Payson, Arizona
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30miles South of Payson
Theodore Roosevelt Dam, the first major structure constructed by the Bureau of Reclamation on the Salt River Project (SRP), spans the Salt River to form a huge reservoir 24 miles long. The dam is 280... continue
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Rim Country Museum
The museum, which is housed in Payson's 1906 Forest Service ranger station and a replica of a historic local hotel, contains an extensive collection of artifacts and memorabilia, telling the history of the Rim country and focusing on what life was like as a forest ranger in the early years.
Payson, AZ Museums
The Mogollon Rim
The Mogollon Rim, Arizona's mighty backbone, is an epic in natural, human history.
Payson, AZ Landmarks
Payson Parks
The Payson Parks and Recreation Department manages and maintains over 150 acres of parkland for the benefit and enjoyment of its citizens and visitors alike. Please stop by and spend some time at our facilities – we know you'll like what you find. Green Valley Park is a 40
Payson, AZ City Parks
Zane Grey Country
Under the Tonto Rim, Code of the West, To the Last Man, are all western thrillers written by Zane Grey, one of the most prolific writers of all time. The inspiration for these and many of Grey's 85 novels, 114 movies, and 215 short stories was the Tonto Rim, also known as "
Payson, AZ Famous People
Payson Golf Course
This 18 hole course is open to the public. The course's front nine is wide open and its back nine is more hilly. The greens are slow, and there is a creek that comes into play on seven holes. The course was built at 5,000
Payson, AZ Golf Courses
Things to do near Payson, AZ
Greenlee County Historical Museum
The Greenlee County Historical Museum displays interesting memorabilia from the surrounding area. Visitors will discover Supr...
Becker Lake Amenities
The lake has a boat ramp, dirt parking and barrier-free restroom. A fishing pier was installed on the northwest corner of the...
Kinishba Ruins National Historic Landmark
Kinishba is a large pueblo ruin containing nine masonry buildings constructed between 1250 and 1350 A.D. by the Mogollon. Th...
Snowflake Temple
Only the 108th temple worldwide, and the 51st in the Continental United States, the temple serves nearly 35,000 Latter-day Sa...
Shumway Schoolhouse
The Shumway Schoolhouse is one of just a few one-room brick schoolhouses in Arizona. Visitors will see the school's original ...