Quartzsite Visitor's Guide

6 QuartzsiteVisitorGuide.com From Quartzsite Mayor Norm Simpson Enjoy the spirit of the old West while viewing the many shades of red and blue painted puffy clouds over- looking the silhouetted purple mountains surrounding Quartzsite. This vivid picture of the Sonoran Desert's typical sunrise or sunset is but one of the many enjoyable features of your voyage around and thru Quartzsite, Arizona. Quartzsite has long been recognized for its unique geological treasure- trove of gems, minerals, and precious metals. It is most often referred to as the "Rock Capital of the World". For more than 50 years vendors congre- gate here for their annual "Quartzsite Rock and Gem Show" where whole- sale and retail dealers from around the world buy or sell, trade, or barter for this most rare and valuable commodity. Winter visitors escaping "cabin Fever" are attracted by the warm winter days and nights and the affordability of wintering in western Arizona. RVers can choose from dry-camping at one of the several "BLM 14 Day" camping areas or stay at one of the 60 RV Parks having full utility hookups. Visitors will enjoy the "out-of-doors" attractions of the many swap meets, arts and crafts shows, or the surrounding day trips into Mexico, Lake Havasu City, Grand Canyon, or even Disneyland. Additional activities include gold min- ing, hiking, classic car shows, and classes in arts and crafts. Nighttime entertainment includes the typical table games, several Bingo parlors, or the many musical jam sessions held at most RV Parks. The Quartzsite Improvement Association (Q.I.A.) hosts numerous night-time live entertainment shows. Mild winter nights allow visitors to sit around a camp- fire and listen to the tall-tales of some would-be or never-was cowboy la- menting of his lost youth while steaks and hamburgers grill over the campfire. Pioneers, settlers, and prospectors have been riding the trails around Quartzsite for more than 200 years. But now, they have a brand new steed; one with a whole herd full of horsepower. The ATV in all of its forms is now able to transport riders in relative comfort. The new Arizona Peace Trail connects you to more than 750 miles of identified and marked trails, guiding you to area historic and scenic destinations. A newly printed trail Atlas with maps will guide you to your various destinations and explain their historic significance. The Atlas and maps are available from most area merchants. Enjoy your visit to Quartzsite, Arizona. Additional information is available www.QuartzsiteAZ.org or either of our two Chambers of Commerce and Visitors Bureaus.

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