A Local's Guide: The White Mountains

Angie
A Local's Guide: The White Mountains

Local Food Favorites

Here are some of our favorite places to eat, listed by town and distance from our cottage:
Pinetop (7min) Hands down the best burgers on the mountain, although the fish tacos are impressive too! Zeke's serves up a fabulous breakfast also, my favorite is the red chilaquiles with scrambled eggs.
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Mr. Zeke’s Restaurant
476 W White Mountain Blvd
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Pinetop (7min) Hands down the best burgers on the mountain, although the fish tacos are impressive too! Zeke's serves up a fabulous breakfast also, my favorite is the red chilaquiles with scrambled eggs.
Pinetop (8 min) Fun drinks, hot and cold coffees, even fresh cookies- a drive through drink hut across from Safeway in Pinetop.
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YoSippity
19 E White Mountain Blvd
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Pinetop (8 min) Fun drinks, hot and cold coffees, even fresh cookies- a drive through drink hut across from Safeway in Pinetop.
Pinetop (10 min) Always a great option, incredible menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Expect to wait to get a table.
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Darbi's Cafe
235 E White Mountain Blvd
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Pinetop (10 min) Always a great option, incredible menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Expect to wait to get a table.
Pinetop (9 min) Fresh from the oven, you'll appreciate the cinnamon rolls, pastries, and breads from this little bakery in Pinetop.
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Baked In Pinetop
674 E White Mountain Blvd
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Pinetop (9 min) Fresh from the oven, you'll appreciate the cinnamon rolls, pastries, and breads from this little bakery in Pinetop.
Pinetop (10 min) Great place to enjoy coffee.
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Cyclelogical Coffee
850 E White Mountain Blvd
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Pinetop (10 min) Great place to enjoy coffee.
Pinetop (10 min) Historic restaurant, great steak, chicken, and fish options.
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Charlie Clark's Steakhouse
1701 E White Mountain Blvd
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Pinetop (10 min) Historic restaurant, great steak, chicken, and fish options.
Pinetop (10 min) Great pasta, salads, and pizzas in Pinetop.
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Red Devil Restaurant & Bar
1774 E White Mountain Blvd
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Pinetop (10 min) Great pasta, salads, and pizzas in Pinetop.
Pinetop (10 min) Great menu, fun atmosphere- located in Pinetop.
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Munich Haus Grill-N-Beergarden
2044 E White Mountain Blvd
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Pinetop (10 min) Great menu, fun atmosphere- located in Pinetop.
Lakeside (2 min) Relaxed vibe, excellent burgers and kabobs, variety of craft beers. Many TVs with sports.
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Moose Henris Grille Cork and Taps
4207 W White Mountain Blvd
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Lakeside (2 min) Relaxed vibe, excellent burgers and kabobs, variety of craft beers. Many TVs with sports.
3 minutes away, this is an iconic place to eat, especially in the summer and fall because of their beautiful outdoor seating options. Menu has soups, salads, sandwiches, quiches, and dinner options too.
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The Bistro at Annie's
2849 W White Mountain Blvd
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3 minutes away, this is an iconic place to eat, especially in the summer and fall because of their beautiful outdoor seating options. Menu has soups, salads, sandwiches, quiches, and dinner options too.
Lakeside (6 min) Breakfast and lunch. Biscuits and gravy, cinnamon rolls, soups, salads, sandwiches and more. You won't be disappointed!
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What's Cooking Kitchen and Bakery
5171 Cub Lake Road
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Lakeside (6 min) Breakfast and lunch. Biscuits and gravy, cinnamon rolls, soups, salads, sandwiches and more. You won't be disappointed!
A sweet surprise awaits! Cakes, cupcakes and more can be ordered or purchased here.
PersNIKKIty's Sweet Confections
4461 N White Mountain Rd
A sweet surprise awaits! Cakes, cupcakes and more can be ordered or purchased here.
ShowLow (15 min) Fabulous menu- great for breakfast and lunch. Baked goods too.
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PersNIKKIty's Cafe
161 E Deuce of Clubs
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ShowLow (15 min) Fabulous menu- great for breakfast and lunch. Baked goods too.
ShowLow (12 min) Family owned and operated, it's our favorite place for pizza. Great cauliflower crust pizza, too! Tell Darren and Michelle "Hello!" when there.
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Pizza Factory
100 N White Mountain Rd
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ShowLow (12 min) Family owned and operated, it's our favorite place for pizza. Great cauliflower crust pizza, too! Tell Darren and Michelle "Hello!" when there.
ShowLow (11 min) Great place to eat outside, frequently has live music and outdoor games.
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The House
1191 Hall E
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ShowLow (11 min) Great place to eat outside, frequently has live music and outdoor games.
Showlow (11 min) Looking for a sweet treat? This adorable shop has icecream and baked goods.
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Red Barn Creamery
1101-1265 Hall E
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Showlow (11 min) Looking for a sweet treat? This adorable shop has icecream and baked goods.
A great breakfast spot with large portions. The biscuits and gravy are large and fluffy!
Monica's Cafe
A great breakfast spot with large portions. The biscuits and gravy are large and fluffy!
ShowLow (14 min): Our "go to" spot for Mexican food, rarely a wait. Great chips and salsa, extensive menu.
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Licano's
573 W Deuce of Clubs
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ShowLow (14 min): Our "go to" spot for Mexican food, rarely a wait. Great chips and salsa, extensive menu.

