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A few our picks for seeing and eating in Strawberry and Pine:

Old County Inn Though the pizzas take 30 minutes to prepare, they are worth the wait. Grab a seat on the large, twinkle light-lined patio and play bean bags in the open air to pass the time.

THAT Brewery Come for the beer, stay for the grub. This no-frills, kid-friendly brewery dishes up stellar burgers and top brews, like the Strawberry Blonde and Batch 98.

Mamajoe’s Italian Grill Directly across the street from The Strawberry Inn, Mamajoe’s offers up delectable Italian eats in a casual setting.

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park Take a short drive to the Tonto Natural Bridge State Park where you can embark on several different hikes (some of which are easy and family-friendly) to see the awe-inspiring natural wonder. Not in the mood to break a sweat? There are lookout points, too. Speaking of "look out," keep an eye on roaming javelina and deer.

The Randall House Craving a super-hearty breakfast? Head to The Randall House—part restaurant, part gift shop—and order up satisfying a.m. eats (like the amazing blueberry pancakes) and decadent hot cocoa that was whipped up on the stove.