Wickenburg, AZ is the Dude Ranch capital of the world! With a scenic desert setting resting on the northern edge of the Sonoran Desert, right below Arizona's mountainous country, the Wickenburg area is full of natural beauty and cultural and outdoor exploration.
Desert Caballeros Western Museum
Celebrating its 27th year, the Desert Caballeros Western Museum preserves the history and art of Arizona and the west. One of the best small museums in Arizona, its permanent collection includes Native American an 19th-century decorative arts, as well as late 19th - and 20th - century western American paintings and sculptures. Public programming includes exhibitions, workshops, tours, lectures, and art classes. Contact the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce for admission/information.
Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts
The Del E. Webb Center is a premier 600-seat theatre featuring local and international artists in diverse, high-energy music, dance and theatre performances. Located on the campus of Wickenburg High School. Contact the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce for schedule information.
Nature Conservancy
The Hassayampa River Preserve is a special piece of Arizona's natural environment. For most of its 100-mile course through the desert, the Hassayampa River flows underground. In the preserve, crystal-clear waters emerge, flowing above ground throughout the year. The lush streamside habitat of the Hassayampa is home to some of the desert's most fantastic wildlife. Sadly, many of them are in serious jeopardy, as riparian areas have disappeared from the Arizona landscape. Spring-fed Palm Lake is a unique four-acre pond and marsh habitat, where the pond habitat attracts a remarkable array of birds like the great blue heron, white-faced ibis, and pied-billed grebe. The large willows around the lake are important nesting habitats for the endangered southwestern willow flycatcher. Contact the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce for more information.
Vulture Mine
This historic mine offers a peek of the past with self-guided tours of the remaining buildings and mine site. You can schedule guided tours in addition to camping and trailer park reservations. From the intersection of US 60/93 in Wickenburg, travel west on Highway 60/Wickenburg Way for 2.5 miles to vulture Mine Road, then travel south 12 miles to the mine entrance. Open during the winter months seven days a week, 8 am to 4 PM. Contact the Wickenburg Chamber for summer hours.
Yarnell Shrine of Saint Joseph
Thirty minutes from Wickenburg, the Shrine contains statues and plaques following the Stations of the Cross. Old 761 Santa Fe Steam Locomotive Located at Apache and Tegner behind Town Hall.
Hot Air Balloon Rides
Float peacefully above Wickenburg with Adventures Out West. Amazing hot air balloon flights from Rancho De Los Caballeros let you discover the inherent beauty of the area. Contact Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce for more information.
