Hey guys, Mike with Mike's Road Trip here. Today I'm about 60 miles northwest of
Phoenix Arizona in arguably the West's most Western town named for this guy
Henry Wickenburg. Now there's a lot to see and do here in Wickenburg AZ, so come along with me I show you around.
As you approach Wickenburg, take a left at the roundabout right into historic downtown, where you'll find an array of shops, restaurants, museums and a whole lot more.
The old Santa Fe Railway Depot is the visitor center, where you can get info on
all the Wickenburg AZ activities.
Henry Wickenburg came to the area in search of gold, and was soon rewarded
when he discovered Vulture Gold Mine, which this iconic Wickenburg site is
named for. By the late 1800s Wickenburg AZ was a booming mining town, today
Wickenburg is known for its open space, clean air, and cowboy lifestyle. The lure
of Wickenburg often hooks visitors into staying longer than they anticipate, some
end up becoming immortalized. Wickenburg was founded in 1863 and over the years
there have been a lot of characters who've roamed these streets some, of whom, have never left
No trip to Wickenburg would be complete without a dude ranch experience.
As the West's most western town, the equine is highly revered, and there's no
shortage of cowboys, or gal pokes. From Ropin' to horse-drawn rides,
you're sure to get your Western fill in Wickenburg.
There's always something going on, from parades Classic Car Shows, to carnivals. If it's culture you're
after, check out an art show or head over to the world-class Desert Caballeros Western Museum.
Or head over to the Del Webb Center for the Performing Arts for
an array of annual events. With an abundance of sunshine you may want to
get outdoors.
There are even a couple of gorgeous golf courses to play a bit of small ball.
Something you wouldn't expect in the middle of the desert is a lush riparian
area. This is called the Hassayampa River Preserve.
Well that's it from Wickenburg AZ. There's so much more to experience so
you're just going to have to come here and discover it for yourselves. So until
next time, we'll see ya on the road...
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