Enjoy Sonoran-style dogs, tortas, ceviche, and more, dining indoors or out–where you’ll have great park views from the patio.
Location: Clarkdale
Smelter Town Brewery
These “finely crafted” and “innovative” beers honor the craftsmanship of brewing, all in a social setting in the same historic building as the Park Hotel.
Annual Events
Tradition in Clarkdale includes a year-round calendar of popular annual events. Be sure to check what’s happening during the season of your visit.
Arizona Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast
This charming bed and breakfast is run by Nancy and Jerry who both love meeting new people looking to explore Clarkdale. The bed and breakfast offer comfortable accommodations with incredible views of the surrounding Verde Valley.
Clarkdale Lodge
This 1914 building was originally used as a boarding house for unmarried local miners. Today the building is an apartment/hotel fit for any history buff and visitors looking for a novel experience in Clarkdale.
Clarkdale Park Hotel
Visitors can spend a night in one of the 7 rooms this newly renovated 1915 building holds. These spacious accommodations are located in the heart of Clarkdale with easy access to nearby attractions like wineries and Smelter Town Brewery.
Bank Robbery Historical Reenactment
Perhaps the most famous historic legend of Clarkdale is the 1928 Bank Robbery. A wild shootout occurred, but who fired the fatal shot? Each year, local community members transition into characters of the past to reenact this historic event.
Historic Home Tour
Each year the Clarkdale Historical Society & Museum hosts a tour of company houses, built by the United Verde Copper Co. between 1913 and 1930. Locals open up their historic homes and buildings for a guided experience of the town’s history.
Clarkdale Historical Society & Museum
The Clarkdale Historical Society & Museum is dedicated to preserving Clarkdale’s spirit and has preserved remarkable archives from throughout the town’s rich history. They also host free monthly public tours of the Clark Memorial Clubhouse.
Violette’s Bakery Cafe
One of Clarkdale’s best-kept secrets, this purple train caboose parked on the corner of Main Street doubles as the region’s most coveted pastry shop. Locals line up daily for Violette’s delicious pastries, breakfast, and lunch options!