Local outings

Well marked trail system throughout our area. My personal favorites are Walnut Springs near Woodland Lake and Spring Trail behind Sky Hi Retreat in the country club.
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White Mountains Trail System
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Well marked trail system throughout our area. My personal favorites are Walnut Springs near Woodland Lake and Spring Trail behind Sky Hi Retreat in the country club.
Although this is currently gated off, you can still park and walk the trail. A must-do while in Lakeside, especially beautiful right before sunset. A paved, easy walk.
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Mogollon Rim Trail
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Although this is currently gated off, you can still park and walk the trail. A must-do while in Lakeside, especially beautiful right before sunset. A paved, easy walk.
Nice paved path around the lake. Bring some bread to feed the ducks from the dock. If you have kids, I can share my favorite trail for catching crawdads.
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Il-Parkej tal-Lake Woodland
East Woodland Lake Road
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Nice paved path around the lake. Bring some bread to feed the ducks from the dock. If you have kids, I can share my favorite trail for catching crawdads.
Such a great outing, scenic 40 minutes away. Summer/Fall: Take the ski lift up to see panorama views if our entire mountain region. Hike or ride down. Awesome zipline available, too! Winter: Ski, snowboard, take a lesson, or even go tubing- so many options here for fun.
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Sunrise Park Resort
200 Highway 273
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Such a great outing, scenic 40 minutes away. Summer/Fall: Take the ski lift up to see panorama views if our entire mountain region. Hike or ride down. Awesome zipline available, too! Winter: Ski, snowboard, take a lesson, or even go tubing- so many options here for fun.
Great spot for a picnic and photos. Rustic barns, meadows, and Aspen groves abound.
Los Burros Campground
Great spot for a picnic and photos. Rustic barns, meadows, and Aspen groves abound.
Fabulous hike near Sunrise. Great for a picnic. Streams meander nearby. Better take advantage of the bathrooms available in the parking lot- you won't find them anywhere else.
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Mount Baldy Wilderness
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Fabulous hike near Sunrise. Great for a picnic. Streams meander nearby. Better take advantage of the bathrooms available in the parking lot- you won't find them anywhere else.
Beautiful day trip outside Payson. Vegetation is found here that borders on tropical due to the perfect climate and water source.
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Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Nf-583A
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Beautiful day trip outside Payson. Vegetation is found here that borders on tropical due to the perfect climate and water source.
Coolest slice of history around, near the petrified forest, and has water to play in depending on time of year.
Rock Art Ranch
Rock Art Ranch Road
Coolest slice of history around, near the petrified forest, and has water to play in depending on time of year.
Incredible place to see animals from all over the world, and up close! This would be a great day trip combined with a stop at Western Drug and Avery's for some BBQ.
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R Lazy J Wildlife Ranch
649 E Central Ave
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Incredible place to see animals from all over the world, and up close! This would be a great day trip combined with a stop at Western Drug and Avery's for some BBQ.
Has a great Saturday Farmer's Market during the summer months.
Show Low Main Street
180 N 9th St
Has a great Saturday Farmer's Market during the summer months.
Great place for miniature golf!
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White Mountain Family Fun Park
4725 W White Mountain Blvd
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Great place for miniature golf!
A nice way to spend some time in the outdoors! I'd recommend the earliest part of the day.
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Porter Mountain Stables
1498 Flag Hollow Rd
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A nice way to spend some time in the outdoors! I'd recommend the earliest part of the day.

