"A Town Resurrected--Jerome, Arizona" Top 5 Page for this destination Jerome by VeronicaG

Jerome Travel Guide: 62 reviews and 137 photos

A Town Upon A Hill--A Big Hill!

Jerome sits at an elevation of 5,246 feet atop Cleopatra Mountain. Splendid views can be had from these heights! The gorgeous Verde Valley stretches below and the Mingus Mountains reach to the sky.

Jerome was founded in 1846 and thrived in copper mining. Then bad times came long, the mine closed and Jerome languished. Then in the 1960's things began to change slowly. Today, it's an artsy town!

The streets seem to rise in tiers as they cling to the side of the mountain. Antique shops, boutiques, art galleries and restaurants punctuate the streetscape. Suddenly, it has become a place tourists love to visit.

As we walked to a restaurant, a guide led a group of about 20 people to the site of a historic building. Jerome has come alive and is thriving once again.

Last visit to Jerome: Apr 2007
Intro Updated Jul 7, 2007
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Reviews (8)

The Verde Valley Off The Beaten Path (1)

As we drove from Sedona to Phoenix, we took a sidetrip to Jerome, Arizona and through the lush Verde Valley. This area... more travel advice

The Connor Hotel Favorites (2)

This unique building perched on the corner of main street is the Connor Hotel , which has been operating since 1898.... more travel advice

Jerome Winery Things to Do (2)

As we spent time in Jerome, we wandered the streets, grabbed lunch at the Mile High Grill and browsed some shops, but we... more travel advice

Gold King Mine and Ghost Town Things to Do (2)

Gold King Mine and Ghost Town is actually a museum where you can see an authentic replica of a mine shaft, an early... more travel advice

Shopping (2)
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Restaurants (1)
Campy Restaurant

Travelogues (1)

Written May 17, 2007

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Nemorino Feb 21, 2009 at 12:09 AM

Glad to hear Jerome has come alive and is thriving once again. Being a ghost town is one thing, but just being a depressed area is, well, depressing. I once stayed in an old hotel like that in Virginia City, Nevada.
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Maria250 Mar 17, 2008 at 12:10 PM

Thank you for stopping by my Sinsheim & Kitzingen pages! Great Verde Valley & Jerome Winery tips here! Also I love the shot of The Connor Hotel gee..goin' to be in AZ again.
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LoriPori Mar 17, 2008 at 4:40 AM

A lovely town with a tainted past. Sounds like my kinda town. hehe! Imagine a room from 1898 with wireless internet connections. The ghosts within must be baffled.
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scottishvisitor Jul 11, 2007 at 10:02 AM

A town with a naughty past I see but a good place for some chat too
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deecat Jun 25, 2007 at 4:49 PM

Often, these side trips turn out to be as delightful as Jerome. Your well written and insightful tips are always a pleasure to read to learn from.
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kyoub May 24, 2007 at 7:56 AM

A very interesting little side trip.I am sure you would have enjoyed the winery, wonder if they had Mile High Wine? Nice little shops to browse around in also.
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Trekki May 20, 2007 at 2:33 AM

Interesting place :-) I think I drove by once, but didn't pay much attention. Thanks for introducing it to us :-))