Water flows under and through this landscape, feeding the growth of people and towns. The Verde Valley is watered by snow melt, summer monsoons, and springs that well up from the ancient sedimentary rocks. In the heart of the valley, a thousand years ago, people began to build a little hilltop pueblo that would grow into one of the largest villages in the area.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Learn more about the city of Jerome’s extensive history and mining operation at Jerome State Historic Park.

Douglas’ grandfather began the family’s involvement in copper mining in Canada. As an engineer and scientist, his father, James, traveled all over the world. Son James Stuart took to mining with gusto. It was in Nacozari, Mexico, that he acquired his nickname (“Rawhide”) inspired by use of rawhide to reduce roller wear on a cable car incline.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Arizona Copper Art Museum tells a genuine story, one that marries Arizona’s greatest treasure with world legends and fantastic art by returning copper home to where it all began.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included