Jerome State Historic Park
Jerome State Historic Park
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
The Douglas Mansion has been an eye-catching landmark in Jerome since 1916, when James S. Douglas built it on the hill just above his Little Daisy Mine. This former home is now a museum devoted to the history of the Jerome area and the Douglas family. The museum features photographs, artifacts and minerals in addition to a video presentation and a 3-D model of the town with its underground mines. There are more displays outside along with a picnic area offering a beautiful panoramic view of the Verde Valley.
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Melody L
Tucson, AZ613 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Your day trip to Jerome should start with this small but packed museum/park. Old mining gear and equipment is parked strategically outside for you to explore and experience what it might’ve been like to work in the mines. The brief video is a must see. You get a real good idea of the founding of this small mining town and its later development into the charming town it is today. Informative and friendly staff made this a very pleasant visit.
Written 22 November 2023
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Diana S
North Branch, MN133 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Great views out over the valley and towards the town of Jerome. This mansion now is a museum with a short, humorous film detailing the town's history. A highlight in the museum is the 3D model showing the town on its hills, and also all the tunnels under the town, where they mined copper. They have large examples of minerals and gemstones from the area. Outside there is equipment used in mining.
There are restrooms and a small gift store.
There are restrooms and a small gift store.
Written 1 November 2023
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1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Couples
Jerome was a fascinating little town with cool history, fantastic restaurants and bars and neat little shops. The views are outstanding!!! The roads are steep, narrow and winding offering those amazing views from all angles. It's a definite place to visit if you are in the Prescott, Sedona, Verde Canyon or Cottonwood areas of Arizona.
Written 22 October 2023
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Bob
Reno, NV89 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
When my son & I were planning our trip, we looked at some Arizona State Parks and we found Jerome Historic State Park, which was close to Tuzigoot, Montezuma Well National Monument. It was very interesting, but this town had bad luck, it was always burning down.
Written 2 September 2023
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Mikaila C
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Friends
This place was really cool, the BEST part was talking to Luke, his passion for the history and his demonstration of the mining equipment! He answered so many questions and you gave us an amazing experience!
Written 15 August 2023
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Michelle McConaha
5 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
A really cool place to learn the history of Jerome.Totally worth the $7 to get in!! Great views of the valley and very helpful and knowledgeable rangers.
Written 29 May 2023
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Laurie M
Bullhead City, AZ2 contributions
Mar 2023
Top of my list in Jerome! Have to visit while there. Staff was Awesome and helpful. I got my first Geode rock broke open
Written 23 April 2023
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Elizabeth N
Georgia127 contributions
Apr 2023
We stumbled across this quaint little “ghost” town on our way to Prescott. Imagine our surprise to find an old silver town at 4,000+ ft in the mountains! Houses built into the steep hillsides, narrow streets, switchbacks thru town, and dozens of little touristy shops and eateries. And the views were spectacular. Of course, it doesn’t hurt to capitalize on a haunted history!
Written 13 April 2023
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WVHighlander
West Virginia330 contributions
Mar 2023
This is for Jerome. We parked in the free lot at the top of the hill and took the shuttle. I was sure this was just going to be another old town. Wrong! So much to see and do. We spent the entire day here. Two hours north of Phoenix and worth it!
If you part up at the lot, the shuttle guy will tell you some of the history and even take you around to get orientated.
Go, enjoy the history, shop for unique treasures (no two shops carry the same thing) and learn.
Excellent day trip.
If you part up at the lot, the shuttle guy will tell you some of the history and even take you around to get orientated.
Go, enjoy the history, shop for unique treasures (no two shops carry the same thing) and learn.
Excellent day trip.
Written 26 March 2023
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Juanita W
112 contributions
Feb 2023
Informative film, knowledgeable docents, incredible minerals, greats photos, cool artifacts, interesting stories .
Written 22 February 2023
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Geri M
Phoenix, AZ272 contributions
I have a 26 foot RV. Are there places to park in Jerome?
pparrothead
Wilmington, NC4,379 contributions
yes there are spaces that look like an RV could park there. However, it is a pretty narrow and twisting road to get to it....
Robin Michelle
Avondale, AZ
Pay 7 dollars to get in. But to go into the museums and things do you have to pay extra? l
Travel_Koala
Port Charlotte, FL258 contributions
One price gets you into the whole area.
Visitor7
Newark, DE535 contributions
Are there old abandoned buildings that you can walk through. If not any in the area like a true Ghost Town
Joyceculek
Willoughby, OH28 contributions
No abandoned buildings. Just cemetery with markers and monuments
alwweb
Dublin, OH459 contributions
Is the park open on Thanksgiving?
124douglash
Carmel, IN140 contributions
Website is vague about Thanksgiving. The park information number is 602-542-4174.
Amanda C
7 contributions
is the drive easy from Sedona ? and in Jerome are the roads to steep?
ArizonaStateParks
Phoenix, AZ
Amanda, Yes, it's an easy and quite scenic drive. Its about 20-35-min drive, depending on where in Sedona you're leaving from. The roads are steep, but are in great shape. Once in Jerome, many of the roads are narrow and one-way as you make your way up the hill through the town, so just be aware. It's a great town, with lot's of history at the park, and many great shops and restaurants to explore. Have a great visit!
~ Arizona State Parks
donnarose8
Prescott Valley, AZ1 contribution
Can you drive directly there or do you have to park a ways away and then walk. I used a walker and cannot go great distances. Thank you for your answer.
ArizonaStateParks
Phoenix, AZ
Donna, The parking is directly adjacent to the main entrance of the Douglas Mansion with only a short walk to the front door.
From the front patio, you get a beautiful view of Jerome in the South and Cottonwood & Sedona to the North. I hope you enjoy your visit and be sure to rate us when you're done. Thank You!
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George 'Brick' H
Norfolk, Virginia, United States2 contributions
How much time should we allow?
puppetgal8
Masachusett27 contributions
About an hour seems right. then plan to go up to the town of Jerome for a number of good restaurants. We liked the Haunted Hamburger... sounds funky but the food was EXCELLENT. Then walk off your meal wandering into some fabulous art gallaries and specialty shops.
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