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Payson, located at the "heart" of Arizona and a pleasant 90-minute drive from the Phoenix metropolitan area, is renowned for its beauty, recreational opportunities and, more recently, its dynamic business environment. At an elevation of 5,000 feet, the area enjoys a mild four-season climate that attracts international visitors year around. Rich in its Western heritage, Payson, with an average trade area population of some 24,500 - offers the atmosphere of rural America, with the amenities of a metropolis. Scenic Attractions Nestled in the gently rolling hills of the majestic Mogollon Rim, a 7,000-foot, 200 mile long escarpment. Payson is minutes away from the seven Rim Lakes and countless trout streams. Popular outdoor activities include hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, cross-country skiing and mountain biking. One of only three pure air ozone belts in the world, Payson sits on the edge of the world's largest stand of ponderosa pine.