Food a bit Farther

If you're up for a scenic drive to dinner, make the trek to Molly Butler's in Greer. Make a reservation! Fabulous prime rib.
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Molly Butler Lodge & Restaurant
109 Main St
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If you're up for a scenic drive to dinner, make the trek to Molly Butler's in Greer. Make a reservation! Fabulous prime rib.
Great place for BBQ, dancing, drinks, and pool tables. Worth the drive!
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Avery's
262 W Main St
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Great place for BBQ, dancing, drinks, and pool tables. Worth the drive!
Fabulous food (my favorite is the honey mother clucker sandwich) and spirits in Snowflake, Az. Great lunch or dinner spot.
Snowflake Smokehouse Bar & Grill
Fabulous food (my favorite is the honey mother clucker sandwich) and spirits in Snowflake, Az. Great lunch or dinner spot.
Adorable coffee shop on the edge of town in Snowflake, Az
The Perkatory
60 S Main St
Adorable coffee shop on the edge of town in Snowflake, Az
Wonderful Mexican food served with love, also un Snowflake Az
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La Cocina De Eva
201 Main St
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Wonderful Mexican food served with love, also un Snowflake Az

Shopping

Lakeside (12 min) Perfect place to find vintage decor and gifts.
Red Door Consignment Store
2701 Porter Mountain Rd
Lakeside (12 min) Perfect place to find vintage decor and gifts.
Great consignment shop for decor and gifts.
The Sweet Potato
4551 S White Mountain Rd
Great consignment shop for decor and gifts.
Pinetop (10 min) Fresh fudge, souvenirs, and all-occasion gift shop. Truly something for everyone. Tell Barb "Hello!" when there.
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Gingerbread Cabin
1465 E White Mountain Blvd
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Pinetop (10 min) Fresh fudge, souvenirs, and all-occasion gift shop. Truly something for everyone. Tell Barb "Hello!" when there.
Darling boutique stocked with beautiful wares.
NEST Home Decor and Gifts
Darling boutique stocked with beautiful wares.
Lakeside (3 min) You'll need to set aside quite a bit of time to make your way through this antique mall of sorts- so much to see here!
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Bear Wallow Antiques
3100 W White Mountain Blvd
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Lakeside (3 min) You'll need to set aside quite a bit of time to make your way through this antique mall of sorts- so much to see here!
Great shop for yarn, fabric, and antiques all wrapped in one.
Pinetop Star
103 W Yeager Ln
Great shop for yarn, fabric, and antiques all wrapped in one.
ShowLow (10 min) Best bike shop in town! Owners take a vested interest in the community and making sure folks know about all the great trails and group rides available.
Cycle Mania
100 N White Mountain Rd
ShowLow (10 min) Best bike shop in town! Owners take a vested interest in the community and making sure folks know about all the great trails and group rides available.
If you want cabin decor or souvenirs, this is a great place to visit. Trent, the owner, often can be seen carving bears with his chainsaw out front.
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The Burly Bear
1545 S Adair Dr
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If you want cabin decor or souvenirs, this is a great place to visit. Trent, the owner, often can be seen carving bears with his chainsaw out front.
The coolest store in the area... definitely plan to spend an hour or more here. A great stop if you are headed to dinner at Avery's.
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Western Drug & General Store
106 E Main St
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The coolest store in the area... definitely plan to spend an hour or more here. A great stop if you are headed to dinner at Avery's.
Cute little shop with a great mix of old and new.
Cottage & Cabin
Cute little shop with a great mix of old and new.
Great spot for vintage finds and locally made items.
Willow Tree Market
Great spot for vintage finds and locally made items.
Adorable shop in Snowflake-Taylor.
The Western’s Mercantile on Main
Adorable shop in Snowflake-Taylor.

Special Occasion?

Planning something special while here? Here are a few businesses that are happy to help!
Creative flower studio, delivery available.
Blume Haus Floral Designs
Creative flower studio, delivery available.
Great florist in Show Low.
The Morning Rose
Great florist in Show Low.

Events

The best corn maze and pumpkin patch each fall!
Willis Farm
381 1st St E
The best corn maze and pumpkin patch each fall!
Fall Festival Weekend, Run to the Pines Car Show, Balloon Festival, Christmas Tree lighting Various events are always a good time!
Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce
325 W White Mountain Blvd
Fall Festival Weekend, Run to the Pines Car Show, Balloon Festival, Christmas Tree lighting Various events are always a good time!
A great outing and educational experience.
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Windy Hills Lavender Farm
3384 Stone Bridge Trail
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A great outing and educational experience.
Show Low hosts events year-round. The 4th of July parade and fireworks are awesome. The Christmas light parade is always worth bundling up for. In summer months, they often host bands and food trucks in the evenings at the park.
Show Low Chamber of Commerce
81 E Deuce of Clubs
Show Low hosts events year-round. The 4th of July parade and fireworks are awesome. The Christmas light parade is always worth bundling up for. In summer months, they often host bands and food trucks in the evenings at the park.
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