Three Little Bears Guidebook
Food scene
Great pizza and wings at a fair price! They also deliver which is convenient.
Phone number: (928) 474-1895
Address: 238 E Carr. 260, AZ-260, Payson, AZ 85541
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Pizza Factory
Arizona 260Great pizza and wings at a fair price! They also deliver which is convenient.
Phone number: (928) 474-1895
Address: 238 E Carr. 260, AZ-260, Payson, AZ 85541
Rim Country BBQ has the beeest BBQ! Highly recommend the pulled pork but everything is delicious. We always order extra so we can have leftovers :) Sadly, they are closed on Sundays and Mondays.
202 W Main St, Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 472-2227
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Rim Country BBQ
202 West Main StreetRim Country BBQ has the beeest BBQ! Highly recommend the pulled pork but everything is delicious. We always order extra so we can have leftovers :) Sadly, they are closed on Sundays and Mondays.
202 W Main St, Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 472-2227
Very cute local hotspot with great food and drinks if you're in the Star Valley area. It's a little dive bar with good BBQ food and a full menu of other items. They have great burgers, sandwiches and onion rings. They have a dog friendly patio too!
3870 E AZ Highway 260, Star Valley, AZ 85541
(928) 363-4074
Tonto Rim Bar & Grill
Very cute local hotspot with great food and drinks if you're in the Star Valley area. It's a little dive bar with good BBQ food and a full menu of other items. They have great burgers, sandwiches and onion rings. They have a dog friendly patio too!
3870 E AZ Highway 260, Star Valley, AZ 85541
(928) 363-4074
Great option if you're in a hurry but don't want to stop for the typical fast food option. Amazing meatballs and for a small price, yet you get a ton of food!
319 AZ- 260, Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 300-5700
By the Bucket
319 AZ-260Great option if you're in a hurry but don't want to stop for the typical fast food option. Amazing meatballs and for a small price, yet you get a ton of food!
319 AZ- 260, Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 300-5700
This little place is easy to miss so keep your eye out while searching! Great food (people rave about the fish n chips!) with service to match. They have a breakfast menu as well.
111 Beeline Hwy S Payson, AZ 86651
(928)474-2040
Lasso - American Scratch Kitchen
1111 South Beeline HighwayThis little place is easy to miss so keep your eye out while searching! Great food (people rave about the fish n chips!) with service to match. They have a breakfast menu as well.
111 Beeline Hwy S Payson, AZ 86651
(928)474-2040
Great place for lunch! People rave about the sandwiches and the great service.
512 S Beeline Hwy Ste 12, Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 468-3013
Delicious! Cafe
512 South Beeline HighwayGreat place for lunch! People rave about the sandwiches and the great service.
512 S Beeline Hwy Ste 12, Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 468-3013
Great hole in the wall place to stop and eat breakfast! Fast and friendly service with consistently delicious food.
803 E Hwy 260, Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-5881
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Miss Fitz 260 Cafe
803 E AZ-260Great hole in the wall place to stop and eat breakfast! Fast and friendly service with consistently delicious food.
803 E Hwy 260, Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-5881
Great dog friendly place to stop for breakfast and brunch with amazing service! There can be long wait times, so prepare yourself for that. Make sure and try the cinnamon rolls!
1001 S Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-2890
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Pinon Café
1001 S Beeline HwyGreat dog friendly place to stop for breakfast and brunch with amazing service! There can be long wait times, so prepare yourself for that. Make sure and try the cinnamon rolls!
1001 S Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-2890
This is a must visit stop while you're in Payson. They have amazing burgers, fries and drinks. They have a dog friendly patio and the wait staff are always fun, quirky and friendly! They have their bar open late into the evening and sometimes have live music as well. Highly recommend!
311 S Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-3900
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Buffalo Bar & Grill
311 S Beeline HwyThis is a must visit stop while you're in Payson. They have amazing burgers, fries and drinks. They have a dog friendly patio and the wait staff are always fun, quirky and friendly! They have their bar open late into the evening and sometimes have live music as well. Highly recommend!
311 S Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-3900
Amazing taco truck for on-the-go food! Freshly made and it shows!
