1. Southwest has no trees, only dirt, rocks, and cacti.

2. Southwest has no culture or history.

3. Southwest is not a place to vacation, anytime other than in the winter.

If you haven’t guessed by now, Payson isn’t your typical southwestern town. Contrary to popular belief there is more than desert in the southwest. In fact Payson is full of Ponderosa Pines, rolling green mountains, and fishing lakes. You don’t have to get frostbite to experience that outdoor wedding you’ve always wanted. Nope, in fact you can enjoy your vows under clear skies right now at any of the Payson, Arizona hotels or resorts in the Rim Country. Payson is a place full of color and a vibrant history that dates back to the days of the Ok Corral and the Battle of Big Dry Wash. But you already knew that didn’t you?