Very friendly place to stop to take yourself way back in time to the mining days of old.
The Jerome area came to life with the discovery of copper, gold and silver in 1876. Mining was funded by Eugene Jerome, and the town that bears his name was established high on the side of Cleopatra Hill with a beautiful view over the Verde Valley.
Jerome is now an attractive small town featuring a collection of museums, gift shops and art galleries. This unique setting provides for a nice stop, especially if headed to or from Prescott.
Jerome’s population reached 15,000 at one point, but by 1953 when the last mines closed, its population dwindled to 50 people. For years Jerome was known as Arizona’s most populated ghost town. In the 1960’s free spirits “discovered” Jerome and the town slowly started to come back to life.
From donkeys and chickens to race cars and motorcycles to old dental offices and outboard motors, this place has it all.
There is so much to see and places to eat and shop and browse, all within walking distance. There is a lot of history to behold and a lot of spectacular scenery, too.
It’s resurgent population has brought the town back to life, which features artists, musicians, interesting shops, wonderful bistros, sophisticated art galleries, hotels, B and B’s, fresh air and one of the best views in Arizona!
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In 2012, Jerome was nationally voted one of the “Top 10 Coolest Small Towns in America”.
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