1104 S Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541
CRNE Tacos Fuego
1104 South Beeline HighwayAmazing taco truck for on-the-go food! Freshly made and it shows!
1104 S Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541
Excellent food and even better service! You won't leave hungry!
Dog friendly patio.
620 E State Hwy 260, Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-7455
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Fargo's Steakhouse
620 AZ-260Excellent food and even better service! You won't leave hungry!
Dog friendly patio.
620 E State Hwy 260, Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-7455
Hiking
Cypress Trail to Boulders Trail Loop is a 5.2 mile heavily trafficked trail near Payson that serves as a moderately difficult hiking trail. The trail is accessible year round and while dogs are allowed, they must remain on a leash.
Cypress Trail to Boulders Loop Trailhead is only 10 minutes (3.7 miles) away from Three Little Bears.
Cypress Trail
East Phoenix StreetCypress Trail to Boulders Trail Loop is a 5.2 mile heavily trafficked trail near Payson that serves as a moderately difficult hiking trail. The trail is accessible year round and while dogs are allowed, they must remain on a leash.
Cypress Trail to Boulders Loop Trailhead is only 10 minutes (3.7 miles) away from Three Little Bears.
Water Wheel Falls is a 1.6 mile heavily trafficked trail located near Payson that features a beautiful waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking an dogs are allowed, but must be kept on a leash.
This trail is only 16 minutes (8.9 miles) away from Three Little Bears.
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Water Wheel Falls Hiking trail
Water Wheel Falls is a 1.6 mile heavily trafficked trail located near Payson that features a beautiful waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking an dogs are allowed, but must be kept on a leash.
This trail is only 16 minutes (8.9 miles) away from Three Little Bears.
Tonto Natural Bridge is a 1.4 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Payson and is rated as moderately difficult. At 183 feet high, the bridge spans the area over a 400 foot tunnel that is 150 feet wide at its widest point. This natural arch bridge is believed to be the largest travertine bridge in the world and is a must see when visiting Payson!
The park entrance fee is $7 for people ages 14 and over and $4 for kids 6-14. Children under 6 are free . Dogs are not allowed on this trail.
Tonto Natural Bridge is only 19 minutes (13 miles) away from Three Little Bears.
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Parco Statale del Ponte Naturale di Tonto
Nf-583ATonto Natural Bridge is a 1.4 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Payson and is rated as moderately difficult. At 183 feet high, the bridge spans the area over a 400 foot tunnel that is 150 feet wide at its widest point. This natural arch bridge is believed to be the largest travertine bridge in the world and is a must see when visiting Payson!
The park entrance fee is $7 for people ages 14 and over and $4 for kids 6-14. Children under 6 are free . Dogs are not allowed on this trail.
Tonto Natural Bridge is only 19 minutes (13 miles) away from Three Little Bears.
Beautiful 8.6 mile heavily trafficked trail that features a waterfall and is rate as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, camping, and backpacking and is best used from May until October. Dogs are allowed but must remain on a leash.
Horton Creek Trail is 22 minutes (18 miles) away from Three Little Bears.
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Horton Creek Trailhead
Nf-289Beautiful 8.6 mile heavily trafficked trail that features a waterfall and is rate as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, camping, and backpacking and is best used from May until October. Dogs are allowed but must remain on a leash.
Horton Creek Trail is 22 minutes (18 miles) away from Three Little Bears.
First, a helpful clarification is that Ellison Creek and Water Wheel Falls are the same location. To get there, head North from Payson via the 260 highway. Across from Home Depot, turn right onto Houston Mesa Rd and stay on that for 9 miles before you get to the parking lot. It's located on the right side just before the second crossing campground. If you get to Whispering Pines, turn around and look again for the parking lot a mile or two south.
This hike will take about half a day and children should be okay making this hike but it may get difficult navigating rocks depending on the height of the water.
Ellison Creek Trail
Ellison Creek TrailFirst, a helpful clarification is that Ellison Creek and Water Wheel Falls are the same location. To get there, head North from Payson via the 260 highway. Across from Home Depot, turn right onto Houston Mesa Rd and stay on that for 9 miles before you get to the parking lot. It's located on the right side just before the second crossing campground. If you get to Whispering Pines, turn around and look again for the parking lot a mile or two south.
