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Arizona : Benson

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Arizona : Benson

Benson serves as the gateway to Kartchner Caverns State Park. Located in the San Pedro Valley, the city offers proximity to both Tucson (45 miles northwest) and Sierra Vista (30 miles south). Other attractions include the San Pedro and Southwestern Excursion Train, the Amerind Museum (15 miles east) and the Holy Trinity Monastery St. David (7 miles south). enson has a unique setting resting in a green valley surrounded by the Dragoon, Whetstone and Winchester Mountains. The town is located on Interstate 10, where State Highway 80 and State Highway 9, begin their path south. Benson is a great place to use as a springboard to travel to many outdoor activities and attractions in southern Arizona . The town is in the historic San Pedro Valley. Benson’s activities are ranching, tourism, mining and a trading hub.

Benson Attractions :
Amerind Foundation
Cochise Stronghold
Gammons Gulch
Happy Valley
Holy Trinity Monastery
Kartchner Caverns State Park
Lazy Horse Guest Ranch
Muleshoe Ranch Cooperative Management Area
San Pedro Golf Course
San Pedro Valley Arts & Historical Society
San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area
Singing Wind Book Shop
Texas Canyon
Triangle T Guest Ranch
Turquoise Hills Country Club
Vega-Bray Observatory

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