Located about an hour northeast of Phoenix near Payson, the Mazatzal Mountains were referred to as ‘the place with many deer’ in the language of the Native Americans who inhabited the area long before the settlers arrived. Mazatzal Wilderness Area Source: Carubery / shutterstock Mazatzal Mountains Other favorite exhibits are the Apache Display, Payson Rodeo Heritage Display, and the Blacksmith Shop Display.ĥ. You’ll learn about the life of famous author Zane Grey, who was a prolific and much-loved author of western novels that still sell well today, decades after his death. Located on South Green Valley Parkway in Payson, the facilities are operated by the local historical society, and will give you an awesome glimpse into early Arizona life.
Of all the historic sites you’re likely to visit in Payson, perhaps the most fascinating and educational will be the Rim Country Museum and Zane Grey Cabin. Rim Country Museum and Zane Grey Cabin Source: BlaineT / shutterstock Rim Country Museum And Zane Grey Cabin It’s worth a look and will help you spend your time here efficiently.īelow are 13 things to do in Payson. The city of Payson has an excellent website detailing all the sites and activities the high mountain town has to offer. Nowadays Payson’s economy is largely built on tourism and the dollars it generates from local, national, and international visitors. The area is rich in history which includes the many Native Americans that once resided nearby, railroads, and the mining industry. Located in the high elevation of Arizona’s Mogollon Rim, the scenery and weather in Payson may seem more like Maine than a town in one of the hottest states of America’s vast southwest.
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