Guide to the White Mountains
Sightseeing
Fool Hollow Lake is a State Park and is less than 1/4 mile away from the house. It's great for paddling, fishing and hiking. There is a 7 mile trail (3.5 out and back) around the lake. It's an easy flat trail with beautiful views. While a day-use permit will cost you $7, it's well worth it. It can get busy on the weekends, but most evenings you'll only see a few people walking the trails and fishing. Boats are allowed, but are limited by horsepower.
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Fool Hollow Lake
Fool Hollow Lake is a State Park and is less than 1/4 mile away from the house. It's great for paddling, fishing and hiking. There is a 7 mile trail (3.5 out and back) around the lake. It's an easy flat trail with beautiful views. While a day-use permit will cost you $7, it's well worth it. It can get busy on the weekends, but most evenings you'll only see a few people walking the trails and fishing. Boats are allowed, but are limited by horsepower.
Los Caballos Trailhead #638
Variety of terrain. Often see wild horses.
Show Low Lake
Great for fishing, paddline and relaxing.
Forest Lakes is one of my favorite spots and is about an hours drive from Show Low and 2 hours from Phoenix. There is a paved walking trail along the Mogollon Rim so it offers fantastic view. It gets really busy in the summer. There are several more lakes in the area.
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Woods Canyon Lake Store and Marina
Forest Lakes is one of my favorite spots and is about an hours drive from Show Low and 2 hours from Phoenix. There is a paved walking trail along the Mogollon Rim so it offers fantastic view. It gets really busy in the summer. There are several more lakes in the area.
Sunrise Park Resort offers things to do in both the winter and summer. It's on the reservation so remember there's no alcohol use or sales.
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Sunrise Park Resort
200 Highway 273Sunrise Park Resort offers things to do in both the winter and summer. It's on the reservation so remember there's no alcohol use or sales.
Parc Woodland Lake
East Woodland Lake RoadCity/town information
Pinetop-Lakeside is a quaint little town with a lot to do, especially in the summer. Pinetop offers a variety of boutiques, antiques and delicious local restaurants. In the summer, there are several outdoor venues where you can grab a bite to eat and listen to live music. There are more trails than I'd be able to count so it's a great place to hike, bike and ATV. Between Show Low and Pinetop there are 4 small lakes you can fish and paddle on.
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Pinetop-Lakeside
Pinetop-Lakeside is a quaint little town with a lot to do, especially in the summer. Pinetop offers a variety of boutiques, antiques and delicious local restaurants. In the summer, there are several outdoor venues where you can grab a bite to eat and listen to live music. There are more trails than I'd be able to count so it's a great place to hike, bike and ATV. Between Show Low and Pinetop there are 4 small lakes you can fish and paddle on.
Show Low
Food scene
This place has it all...good sweets and eats. They are only open until 3pm but have great pastries, breakfast and lunch. You can find their menu online and it has a variety of options, especially if you have dietary restrictions.
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PersNIKKIty's Cafe
161 E Deuce of ClubsThis place has it all...good sweets and eats. They are only open until 3pm but have great pastries, breakfast and lunch. You can find their menu online and it has a variety of options, especially if you have dietary restrictions.
Best prime rib on the mountain (in my opinion)
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Cattlemen's Steakhouse & Lounge
1231 E Deuce of ClubsBest prime rib on the mountain (in my opinion)
The Den Bar & Grill
2408 E White Mountain BlvdGreat place for live music and good food.
Great place for 'home cooking'. Their breakfasts are incredible.
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Darbi's Cafe
235 E White Mountain BlvdGreat place for 'home cooking'. Their breakfasts are incredible.
This little hole-in-the-wall is always packed! Locals and tourists alike love this place. They are only open for breakfast and lunch.
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Johnny & Dee's Picnic Basket
436 E White Mountain BlvdThis little hole-in-the-wall is always packed! Locals and tourists alike love this place. They are only open for breakfast and lunch.
This is a great place nearby. They have a small indoor dining area and in the summer a large outdoor area where they have live music, bag toss and more! Their food is incredible and it's just a great place to kick back and relax.
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The House
1191 Hall EThis is a great place nearby. They have a small indoor dining area and in the summer a large outdoor area where they have live music, bag toss and more! Their food is incredible and it's just a great place to kick back and relax.
This restaurant is the closest to the house. It's part of the golf club, but is open to the public. It has unique decor and good food.
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Buffalo Bill's Tavern & Grill
400 North Clark RoadThis restaurant is the closest to the house. It's part of the golf club, but is open to the public. It has unique decor and good food.
This place has great food! You can get anything from bar food to lobster.
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Charlie Clark's Steakhouse
1701 E White Mountain BlvdThis place has great food! You can get anything from bar food to lobster.
Shopping
Bear Wallow Antiques
3100 W White Mountain BlvdBest antique shop on the Mountain!
A great place to find new an gently used items. They have everything from trinkets to furniture. Ask for a map of all the local antique and boutique stores and you'll find yourself busy all day.
Red Door Consignment Store
2701 Porter Mountain RdA great place to find new an gently used items. They have everything from trinkets to furniture. Ask for a map of all the local antique and boutique stores and you'll find yourself busy all day.
