A Forest Local's Guidebook
Food Scene
Our favorite places to eat in Star Valley, Payson, Pine and Strawberry.
Widest menu selection in Payson, beer on tap, dog friendly patio and great food - an excellent option next to the movie theater in Payson! We highly recommend!
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Macky's Grill
201 W Main StWidest menu selection in Payson, beer on tap, dog friendly patio and great food - an excellent option next to the movie theater in Payson! We highly recommend!
A favorite of ours! Wood-fired pizzas and tasty foods using local ingredients as much as possible. Generous servings and scratch-made foods with a philosophy that great food doesn't have to be stuffy and expensive. Attached outdoor dining options and HUGE selection of specialty beers at the Taproom!
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Old County Inn
3502 AZ-87A favorite of ours! Wood-fired pizzas and tasty foods using local ingredients as much as possible. Generous servings and scratch-made foods with a philosophy that great food doesn't have to be stuffy and expensive. Attached outdoor dining options and HUGE selection of specialty beers at the Taproom!
Great local beer and the best burger on the Rim, with local hospitality and service. Outdoor dining options and live music!
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THAT Brewery & Pub
3270 AZ-87Great local beer and the best burger on the Rim, with local hospitality and service. Outdoor dining options and live music!
Well known for breakfast - in fact expect a wait. Great experience.
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Beeline Cafe Payson Az
815 S Beeline HwyWell known for breakfast - in fact expect a wait. Great experience.
Owned and operated by the Perna family since 1962, Diamond Point Shadows provides the Rim Country with the highest quality steaks and seafood for the past 50 years.
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Diamond Point Shadows Restaurant
Arizona 260Owned and operated by the Perna family since 1962, Diamond Point Shadows provides the Rim Country with the highest quality steaks and seafood for the past 50 years.
Parks & Nature
No one will believe your pictures are from Arizona... this cave, waterfalls, etc. are an amazing hike that make you feel small in a good way. Experience Arizona's hidden gem while you're staying with us, just a short ~20 min drive down a country road.
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Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Nf-583ANo one will believe your pictures are from Arizona... this cave, waterfalls, etc. are an amazing hike that make you feel small in a good way. Experience Arizona's hidden gem while you're staying with us, just a short ~20 min drive down a country road.
Up you go! Get some crazy views along a beautiful series of trails. Blackberries and Raspberries for those who know what to look for... and peace and quite for miles.
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Washington Park
Up you go! Get some crazy views along a beautiful series of trails. Blackberries and Raspberries for those who know what to look for... and peace and quite for miles.
Switchback lake full of trout and ready for paddling and/or hiking adventures.
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C.C. Cragin Reservoir
Switchback lake full of trout and ready for paddling and/or hiking adventures.
A trail along the entrance of an abandoned railroad tunnel, Railroad Tunnel Trail is a nearly 1.5 mile trail used for hiking. The trail offers views of the unfinished tunnel as well as the Mogollon Rim.
1009 AZ-260
1009 Arizona 260A trail along the entrance of an abandoned railroad tunnel, Railroad Tunnel Trail is a nearly 1.5 mile trail used for hiking. The trail offers views of the unfinished tunnel as well as the Mogollon Rim.
At Montezuma Castle National Monument, visitors can see one of the best preserved cliff dwellings in North America. It nestles into a towering limestone cliff, and tells a story of ingenuity, survival and prosperity in a desert landscape.
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Montezuma Castle National Monument
Montezuma Castle RoadAt Montezuma Castle National Monument, visitors can see one of the best preserved cliff dwellings in North America. It nestles into a towering limestone cliff, and tells a story of ingenuity, survival and prosperity in a desert landscape.
Drinks & Nightlife
A crazy find - you love this local brew pub! Offers food and really tasty craft brews with live local music. A great stop on your way back from day trips to the Rim trails or lakes...
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THAT Brewery & Pub
3270 AZ-87A crazy find - you love this local brew pub! Offers food and really tasty craft brews with live local music. A great stop on your way back from day trips to the Rim trails or lakes...
Popular locals bar with good pub food and great vibes! We dig the mushroom burger - but plenty of variety to choose from and a great evening/night time hang out!
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Buffalo Bar & Grill
311 S Beeline HwyPopular locals bar with good pub food and great vibes! We dig the mushroom burger - but plenty of variety to choose from and a great evening/night time hang out!
Wine Tasting every Friday 4:30 to 6:30pm - The Beverage Place offers the largest selection of beer, fine wine and spirits in Payson! Find what you need and bring it back to the Ranch!
The Beverage Place
111 AZ-260Wine Tasting every Friday 4:30 to 6:30pm - The Beverage Place offers the largest selection of beer, fine wine and spirits in Payson! Find what you need and bring it back to the Ranch!
Essentials
Super Walmart open 24/7 for groceries, pharmacy, fishing supplies and licenses, clothing, and sundries... and there's a Subway sandwich shop inside!
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Walmart Supercenter
300 N Beeline HwySuper Walmart open 24/7 for groceries, pharmacy, fishing supplies and licenses, clothing, and sundries... and there's a Subway sandwich shop inside!
Entertainment & Activities
Beeline Bowl / Belle's Bar
1109 North Beeline HighwayGreat place to go with the family!
Kohls Ranch Stable offers its visitors horseback rides on the trails surrounding the area.
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Kohl's Ranch Lodge by Diamond Resorts
202 South Kohl's Ranch Lodge RdKohls Ranch Stable offers its visitors horseback rides on the trails surrounding the area.
Sightseeing
Replica 19th Century buildings, a blacksmith shop, and more! Highly rated museum and of interest given our area's connection to Zane Grey!
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Rim Country Museum
700 S Green Valley PkwyReplica 19th Century buildings, a blacksmith shop, and more! Highly rated museum and of interest given our area's connection to Zane Grey!
Shopping
Explore the Attic
800 AZ-260Our favorite Payson antique store and local art gallery!