Dennis & Mavis’s guidebook

Dennis & Mavis
Dennis & Mavis
Dennis & Mavis’s guidebook

Cochise AZ Finest

Just a few of the places for you to enjoy during your stay!
You will find some of the most unique rock formations and balancing rocks. The beauty and history is lush! They have a wonderful visitor center that will help guide you and teach you about the history that has taken place there. Enjoyed by historians, hikers, birders, photographers and artist. Established: April 18, 1924 Phone: (520) 824-3560 Hours: Friday8:30AM–4:30PM Saturday8:30AM–4:30PM Sunday8:30AM–4:30PM Monday8:30AM–4:30PM Tuesday8:30AM–4:30PM Wednesday8:30AM–4:30PM Thursday8:30AM–4:30PM Checkout link below: https://www.nps.gov/chir/index.htm
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Chiricahua National Monument
12856 E Bonita Canyon Rd
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You will find some of the most unique rock formations and balancing rocks. The beauty and history is lush! They have a wonderful visitor center that will help guide you and teach you about the history that has taken place there. Enjoyed by historians, hikers, birders, photographers and artist. Established: April 18, 1924 Phone: (520) 824-3560 Hours: Friday8:30AM–4:30PM Saturday8:30AM–4:30PM Sunday8:30AM–4:30PM Monday8:30AM–4:30PM Tuesday8:30AM–4:30PM Wednesday8:30AM–4:30PM Thursday8:30AM–4:30PM Checkout link below: https://www.nps.gov/chir/index.htm
This rugged natural fortress was, for some 15 years, the home and base of operations for the famed Chiricahua Apache Chief, Cochise. The Cochise Stronghold is about 3 miles as the crow flies from out ranch. Enjoyed by historians, hikers, climbers, birders, photographers and artist. Checkout the link below: https://cochisestronghold.com/
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Cochise Stronghold
2100 W Ironwood Rd
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This rugged natural fortress was, for some 15 years, the home and base of operations for the famed Chiricahua Apache Chief, Cochise. The Cochise Stronghold is about 3 miles as the crow flies from out ranch. Enjoyed by historians, hikers, climbers, birders, photographers and artist. Checkout the link below: https://cochisestronghold.com/
This State Wildlife Area is a birders and photographers delight! Patchy marshlands, and semi-arid grasslands. Approximately 600 acres of wetland. Enjoyed by birders, photographers and artist. Checkout link below: https://www.audubon.org/important-bird-areas/whitewater-draw-state-wildlife-area
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Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area
8469 N Coffman Rd
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This State Wildlife Area is a birders and photographers delight! Patchy marshlands, and semi-arid grasslands. Approximately 600 acres of wetland. Enjoyed by birders, photographers and artist. Checkout link below: https://www.audubon.org/important-bird-areas/whitewater-draw-state-wildlife-area
The most authentic western town left in the united States. You will step back into time where you will walk the very same streets Wyatt Earp and his brothers and Doc Holliday walked. Loaded with history and live shows, stagecoach rides, trolley, underground mine experiences, paranormal adventures, dining, and shopping. Checkout link below: https://tombstoneweb.com/
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Tombstone
300 N Sumner St
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The most authentic western town left in the united States. You will step back into time where you will walk the very same streets Wyatt Earp and his brothers and Doc Holliday walked. Loaded with history and live shows, stagecoach rides, trolley, underground mine experiences, paranormal adventures, dining, and shopping. Checkout link below: https://tombstoneweb.com/
Bisbee is like no other place you will ever visit. The Bisbee of today is a well-known artist's community whose architectural and historic heritage has been preserved. While there be sure to visit the Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum. Take advantage of the Queen Mine Tour and the Lavender Pit and the still active old town of Lowell from the 1880's. Checkout link below: https://www.bisbeeaz.gov/
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Bisbee
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Bisbee is like no other place you will ever visit. The Bisbee of today is a well-known artist's community whose architectural and historic heritage has been preserved. While there be sure to visit the Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum. Take advantage of the Queen Mine Tour and the Lavender Pit and the still active old town of Lowell from the 1880's. Checkout link below: https://www.bisbeeaz.gov/
One of several good places to see thousands of sandhill cranes flocking in the winter. A wilderness walk through the desert approximately 2.4 miles round trip. The Whitewater Draw experience is the most recommend wildlife observation habitat, yet not the only. The likely hood of observing the cranes here are not as good but not unlikely. Address: S Kansas Settlement Rd, Willcox, AZ 85643
Willcox Playa Wildife Area
South Kansas Settlement Road
One of several good places to see thousands of sandhill cranes flocking in the winter. A wilderness walk through the desert approximately 2.4 miles round trip. The Whitewater Draw experience is the most recommend wildlife observation habitat, yet not the only. The likely hood of observing the cranes here are not as good but not unlikely. Address: S Kansas Settlement Rd, Willcox, AZ 85643
Amerind Foundation is a museum and research facility dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Native American cultures and their histories. Its facilities are located near the village of Dragoon in Cochise County, Arizona, about 65 miles east of Tucson in Texas Canyon. Address: 2100 N Amerind Rd, Dragoon, AZ 85609 Hours: Friday10AM–4PM Saturday10AM–4PM Sunday10AM–4PM MondayClosed Tuesday10AM–4PM Wednesday10AM–4PM Thursday10AM–4PM People typically spend up to 2.5 hours here. Checkout link below: http://www.amerind.org/
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Amerind Museum
