Payson: Arizona’s Home of the Oldest Continuous Rodeo
Payson, AR is the town in northern Gila County, which has labelled the “The heart of Arizona”. It is enclosed by the Tonto National Forest that offers abundant outdoor activities whole year round. Payson is where rodeo originated and every August the town celebrates the World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo. A completely different ambiance than Arizona’s other weekend destination, Prescott and Sedona – Payson’s area is a picturesque, laid-back and packed full ways to experience the outdoors.
Best Time to Visit
Tourists usually visit Payson during the months of January to March for during these months that temperature is warm making it perfect for a great outdoor experience. But because these months are considered the busiest, booking your accommodation ahead of time at Payson, Arizona hotels is highly recommended.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are so a lot of activities to choose from when you visit the town Payson. Tourist may want to have a whole in one at the Payson Golf Course or hike at the Mongolian Rim Visitor Center to witness the beauty of Rim Country. Driving north is the Tonto National Forest that will take you to the grandeur of the biggest natural arch in the world. A sure stop on anyone’s visit is the Rim Country Museum situated in the West Main Street. From the downtown Main Street is the Green Valley Park which is surrounded by picnic shed, playground that gives children plenty of things to enjoy. South end of the town is the Mazatzal Casino, a tribal casino for Christmas and thanksgiving. After exploring the town, pamper yourself at the check yourself in the comfy Majestic Mountain Inn, Comfort Inn Payson and Rim Country Inn.