Jerome is a town in the Black Hills of Yavapai County in the U.S. state of Arizona. Founded in the late 19th century on Cleopatra Hill overlooking the Verde Valley, Jerome is located more than 5,000 feet (1,500 m) above sea level. It is about 100 miles (160 km) north of Phoenix along State Route 89A between Sedona and Prescott. Supported in its heyday by rich copper mines, it was home to more than 10,000 people in the 1920s. As of the 2010 census, its population was 444. It is now known for its tourist attractions, such as its “ghost town” status and local wineries. There is a lot to see and do even being a ghost town. There are wonderful eateries and dozens of neat shops to browse through.
The Haunted Hamburger 410 Clark St, Jerome, AZ 86331 thehauntedhamburger.com
Enjoy your Haunted Burger experience in the dining room with a bookshelf in the ceiling, on our airy patio, or the amazing back porch with a view of the Verde Valley and the San Francisco Peaks 50 miles distant. It’s all fun and always terrific food and drink.
Wicked City Brew 403 Clark St a3, Jerome, AZ 86331 wickedcitybrew.com
A cute little bar across the street from Haunted Hamburger. They have some good local beers on tap, wine and spirits (of the alcoholic variety). Stop here for a mid-day break and play a board game or Cards Against Humanity
Bobby D’s BBQ 119 Jerome Ave, Jerome, AZ 86331 https://www.bobbydsbbqjerome.com/
Bobby D’s BBQ in Jerome is a locally owned and operated authentic smokehouse-style restaurant, housed in the historic English Kitchen building, the oldest operating dining facility in the state of Arizona.
We cater to casual diners, BBQ enthusiasts, and culinary aficionados of discriminating taste. Our goal is to satisfy 100% of our guests, 100% of the time, the right way: by delivering exceptional service, a unique atmosphere and amazing food.
Gold King Mine 1000 Perkinsville Rd. Jerome https://goldkingmineghosttown.com
We invite you to visit the Gold King Mine and Ghost Town while visiting Jerome Arizona. The history here is rich and there are stories to be told. It all began in 1890 . . . It’s a really cool place to visit! Admission is $12
When they dug a 1270 foot mine shaft, (you can still visit it today) searching for copper, they struck GOLD! The location was only 1 mile north of the mining town, Jerome, but they became their own mining camp called “Haynes”. In 1901, the population was 30! They even had their own post office from 1908 – 1922.
Or course, the gold ran out and the mine was closed. Years later, 91 years later to be exact, the area was rediscovered by Terry & Don Robertson. The year was 1981 and Dons’ dream was to share with the world some of the most unique and important icons of the industrial revolution.
Jerome Grand Hotel 200 Hill St, Jerome, AZ 86331 https://jeromegrandhotel.net/
Before the Jerome Grand Hotel was the Jerome Grand Hotel, it was the United Verde Hospital. And that’s where this story begins. It was 1888 and—in pursuit of copper, gold, silver, and manganese—the expanding United Verde Copper Company came to the booming mining town of Jerome, Arizona.
In its heyday in the early 1900s, Jerome was the third largest town in the state. Tucked into a steep hillside overlooking the Verde Valley, its narrow streets were brimming with 37 saloons, 13 bordellos, and a meager four churches—earning itself the title of the Wickedest City in the West. They needed a hospital to support all that drinking and sinful living, so the mining company built the United Verde Hospital—in 1917, and again in 1926 after a mine blast damaged the original. A series of ill-fated events at this site would almost lead one to call it cursed.
Laughing Mountain 116 Main St, Jerome, AZ 86331
This is my favorite shop in Jerome. It’s full of unique things for both the home and yourself. Most everything is Arizona-inspired and it’s a great place to shop for gifts. Plan on spending some quality time in here, there is so much to see!
Nelly Bly Kaeidoscopes 136 Main St, Jerome, AZ 86331 https://www.nbscopes.com
Nellie Bly first opened its doors in 1988 on Main Street in Jerome, AZ.
Ever since buying an $18 kaleidoscope at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City in 1969, we’ve been fascinated with the interesting optics and artistry of the kaleidoscope. Every scope is a unique treat for the senses, offering tons of beautiful optical patterns that change with the flick of your wrist or turn of your fingers. We can’t keep our hands off them…and neither can our customers!
We’re proud of the fact that we feature more than 90 talented kaleidoscope artists from around the world, and we want to share them with you!
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