2100 N Amerind Rd
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Amerind Foundation is a museum and research facility dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Native American cultures and their histories. Its facilities are located near the village of Dragoon in Cochise County, Arizona, about 65 miles east of Tucson in Texas Canyon. Address: 2100 N Amerind Rd, Dragoon, AZ 85609 Hours: Friday10AM–4PM Saturday10AM–4PM Sunday10AM–4PM MondayClosed Tuesday10AM–4PM Wednesday10AM–4PM Thursday10AM–4PM People typically spend up to 2.5 hours here. Checkout link below: http://www.amerind.org/
On your drive into Turkey Creek you will pass Johnny Ringo's finial resting place. The deer and turkey are plentiful. A wonderful stream flows from the Chiricahua high country, which supports a healthy population of silver-barked Arizona sycamores. The Forest trails branch off from the road to follow the side canyons. This is black bear country so prepare yourself ahead of time. Highly recommend for birders, photographers, hikers and those just wanting a good drive. Douglas Ranger District 520-364-3468
Turkey Creek
On your drive into Turkey Creek you will pass Johnny Ringo's finial resting place. The deer and turkey are plentiful. A wonderful stream flows from the Chiricahua high country, which supports a healthy population of silver-barked Arizona sycamores. The Forest trails branch off from the road to follow the side canyons. This is black bear country so prepare yourself ahead of time. Highly recommend for birders, photographers, hikers and those just wanting a good drive. Douglas Ranger District 520-364-3468
Kartchner Caverns State Park is a state park of Arizona, United States, featuring a show cave with 2.4 miles of passages. The park is located 9 miles south of the town of Benson and west of the north-flowing San Pedro River. Address: 2980 AZ-90, Benson, AZ 85602 Hours: Friday9AM–5PM Saturday9AM–5PM Sunday9AM–5PM Monday9AM–5PM Tuesday9AM–5PM Wednesday9AM–5PM Thursday9AM–5PM Phone: (520) 586-4100
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Kartchner Caverns State Park
2980 AZ-90
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Kartchner Caverns State Park is a state park of Arizona, United States, featuring a show cave with 2.4 miles of passages. The park is located 9 miles south of the town of Benson and west of the north-flowing San Pedro River. Address: 2980 AZ-90, Benson, AZ 85602 Hours: Friday9AM–5PM Saturday9AM–5PM Sunday9AM–5PM Monday9AM–5PM Tuesday9AM–5PM Wednesday9AM–5PM Thursday9AM–5PM Phone: (520) 586-4100
The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area contains nearly 57,000 acres of public land in Cochise County, Arizona, between the international border with Mexico and St. David, Arizona. Address: 4070 S Avenida Saracino, Hereford, AZ 85615 Bureau of Land Management Phone: (520) 439-6400
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Bureau of Land Management San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area Administrative Office
4070 South Avenida Saracino
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The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area contains nearly 57,000 acres of public land in Cochise County, Arizona, between the international border with Mexico and St. David, Arizona. Address: 4070 S Avenida Saracino, Hereford, AZ 85615 Bureau of Land Management Phone: (520) 439-6400
An Amazing Landmark of the Wild West This old mercantile and blacksmith shop are located in the heart of the historic ghost town of Pearce, Arizona. Local folklore claims that the old mercantile is haunted and that anyone who buys the property comes to a tragic end. Some people also claim that you can hear people working in the blacksmith shop at night, but hey, it's supposed to be a "ghost town" right? This adventure off will still allow you plenty of day for more adventures.
Ghost Town Trail
Ghost Town Trail
An Amazing Landmark of the Wild West This old mercantile and blacksmith shop are located in the heart of the historic ghost town of Pearce, Arizona. Local folklore claims that the old mercantile is haunted and that anyone who buys the property comes to a tragic end. Some people also claim that you can hear people working in the blacksmith shop at night, but hey, it's supposed to be a "ghost town" right? This adventure off will still allow you plenty of day for more adventures.
Fort Bowie was a 19th-century outpost of the United States Army located in southeastern Arizona near the present day town of Willcox, Arizona. Hours: Friday8AM–4PM Saturday8AM–4PM Sunday8AM–4PM Monday8AM–4PM Tuesday8AM–4PM Wednesday8AM–4PM Thursday8AM–4PM Checkout link below: https://www.nps.gov/fobo/index.htm
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Fort Bowie National Historic Site
3500 Apache Pass Road
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Fort Bowie was a 19th-century outpost of the United States Army located in southeastern Arizona near the present day town of Willcox, Arizona. Hours: Friday8AM–4PM Saturday8AM–4PM Sunday8AM–4PM Monday8AM–4PM Tuesday8AM–4PM Wednesday8AM–4PM Thursday8AM–4PM Checkout link below: https://www.nps.gov/fobo/index.htm
Visit One Of Our Award-Winning Festivals Checkout link below: http://www.willcoxwinecountry.org/festivals.html
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WILLCOX WINE COUNTRY
1500 N Circle I Rd
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Visit One Of Our Award-Winning Festivals Checkout link below: http://www.willcoxwinecountry.org/festivals.html
Willcox Playa / Cochise Lakes A broad alkaline lakebed fringed with semi-desert grassland (primarily saltgrass and sacaton) and mesquite. The playa is seasonally flooded to a shallow depth. Enjoyed by birders, artist and photographers alike. Checkout link below: https://www.audubon.org/important-bird-areas/willcox-playa-cochise-lakes
Willcox Playa
Willcox Playa / Cochise Lakes A broad alkaline lakebed fringed with semi-desert grassland (primarily saltgrass and sacaton) and mesquite. The playa is seasonally flooded to a shallow depth. Enjoyed by birders, artist and photographers alike. Checkout link below: https://www.audubon.org/important-bird-areas/willcox-playa-cochise-lakes

