Attractions

The Town of Pinetop-Lakeside is situated in the northeastern forests of Arizona. Centrally located in the White Mountains, Pinetop-Lakeside is the perfect location to call “home-base” for visitors exploring the region. From fishing to hiking or hunting antiques, this part of Arizona is diverse and full of adventure. For most visitors, day visits to nearby historic Western towns are a must. From one of the nation’s most extensive community trail systems to the much admired Woodland Lake Park, the Town of Pinetop-Lakeside has something to do all year long.

History and Heritage

Madonna of the Trail
The Madonna of the Trail is one of 12 statues erected across the country in the 1930s to honor the spirit of the pioneer woman.  The 12-foot cast sculptures are monument sized and a popular draw for American art history buffs.  One of these rare sculptures was placed in Springerville on Main Street.

Show Low Historical Society Museum
From household items to tools of the common settler, this local museum documents life in Arizona.  The collection houses items dating from the 1870s to the 1940s.  Of special interest are the Whipple Ruins and a wood beam excavated in 1927.

Pioneer Home Tours
Snowflake and Taylor have more than 45 historic homes listed on the National Historic Homes Registry.  Pioneer families brought with them a sense of elegance while settling in the rugged West.  With Victorian influence and a practical approach, these homes were handcrafted and built in Arizona when the state was in its infancy, and in some cases, still a territory.  Guided tours are available throughout the year, with more frequent tours in the summer. 

Apache County Historical Museum
Located in St. Johns, the Apache County Historical Museum offers a glimpse into the history of the area.  The museum traces the inhabitants of the region, beginning with dinosaurs that lived along the banks of the Little Colorado River.  Ancient primitive cultures that made their homes here are also featured.  There is information about the Spanish explorer Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, who with his expedition, crossed the river near St. Johns in 1540.  Some of the descendants of the conquistadors ultimately settled here.  Later, in the 1880’s pioneer families arrived from the East and resettled the area, calling it St. Johns.

Little House Museum
Located west of Springerville, the museum features an authentic presentation of ranching, outlaw, and pioneer history.  A truly unique museum nestled in the majestic canyon walls of the Little Colorado River, The Little House Museum boasts a collection of local history including,  photos and mementos marking the passage of time and style of life in Arizona.  The newly restored Husley House offers visitors a close look into a way of life long lost.