If you're a native Arizonan or have lived here for a while, then you know the essence of our state can be found in its tiniest towns. Some of the country's finest downtowns can be found in the smallest towns in Arizona, and that's a big point of pride here in the Grand Canyon State! These six small towns have the best town squares in Arizona, and you'll want to explore each and every one.
1. Bisbee
Our list of charming towns in Arizona begins with Bisbee, a quirky small town whose past is deeply rooted in the mining industry. Its downtown area is brimming with eclectic charm, and museums, great restaurants, and artisan boutiques abound. You could easily spend a whole day just strolling up and down the streets and taking it all in!
2. Winslow
Everything changed for the sleepy little town of Winslow when it was name-dropped in the Eagles' hit song "Take it Easy." The most photographed destination in the town square, Standin' on the Corner Park, commemorates the feature. Winslow is also located along Route 66, so there's plenty of kitsch to go around.
3. Flagstaff
A nature lover's paradise, Flagstaff is a mountain town in northern Arizona that has become a hub for outdoorsy types. While the surrounding mountains and ponderosa pine forests are great, let's not forget about the town itself! There's so much to see and do in the town square, from delicious restaurants to one-of-a-kind shops to historic hotels.
4. Jerome
Situated on a hilltop overlooking the Verde Valley, Jerome is a former mining boomtown founded in the late 19th century. It's now a popular tourist destination - and, supposedly, the most haunted town in Arizona. Whether or not you believe the local lore, the picturesque town square is reason enough to visit.
5. Tombstone
Best known for being the site of the infamous O.K. Corral gunfight, "The Town Too Tough to Die" keeps the spirit of the Old West alive. Take a stroll down Allen Street and pop into one of many saloons for a cold sarsaparilla. Then, watch a live shootout reenactment before heading to Boothill Graveyard, a spot in Tombstone, Arizona, where several notorious outlaws are allegedly buried.
6. Prescott
With over 800 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Prescott is a portal back to the days of yore. It's also the home of the world's first rodeo, which started all the way back in 1888! Spend some time perusing all the quaint shops and restaurants, paying equal attention to the intricate details of the architecture.
Have you visited any of these small towns in Arizona? If so, do you agree that they have the best town squares in Arizona? Tell us your thoughts in the comments section! For more picturesque small towns in Arizona, check out our previous article.
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