Cool Places: Jerome Arizona

The National Weather Service has been saying this weekend is going to be a hot one and we sure agree.  The Phoenix Metro area will be above one-hundred-five degrees for this coming Saturday and Sunday.  I know… it could be worse.

Just about 90 minutes north of the Valley of the Sun is the Ghost town of Jerome.  Not that Jerome is much of a ghost town anymore. It has been called the Largest Ghost Town in America.

Jerome is located in the Black Hills of Yavapai County a short drive north of Phoenix. Founded in the late 19th century on Cleopatra Hill overlooking the Verde Valley, it is more than 5,000 feet above sea level.

Jerome was once the fourth largest city in the Arizona Territory. The population peaked at 15,000 in the 1920′s. The Depression of the 1930′s slowed the mining operation and the claim went to Phelps Dodge, who holds the claim today. World War II brought increased demand for copper, but after the war, demand slowed. Dependent on the copper market, Phelps Dodge Mine closed in 1953. The remaining 50 to 100 hardy souls promoted the town as a historic ghost town. In 1967 Jerome was designated a National Historic District by the federal government. Today Jerome is a thriving tourist and artist community with a population of about 450.

On an average day Jerome is twenty degrees cooler than the Phoenix metro area.  

While many folks go to Jerome for it artistic wares and wines there is much to see related to its historic mining history.

Jerome is also known for several picturesque dining establishments.  The Haunted Hamburger and the Asylum restaurant (located in the Grand Hotel) to name just two.

Whether it is a long weekend get-away at a local bed and breakfast or the Grand Hotel, or just a day trip to check out the shops and galleries, go and get a bite to eat at one of their many fine restaurants, while you enjoy the view. Jerome truly offers something for everyone! Remember to wear your walking shoes.  

Information:  Jerome Chamber of Commerce • 928-634-2900 • Hours: 9-5 M-F

Website: http://www.azjerome.com/

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