Jerome
A century-old copper mining town clinging to the steep slopes of Mingus Mountain, once called “the wickedest town in America” and now an art-gallery town and “ghost town.”
Jerome lies about 45 km southwest of Sedona on the slopes of Mingus Mountain at roughly 1,500 meters. Copper mining boomed from the late 19th century until 1953, when the population reached 15,000. After the mines closed, it became almost a ghost town, and it now has about 450 residents. It preserves old red-brick buildings, galleries, winery tasting rooms and a “haunted” hotel. Visit the Jerome State Historic Park (Douglas Mansion) to learn about mining history, see the “Sliding Jail,” and enjoy views over the Verde Valley and the red rocks in the distance. Parking is limited, so arrive early.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Verde Canyon Railroad
- Tuzigoot National Monument
- Honanki Heritage Site
- Palatki Heritage Site
- Red Rock State Park
- Fay Canyon & Arch
- Montezuma Castle National Monument
- Boynton Canyon