Welcome to Visit Payson.org - A Visitors Guide to Payson, Arizona

Founded in 1882, Payson, Arizona is a great Arizona getaway in Arizona's famous Mogollon Rim Country and it is almost exactly in the geographic center of Arizona. Whether you are looking for a place to spend some time relaxing on vacation, or just taking a trip for the day to a beautiful and peaceful destination - Payson, AZ is just the place. Click for a Slide Show Tour of Downtown Payson. Within this site you will find some places that Payson, Arizona locals and regular visitors recommend.

FEATURED: Historic Main Street in Payson, AZ

Payson has many unique hotels, motels, inns, bed and breakfast’s (b&b's), vacation rentals, restaurants, shops, attractions and more. It is located just a little over an hour from Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, and Mesa. With an elevation of almost 5,000 feet, it is also known for its beautiful panoramic views and ever-expanding recreational opportunities and spectacular scenery. Ninety-seven percent (97%) of the surrounding land is either under the jurisdiction of the United States Forest Service (Tonto National Forest) or tribal land.

The first rodeo in Payson was held in 1884 and they consider their rodeo the "world's oldest continuous" as it has been held every year since. In September it is the site of the annual Arizona State Championship Old Time Fiddlers Contest. The Payson area is also a popular destination for rockhounds where quartz, geodes, agate, and onyx can be found. We hope you will consider Payson for your next vacation.