Wickenburg, Arizona

A smiling welcome in every greeting. Friendliness and the warm spirit of good neighborliness are as evident in Wickenburg as is the inexhaustible supply of sunshine that bathes the region. A real western tourist destination since 1863!

A visitor meets it at every turn, whether his mission leads him to business contacts with townspeople, or to the guest ranches where the most hospitable hosts in the world bid welcome.

Our sunny climate, magnificent sunsets, beautiful mountains and high desert terrain will fascinate you too.

We are proud of community's unique charms - our rich cultural diversity, western and southwestern architecture and many opportunities to experience the way of life "Out Wickenburg Way!"

Western hospitality is no catch-penny phrase here. As befits this truly western town, hospitality and friendliness are a charming part of the town's personality, as genuine and as real as the surrounding hills.

Wickenburg is a town where visitors are warmly welcomed whether the stay is an hour, week, month or season. It isn't important where you're from or who you are - the important thing is that you are here.

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Museums & Historic Sites

Desert Caballeros Western Museum - Feel the excitement and romance of the old west like never before. Explorer the fainting world of Wickenburg and the Arizona Southwest... an exciting world of courageous people's, mystery, tragedy and prosperity.

Mining Town Gold, silver, copper and turquoise were vital to the mining history of the west. See examples of these along with their dazzling collection of gems and minerals, plus their black light exhibit. Early Arizona Street Scene and Period Rooms, Complete with a saloon watch shop, livery stable, post office, barbershops, and general store, the street scene recreates commercial life in Arizona circa 1915.

Aiken W. Fisher Gallery of Western Art - The Aiken W. Fisher Gallery of Western Art will take you on a wondrous journey through the American West: its breathtaking landscapes and fascinating peoples, its mystic traditions and growing diversity.

Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts - The Webb Center is premier 600-seat theatre featuring outstanding artists from around the state, the region, the U.S. and the world, in a variety of performances that are diverse, beautiful, high-energy, and exciting-music, dance, theatre and special events. Located on the campus of Wickenburg High School.

Mining

Vulture Mine - This historic mine offers you a peek of yesteryear through a self-guided tour of the remaining buildings and mine site. Guided group tours may be scheduled, as well as camping and trailer-park reservations. The historic mine was founded in 1863 by Henry Heintzel Wickenburg who fled from his homeland of Prussia in his quest for gold.

Lodging

Wickenburg offers a large variety of lodging options that are sure to meet all your lodging needs.
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Nature Conservancy

Hassayampa River Preserve - A special piece of Arizona's natural environment is being protected and restored at the Hassayampa River Preserve near Wickenburg. For most of its 100-mile course through the desert, the Hassayampa River flows only underground. But within the preserve its crystal clear waters emerge, flowing above ground throughout the year. The lush streamside habitat of the Hassayampa is home to some of the desert's most spectacular wildlife. Yet many of them have become dangerously imperiled as riparian areas have disappeared from the Arizona landscape. Spring-fed Palm Lake is a unique four-acre pond and marsh habitat. The marshy pond habitat attracts an impressive array of water birds such as the great blue heron, white-faced ibis, and pied-billed grebe. The large willows around the lake provide important nesting habitat for the endangered southwestern willow flycatcher.

Vulture Peak - Vulture Peak Trail, seven miles south of Wickenburg, is a short but steep trail that takes hikers from the base of Vulture Peak (2,480 feet) to a saddle (3,420 feet) just bellow the summit in only two miles. From this point, experienced hikers can "scramble" up an extremely steep and narrow "chute" to the summit of Vulture Peak itself (3,660 feet). The final ascent is not maintained and should be attempted only by experienced and well conditioned hikers. Certificates are given by the Chamber upon completion of the Vulture Peak Trail.

Local Events

Annual Gold Rush Days (February) -Arts & Crafts Mucking & Drilling and of course a Gold Panning Contest.

Annual DC Ride (April) - Over 200 mounted horsemen leave Frontier Street on an early spring desert/mountain trek.

Annual Fiesta Septiembre (September) - Celebrating Wickenburgs Hispanic Hertitage Arts & Craft, Food, Entertainment.

Annual Bluegrass Festival (November) - Come indulge your senses with some soothing bluegrass music at our annual festival. Located at the Everett Bowman Rodeo Grounds.

Annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering (December) - Grab your boots and your pots and join us for our gathering. Sponsored by the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce.

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