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Do & See The guide was updated: 2021-05-03

Pinetop - Lakeside beckons with comfortable springs and summers and mild winters. Fly fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and exploring the forests and hills are favorite activities for the warmer months. In the cooler temperatures, skiing and snowboarding the White Mountains is always a highlight. Nature enthusiasts will find Pinetop - Lakeside a Utopia.

Casa Malpais Ruins

Casa Malpais Ruins

Home to the Mogollon Tribe, the Casa Malpais Ruins are also a national historic landmark. Acting as a shadowbox for the Mogollon, Sinagua, Anasazi, and Hohokam tribes, the Ruins possess a history spanning 50,000 years (when the 16-acre pueblo was constructed over lava flows). Casa Malpais served as home to the various tribes between 1100 and 1400 A.D. Guided tours are available for your exploration.

Lyman Lake

Lyman Lake

Adventurers are sure to find a home in Lyman Lake. The size of the beautiful lake allows it to accommodate any boat—regardless of its size. There is an area that is declared “no wake” to enable fishing. Expect to see walleye, channel catfish, and largemouth bass. The remaining spaces of the lake are for watersports.

Fort Apache Historic District Walking Tour

Fort Apache Historic District Walking Tour

Much of Arizona’s history is inlaid within the stories and histories of its Natives. The Apache Nation shares its own stories through the Fort Apache Historic Park. 288-acres of the district comprise museums, historic buildings and spaces, recreational trails, and ancestral villages. There are also remnants of the US Calvary.

High Pines Bluegrass Festival

High Pines Bluegrass Festival

Located on the Hon-Dah Festival Grounds, the White Mountain Bluegrass Musical Festival has become a marquee entertainment event in Pinetop - Lakeside. Live music flows between the ponderosa pine trees at this outdoor setting. And the food court and craft booths only seek to supplement this one-of-a-kind blues festival.

Fall Artisan’s Festival

Fall Artisan’s Festival

Come celebrate Pinetope - Lakeside’s artisan traditions with the Fall Festival. There is anything from landscape painters and quilt making, to sculptors, beadwork, metal work, and tole painting. Other events held over the weekend are parades, the Antique Show, Quilt Show, 10k Race, and the Run to the Pines Car Show.

White Mountain Wildlife & Nature Center

White Mountain Wildlife & Nature Center

At White Mountain Wildlife & Nature Center everyone finds something to do! The center organizes events for all ages but you can just wander around the park and enjoy nature. Learn more about wildlife in the area and have dinner right under The Big Top.

Hon-Dah Casino

Hon-Dah Casino

The White Mountain Apache Tribe owns and operates the dazzling Hon-Dah Resort and Casino. Blackjack and poker tables, along with slot machines, make Hon-Dah the quintessential entertainment hotspot. In addition to exciting play, live music and nightly dancing are featured. The Timbers Lounge holds comedy shows as well. Fine dining may be found onsite.

White Mountain Symphony Orchestra

White Mountain Symphony Orchestra

Orchestral performances are made far more memorable against the placid skies and mountainscape of Pinetop - Lakeside. With the White Mountain Symphony Orchestra, you can indulge in exceptional music in an exceptional town. Concerts include dance troupes, choirs, collaborative performances, concertos, chamber music, and full orchestral works.

Porter Mountain Stables

Porter Mountain Stables

Voted as the number one stable in the whole area, Porter Mountain Stables offers you the unique opportunity to take a ride through creeks and meadows while staring at beautiful lakes. Take a ride through the forest and relax.

Woodland Lake Park

Woodland Lake Park

Woodland Lake Park is a Mecca for the outdoors enthusiast. Tennis courts, volleyball courts, softball fields, hiking trails, equestrian trails, and more can all be experienced at the park. Woodland Lake itself is a haven for community events and gatherings. Come to bird-watch, picnic, grill, fish, or anything you can conjure up in the sun.

Show Low Museum

Show Low Museum

Just a few minutes drive away from Pinetop-Lakeside, Show Low Historical Museum awaits for everyone! There are 2 different buildings with 16 rooms where you can wander around learning some of the history of the area. Bring your family with you and share your own stories.

Sunrise Park Resort

Sunrise Park Resort

If visiting Pinetop - Lakeside in the winter, come to Sunrise Park for skiing or snowboarding on one of the 65 trails or 3 mountains. During the summer months, hike, take advantage of the ski-lift rides, or fish!

Pinetop Lakes Golf & Country Club

Pinetop Lakes Golf & Country Club

The Pinetop - Lakeside Lakes Golf Course is ideally located in the cool White Mountains. This allows for comfortable, dry air for optimum play. Both the course and clubhouse are available for group golf, seminars, dinners, cocktail parties, and even wedding receptions.

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