It is located 90 minutes north of Phoenix. Beautiful cottonwood trees, rivers and creeks make it not only very green but, also, help to keep the temperature cooler than Phoenix.
Winters are relatively mild unlike the harsh cold winters of the higher country.
The Cottonwood area has a population of about 16,000 people. There are several other small towns in the surrounding area. The combined population of the Valley is about 35,000. The Verde Valley has an exciting variety of places to visit and things to do. You'll find enough places and things to do to keep you from ever getting bored.