Pinetop-Lakeside – Small Town of the Week

Pinetop–Lakeside is a town in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. According to 2020 census, the population of the town is 4,557. It was founded in 1984 when the neighboring towns of Pinetop and Lakeside merged. Pinetop–Lakeside is a popular summer resort and second-home area for Arizona desert residents. The elevation is 6804′ so it offers cool summers to enjoy outside activities.

Darbis Cafe 235 E White Mountain Blvd, Pinetop, AZ https://darbiscafe.com/

Down-to-earth cafe in a woodsy cabin with a porch, serving American comfort food & breakfast. Generous and tasty portions!

Pinetop Star Quilt Shop 103 W Yeager Ln, Lakeside, AZ 85929 https://www.pinetopstarshop.com/

This shop is amazing to find in such a small town, but they have everything you could ever want in quilting, including long arm services!

White Mountain Family Fun Park 4725 W White Mountain Blvd, Pinetop-Lakeside https://whitemountainfamilyfunpark.com/

Family-friendly fun park featuring go-kart tracks, a laser maze, arcades & mini golf. This is a great place to spend the day with your kids, or at least feel like one. Available for birthday parties and corporate events too!

With beautiful scenery and miles and miles of hiking trails you won’t be sorry you visited

The Lions Den Bar and Grill 2408 E White Mountain Blvd, Pinetop, AZ https://www.thelionsdenpinetop.com/

Old-fashioned saloon featuring a patio, live bands, gourmet burgers & a menu of American classics.

One of the best things to do in Pinetop is to spend a day at the lake.

While there aren’t any large lakes for motorized boating, there are plenty of smaller lakes scattered throughout the area that are perfect for fishing, kayaking and exploring the walking trails.