Once called the ‘Biggest Little Town of Arizona’ Cottonwood and the surrounding area has a lot to offer bikers visiting the area.  It is especially nice on winter rides due to the mild weather during the
day. The city of Cottonwood is in the ‘heart’ of the Verde valley.  The Verde River runs through the valley from northwest to south east and is joined by flows from Sycamore Canyon, Oak Creek, Beaver Creek and West Clear Creek.  Cottonwood became a haven for those seeking to be free from the prejudice and regulation of nearby company towns.   The Old Town Main Street was created in 1908.  Read more about the history of the area by clicking on the Covered Wagon link located below left.  Today there are several antique shops cafes bars hotels and other interesting shops on the main street of Old Town Cottonwood.  Stop in at Kactus Kate’s for a frosty glass of Sedona’s Oak Creek Ale on tap, shoot a game of pool, and tell Kate Central Arizona Bikers sez ‘Hey!’.  Check out the links on the menu bar to the right.  Cottonwood has some great places to stop and have a bite if you are just puttin’ thru town.    One of my favorite stops is Sally’s BBQ. on 89A next to the Rockin B Saloon. Sally also has a place in Sedona.  Great pork BBQ! There are a lot of rides out of Cottonwood for you to fill your day.  One of my favorites on the way to Sedona is to take the Cornville Road thru Page Springs. You will pass a few Verde Valley wineries on this road. The names of these wineries are Page Springs Cellars, Oak Creek Vineyards, and the other is called Echo Canyon.  All three are open with wine tasting rooms. Check out their websites. Of course there are some better rides out of Cottonwood like over the Mingus Mountains thru the old mining town of Jerome and on to Prescott.  This is a fantastic ride with lots of twisties.  Check out the Jerome page and the Prescott page for further information.  One of my favorite rides is thru Oak Creek Canyon just north of Sedona on highway 89A.  Here is an Oak Creek Canyon Map. The canyon road is lined with trees, the creek itself, while the road passes several places to stop a grab a bite or rest stops and camping areas.  It is a favorite place for locals during the summer months.  You can also find several independent lodges and motels with  some Bed and Breakfast as well.  I will soon have a ride page attached to this  page so check back.  For now just take a look a good map.  The area is just loaded with places to go and things to do.  Have a great ride in and around the beautiful Verde Valley.  See ya on the ROAD!  Ride Safe!

ReggaeRider

 

SUMMER

   Verde Valley Fair

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Arizona bikers guide to motorcycle events and destinations in Cottonwood, Arizona.  Review events, attractions,  places

to eat, drink, lodge, or camp plus other helpful information for an informed motorcycle biker ride.

COTTONWOOD AREA 2009 CALENDAR PROVIDED BY THE COTTONWOOD INN

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"I can't imagine staying anywhere else for my next visit to Cottonwood and Sedona. The house is so charming, the bed/bedding so
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The Annabel Inn

Old Town Cottonwood, Call Annabel for your Reservations at  (928) 649-3038 or click on the photo for her website.     Bed and Breakfast

 

February

13 - 15  Annual Pecan, Wine, & Antique Festival

11 - 16  Chocolate Lovers Festival

24 - 29  Sedona International Film Festival

March

13 - 15  Sedona Garlic Festival

        14  St. Patrick’s Day Parade

14 - 15  Gem & Mineral Show

20 - 22 Old Time Fiddler’s Contest

        28  Verde River Canoe

20 - 22  Flywheelers Gas Engine Show

April

        12  Easter Bunny Express

23 - 26  Verde Valley Birding Festival

17 - 22  Wisdom of the Elders

27 - 29  Wisdom of the Elders

May

         2  Annual Bicycle Tour

         5  Cino De Mayo

8  -  9   Smoke Out

16 - 17  Jerome Historic Building Tours

June

  6 -  7  Arizona Crawdad Festival

5 - 13  Native American Culture Festival

            Tequila Express (adults only)

July

4          Verde Canyon Railroad

            Firecracker Express

18        Corn Festival

25        National Day of American Cowboy

August

30 - 06  Red Rocks Music Festival

Grape Train Express

Starlight Express


September

5           Moonlight Madness

12         Fiesta Del Tlaquepaque

25 - 26  Jazz on the Rocks

26         Montezuma’s 10K Run

26 - 27  Verde River Days


October

3   -   4  Fun Fest

3   -   4  Old Settler’s Day

2009     Rythm and Ribs Festival

24 - 31  Sedona Plein Air Festival


Ocktoberfest

November

6   -   7  Main Street Festival



December

Santa Express Verde Canyon RR

5            Christmas Parade Old Town

5   Chocolate Lover’s Walk Old Town

12  Festival of Lights  Tlaquepaque

12 Camp Verde Christmas Lights

4 - 5  Clarkdale Arts and Crafts

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