If you're not a conservative then this might not be for you. This place has all things Donald Trump along with a cofee shop.
Trump Store
580 E Deuce of ClubsIf you're not a conservative then this might not be for you. This place has all things Donald Trump along with a cofee shop.
Only on the Mountain
This is one of the more unique spots on the Mountain. Think gourmet food trucks, an Airstream converted into the Beerstram Bar, a huge stage for live music, dance floor, yard games, fire pits, unique seating in converted vehicles, pop up shops, real restrooms & unforgettable nights!
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The Truck Stop AZ
5549 AZ-260This is one of the more unique spots on the Mountain. Think gourmet food trucks, an Airstream converted into the Beerstram Bar, a huge stage for live music, dance floor, yard games, fire pits, unique seating in converted vehicles, pop up shops, real restrooms & unforgettable nights!
This place has great food! In the summer they open up 'The Orchard' which is behind the main restaurant and is a great open outdoor area to enjoy live music and grab a bite to eat.
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Charlie Clark’s Orchard
This place has great food! In the summer they open up 'The Orchard' which is behind the main restaurant and is a great open outdoor area to enjoy live music and grab a bite to eat.
I haven't been everywhere or tried everything in the area yet, but here are a few other places that have come recommended to me.
Restaurants
-Annie's Bistro in Lakeside
-Wine Mountain in Pinetop for wine, cheese and live music
-Asian Bistro in Lakeside for Chinese and Thai food (plus good sushi)
-Johnnie D's Pizza in Lakeside
-The Creamery in Lakeside for homemade ice cream
-Cafe Pinoli in Lakeside (gourtmet food, reservations recommended)
-Hungry Buffalo in Lakeside for good food, live music and outdoor dining
-Moose Henry Grill in Lakeside for bar food and live music
Outdoor Activities
-Show Low City Park with walking trail
-Lake Hawley on the reservation
-Greer - lakes and hikes 1.5 hours away
Events:
Run to the Pines Car Show (Sept/Oct)
Other:
Spa Estique in Pinetop
R Lazy J Wildlife Ranch in Eager (1.5 hour drive)
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Pinetop-Lakeside
I haven't been everywhere or tried everything in the area yet, but here are a few other places that have come recommended to me.
Restaurants
-Annie's Bistro in Lakeside
-Wine Mountain in Pinetop for wine, cheese and live music
-Asian Bistro in Lakeside for Chinese and Thai food (plus good sushi)
-Johnnie D's Pizza in Lakeside
-The Creamery in Lakeside for homemade ice cream
-Cafe Pinoli in Lakeside (gourtmet food, reservations recommended)
-Hungry Buffalo in Lakeside for good food, live music and outdoor dining
-Moose Henry Grill in Lakeside for bar food and live music
Outdoor Activities
-Show Low City Park with walking trail
-Lake Hawley on the reservation
-Greer - lakes and hikes 1.5 hours away
Events:
Run to the Pines Car Show (Sept/Oct)
Other:
Spa Estique in Pinetop
R Lazy J Wildlife Ranch in Eager (1.5 hour drive)
Neighborhoods
About the Neighborhood:
My home is located in Show Low Golf Club and Country Club Estates. The neighbors are friendly and if you happen to be out on the back patio when golfers tee off, they are usually pretty friendly too.
About the Home:
-1140 square feet
-Room for rent is 12x12
-Guest bathroom has toilet and shower
-Built in 2001, it has some upgrades, but it will continue to be a work in progress.
West Old Linden Road
West Old Linden RoadAbout the Neighborhood:
My home is located in Show Low Golf Club and Country Club Estates. The neighbors are friendly and if you happen to be out on the back patio when golfers tee off, they are usually pretty friendly too.
About the Home:
-1140 square feet
-Room for rent is 12x12
-Guest bathroom has toilet and shower
-Built in 2001, it has some upgrades, but it will continue to be a work in progress.
Conseils sur la ville
Déplacements
Your own vehicle would be the best way to get around.
This is a small town and we don't have Ubers or Lyfts. We have a local company called Safe Ride and Delivery that can give you a lift if needed though. They operate in Show Low and Pinetop-Lakeside.
Coutumes et culture
Permits are required to go on Apache Reservation land.
Fort Apache Reservation is just Southeast of Pinetop. Permits are required to visit any of the lakes or hikes on this land. I have been told it is not recommended to travel solo on this land. The reservation has different laws they abide by. For example, there is a ban on the sale and use of alcohol. If you're going to enjoy their beautiful land, just be on your best behavior.
Réservez avant de partir
There is such a thing as "Mountain Time"
There's a reason the locals call Show Low, Slow Low. Locals are laid back and truly exhibit a relaxed mountain vibe. I'd suggest checking out a business' website or Facebook page to check hours before you go. Many of the restaurants are locally owned and sometimes close up early if it's slow and many are not open on Mondays. Most business change their hours in the summer and winter as summer is the 'tourist' season with everyone coming up from Phoenix to get out of the heat.
Déplacements
Show Low Regional Airport Flies To and From Phoenix
If you don't mind a small plane, you can fly to and from Phoenix fairly affordably on Boutique Air. I haven't flown with them yet, but I've heard that they sometimes run on 'Mountain Time'.