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Office: 520.720.4940

Local Attractions:
This gives you local attractions in this area!
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Holy Trinity Monastery - established in 1974, this oasis of solitude has an established bird sanctuary complete with walks along the shaded water of artesian formed ponds. Located in quaint Saint David, eight miles from Benson
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Kartchner Caverns State Park - World class cavern that was discovered some twenty years ago in Benson, AZ and is our newest state park.
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Tombstone - If you're a western history buff, you know this river valley for the legendary figures who have lived here and as the site of the shoot-out at the OK Corral.
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Chiricahua National Monument - The "Wonderland of Rocks" is in the Chiricahua Mountains at an elevation ranging from 5,100 to 7,800 feet. The Chiricahua Mountains rise above the surrounding Sonoran and Chihauhuan deserts, provide shady forests that harbor a variety of wildlife and birds. Among the monument's outstanding features are gigantic, erosion-sculptured monoliths of volcanic rock.
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Gammons Gulch - Twelve miles north of Benson, this Old West town features 17 buildings on a main street, a replica of the 1800 through 1930 year. The town includes a telegraph office, blacksmith shop, jail house, fire station, saloon and a hotel. Call 520-212-2831 for more information.
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Cochise Stronghold Canyon - Lies in the heart of the Dragoon Mountains about 30 miles from the Benson area. This beautiful woodland area lies in a protective rampart of granite domes and sheer cliffs. In the 1800's, this rugged natural fortress was the home of famed Chiricahua Apache Chief, Cochise and his 1,000 followers.
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Amerind - A museum of American Indian archaeology, arts, history, and culture. The Amerind, one of the West's finest museums, is dedicated to the study of Native American People of the Americas.
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Singing Wind Bookstore - A truly unique bookstore located on a ranch. It offers an extensive selection of rare and unusual books on the west. It's a book lovers paradise. Located 8 miles from Benson.
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Stargazers - The absence of bright city lights makes this area a perfect place for star gazing. There are several observatories in the area which are open to the public. Amateur astronomers find the dark skies an excellent climate allow them the opportunity to sky watch almost every night of the year.
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Many more attractions await for your discovery and exploration!