Located about an hour’s drive northwest of Phoenix, Wickenburg embraces its rich gold mining history as a true Western town. Ranches, horses, team roping, and cowboys are common fixtures in Wickenburg to this day. Take a step back in time at Wickenburg’s many historic sites like the Vulture Mine, Saguaro Movie Theatre, and the Santa Fe Railroad Depot as well as the annual Gold Rush Days celebration.

Wickenburg is an artistic oasis in the Sonoran Desert, where you can catch world-class performances at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, see an expansive collection of Western art at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum, enjoy free downtown concerts hosted by Friends of Music, and take classes at the Wickenburg Art Club.

Natural beauty surrounds Wickenburg, which sits on the Hassayampa River below scenic mountains in the desert. Outdoor recreation abounds in Wickenburg, with plenty of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.