Arizona : Cave Creek
Cave Creek is a town in Maricopa County, in the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale metro area. The community is in the Mountain Standard time zone. Cave Creek is a desert community hosting spectacular views, native plants and wildlife. It began as a mining camp and has grown to a popular place for tourists, artists and celebrities alike to visit and live. Visitors will get a taste of the Old West by roaming the rustic shops and sampling the cowboy restaurants lining the main street. The Cave Creek Museum is a great stop to learn about Arizona ’s history. There is an Indian wing and a Pioneer wing that hold many artifacts highlighting these two important influences in Arizona ’s history. The Cave Creek Mistress Mine is a fun place to go for both the young and old alike. Here you will learn about the minerals that so many miners were in search of to strike it rich. You can even try your hand at panning for gold.
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Arizona : Cochise
Cochise County is located in the southeast corner of Arizona. As Arizona counties go, Cochise is only average-sized. At about 6200 square miles, it is slightly larger than Connecticut (which is 5544 square miles). The population of Cochise County is approximately 120,000.
Cochise County was established on February 1, 1881, and is named after the great Chiricahua Apache chief. Cochise County is rich with classic old west history, from Apache and U.S. Cavalry conflicts to famous outlaw shootouts to mining boom towns and ghost towns. The landscape is a vast array of mountain ranges and desert grasslands. The two
Arizona : Tucson Attractions
Colossal Cave Mountain Park
16721 E. Old Spanish Trail Vail 520-647-7275
This beautiful desert refuge has been home, shrine, hideout, challenging workplace, exciting playground, or tranquil retreat for over a thousand years. The 2,000-acre Park showcases crystal-filled Colossal Cave and historic La Posta Quemada Ranch, a working ranch for over 120 years.
Colossal Cave Mountain Park Riding Stables
520-647-3450
Amusement / Water Park
Old Tucson Studios
201 S. Kinney Road, Tucson 520-883-0100
The Old Tucson Studios is old west amusement park with live shows, rides and other attractions. This is also a functioning old west movie studio.
Art Galleries & Museums
Tucson Museum of Art
140 N. Main Ave Tucson
520-624-2333
Monuments
Arizona : Willcox Attractions
Amerind Foundation
Chiricahua Regional Museum and Research Center
Cochise College
Fort Bowie
Ghost Town Trails
Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum and Cowboy Hall of Fame
Rex Allen Theater
Wings Over Willcox
Arizona : Willcox Recreation
Bonita Canyon Campground
Chiricahua National Monument
Cochise Lake
Cochise Stronghold in Coronado National Forest
Faraway Ranch
Roper Lake State Park
Arizona : Glendale
Glendale, Arizona is a residential community west of Phoenix and is located in the Northwest part of the Valley of the Sun. Glendale, Arizona is located northwest of Phoenix and is considered part of the greater Phoenix area. During the past decade it has been one of the fastest growing cities in the nation, and is Arizona's 4th largest city. Glendale is a very popular place to visit. The town began as a small church town and has grown to one of the largest towns in the Valley. There are numerous educational and training facilities such as the
Arizona : Wickenburg Events
February
Gold Rush Days
April
Desert Caballeros Ride
December
Cowboy Poetry Gathering
