons about the colourful past of the Verde Valley. After the white settlers arrived in the area in the latter half of 19th Century C.E, it evolved and flourished with affluent farming and local culture. The Museum houses dioramas of household scenes that give a glimpse into their interiors, the local fashion of the bygone era, and the food, music, and community life. There mare models of the classroom setting that was prevalent back then, and also pieces of local art such as pottery. Visit the Museum to know more about the lives and livelihoods due to which the Valley saw its most prosperous era.
Offering stunning views of the most scenic landscapes in the region, the Devil’s Bridge is a 4.5 miles (7.2 kilometers) out and back hike. Bear Mountain, Long Canyon and Doe Mountain are among the other splendid red rock formations that form part of the dramatic views from Devil’s Bridge. Though the hike is slightly challenging at times, don’t let that deter you from visiting this place. The time and energy you put in is well worth the great views and the amazing photographs.
Among the country’s foremost National Monuments, the Montezuma Castle National Monument boasts rich history and heritage. Carved out of a limestone cliff, this prehistoric site is a five-story dwelling. Comprising nearly twenty rooms, this marvelous structure is believed to have taken close to three centuries to complete. Inhabited hundreds of years ago, much of the building is still intact. Apart from gazing at the exquisite site in sheer wonderment, you can visit the museum near the visitor center, which chronicles the stirring history of the region. At the base of the cliffs lies a splendid sycamore grove, which also welcomes visitors for leisurely wanderings.
Formed as a result of underground springs, the Montezuma Well is a limestone sinkhole found near Montezuma's Castle. Formerly a large underground cavern, this natural well is surrounded by soaring Indian cliff dwellings. Historically, the site has served as a refuge for a host of communities, right from prehistoric groups to modern-age farmers. Given the high concentrations of carbon dioxide, arsenic, calcium and other chemicals, the well is home to extremely rare flora and fauna. Picturesque, historic and blessed with nature’s rarest gifts, the stunning Montezuma Well merits a visit by outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers and photographers alike.