Wine, Dine & Unwind

The Perfect Girls’ Weekend

Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, a bachelorette weekend, or just carving out time to reconnect, Old Town Cottonwood is the perfect place to gather your girls. With its mix of wine country charm, cozy boutique accommodations, great food, and access to natural beauty, this small Arizona town delivers big on relaxation and fun.

Where to Stay

The Tavern Hotel is the ideal home base for your group.

You can:

  • Each book your own stylish King room, or double up in Queen rooms
  • Share a 2-bedroom Cottage or go all-out and stay in the 3-bedroom Penthouse. Each of these options features a full kitchen, dining area, and a spacious living room for late-night wine chats and coffee-fueled mornings.

Plus, enjoy:

  • A complimentary welcome cocktail at The Tavern Grille
  • Daily continental breakfast at Crema’s grab-and-go window
  • A short walk to everything you’ll need all weekend long

Psst… Book the Sip & Stay Package for a complimentary wine tasting at each of the following tasting rooms: Rubrix Wines, Vino Zona, and Arizona Stronghold Vineyards in Old Town Cottonwood. The package also includes continental breakfast at Crema Craft Kitchen & Bar and a $50 Gift Card for dinner at Nic’s Italian Steak & Crab Restaurant across the street from the hotel.

Things to Do

Wine Tasting (a must!)

  • Sip and swirl your way through local tasting rooms in Old Town Cottonwood, including:
    • Merkin Vineyards Hilltop Winery & Trattoria
    • The Eureka Room
    • Rubrix Wines
    • Arizona Stronghold
  • Take a wine tasting tour to Page Springs Cellars, Alcantara, Javelina Leap and more — just a short drive away. Book a ride with a local tour company to keep things safe and carefree.

Poolside Lounging

  • Hang by the heated pool at The Tavern Hotel and order appetizers and cocktails to-go from The Tavern Grille.

Shopping + Markets

  • Wander through Bananas, Pawz on Main, and Verde Valley Olive Oil Traders for local goods and gifts
  • Time your trip to catch the Old Town Cottonwood Farmers Market (Wednesdays, 4–8 PM, Spring through Fall) for handmade goods, produce, and small-town charm

Instagram-Worthy Adventures

  • Plan a half-day in Sedona for red rock views, scenic hikes, and photo ops
  • Browse vintage and antique shops in Cottonwood, Sedona, and Jerome (bring an extra bag—you’ll need it!)

Outdoor Games & Chill Vibes

  • Grab a cocktail at STRADA @ Bocce and play a few rounds of Bocce on the outdoor courts

Where to Eat

Brunch Goals at Crema
Think pumpkin pancakes, savory breakfast tacos, quiche, seasonal mimosa flights, and fresh-baked pastries—all on a colorful patio.

Crostini Boards + Cocktails at Nic’s
A girls’ weekend isn’t complete without toasting over a crostini board, steak bites, and martinis at this cozy, upscale favorite.

Fireside Pizza at Pizzeria Bocce
Wood-fired pizza, a killer wine list, and a dreamy outdoor patio with heaters and string lights—it’s the perfect end to your day.

STRADA @ Bocce
Great for a midday bite, afternoon cocktail, or casual dinner to-go. The gelato alone is worth the stop.

Whether you’re wine tasting, brunching, shopping, or simply catching up under the stars by The Tavern Hotel fire pit, Old Town Cottonwood is the ultimate destination to relax, recharge, and make unforgettable memories with your favorite people.