This hike will take about half a day and children should be okay making this hike but it may get difficult navigating rocks depending on the height of the water.
Sightseeing
A great family friendly park with a playground, skate park, tire swings and climbing structure. There is also a dog park! Pack a picnic and enjoy eating outdoors!
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Rumsey Park
400 N McLane RdA great family friendly park with a playground, skate park, tire swings and climbing structure. There is also a dog park! Pack a picnic and enjoy eating outdoors!
Beautiful secluded place to hangout and relax while eating a packed lunch in nature. Enjoy some light hiking near water.
Please note that there is a $10 fee for the day and they have drop boxes on site for this fee.
First Crossing Day Use Area
Beautiful secluded place to hangout and relax while eating a packed lunch in nature. Enjoy some light hiking near water.
Please note that there is a $10 fee for the day and they have drop boxes on site for this fee.
Spend a fun and peaceful
day searching for Geodes! Park at the bottom of the hill and walk up to the power lines. Once at the power lines, follow the hill to the top. Be warned, it's a pretty steep hike so make sure and wear tennis shoes. At the top of the hill, you will get to a pole with a transformer on it and the road veers to the left. This route has open fields of geodes. If you continue on, you'll find more that way too. It's beautiful, quiet and remote.
Geode Hill
3261 Neal DrSpend a fun and peaceful
day searching for Geodes! Park at the bottom of the hill and walk up to the power lines. Once at the power lines, follow the hill to the top. Be warned, it's a pretty steep hike so make sure and wear tennis shoes. At the top of the hill, you will get to a pole with a transformer on it and the road veers to the left. This route has open fields of geodes. If you continue on, you'll find more that way too. It's beautiful, quiet and remote.
Enjoy this historic and educational museum and learn about early Arizonians in Payson.
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Rim Country Museum and Zane Grey Cabin
700 S Green Valley PkwyEnjoy this historic and educational museum and learn about early Arizonians in Payson.
Located on North Tonto Creek Road, the fish hatchery is free to visit and the kids can even feed the baby fish during their visit! Find Rainbow, Brown and Cut-Throat Trout which are all local favorites.
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Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery
Located on North Tonto Creek Road, the fish hatchery is free to visit and the kids can even feed the baby fish during their visit! Find Rainbow, Brown and Cut-Throat Trout which are all local favorites.
Green Valley Park is a local hotspot for visitors and residents alike. It is recognized as having some of the best 'urban fishing' in the country, and with nearly 17 acres of walking trails, trees, a lake and covered picnic areas. There's plenty of free parking and no admission fee. During the warmer months, find live music and other events as well!
Green Valley Park
2243 S 14th StGreen Valley Park is a local hotspot for visitors and residents alike. It is recognized as having some of the best 'urban fishing' in the country, and with nearly 17 acres of walking trails, trees, a lake and covered picnic areas. There's plenty of free parking and no admission fee. During the warmer months, find live music and other events as well!
This 2,000 foot high escarpment stretches 200 miles across central Arizona into New Mexico. While sightseeing is the favored pastime along the Rim, it also boasts a historic system of hiking and horseback trails, a couple of picturesque lakes for boating and fishing, plus backcountry skiing for the truly adventurous.
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Mogollon Rim
This 2,000 foot high escarpment stretches 200 miles across central Arizona into New Mexico. While sightseeing is the favored pastime along the Rim, it also boasts a historic system of hiking and horseback trails, a couple of picturesque lakes for boating and fishing, plus backcountry skiing for the truly adventurous.
Shopping
Located on South Beeline Highway, the Payson Farmers Market is a popular gathering place for both locals and tourists alike. The market is held at Sawmill Crossing Plaza and takes place on Saturday mornings, but only in late fall and Summer.
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Payson Farmers Market
816 S Beeline HwyLocated on South Beeline Highway, the Payson Farmers Market is a popular gathering place for both locals and tourists alike. The market is held at Sawmill Crossing Plaza and takes place on Saturday mornings, but only in late fall and Summer.
Fun things to do
Mazatzal Hotel & Casino
Well ,it's a casino! Enough said!