Mayer, Arizona, is 73 miles north of Phoenix on Interstate 17. Nearby attractions include the Senatory Highway Back Country 4x4 tours, Verde Canyon Railroad scenic tours, gold panning in the ghost town of McCabe, Bucky's casino, Prescott's Whisky Row historic district, Tuzigoot National Monument, Montezuma Castle National Monument. Hiking and biking trails are in Prescott National Forest.
The Creekside Preserve Lodge and Guest Cabins offers romantically themed private cabins equipped with a private creek-side porch, heart shaped Jacuzzi, fireplace, king-size bed and small kitchenette. The lodge allows pets and offers onsite horse boarding. Staff will assist in planning backcountry tours such as the Senatory Highway Back country 4x4 tour, which begins 10 miles from the lodge.
The Hampton Inn Prescott is a kid-friendly property with an indoor pool, cribs, high chairs, and guest washer and dryer. The hotel is off the busy downtown area. The Whiskey Row historic district is four miles away. Prescott National Forest is five miles away and offers 450 miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails.
The Econo Lodge in Prescott has room rates starting as low as $55 a night, as of early 2011. Rooms include kitchen facilities, continental breakfast, Wi-Fi Internet, cable television and a mini fridge. Bucky's Casino is a ¼-mile from the hotel. Rodeo season kicks up on the last week of June at The World's Oldest Rodeo, four miles away on the Embrey-Riddle Aeronautical University fairgrounds.
The Charcoal Pit Motel and Restaurant offers a free breakfast to all overnight guests. Located directly along Arizona Highway 69, this motel offers small rooms with a private shower. The attached Charcoal Pit restaurant is an American-style diner with Greek and Mexican influences.
