Overview
Buckeye is a city west of Phoenix.
4 sights · 2 things to do · 4 places to eat
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Best things about Buckeye
Buckeye Valley Archeological & Historical Museum
Eastmen Gin
Heritage Park includes several acres of agriculture representing Buckeye's history; the restored Eastman Gin and a working mini-gin capable of producing 1 lb bales of cotton.
Raney House
The "Raney" house was built by Nels Benson and called the Benson House for many years. Now abandoned.
Ware Building
A restored building on the southwest corner of 4th and Monroe. Boarded up and decaying for many years, the exterior renovation, taking it back to its original appearance when constructed in 1910, is complete. Work contin…
Skyline Regional Park
Pristine low desert scenery peppered with saguaro and barrel cacti and outcroppings that make for excellent hiking, especially at sunrise and sunset.
Helzapoppin' PRCA Rodeo
Held the third weekend in March, the Helzapoppin' PRCA Rodeo is the only sanctioned PRCA rodeo in the southwest valley. These are the pros, hoping to head on to the NFR in Las Vegas in December!
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Nov–Apr. Summer highs reach about 106°F; winter lows dip to about 45°F. Very hot (May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jan and Feb. (climate data from nearby Phoenix)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix — 34 mi away (major hub). Directions
- AZA Mesa Gateway Airport, Mesa — 54 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Skyline Regional Park, Buckeye Valley Archeological & Historical Museum
- Lunch Ciao Grazie
- Afternoon Raney House
- Dinner La Placita Cafe
Day 2
- Morning Eastmen Gin, Ware Building
- Lunch Verrado Grill
- Afternoon Helzapoppin' PRCA Rodeo
- Dinner Wild West Cowboy Steakhouse
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
See
See Eastmen Gin
Heritage Park includes several acres of agriculture representing Buckeye's history; the restored Eastman Gin and a working mini-gin capable of producing 1 lb bales of cotton.
See Raney House
The "Raney" house was built by Nels Benson and called the Benson House for many years. Now abandoned.
See Ware Building
A restored building on the southwest corner of 4th and Monroe. Boarded up and decaying for many years, the exterior renovation, taking it back to its original appearance when constructed in 1910, is complete. Work continues on the interior.
Do
Do Helzapoppin' PRCA Rodeo
Held the third weekend in March, the Helzapoppin' PRCA Rodeo is the only sanctioned PRCA rodeo in the southwest valley. These are the pros, hoping to head on to the NFR in Las Vegas in December!
- Buckeye Days - western-themed Buckeye signature event, held in January, with parade and rodeo.
Eat
Eat Ciao Grazie
Pasta and pizza, appetizers and desserts. Over 100 imported Italian wine choices, covering every region in Italy. Wine tastings offered.
Eat La Placita Cafe
Family-run Mexican restaurant. Live music on Saturdays. Room rent for meetings possible. Big bar where long drinks are offered. House specialities on the menu.
Eat Verrado Grill
American brew-pub. Located at the Raven Golf Club in Verrado. Live music every Saturday.
Eat Wild West Cowboy Steakhouse
Mexican and Greek food. Mexican style restaurant with nicely painted walls. Mexican drinks. Most dishes are available in a meat-free style.
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