Geronimo was born in Clifton, Arizona. The Spanish explorer Coronado was probably the first in a long list of intrepides to pass through Clifton. He was looking for gold for the Spanish Crown. Even today, there is gold to be found in the San Francisco River, though the quantities are very small. Here’s what you can find during a visit to Clifton.

Must-see: The Clifton Hotel

Once a cowboy haunt, The Clifton Hotel (some say haunted hotel) blends Old West charm with modern comforts. Built in 1890 and beautifully restored after a devastating 1983 flood, this riverside gem offers studio suites, clawfoot tubs, and a vintage bar—making it a must-stay in Arizona’s historic mining country.

Stop and shop: Greenlee Historical Museum

The building occupied by the Historical Society was built in 191

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