14 Best And Fun Things to Do in Jerome, Arizona
History can be seen all over Jerome, from old houses built during the mining era to the oldest dining hall in Arizona and a part of the jail that slid down Cleopatra Hill. You’ll have a unique and memorable day trip in the cute town of Jerome, Arizona, whether you take a tour of the Gold King Mine Museum and Ghost Town, taste wine, or stay at the Chief Surgeon’s House.
1. Haunted Hamburger
The Haunted Hamburger is a restaurant in Jerome, Arizona that is said to be haunted. The story goes that angry tradesmen from a different era visit the building where the restaurant is located. It seems that they really enjoy hammers. Previous renters have even reported strange hammer events, such as hammers going missing or appearing in odd places, among other creepy things. The restaurant has a patio with great views of Verde Valley, a full-service bar, and tables and chairs made of dark wood. The Haunted Burger is a must-try. It has a perfectly cooked ground beef burger, Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, mushrooms, grilled onions, green chilies, and guacamole.
410 Clark Street, Jerome, AZ, Phone: 928-634-0554
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2.The Asylum Restaurant
The Asylum Restaurant has a very “spirited” atmosphere because it is in a historic building that used to be a notorious insane hospital. The slightly spooky theme continues in the decorations, such as the old wheelchair that is parked outside the restaurant. There is a small eating room with beautiful views and a dining area outside. The restaurant offers modern food that is a mix of American and Southeast Asian dishes. All of the food is made from scratch in the restaurant. The bar is great and serves tasty craft drinks, and the restaurant has a great wine list. There is a lot of food that people love there, but some of the most famous ones are the grilled Pacific salmon, roasted butternut squash soup, and amazing cheesecake.
The Asylum Restaurant, Jerome Grand Hotel, 200 Hill St, Jerome, AZ 86331, 928 639 3197
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3.Bobby D’s BBQ
Bobby D’s BBQ is a real smokehouse-style restaurant in Jerome, Arizona that is locally owned and run. It is in the old English Kitchen building. The restaurant is happy to be in Arizona’s oldest dining hall that is still open for business. At Bobby D’s, their main goal is to provide great service in a unique setting while serving delicious food. Inside, the walls are painted red, the floors are hardwood, there is an eating bar with fixed bar stools, some old leather booths, coffered ceilings, and chalkboard menus. Bobby’s Big Boy Sandwich, which is served on a hoagie and has pulled pork, sausage, beef, mushrooms, onions, green chile, and provolone cheese, is one of the best things on the menu.
119 East Jerome Avenue, Jerome, AZ, Phone: 928-634-6235, (website link)
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4.Chief Surgeon’s House
Chief Surgeon’s House Construction began in 1917, and the main purpose was to serve as the home of the Chief Surgeon in the town of Jerome, Arizona. The beautiful white stucco house has been on the National Historic Registry since 1966. It is now a very charming bed and breakfast. Arthur Kelly, a famous Los Angeles builder, helped plan and build the mansion. The building has arched windows, red-tiled roofs, and brickwork that shines. There are either wood floors or Mexican Saltillo tiles in the guest bedrooms. Each has a private bathroom, a California King bed, and a variety of furniture. Guests who stay here can enjoy a delicious breakfast spread every morning.
100 Hill Street, Jerome, AZ, Phone: 928-639-1452
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5.Passion Cellars
Passion Cellars its start by having a strong desire to be a part of this growing business and a strong love for Arizona wines. The winery makes crisp white wines and red wines that are full of fruit and artfully mixed. Passion Cellars has saved the best of their best wines for aging ever since their first batch, which was made in Willcox, Arizona, an American Viticultural Area. The name Salvatore comes from the winemaker’s grandpa, Salvatore Ligammari. The reserve wines that won awards are put in bottles under this name. In Jerome, Arizona, Passion Cellars has a small tasting room. There will be a polished but casual atmosphere where people can try and enjoy these amazing wines.
301 Main Street, Jerome, AZ, Phone: 928-649-9800
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6.Sliding Jail
In a strange turn of events, the Sliding Jail has run away. This old jailhouse is now over 200 feet away from where it used to be. It got there by slowly sliding down the side of a mountain in Jerome, Arizona. The town of Jerome became a corporation in 1898. Like many other Wild West towns, it became known for fights, drinking, and brothels. For a short time, this small town had the degrading name “Wickedest Town in America.” There is now an old iron fence around the ancient jail, and retaining walls keep it stable in case it tries to escape again. People who come to Jerome will definitely want to see this strange building.
310 Hull Avenue, Jerome, AZ, Phone: 928-634-2900
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7.Nellie Bly Kaleidoscopes
Nellie Bly Kaleidoscopes is a one-of-a-kind art gallery in the Arizona town of Jerome that has kaleidoscopes made by hand by more than 90 artists. The kaleidoscopes range from being very complicated to very simple. It is the biggest kaleidoscope store in the world, and the gallery opened for business in 1988. The shop also has blown glass pieces, marbles made by hand, and dichroic jewelry made by hand. A big kaleidoscope planter stands in front of the building and greets people as they walk up. Once people get inside, they can look at a huge collection of kaleidoscopes that were all made by hand from glass, metal, wood, and other beautiful materials. People are welcome to touch, look through, and play with as many of these pretty kaleidoscopes as they want.
