While staying in Sedona be sure to include an extra day to drive around and explore addition attractions in the Verde Valley. Check out the ... all » winery in Page Springs Between Cottonwood and Clarkdale is Tuzigoot national monument, a 12th century Sinaquan indian ruin site with a museum. Nestled on the side of Mingus Mountain is the town of Jerome. Once America's largest ghost town. Near Camp Verde you'll find an african wildlife park. Camp Verde is also home to Montezuma's Castle national monument. One of the best preserved ancient cliff dwellings in North America. Close by is Montezuma's well, an ancient sink hole. Fed from warm water springs to create a one of a kind eco-system. Fort Verde state park displays artifacts, furnishings, and interpretive exhibits from the 1880's Arizona territory. In Camp Verde is the areas only casino Now, let's look at some of these attractions in more detail.