Fine Eats

Best Eats in the Cochise surrounding area!
Authentic dining experience! The chief is amazing and serves every dish with her own personal touches. No reservations, small place, no online menu, terrific food. You may have to wait for table but you'll be glad you did! Five Stars! Address: 723 W 4th St, Benson, AZ 85602 Hours: Friday11AM–7PM SaturdayClosed SundayClosed Monday11AM–7PM Tuesday11AM–7PM Wednesday11AM–7PM Thursday11AM–7PM Phone: (520) 245-0343
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Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant
723 W 4th St
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Authentic dining experience! The chief is amazing and serves every dish with her own personal touches. No reservations, small place, no online menu, terrific food. You may have to wait for table but you'll be glad you did! Five Stars! Address: 723 W 4th St, Benson, AZ 85602 Hours: Friday11AM–7PM SaturdayClosed SundayClosed Monday11AM–7PM Tuesday11AM–7PM Wednesday11AM–7PM Thursday11AM–7PM Phone: (520) 245-0343
One of the most amazing experiences! The place my be rough (just as the country side around it) but not without the best service around. Sandy makes sure all the food is freshly served. Her pastries are made fresh daily and are a pure delight. A genuine place where the customer matters and is respected to the fullest. You walk away still hungry its not on her. Phone: 520-824-7263 Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday, 5 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m.
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Sandy's Restaurant & RV Park
5120 AZ-181
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One of the most amazing experiences! The place my be rough (just as the country side around it) but not without the best service around. Sandy makes sure all the food is freshly served. Her pastries are made fresh daily and are a pure delight. A genuine place where the customer matters and is respected to the fullest. You walk away still hungry its not on her. Phone: 520-824-7263 Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday, 5 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m.
What can we say about this place? Wow, if you love carnie food! Amazing establishment full of wonderful smells and unique atmosphere. Large menu. The owners of this place are sure to please every customer that walks in their place. Their hotdogs are known for being the best in Arizona. Address: 705 W 4th St, Benson, AZ 85602 Hours: Friday11AM–7PM Saturday11AM–7PM SundayClosed MondayClosed Tuesday11AM–7PM Wednesday11AM–7PM Thursday11AM–7PM Suggest an edit Phone: (530) 388-8307
Wild Dogs Gourmet Hot Dogs and Sandwiches
1020 W 4th St
What can we say about this place? Wow, if you love carnie food! Amazing establishment full of wonderful smells and unique atmosphere. Large menu. The owners of this place are sure to please every customer that walks in their place. Their hotdogs are known for being the best in Arizona. Address: 705 W 4th St, Benson, AZ 85602 Hours: Friday11AM–7PM Saturday11AM–7PM SundayClosed MondayClosed Tuesday11AM–7PM Wednesday11AM–7PM Thursday11AM–7PM Suggest an edit Phone: (530) 388-8307
A local stop for a good sandwich and a cold drink and perhaps a game of pool. Address: 135 N Frontage Rd, Pearce, AZ 85625 Hours: Friday10AM–2AM Saturday10AM–2AM Sunday10AM–2AM Monday10AM–2AM Tuesday10AM–2AM Wednesday10AM–2AM Thursday10AM–2AM Phone: (520) 826-3808
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T J's Bar & Grill
135 N Frontage Rd
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A local stop for a good sandwich and a cold drink and perhaps a game of pool. Address: 135 N Frontage Rd, Pearce, AZ 85625 Hours: Friday10AM–2AM Saturday10AM–2AM Sunday10AM–2AM Monday10AM–2AM Tuesday10AM–2AM Wednesday10AM–2AM Thursday10AM–2AM Phone: (520) 826-3808

