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Town in Gila County, Arizona
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Payson is a town in Gila County, Arizona. Known as the "Heart of Arizona," it is a gateway to the Colorado Plateau and the Mogollon Rim in Northern and Eastern Arizona.
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History of Northern Gila County and the Mogollon Rim.
The city of Payson is entirely surrounded by the ninth largest national forest in the United States.
Boutique hotel east of downtown.
Centrally located in Payson. Breakfast is included.
Bookstore, art shop, coffee, and cocktails.
By car
Payson is located at the junction of two state highways, Route 87 and Route 260.
On foot
Central Payson is small enough to be traversed by foot.
By car
To reach nearby destinations beyond Payson, Star Valley, or Mesa del Caballo, you will need a car.
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Phoenix · International · PHX
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