136 Main Street, Jerome, AZ, Phone: 928-634-0255, (website link)
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8.Raku Gallery
In 1981, the wreck of the New York Café in the Arizona town of Jerome was bought. After the building was bought, the old building was slowly turned into the beautiful Raku Gallery that people see today. When it opened to the public for the first time in 1988, the art gallery quickly became one of the best places to visit in town. The name of the gallery comes from the Zen word “raku,” which means comfort, happiness, pleasure, enjoyment, and satisfaction. Raku has works by more than 200 artists, most of whom are from the southwestern United States. The 2,200-square-foot shop has a wide range of crafts and fine arts, such as paintings, sculptures, furniture, jewelry, blown glass, ceramics, and jewelry.
250 Hull Avenue, Jerome, AZ, Phone: 928-639-0239
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9.Jerome Artists Cooperative Gallery
Jerome Artists Cooperative Gallery its kind in the small Arizona town of Jerome. It is staffed, kept, and run by artists who are members of the gallery. This co-op gallery, which just celebrated its 10th anniversary, has been an important part of the town’s artistic life and social life. The gallery is an important part of the town’s art community because it regularly hosts galas, workshops, and social events. At the moment, about 33 artists are showing their work in the gallery. They are showing a wide range of subjects and media. There are beautiful oil paintings, jewelry, vases and bowls made from wood, blown glass, pictures, African masks, and a lot more for people to see.
502 Main Street, Jerome, AZ, Phone: 928-639-4276
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10.The Original Jerome Winery
The Original Jerome Winery was started in 2001 by owner and winemaker John McLaughlin, who saw that the soil in the Wilcox area of Arizona was perfect for growing great wine grapes. The fruit is of high quality because the days are hot in the desert and the nights are cool in the valley. The growing conditions are similar to those in some of the world’s best wine-growing areas. Today, the Dragoon Mountain Vineyard has 158 acres of vines, and the winery makes a great selection of wines, some of which come from rare and unique grape varieties. The winery is also one of a kind because it is the only place in Arizona that lets you taste a flight of ports.
The Original Jerome Winery, 114 Jerome Ave, Jerome, AZ 86331, 928 639 9593
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11.Caduceus Cellars, Jerome, AZ
Caduceus Cellars is a small winery owned and run by a family. It has a tasting room in the old town of Jerome, Arizona. Rhone, Italian, and Spanish grapes are used by Caduceus Cellars to make some of the best wines in Arizona. Every year, the winery makes about 2500 cases of wine, which are sent all over the United States. The small but cozy tasting room in the town of Jerome has beautiful hardwood floors, brick walls, modern art, gifts for sale, and an electronic picture album that shows the vineyard’s growth over time. In a calm setting, people can enjoy one-of-a-kind wines like the Tarzan Red, the Jane Pink, and the Chupacabra Rosa.
158 Main Street, Jerome, AZ, Phone: 928-639-9463
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12.Gold King Mine Museum and Ghost Town
Gold King Mine Museum and Ghost Town is a museum of all things mechanical and a heaven for gearheads. It is in the ancient town of Jerome, Arizona. The ghost town has old houses and an old mine shaft that is no longer being used as attractions. Don Robertson, who owns and runs this kind of museum, would be one of the key draws. Everyone who comes to see Don should admire his love of motors and tinkering. A sawmill from the early 1900s, old mining tools, a blacksmith shop from 1901, and restored antique cars are some of the attractions he has put together and carefully taken care of. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the outdoor museum with chickens, goats, rabbits, and dogs that live there.
1000 Perkinsville Rd, Jerome, AZ 86331, Phone: 928-634-0053, (website link)
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13.Audrey Headframe Park
Audrey Headframe Park is a museum in the town of Jerome, Arizona, that shows old mining tools. It is not for profit. When their construction began in 1918, the Audrey headframe and shaft were the most advanced mining tools available at the time. The Audrey shaft was built to get a lot of high-grade ore out of the ground after a big copper mine was found while lowering the risk of fire and making sure workers were safe. The shaft is made up of three separate, concrete-lined sections with horizontal hubs that are 800 to 1700 feet deep. People can now visit this old mine site and look at the old tools that were left behind to get a feel for Arizona’s copper mining history.
55 Douglas Road, Jerome, AZ, Phone: 928-634-1066
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14.Jerome Historical Society Mine Museum
Jerome Historical Society Mine Museum is a museum and gift shop in downtown Jerome, Arizona that is not for business. The museum and gift shop opened for the first time in the early 1950s. The museum has things that show the history of the town of Jerome from the past to the present. People who go will be able to see everything from the remains of gaming games in old saloons to old mining tools. Some of the mining tools on show are cages, drills, ore carts, hand-forged miners’ candlesticks, and carbide lamps. There are also panoramic pictures of smelters and miners, medical gear, newspapers, coins, dishes, milk bottles, and tokens. The Mine Museum Gift Shop has a huge selection of gifts and souvenirs for people to look through and buy.
200 Main Street, Jerome, AZ, Phone: 928-634-1066
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15. Jerome State Historic Park
The historic house and estate in Jerome, Arizona, has been turned into a museum and is now part of Jerome State Historic Park.
This impressive house was built in 1916 by a powerful family of mining business owners in the northeastern Black Hills.
This grand, historic, and beautiful house is perched high on a hill with a view of Jerome town.
The Douglas family lived in the mansion, but it was also a hotel for investors and mining leaders at the time.
Today, people can see displays of minerals, artifacts, and photos that relate to the past of the town of Jerome and the Douglas family. Read through our guide to romantic weekend trips in Arizona to get more ideas.
100 Douglas Road, Jerome, AZ, Phone: 928-634-5381