Area information & attractions
History and information of the City of Show Low, AZ
Established in 1870, incorporated in 1953, and located at an elevation of 6,412 feet, Show Low sits in the largest stand of Ponderosa Pine in the United States. It is 175 miles northeast of Phoenix and 195 miles north of Tucson. Show Low offers panoramic views, good fishing in mountain lakes and streams, and miles of wilderness for hiking, camping, cycling, horseback riding and downhill and cross-country skiing. It also features unique shops and fine, as well as casual, dining at many restaurants. The City also provides a broad range of Recreational Facilities.
Show Low received its name when C.E. Cooley and Marion Clark decided there was not enough room for both of them in their settlement. The two men agreed to let a game of cards decide who was to move. According to the story, Clark said, "If you can show low, you win." Cooley turned up the deuce of clubs and replied, "Show low it is."
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What To Do
HON-DAH Casino
A Four-Season Playground
Winter Ski and snowboard, or warmer weather fun like horseback tours, tubing slides, airbag jump, fishing, archery, downhill mountain biking, scenic lift rides, ziplining, nature hikes and disc golf. Check out their website: http://sunriseskiparkaz.com/
Sunrise Park Resort
Enjoy golf, lakes (fishing and boating), great dining, antiquing, shopping, cinemas, scenic trails (hike, bicycling, horseback riding, ATV riding), hunting, wildlife watching, bird watching, museums, festival and art fairs, craft fairs, rodeos, fun parks, indoor aquatic center and casino with
live entertainment.
From mechanical reels to the latest high-tech slots, Hon-Dah Casino offers Gaming excitement and the thrill of winning, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! With over 800 slot machines and live Poker, dining, and live entertainment.
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Choose between many spectacular golf courses in the area.
BISON GOLF CLUB
In Show Low. A semi-private course offering a stunning combination of 18 picturesque golf holes, several of which snake through tall pine trees while others meander through a spacious grand meadow. http://bisongolf.net/
Silver Creek Golf Club
In Show Low. Course Architect, Gary Panks, designed this 18 hole Championship course to be in harmony with the gently rolling juniper covered hills of the surrounding terrain. This is the first golf course Mr. Panks designed and is still among his favorites. Silver Creek Golf Club provides an outstanding challenge for all, from the expert player using the black tees to the novice playing the white or scarlet tees. It is a delightful course for everyone to play, including ladies, seniors and juniors. http://silvercreekgolfaz.com/
Others in the area:
White Mountain Country Club, Pinetop Lakes, Pinetop Country Club and Torreon Golf Courses require membership.
FOOLS HOLLOW LAKE
A national state park
Imagine camping in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest among 100-foot pine trees beside a quiet lake watching majestic great blue herons at a cool 6,300 feet in elevation. Year-round camping, fishing, picnicking, boating and wildlife viewing opportunities make Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area a popular place. This 800-acre, cool, country recreation area with a 150-acre lake . Thomas Jefferson Adair was responsible for the name Fool Hollow. In 1885, Adair moved into the area with the intention of farming. The locals joked that only a fool would try and farm the place. The name stuck!