3 days in Cottonwood & Columbia Itinerary

Cottonwood serves as a base for exploring the Verde Valley.

On the 27th (Mon), look for gifts at Verde Valley Olive Oil Traders and then admire the majestic nature at Dead Horse Ranch State Park. Keep things going the next day: meet the residents at Out of Africa Wildlife Park, contemplate the long history of Montezuma Castle National Monument, then learn about winemaking at Pillsbury Wine Company North, and finally visit Historic Old Town Cottonwood.

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New York City to Cottonwood is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from New York City to Cottonwood. Traveling from New York City in June, you will find days in Cottonwood are a bit warmer (94°F), and nights are about the same (68°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to drive to Columbia.

Columbia is a city in and the county seat of Maury County, Tennessee, United States. Start off your visit on the 29th (Wed): steep yourself in history at Rippa Villa and then contemplate the long history of President James K. Polk Home & Museum.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Cottonwood to Columbia. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. When traveling from Cottonwood in June, plan for slightly colder days in Columbia, with highs around 87°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 70°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) to allow time to drive back home.