Agua
Prieta, Mexico
Agua Prieta is a Mexican border town
just south of Douglas, Arizona. There are some shops there,
however not as many as in Nogales. |
Amerind
Foundation
The Amerind Foundation, Inc. is a private,
nonprofit archaeological research facility and museum devoted
to the study and interpretation of Native American cultures.
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Benson,
Arizona
History, scenery, climate and adventure
have helped to make the railroad town of Benson and the surrounding
San Pedro Valley a prime destination for visitors. The highlight
being Kartchner Caverns State Park (see below).
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Bisbee,
Arizona
Bisbee is the picturesque county seat
of historic Cochise County. The community was founded in 1880
and named after Judge DeWitt Bisbee, a financial backer of the
Copper
Queen Mine. (Tours available) |
Chiricahua
Nat. Monument
The 18-square-mile Monument is a mecca
for hikers and birders. The Chiricahua Apaches took refuge here
during hostilities with whites. In 1924, President Calvin Coolidge
designated the area a national monument. |
Cochise
Stronghold
Cochise Stronghold in the Dragoon Mountains
lies in a protective rampart of granite domes and sheer cliffs
which were once the refuge of the great Apache Chief, Cochise,
and his people. |
Colossal
Cave
For over a thousand years people have
lived, worked, explored, hid out in, or just enjoyed the beautiful
area we know today as Colossal Cave Mountain Park. Cave tours,
historical and caving museums, picnicking, hiking trails, Western
trail rides. |
Historic
Douglas, Arizona
The town of Douglas was founded as the
site of a copper smelter in 1901. Proximity to year-round outdoor
recreation areas and convenient shopping and sight-seeing in
Mexico have made tourism and retirement living an important
factor in Douglas' economy. |
Ft.
Bowie National Historic Site
Established during the Civil War on a
former Overland Mail route, Fort Bowie (1862-1894) played a
key role in the pursuit of Geronimo and his band of renegade
Apaches. Accessible by hiking in. 3 mile round trip.
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Gammons
Gulch
Old West Town / Movie Set is a mix of
the 1880's to the 1930's. Gammons Gulch has a collection of
Antiques, Old Cars and Movie Memorabilia. Self guided tours
or personalized tours of Gammons Gulch are available.
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Kartchner
Caverns State Park
Kartchner Caverns State Park is one of
the newest attractions in Southern Arizona. They offer guided
cave tours, a Discovery Center, interactive displays, and a
theater with an interpretative video program. Reservations are
recommended. |
Mt.
Lemmon
Mt. Lemmon, at over 9000 feet, is a wonderful
place to get away from the desert heat in the summer, enjoy
the changing leaves in the fall, and play in the snow in the
winter. |
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Nogales,
Arizona / Mexico
The Border Town of Nogales, Mexico is
a Day Tripper's paradise. With a plethora of shops, restaurants,
bakeries and more, you can find a great bargain and have fun
doing it. |
Pima
Air & Space Museum
The Pima Air & Space Museum is the largest
Air & Space Museum in the Western United States. Experience
a century of aviation and explore over 250 aircraft on the museum
grounds. |
Ramsey
Canyon Preserve
A spring-fed stream, favorable northeast
orientation, and high canyon walls provide Ramsey Canyon with
a moist, cool, and stable environment unusual in the desert
Southwest. |
Rattlesnake
Crafts
Just a short 15 miles East of Tombstone
you can find over 150 different items made from Rattlesnakes.
You will find Jewelry, Hatbands, Belts, Knives, Wallets, Bags,
Cell Phone Cases and more! There is also an acre of over 5000
Primitive and Western Collectibles on display, as if in an outdoor
museum. Not to be missed! |
Slaughter
Ranch
Slaughter Ranch Museum is the home of
one of Arizona's most famous lawmen, Texas John Slaughter. Meticulously
restored to its turn of the century splendor. Adjoining the
Museum property is the San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge.
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Tumacacori
National Historic Park
Tumacacori National Historical Park in
the upper Santa Cruz River Valley of southern Arizona is comprised
of the abandoned ruins of three ancient Spanish colonial missions.
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Willcox
Willcox, Arizona. Cattle town of Cochise
County. The home of Rex Allen the singing cowboy and gateway
to the Chiricahua National Monument, "the Wonderland of Rocks".
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