Area Attractions

Pinetop-Lakeside, located at an elevation of 7,200 feet amid the world’s largest stand of Ponderosa Pines in eastern Arizona’s White Mountains, is known for its clean air, clear skies, acres of green and refreshing lakes and streams. In addition to a variety of outdoor amenities, including fishing, golf, hiking, hunting, mountain biking and more, the mountain community has a variety of activities to entertain any visitor.

At the center of town is Woodland Lake and the surrounding Woodland Lake Park. The park features such amenities as a 1¼-mile, wheelchair-accessible, paved loop, fishing pier, boat launching ramp, restrooms, ramadas, grills, softball fields and volleyball and tennis courts. The park also serves as the hub of the 200-mile White Mountain TrailSystem. The TrailSystem is accessible to hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, campers and, providing there’s snow, cross-country skiers.

Festivals anchor the town’s summer activity schedule. Tribal members from throughout the Southwest meet at the White Mountain Native American Art Festival in July to perform, demonstrate, display and sell their crafts. In August, the White Mountain Bluegrass Festival features bands from throughout the Southwest. The town bids farewell to summer each September at the annual Pinetop-Lakeside Fall Festival with activities including the Run to the Pines Car Show, entertainment, antique show and sale, arts and crafts and more.

Shopping is always an adventure in Pinetop-Lakeside. The town is home to a variety of antique stores and unique gift shops. Accommodations in this resort community range from rustic cabins and quaint bed and breakfasts to modern motels and condominiums.

Whether you seek adventure or prefer a relaxing day in the mountain air, Pinetop-Lakeside and the surrounding White Mountains communities are the place to be. For more information about events, activities and the availability of accommodations in the White Mountains, contact the Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce at (928) 367-4290 or (800) 573-4031 or visit the web site at www.pinetop-lakeside.com.

Apache Cultural Center & Museum
Located just 30 miles south of Pinetop is the popular Apache Cultural Center & Museum. The Center serves as a repository for the Tribe's cultural heritage through the preservation of oral histories, archival materials and objects of cultural, historical and artistic significance to the White Mountain Apache people. An Apache Village is on display just outside the Center. A visit to the Culture Center also entitles visitation to the Historic Park and Kinishba Ruins National Historic Landmark, located five miles west of Fort Apache.
928-338-4625

Baldy Peak
The next time someone tells you to take a hike, try Baldy Peak. Hikers like to congregate near the top of this 11,590-foot mountain, the tallest in the White Mountain range and the second-highest in the state. This hike, located on the western edge of the Apache National Forest, will take you through some spectacular terrain. You get to start your hike at around 9000 feet and then proceed to a breath-taking height of around 11000 feet. The summit of the peak is sacred to the Apache Indians, and is off limits.

Sunrise Ski Area
Sunrise Park is a recreational paradise offering a wide range of fun and excitement. With 3 mountains of skiing and 65 downhill runs, the resort promises an adventure for skiers of any level. There is also a separate snowboarding area, cross country trails and children's ski area. If skiing is not your thing, then wait until summer and take a Chairlift ride for some exhilarating mountain views.
800-772-7669