Jerome, Arizona was mining town in its hay-day from the 1880s through the early 20th century, but became a ghost town from 1950 to 1970. People began returning to Jerome in early 1972, moving into the empty houses. Many of those people still live in this little town. After people began returning to Jerome the town became an arts and crafts village of about 350 residence, according to the city data website. Jerome has become a tourist town and does not have any golf courses, but within 5 miles of the town you can find Pine Shadows Golf Course in Cottonwood.
Ghost City Inn
The Ghost Inn was built in 1890 for the management of the local copper mine and was a boarding house after the mine closed. This inn, which received awards from the Arrington Journal and Inn Traveler magazine, underwent major renovations in 1994 and 2001. It also has also been featured on many television shows including Fox 10 Morning Show and Arizona TV 3. The inn does have many discount packages, but nothing for the golfer. The inn will set up golf packages upon request and help get discounts at the course in Cottonwood. Each room has its own private bath, cable television and private entries onto the first or second floor veranda overlooking the valley.
Ghost City Inn
541 Main St. (HWY 89A)
Jerome, AZ 86331
(888) 634-4678
www.ghostcityinn.com
Connor Hotel of Jerome
The Conner Hotel has updated the 12 rooms providing each with private bathrooms, coffee makers, microwaves, refrigerators and televisions. The hotel recently began providing wireless Internet service to its guests. The hotel has packages for a nice evening out, including an evening at a chuckwagon barbecue and stage show at the Glazing M Ranch or a train ride through the valley with the Verde Canyon Railroad. The Conner does not provide anything special for the golfer, but the front desk will help you out with tee times and transportation.
Connor Hotel of Jerome
164 Main St.
P.O. Box 1177
Jerome, AZ 86331
(800) 523-3554
(928) 634-5006
www.connorhotel.com
Jerome Mile High Inn
The Mile High Inn is located in the center of Jerome. The inn is built over the Mile High Grill, which offers the guests a homemade meal for including Angus burgers, but the specialty is the home-cooked breakfast. The grill may even be a place to get a cold beer or house wine to enjoy. The rooms come with a full breakfast with restricted days or seasons, but the inn does have an apartment-type room where you can enjoy a vacation with everything you have at home, including a private bath, kitchen, satellite television and DVD player. The Mile High does not have any discounts or golfing packages, but you may want to check with the inn before arriving to see if there are any specials at the time of your stay.
Jerome Mile High Inn
309 Main St.
P.O. Box 1311
Jerome, AZ 86331
(928) 634-5094
www.innatjerome.com
About The Author
Originally from Huntersville, W. Va., Eric Cornelison has been writing news and sports articles for more than 25 years. He now publishes travel, sports and religious articles on a variety of websites and in magazines, such as the "Red Oak Record" and "Ellis County Press." Cornelison holds a Master of Business Administration from West Virginia University and doctorate in religious theology from Rochville University.
