About Wickenberg Arizona

Attractions

Two of the town's most unusual attractions aren't buildings at all. The Jail Tree, at the corner of Wickenburg Way and Tegner Street, is an old mesquite tree that served as the local hoosegow.

The Jail Tree

Outlaws were simply chained to the tree - Their families would often come to visit and have a picnic in the shade of the tree.

The second, equally curious, town attraction is the Wishing Well, which stands beside the bridge over the Hassayampa. Legend has it that anyone who drinks from the Hassayampa River will never tell the truth again.

You'll also find several decent art galleries around town. The Helen Voehl Gallery, 172 N. Washington St. (tel. 928/684-5088), across the railroad tracks from the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce, has colorful and whimsical art and crafts ranging from baskets made of old lariats to hand-painted clothing.

The Gold Nugget Art Gallery, 274 E. Wickenburg Way (tel. 928/684-5849), is in the oldest building in town (built in 1863) and features the art of more than 30 regional artists.

The Wickenburg Gallery, 10 W. Apache St. (tel. 928/684-7047), is filled with classic Western works, including those by members of the Cowboy Artists of America.