Shopping

For your personal shopping needs while you're here.
A small country side store with good selection of produces and other basic need groceries. Owned and operated by two of the sweetest people you will ever meet. Address: 1036 Eastland Rd, Cochise, AZ 85606 Hours: Friday8:30AM–3PM SaturdayClosed Sunday10AM–3PM Monday8:30AM–6PM Tuesday8:30AM–6PM Wednesday8:30AM–6PM Thursday8:30AM–6PM Phone: (520) 826-0140
Produce Wagon
1036 Eastland Rd
A small country side store with good selection of produces and other basic need groceries. Owned and operated by two of the sweetest people you will ever meet. Address: 1036 Eastland Rd, Cochise, AZ 85606 Hours: Friday8:30AM–3PM SaturdayClosed Sunday10AM–3PM Monday8:30AM–6PM Tuesday8:30AM–6PM Wednesday8:30AM–6PM Thursday8:30AM–6PM Phone: (520) 826-0140
For those quick more basic needs. Clean and well kept store. Address: 1323 E High St, Sunsites, AZ 85625 Hours: Friday8AM–10PM Saturday8AM–10PM Sunday8AM–10PM Monday8AM–10PM Tuesday8AM–10PM Wednesday8AM–10PM Thursday8AM–10PM Phone: (520) 826-1370
Dollar General
1323 High St
For those quick more basic needs. Clean and well kept store. Address: 1323 E High St, Sunsites, AZ 85625 Hours: Friday8AM–10PM Saturday8AM–10PM Sunday8AM–10PM Monday8AM–10PM Tuesday8AM–10PM Wednesday8AM–10PM Thursday8AM–10PM Phone: (520) 826-1370
30 miles West of us. Open 24 hours Supercenter #3807 201 S Prickly Pear Ave, Benson, AZ 85602Open 24 hours Deli, open until 10 pm Bakery, open 24 hours, 520-586-0747 Alcohol, open until 2 am Pharmacy, open until 7 pm, 520-586-0754 Photo Center, open until 9 pm, 520-586-2259 Pickup, open until 8 pm Redbox 866-733-2693 Phone: (520) 586-0742
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Walmart Supercenter
2711 S Houghton Rd
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30 miles West of us. Open 24 hours Supercenter #3807 201 S Prickly Pear Ave, Benson, AZ 85602Open 24 hours Deli, open until 10 pm Bakery, open 24 hours, 520-586-0747 Alcohol, open until 2 am Pharmacy, open until 7 pm, 520-586-0754 Photo Center, open until 9 pm, 520-586-2259 Pickup, open until 8 pm Redbox 866-733-2693 Phone: (520) 586-0742
30 miles East of us. Address: 650 N Bisbee Ave, Willcox, AZ 85643 Departments: Safeway Liquor · Safeway Pharmacy · Coinstar · Redbox · Starbucks · Western Union Hours: Friday6AM–12AM Saturday6AM–12AM Sunday6AM–12AM Monday6AM–12AM Tuesday6AM–12AM Wednesday6AM–12AM Thursday6AM–12AM Phone: (520) 384-3952
Safeway
650 North Bisbee Avenue
30 miles East of us. Address: 650 N Bisbee Ave, Willcox, AZ 85643 Departments: Safeway Liquor · Safeway Pharmacy · Coinstar · Redbox · Starbucks · Western Union Hours: Friday6AM–12AM Saturday6AM–12AM Sunday6AM–12AM Monday6AM–12AM Tuesday6AM–12AM Wednesday6AM–12AM Thursday6AM–12AM Phone: (520) 384-3952