There's LOTS to do when you visit us at Origins B&B!
Featured below are a few of our favorite "Go-To" places.
Tours listed are guest recommendations.
Places to EAT and DRINK
Alcantara Vineyards
3445 S Grapevine Way (Hwy 260, between Camp Verde & Cottonwood)
At the confluence of Oak Creek and the Verde River, Alcantara has over 20,000 vines and offers 17 different varietals. Food is available to enjoy with your wine. JUST A SHORT DRIVE FROM ORIGINS B&B!
The Asylum
200 Hill St, Jerome
Located within the Grand Hotel, the Asylum offers food, wine and views you will not forget.
The Belfry
791 N Main St , Cottonwood
Restaurant and brewery, located in a former church, featuring a belfry
(bell tower). They offer a full menu with many elegant dishes.
ChocolaTree
1595 W Highway 89-A, Sedona
Nourishment for the Mind, Body and Soul. A sanctuary that offers entirely home-made dishes ... created using 100% organic, vibrant, gluten-free foods.
Colt Grill
804 N Main St, Cottonwood
Centered around the idea of fantastic smoked meats, a beautiful atmosphere, and kind, hardworking staff serving a simple made-from-scratch menu – the Colt Grill resonates with locals and tourists alike.
Concho's Mexican Restaurant
206 S Main St, Cottonwood
Located in the heart of Cottonwood, Concho's is a small, family-owned restaurant offering a wide range of tasty Sonoran-style dishes at a good price.
Its ambience is very laid-back.
Eden
Eden creates a unique and memorable dining experience for guests.
Whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner for two or a place to celebrate with friends, EDEN - Cottonwood's hidden gem - is the perfect spot.
Gayle's Chocolates
541 N Main St, Cottonwood
For the love of chocolate, Gayle makes decadent chocolate treats by hand, bringing joy to all who enter her shop on Main St. in Cottonwood.
Mai Thai On Main
157 S Main St, Cottonwood
Located in the heart of Cottonwood, Arizona, Mai Thai On Main offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all Thai and Asian cuisine lovers.
Nic’s Italian Steak & Crab House
925 N Main St, Cottonwood
Nic's offers premium fare in an atmosphere of great East Coast Steak & Italian restaurants – polished brass, rich dark woods, plush green upholstery, and a 40’ long mahogany bar.
Pizzeria Bocce
1060 N Main St, Cottonwood
Located in a renovated 1930s auto shop, Pizzeria Bocce captures Cottonwood’s blend of cool and classic.
Verde Brewing Co.
724 N Industrial Dr, Unit 7a, Camp Verde
8 great beers on tap! Serving great food too. Verde Brewing Company is a Verde Valley brewing experience, incorporating local resources and ingredients into every craft beer.
Verde Valley Wine Trail
(many winery & wine tasting room locations)
There are many Arizona wineries and tasting rooms on the Verde Valley Wine Trail that offer a variety of skillfully crafted wines to satisfy any wine taster’s palate. Every winery has its own unique personality and distinct wines.
Places to EXPLORE
Airport Mesa Trail
483 Airport Rd, Sedona
Hiking loop around Table Top Mountain through basalt boulders & red rocks to panoramic views.
Copper Art Museum
849 Main St, Clarkdale
The Arizona Copper Art Museum tells the story that marries Arizona’s greatest treasure with world legends and fantastic art.
Cottonwood-Clarkdale Regional Trails
Hiking & Biking trails throughout the Middle Verde Valley
Use this application to find biking and hiking trails in and around the cities of Cottonwood and Clarkdale.
Montezuma Castle National Monument
2800 Montezuma Castle Rd, Camp Verde
A well-preserved 20-room cliff dwelling, nestled into a towering limestone cliff and built by the Sinagua people between approximately 1100 and 1425 AD, tells a story of ingenuity, survival and prosperity in an unforgiving desert landscape.
Red Rock State Park
4050 Red Rock Loop Rd, Sedona
A 286 acre nature preserve and environmental education center, stunning scenery and trails that wind through manzanita and juniper to the rich banks of Oak Creek.
Tuzigoot National Monument
25 Tuzigoot Rd, Clarkdale
Remains of an ancient 2- to 3-story pueblo built, by the Sinagua people between 1125 and 1400 CE, on the summit of a limestone and sandstone ridge, 120 feet (36 m) above the Verde River floodplain.
Verde Canyon Railroad
300 N Broadway, Clarkdale
Verde Canyon Railroad’s rare ribbon of rails runs through a dramatic high desert landscape adjacent to a precious riparian ecosystem. The four-hour rail trip takes passengers on a 20-mile journey through exciting geology swathed in history.
Verde River Nature Preserve
Comanche Drive (just 1/2 mile from Origins B&B)
The Verde River is a critical flyway for migratory birds and home to rare species of reptiles and amphibians, and many species of native fish. Frequent visitors are bobcats, grey foxes, coyotes, jackrabbits, deer and javelinas. Enjoy a walk along the river, or sit in the shade of a cottonwood tree and watch its water flow by.
Verde Valley Wine Trail
Wineries and Tasting Rooms are located throughout the Verde Valley
OK, so these are Places to Eat and Drink, too! Explore the many Arizona wineries and tasting rooms along the Verde Valley Wine Trail, each offering skillfully crafted wines to satisfy any wine taster’s palate. Every winery has its own unique personality and distinct wines for visitors to discover.
West Fork Trail
Highway 89-A, 9 miles north of Sedona
An easy hike along the west fork of Oak Creek, the 6-mile (round trip) snakes through dizzying cliffs that tower above.
Tours to Consider
AZ Wine Crawler
This wine tour company will pick you up at Origins Bed and Breakfast. Their four-hour wine tour will give you a taste of the Verde Valley's Award Winning Wines, & Natural Beauty! They will customize your adventure.
Elevated Sedona Wine Tours
Their custom curated tours take you to top-rated wineries and popular breweries, ensuring a premium experience. Discover Sedona’s finest wines and spirits while enjoying the breathtaking scenery.
Horsin' Around Adventures
Unique horse trail experiences in the the heart of Sedona, Arizona’s wine country. Staffed and run by professional trail guides and family owned operation with a lifetime of experience – raising, training and rehabilitating horses.
Sedona Wine Adventures
This wine tour company will pick you up at Origins Bed and Breakfast. Wine tours are private, personalized, everything-included outings to Arizona wineries and tasting rooms throughout the magnificent Verde Valley.
Taste of the Valley
This wine tour company has group tours or will pick you up at Origins Bed and Breakfast. The four-hour tours include snacks and water, visiting 3 of the 5 local vineyards.
Wine Tours of Sedona
This tour company will pick you up at Origins Bed and Breakfast. They offer wine tours, chocolate tours and brewery tours! Tours are 3-4 hours long and are personalized.