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). |
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.
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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.
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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. |
Fort
Huachuca Museum
The fascinating history of
the U.S. Army in the Southwest, as well as the history of the Southwest
itself, unfolds at the Fort Huachuca Historical Museum. Located in Sierra
Vista. |
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. |
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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. |
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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