| A variety of attractions surround Holbrook. To the north is the
rugged plateau county with striking canyons containing prehistoric
cliff-dwellings, such as those found in Canyon de Chelly. Much of
the plateau county is Navajo and Hopi Reservation land. These
reservations offer unique attractions including ceremonial dances,
tribal events, and Indian arts and crafts. |
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The Petrified Forest National Park with petrified logs displaying an
array of colors and the Painted Desert with formations of soft rock in
may colors offer unique experiences to area visitors. The Historic
Courthouse which houses the Museum and Chamber of Commerce Visitors
Center is one of only tow Richardsonian Romanesque courthouses in the
state and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Special events during the year include the annual Hashknife Posse
Pony Express Ride in January, Holbrook Old West Celebration in the June,
the annual Fireman's Barbeque on the Fourth of July, and the Navajo
County Fair and Navajo County Horse Racing in September.
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