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Amerind Foundation: A museum of Native American archaeology, art, history and culture. Located off Interstate 10, off the Dragoon Road Exit (318). Tel: (520) 586-3666
Arts & History Museum: Features displays of settlers and early cultures. 180 S. San Pedro Street, Benson. Tel: (520) 586-3070.
Cochise Stronghold: See the fortress where Apache Chief Cochise hid from the US Calvary. Located off of State Rte. 191, in the Dragoon Mountains, within the Coronado National Forest. Tel: (520) 826-4141
Gammons Gulch Movie Studio: Old Western Town & Museum, north of Benson. Tel: (520) 212-2831
Holy Trinity Monastery: Library, Oriental garden, Museum, Art Gallery, Bird Sanctuary, and Thrift Shop. 9 miles south of Benson on Hwy. 80. Tel: (520) 720-4642
Kartchner Caverns State Park: Guided cave tours, Discovery Center, interactive displays, theater with video program, amphitheater, hiking and walking trails. Located 9 miles south of I-10, off State Hwy 90, exit 302. Tel: (520) 586-CAVE; Web: http://www.pr.state.az.us/Parks/parkhtml/kartchner.html
San Pedro Golf Course: Tel: (520) 586-7888
San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area: The San Pedro Riparian NCA is a riparian corridor that features over 58,000 acres of public between the US/Mexico border and St. David, AZ. Home to Chihuahuan desert-scrub, over 350 species of birds, 80+ species of mammals, two native species and several introduced species of fish, and more than 40 species of amphibians and reptiles. Recreational opportunities include bird-watching, wildlife viewing, photography, hiking, camping, horseback riding, nature study, and environmental education. Tel: (520) 258-7200. Web: http://www.blm.gov/az/nca/spnca/recreate.htm
San Pedro Valley Arts & Historical Society Walking Tour: Tel: (520) 586-3070
Vega-Bray Observatory: Observatory, planetarium, science classroom and museum. Tel: (520) 745-2390.