About this city
Also known as: America's Largest Ghost Town, The Billion Dollar Copper Camp
Jerome is a historic, dramatically perched mountain town located in Yavapai County, Arizona, clinging to the steep slopes of Cleopatra Hill high above the Verde Valley. Founded in 1876 following the discovery of vast copper deposits, it grew into a wild, multi-million-dollar mining boomtown, once notorious as the 'Wickedest Town in the West.' After mining ceased in 1953, it became a desolate ghost town before undergoing a remarkable revitalization into a thriving, eclectic haven for artists, musicians, and historians. Today, it features steeply tiered streets, gravity-defying architecture, and rich haunts.
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Suggested stay: 1 day
Tour the historic mansion and mining exhibits at Jerome State Historic Park. Wander the winding, vertical historic streets to visit craft galleries and haunted sites. Peer into the deep mining shafts at the Gold King Mine and Ghost Town. Enjoy wine tasting rooms showcasing regional Arizona switchback vineyards.
