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This small town in the Verde Valley was founded in 1912 as a mining company town centered around the Clarkdale copper smelter. While the smelter closed in 1953, the town's several industries continue to serve the construction trade. A neighbor to larger Cottonwood, Clarkdale is the starting point for excursions on the Verde Canyon Railroad. The four-hour ride through the narrow canyon allows you to see landscapes and Indian ruins that are otherwise inaccessible.
You can get a closer look at Sinagua pueblo ruins at Tuzigoot National Monument, right across the Verde River from Clarkdale. Dead Horse Ranch State Park has hiking, camping, picnicking, a fishing pond, and lovely views of the Verde Valley.

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