Wickenburg Arizona Travel Information
Although close to Phoenix, Wickenburg is the very definition of a
small town. The air is clean, the people are very friendly, and the
Sonoran Desert is a stunning backdrop. Wickenburg has a
long history and much of this history involves mining, the railroad,
and the dude ranch, for Wickenburg was once the “Dude Ranch Capital of
the World.” And although Wickenburg is a very modern town, it holds
its history close. Historic depots and mines are preserved, dude
ranches from the old days still welcome new visitors. Wickenburg
also celebrates its natural side. The Sonoran Desert is indeed
everywhere, and stands testament to the fact that deserts are hardly
dead. Visit the Joshua Forest, especially when the Joshua trees are
abloom, or walk by the unexpected oasis of the Hassayampa
River. Wickenburg is 60 miles northwest of Phoenix, Arizona.
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