THE HISTORIC OLD TOWN ASSOCIATION COTTONWOOD
For tourists coming in, there is no end to the entertainment. Cottonwood is the hub of the wheel, the heart of the Verde Valley, the books to be read between the bookends of Prescott and Flagstaff, Jerome, Sedona, Page Springs’ and Camp Verde’s wineries, the Verde Canyon Railroad, Blazin’M Ranch, a multitude of State and National Parks, and Ancient Indian Ruins.
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THE APACHE GOLD CASINO RESORT
An Ideal Desert Getaway Drive north and immerse yourself in the beauty and excitement of Apache Gold.
Just 90 minutes from Phoenix and Tucson, the Apache Gold Casino Resort is located in pristine San Carlos Arizona, home to the Apache Reservation, just outside
of Globe. This classy 146-room resort style hotel offers an unrivaled desert experience.
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QUARTZSITE
Quartzsite, Arizona is a little town in the Southwest desert. It is located at the crossroads of Highway 10 between Phoenix and Los Angeles, and Highway 95 between Lake Havasu City and Yuma. Its history shows
that this area was always a gathering place for pioneers on their way to the rich gold fields in California, way station and hub of activity for travelers going in every direction.
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SWANSEA GHOST TOWN
Swansea has been proclaimed as one of Arizona’s best ghost towns by Arizona Highways magazine. Take a day trip back in time and see the remains of what was once a bustling mining community with a “moving picture house”, a post office and automobile dealership. On public lands, the Bureau of Land Management now manages the town and has added picnic and camping areas near the town site.
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WORLD BALLOON
Albuquerque’s Original Balloon Ride Provider Visitors come from around the world to enjoy Albuquerque’s pleasant climate, beautiful landscapes, diverse culture, rich heritage, and hot air ballooning. Famous for our light winds and crystal clear sky, Albuquerque has long been known as the “Balloon Capital of the World”.
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INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER
“Gateway to the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico”
Owned and operated by the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) opened its doors in August, 1976 to showcase the past, present and future of the Pueblo people from pre-Columbian to current time.
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CARLSBAD CAVERNS NATIONAL PARK
The world that exists deep below the surface is a subterranean marvel. Created slowly over the millennia, its beautiful formations awe visitors year-round. Considered by many as the Eighth Wonder of the World it is, in fact, one of twenty World Heritage sites in the United States.
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RUIDOSO
There is an enchanting place in southern New Mexico where outlaws roamed and Indians dance with the spirits of their ancestors. There is a place where breezes softly rustle majestic pines, where trout leap from their watery homes. This Is Billy the Kid Country, Ruidoso, New Mexico, and it is home to all of these images and so much more.
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HUBBARD MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN WEST
Ruidoso Downs, NM
As the first New Mexico museum to be granted “affiliate” status with the nation’s museum, the Smithsonian Institution, the Hubbard Museum of the American West is one of the most respected museums in the southwest region. The Museum is home to an extensive permanent collection of magnificent carriages, wagons, saddles, firearms and Indian artifacts, all of which provide visitors
with details on the historical significance these artifacts played in the American West.
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