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Sierra Vista, Arizona

Sierra Vista is the major population center for southeastern Arizona. Located approximately 70 miles southeast of Tucson. Sierra Vista serves as the main commercial, cultural and recreational hub of the area. Easily accessible off of Interstate 10 at an elevation of 4,623 feet, Sierra Vista's abundant sunshine, high altitude and clean fresh air add to the city's livability and comfort. Its picturesque setting among the Huachuca, Dragoon, Mule and Whetstone Mountains emphasize its Spanish name meaning Mountain View. Within the city is Fort Huachuca, home of the U.S. Army Intelligence Center and School. Sierra Vista incorporated in 1956.

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Fort Huachuca

Fort Huachuca is a product of the Indian Wars of the 1870s and 1880s. In February 1877

Sierra Vista, AZ Forts

Ramsey Canyon Preserve

Ramsey Canyon Preserve is owned and operated by The Nature Conservancy. In 1975, the Nature Conservancy established the 300-acre Ramsey Canyon Preserve. This spectacular canyon is on the eastern half of the Huachuca Mountains, at an elevation of 5,525 feet.

Sierra Vista, AZ Nature Preserves

San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area

The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area is along the San Pedro River. The area is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and has been designated as a Globally Important Bird Area in 1996 by the American Bird Conservancy. The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area covers 56,000

Sierra Vista, AZ Conservation Areas

Garden Canyon

Sierra Vista, AZ Nature Preserves

Fort Huachuca Museum

Fort Huachuca Museum gives visitors a chance to see what the fort was like long ago and what present day activities are taking place. The museum relives the Apache wars, Pershing's Expedition and the fort'

Sierra Vista, AZ Museums

Things to do near Sierra Vista, AZ

Palo Duro Creek Golf Course

Built on the historic Simmons Ranch, the Palo Duro Creek Golf Course is laid out in desert canyons and foothills, and finishe...

Omni Tucson National Golf & Conference Resort -Gold/Green

Course Access: ResortHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area

The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area is along the San Pedro River. The area is managed by the Bureau of Land Man...

Bird Cage Theater Museum

A noted original historic landmark of the authentic Old West. The world famous Bird Cage Theatre, also referred to as The ...

The Train Depot

Built in 1915, the Ajo Depot served the Tucson, Cornelia, Gila Bend railway....