Embark on a fascinating journey from Scottsdale to Jerome, once dubbed one of the wickedest towns in the West and Arizona's fourth-largest city in the 1920s with a peak population of 15,000. This tour delves into the rise and fall of this historic copper mining town. As you wander through Jerome's legendary streets, discover its past filled with miners, bootleggers, gamblers, and prostitutes, which has now transformed into a lively hub for artists, musicians, and shop owners. Enjoy ample time to browse the shops and dine at one of Jerome's renowned eateries. The adventure continues in Cottonwood, offering a selection of local wine and brewery tastings, including a visit to Maynard Keenan's vineyard, frontman of the band Tool, opening on Oct. 6th. This tour promises a rich blend of history, culture, and local flavors.
This is a full day trip from Scottsdale that mixes history, town time, and tastings rather than a night ghost walk, so it suits people who want the story of Jerome's rise and fall alongside shopping, dining, and a wine and brewery stop. There is ample time to browse Jerome's shops and eat, then the tour continues to Cottonwood for local tastings, including a visit to Maynard Keenan's vineyard. Plan a relaxed pace over a scare-focused evening.
Jerome was once called one of the wickedest towns in the West and Arizona's fourth-largest city in the 1920s, with a past full of miners, bootleggers, gamblers, and prostitutes that has since turned into a hub for artists and shop owners. This trip taps that history while making room for its present-day food, drink, and browsing. Since it departs from Scottsdale and adds a Cottonwood tasting leg, budget for a longer day out.
Questions people ask
Where does the tour start?
It departs from Scottsdale and travels to Jerome, then continues on to Cottonwood for tastings.
Is this a ghost tour or a tasting trip?
It focuses on Jerome's history and a wine and brewery tasting experience, with ample time to browse shops and dine, rather than being a nighttime ghost walk.
What's included in the tasting portion?
The Cottonwood leg offers a selection of local wine and brewery tastings, including a visit to Maynard Keenan's vineyard.
