PINETOP-LAKESIDE
Plan Your Trip
Many visitors enjoy finding a cabin to rent for their stay; not surprising considering Since Pinetop-Lakeside was voted #1 Cabin Region in the US. Others are more drawn to the small-town vibe available through locally owned and operated hotels and resorts with convenient access to both outdoor recreation and town amenities.
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This town is the perfect home base for White Mountain adventures. But more and more visitors are coming solely for the food. That's right, Pinetop-Lakeside continues to satisfy even the most illustrious and discriminating foodies. Local venues invite visitors to enjoy heavenly takes on classics, varied menus, and even local brew.
Visitors flocking to Pinetop-Lakeside find a great selection of shops with local business owners going out of their way to make visitors feel welcome and comfortable. Pinetop-Lakeside shops offer
convenient access to everything visitors need while they're in town. From antique shops to recreational gear to small boutiques, there's a spot right here in Pinetop-Lakeside that has what you need.
Sitting at a cool elevation of 7,000 feet, Pinetop-Lakeside is a year-round playground with stunning scenery and unique opportunities to experience the outdoors. But that's not all, when it comes to having a little fun, not everything happens in the great outdoors. From movies to
go-karts, we can keep the smiles coming.
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Getting Here
DRIVING HERE
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FROM PHOENIX | APPROX. 3.5 HOURS
Payson Route: Follow State Hwy 87 north to Payson, AZ. In Payson, take State Hwy 260 east along the Mogollon Rim to Show Low, AZ. Once you arrive in Show Low turn left onto W. Deuce of Clubs for 2 miles. Turn right onto Hwy 260 / White Mountain Blvd. for about 15 miles.
Salt River Canyon Route: Take Hwy 60 east to Globe. From Globe continue on Hwy 60 through Salt River Canyon into Show Low. Turn right onto Hwy 260 / White Mountain Blvd. for about 15 miles.
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FROM TUCSON | APPROX. 4 HOURS
Take Hwy 89 north to Oracle Junction. From Oracle Junction take Hwy 77 north to Globe. From Globe take Hwy 60 through Salt River Canyon into Show Low. Turn right onto Hwy 260 / White Mountain Blvd. for about 15 miles.
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FROM ALBUQUERQUE, NM | APPROX. 4 HOURS DRIVE TIME
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FROM LAS VEGAS, NV | APPROX. 6 HOURS DRIVE TIME
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FROM DURANGO, CO | APPROX. 5 HOURS DRIVE TIME
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FROM LOS ANGELES | APPROX. 9 HOURS DRIVE TIME
FLYING IN
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Our closest major airports are Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, AZ and Albuquerque International Sunport in Albuquerque, NM. There are options for flying from Phoenix to Show Low on Southern Air. Click on the links below to learn more about these options.
GROUP TRAVEL
National Charter Bus Phoenix offers charter buses and minibusses to help your large group travel with ease.
