The main entrance and parking lot are located at 409 W Riordan Rd., two blocks east of Milton Rd. next to the NAU parking garage.
Programs & Events
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
Riordan Mansion Halloween Tours
October 28, 29, and 30, 2026
7, 8, and 9 p.m. nightly
The historic Riordan Mansion makes a great backdrop for spinning yarns appropriate to the Halloween season. This very popular guided tour for adults is a storytelling session involving tales of the fantastic and the factual. Reservation required!
Riordan Mansion Special Tour: Historic Milton Walking Tour
Sunday, November 8, 2026
3 - 4:30 p.m.
A 90-minute guided walk from Riordan Mansion to explore the Arizona Lumber and Timber Company property and the town site of Milton.
The Riordan Mansion is ready for Christmas
December 1 - January 6
The Mansion is festively decorated in turn-of-the-century style with wreaths, garlands, greenery and a towering fir tree trimmed with old-fashioned ornaments. Guided tours during this time include glimpses of folklore and traditions of Christmas, both past and present.
Riordan Special Tour: Christmas Twilight Tour
December 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2026
5-6 p.m.
The original 1904 light fixtures with Edison style bulbs provide a beautiful glow in the Riordan Mansion for this special evening tour.
Strolling With Santa
Sunday, December 20, 2026
4-6 p.m.
Santa will be strolling the grounds, Visitor Center, and West House museum to visit with children to hear their Christmas wishes.
Riordan Mansion Luminaria Walk
December 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2026
5-6 p.m.
Enjoy the view of the Riordan Mansion by the light of luminarias lining the path. The grounds will be open until 6 pm and hot apple cider will be available in the visitor center with your $5.00 park admission. Event is weather permitting.
