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Wickenburg
Founded in 1863, this Western community has been greeting visitors ever since. Nestled in the Hassayampa River Valley just 50 minutes from Phoenix, in a beautiful High Sonoran Desert setting on Highways 60-93 and 89. Beautiful mountains and stands of saguaro cactus abound - and so do traditional Western experiences.
For Visitors Information:
216 N. Frontier Street
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-5479
Visit the Official Wickenburg Website
- County: Maricopa
- Year of Incorporation: 1909
- Elevation: 2,200
- Population: 10,000
Wickenburg Attractions
You'll find attractions of all types in Wickenburg, such as the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, Desert Caballeros Western Museum, Nature Conservancy-owned Hassayampa River Preserve, historic Vulture Mine, Los Caballeros Spa and many guest ranches. Heritage events occur each year, and visitor activities daily include horseback riding, Jeep and ATV tours, hiking, bird watching, historical walking tours, dining and shopping at unique stores and antique retailers. Enoy the authenticity of a real Western community..."Out Wickenburg Way!"
Wickenburg's residents choose this town not just as a place to live, but as a way of life. Known as Arizona's "Most Western Community," the town is rich in lore and romance. Resting on the northern edge of the Sonoran Desert, the area's geological treasures attracted miners from all around the world, and the fertile Hassayampa River provided rich land for ranchers to establish their homesteads. For centuries, the Western Yavapai made the banks of this river their home.
Wickenburg History & Culture
Hispanic culture and trade reached the area prior to 1863. During this year, gold searcher and adventurer Henry Wickenburg was rewarded by the discovery of the Vulture Mine, where over $30 million in gold has been dug from the ground. The mining lore of the region, past and present, adds much to the charm of the area. Local landmarks include Vulture Peak, Vulture Mine, Yarnell Hill, Turtleback Mountain, Wickenburg Peak and Date Creek Ranch. Today, the town still cherishes the best traditions of these early days.
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