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Tourism in Sierra Vista

When you visit the greater Sierra Vista area, you walk in the footsteps of warriors, villains, legends and folklore heroes. This region of Southeast Arizona is home to the fierce Buffalo Soldiers, to Indian chiefs Geronimo and Cochise, and to gunslingers Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday. These are just a few of the reasons why tourism has become a multi-million dollar industry for Sierra Vista. There is so much to see and do here.

The rise in the number of travelers coming to this area resulted in the construction of six new hotels in 2007, which will increase the number of rooms available by 40 percent. That’s also good news for the more than 50 restaurants and cafes in the city, as well as local stores and retail outlets. In fact, it’s a positive outlook for the economy as a whole.

Sierra Vista, which is Spanish for Mountain View, lies at the center of what is regarded as the most biologically diverse area in the United States. Known as the hummingbird capital of America, Sierra Vista has abundant wildlife, which draws tourists, especially bird watchers, from across the globe.

At the foot of the beautiful Huachuca Mountains is Ramsey Canyon, operated by the Nature Conservancy, and where visitors can observe up to 14 species of hummingbirds, as well as hundreds of other birds, mammals, reptiles and plant life. The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area is also home to 350 species of migrating and breeding birds and nature lovers can enjoy around 40 miles of riverbank along the San Pedro River.

A short drive takes you to Coronado National Memorial, the largest memorial in the National Park Service, where the views of the San Pedro Valley and Mexico are never to be forgotten. Breathtaking beauty is also in abundance at Kartchner Caverns State Park, about 20 minutes north of Sierra Vista. The spectacular cave formations are among the top ten caverns in the world and should not be missed. Visitors can also experience the life of a soldier in the late 1800s, including the famous Buffalo Soldiers, at historic Fort Huachuca, established in 1877. Excellent museums, both on the military post and in the Ethel Berger Center in town, give a taste of what life was really like in the “Wild West,” for soldiers and civilians alike.

Just 16 miles from Sierra Vista is Tombstone, “The Town Too Tough To Die,” where the infamous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral won a place in the history books in 1881. The site of the notorious shoot-out can still be visited today, along with other well-known attractions like the Crystal Palace Saloon and the Birdcage Theater.

The quaint town of Bisbee is 26 miles east of Sierra Vista. Around every corner is a landmark or a building that has its own tale to tell in this former mining town’s more than 125-year history. In 2005, Bisbee became the first town in Arizona to be named on the National Trust’s Distinctive Destinations list, one of only 12 nationwide.

Lodging Guide – Sierra Vista

America’s Best Value Inn
100 Fab Avenue, Sierra Vista
(520) 459-5387
www.innworks.com/sierravista
Rates from $55

Bella Vista Motel
1101 E. Fry Boulevard, Sierra Vista
(520) 458-6737
Rates from $48

Best Western Mission Inn
3460 East Fry Boulevard, Sierra Vista
(520) 458-8500
www.bestwestern.com.missioninnsierravista
Rates from $79

Candlewood Suites
1904 S. Highway 92, Sierra Vista
(520) 439-8200
Fax: 520-439-8201
www.candlewoodsuites.com
Rates from $113

Carroll Drive Apartments
250 Carroll Drive, Sierra Vista
(520) 459-7110
www.carrolldriveapts.com
Contact for current daily, weekly, monthly rates

Comfort Inn & Suites
3500 E. Fry Boulevard, Sierra Vista
(520 ) 459-0515
www.choicehotels.com
Rates from $120 + tax

Gateway Studio Suites
203 S. Garden Avenue, Sierra Vista
(520) 458-5555
reservations@gatewaystudiosuites.com
www.gatewaystudiosuites.com
Standard rate $76 + tax

Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites
1902 S. Highway 92, Sierra Vista
(520) 439-8800
www.hiexpress.com/sierravista
Rates from $104

Marriott-Fairfield Inn & Suites
3855 El Mercado Loop, Sierra Vista
(520) 439-5900
www.sunridgehotelgroup.com
Rates from $79

Quality Inn
1631 S. Hwy 92, Sierra Vista
(520) 458-7900
www.choicehotels.com
Rates from $74 + tax

Sierra Suites
391 East Fry Boulevard, Sierra Vista
(520) 459-4221
www.sierravistasuites.com
Rates from $59

Sun Canyon Inn
260 N. Garden Avenue, Sierra Vista
(520) 459-0610
www.suncanyoninn.com
Standard Rates $77 + tax

TownePlace Suites
3399 Rodeo Drive, Sierra Vista
(520) 515-9900
www.marriott.com/fhuts
Rates from $119

Western Motel
43 W. Fry Boulevard, Sierra Vista
(520) 458-4303
Standard rate $50 + tax

Windemere Hotel & Conference Center
2047 S. Hwy. 92, Sierra Vista
(520) 459-5900
www.windemerehotel.com
Rates from $99

Lodging Guide – Nearby Member Facilities
AmeriSuites Tucson Airport
6885 S. Tucson Boulevard
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 295-0405
www.amerisuites.com
Rates from $159

Best Western Tucson Inn Suites
6201 N. Oracle Road, Tucson
(520) 297-8111
www.innsuites.com
Rates from $73.99

Casa de San Pedro B&B
8933 S. Yell Lane, Hereford
(520) 366-1300
www.bedandbirds.com
Rates from $159

Fairfield Inn Tucson Airport
6955 S. Tucson Boulevard, Tucson
(520) 295-8800
www.fairfieldinntucsonairport.com
Rates from $119

Holiday Inn Express
630 S. Village Loop, Benson
(520) 586-8800
www.bensonaz.hiexpress.com
Rates $102-$179

Radisson Suites Tucson
6555 E. Speedway Boulevard, Tucson
(520) 721-7100
www.radisson.com/suites_tucson
Rates from $129

Ramsey Canyon Inn
29 E. Ramsey Canyon Road, Hereford
(520) 378-3010
www.ramseycanyoninn.com
Call for current rates

Ramsey Canyon Cabins
76 Ramsey Canyon Road, Hereford
(520) 803-7409
www.ramseycanyoncabins.com
Call for current rates

Sunglow Ranch
14066 S. Sunglow Road, Pearce
(520) 824-3334
www.sunglowranch.com
Rates from $162.50

Randolph Park Hotel and Suites
102 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson
(520) 795-0330
www.randolphparkhotelandsuites.com
Rates from $79.99

Viscount Suite Hotel
4855 E. Broadway Boulevard, Tucson
(520) 745-6500
www.viscountsuite.com
Rates from $109