Arizona’s Historic Main Streets & Old Towns
- Jun 25, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 28, 2025
Arizona’s historic main streets and old towns are home to sensational small businesses; from makers & merchants farm-to-table restaurants, unique inns, boutique hotels, vibrant arts, culture, parks and gardens. Each of these timeless treasures honors their rich heritage while embracing innovation and sustainability, creating destinations that are as forward-thinking as they are enduring.
By visiting, shopping, dining and staying in these towns, you support small businesses, celebrate local culture and help preserve Arizona’s unique character. In essence, you matter and where you go and what you do makes an enormous difference to small businesses. So come along and XPLORE the best of Arizona.
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1. Old Town Scottsdale
Experience a unique blend of the Old West and modern art scenes, featuring shops, galleries, and restaurants.
2. Heritage Square, Phoenix
Discover the heart of Arizona’s capital with preserved architecture and cultural sites.
3. Carefree Town Center
Stroll through a charming downtown known for its unique street names and desert gardens.
4. Cave Creek
Embrace the Western spirit with saloons and frontier-style shops.
5. Historic Downtown Glendale
Home to antique shops and historic buildings reflecting early 20th-century charm.
6. Old Town Peoria
Explore roots with preserved sites and local museums in its historic downtown.
7. Historic Avondale
Visit the historic area showcasing its agricultural beginnings.
8. Wickenburg
Known as the “Dude Ranch Capital of the World,” offering a glimpse into cowboy life.
9. Gilbert Heritage District
Once the “Hay Shipping Capital of the World,” the Heritage District is vibrant with eateries and shops.
10. Queen Creek
Experience the blend of rural and urban in the historic downtown.
11. Downtown Chandler
Features early 20th-century architecture and a bustling arts scene.
12. Downtown Tempe
Home to Mill Avenue, rich with history and collegiate energy.
13. Historic Goodyear
Explore historic areas reflecting its agricultural past.
14. Historic Buckeye
Discover history through preserved sites and museums.
15. Uptown Sedona
Against a backdrop of red rocks, featuring art galleries and boutiques.
16. Downtown Flagstaff
Gateway to the Grand Canyon, boasting preserved railroad-era buildings.
17. Jerome
Once a booming mining town, now an artist haven with historic charm.
18. Williams
Known as the “Gateway to the Grand Canyon,” retains its Route 66 heritage.
19. Grand Canyon Village
Serves as a hub for Grand Canyon visitors with historic lodges and buildings.
20. Seligman
A town that keeps the spirit of Route 66 alive with its historic district.
21. Payson
Known for its historic Main Street and annual rodeo, offering a glimpse into frontier life.
22. Pinetop-Lakeside
Offers a quaint downtown with rich Native American history.
23. Greer
A serene mountain village known for its natural beauty and historic charm, offering a peaceful retreat.
24. Show Low
Named after a poker game, has a unique historic downtown.
25. Kingman
Features a historic district with museums, Route 66 memorabilia, and vibrant celebrations of its heritage.
26. Holbrook
Known for its Wild West history and petrified wood shops, a step back in time.
27. Winslow
Famous for the “Standin’ on the Corner” park, reflecting its musical heritage and ties to Route 66.
28. Old Town Cottonwood
A revitalized area with wine tasting rooms and historic sites, vibrant and inviting.
29. Clarkdale
Home to the historic Copper Art Museum and Verde Canyon Railroad, offering a charming small-town experience.
30. Lake Havasu City
Home to the iconic London Bridge, Lake Havasu’s historic charm lies in its unique architecture and scenic waterway.
31. Tucson
Discover the historic Presidio District of Tucson, featuring the Old Town Artisans gallery showcasing local art in authentic 1850s adobe buildings on the original Spanish fort site; visit Old Town Artisans at
32. Tombstone
Tombstone’s historic main street—where Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp once walked into legend—is a living tribute to the true Wild West, with dusty boardwalks, swinging saloon doors, and daily reenactments that echo the gunfire of the O.K. Corral and the untamed spirit Arizona still proudly carries.
