Location: Sierra Vista
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Sierra Vista is a city in Cochise County, Arizona, United States. As of the 2010 census the population of the city was 43,888. The city is part of the Sierra Vista-Douglas Metropolitan Area, with a 2010 population of 131,346. Fort Huachuca, a U.S. Army post, is located in the northwest part of the city.
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1. San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 176 reviews
One of the prime birdwatching areas in Arizona, where visitors can see up to 500 species of birds.
Reviewed By birds4all - Charlotte, United States
Nice hiking and bird watching amid the cottonwoods. Easy terrain and plenty of shade during spring and summer.
2. Garden Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Flycatchers, quail and woodpeckers are found in this canyon.
Reviewed By thomasc610
You have to go throught the buffalo Soldier Gate of Fort Huachuca Then 7 miles through the firing ranges. Road is OK. good for Jeeps and such. Pretty stream with small waterfalls. Crosses the road many times. Pick up a map at the sportsman center on your way. There are hiking trails, however it is a steep deep canyon and you are at the bottom. Didn't see any wildlife but deer and birds. Warning that Bears have been seen in the area. Don't be dumb.
3. Manda Le Bar and Grill
4. Hoppin' Grapes Wine and Beer Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Hoppin' Grapes Wine and Beer Bar is located in Sierra Vista, Arizona. We offer a wide variety of quality wine and craft beer (including Arizona wine and beer) for purchase by the glass or bottle and to-go sales. We offer cheese plates, meat and cheese plates, desserts and non-alcoholic beverages as well. No one under 21 allowed. Come join us in our relaxed lounge atmosphere. Follow us for updates on sales, special, events and more. Thank you for your interest in our place.
Reviewed By CRANK13 - Sierra Vista, United States
This is a wonderful place to wind-down after work with friends, or on the weekend as an evening get-together. They also regularly hold special events that benefit one charity organization or another, which gives them extra points in my book. Wine selection is very nice, and they have a handful of beers as well. Well worth a look if you like cozy spaces.
5. Brown's Canyon Ranch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By donnarv2017 - Sierra Vista, United States
Whether you're riding a horse, a bike, walking a dog, birding, looking for a piece of Southwest ranching, Brown's Canyon Ranch and trails is a perfect destination. The facility is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. You can stop at the entrance on Ramsey Canyon Road and hike out from there, great trails, start birding and head to the open grasslands and views of the San Pedro River Valley. Check which trails are horse-friendly and park at the entrance. Or, drive in a mile on a two-lane dirt road, fairly well-maintained, and park at the ranch house. The entire area around the ranch buildings is clean and maintained by Friends of the Brown's Canyon Ranch. There is a public restroom there, but whatever you take in, you take out, whether it's garbage or cleaning up after your favorite dog. The views are spectacular wherever you are, and they vary according to the direction, lots of photos opps. The ranch house is being restored, slowly, and the back door is unlocked for visitors to wander through. Behind the house is one pond with cattails and down an open path a short distance is a second pond. Both provide excellent birding opportunities. Two picnic tables are behind the house, in the shade, depending on the time of day. From the ranch buildings, head west toward the Huachuca Mountains and a glorious hike, miles of opportunity, on foot or on bike, and you can take bowser along. We were on the trail at 7 a.m. and had lots of shade, Labor Day weekend. In an hour's time, we had walked up, done the loop to the water tank, and were back at the ranch house. If you stay on the westerly trail, you can end up at the top where it joins up with Ramsey Canyon Trail, taking you down to The Ramsey Canyon Preserve, which is closed Tues/Wed. Brown's Canyon is open 7 days/week! Choose your time of year, as the hiking is hot in the AZ sun, whichever direction you go. ALWAYS carry lots of water for yourself and your furry friends! Brown's Canyon remains our go-to destination for hiking, birding and walking our dog. Ramsey Canyon Preserve frequently fills up within minutes of opening the gate. There is lots of parking at Brown! Early birds get the shady parking spots!
6. Sierra Vista Farmers Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By Localgirl252 - Menomonee Falls, United States
Sierra Vista's Farmers Market has a lot. Fresh fruit and vegetables. Farm fresh eggs and meat. Jams, salsa, canned pickles. In between all this is a nice variety of crafts, soaps, alpaca wool clothing.
7. Coronado National Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By AzTrailRnr - Sierra Vista, United States
This is a small national monument. It has one main hiking trail, Joe's Canyon, which takes you to Coronado Pass. It is a nice hike, but be in shape. The monument has a great Visitor Center and Gift Shop.
8. The Presidio of Santa Cruz de Terrenate
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By conniegum - Sierra Vista, United States
Not everyone will enjoy this hike. The first quarter-mile of the hike is badly eroded in parts from flash floods and horses (which can use this trail that is managed by the Bureau of Land Management, or BLM). The trail is completely exposed to the sun, so hike this only on cool, overcast days. There is no water or vending machines. The site is in its natural state. People who enjoy this hike like archeological sites and expansive hiking trails. The entire San Pedro river is replete with history and the 40 miles in Arizona are part of the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area, or SPRNCA. Free parking for the trailhead is 1.75 miles north on In Balance Ranch Road off SR82 (last dirt road west of the San Pedro River. There is an informational sign with a map of the area. Step over the low metal gate and begin the gentle downward trail. Views of St. David to the northeast and the Dragoon mountains and the San Pedro River to the east mark your location. Note the telephone poles running north-south along the dirt road; they mark your western boundary. The trail is well-marked with a directional arrow every 1/4 mile. You will come to an old railroad bed and turn right. (Turn left and you can hike to the abandoned mill town of Contention, but that section is not marked by the BLM). This section is level and easy hiking. You can rest at any of the six sun-bleached benches and enjoy the panorama. There's even a pit toilet at the last trail intersection, 1/4 mile from the ruins. Horses have to be tied here on the posts provided by the BLM. The remaining adobe ruins of the Commander's barracks and the chapel are still (barely) standing. The rest of the area has been taken over by fragrant creosote and white acacia, that prickly shrub so prevalent in the Chihuahuan desert. The one-way hike is 1.2 miles. You may track more if you walk around here to read the iron cross dedicated to Cpt Francisco Tovar and 29 soldiers, who were killed by Apache at that location on July 7th, 1776. You can continue the hike by taking an unmarked road down to a lower railroad xbed and hike north, paralleling the river. The railroad bed is very soft and can get hot in the summer. My dogs enjoyed the jaunt down to the river before we returned the way we came. You can extend this hike by hiking north on the first railroad bed and then taking the next right down to the river where the trail connects to the second railroad bed, continue north another half mile before fording the river. The site of Contention is not marked here from this location, but you will be able to see adobe ruins much like what you saw at Terrenate. Then return the way you came back to the parking lot for a satisfying 6-mile hike. Remember all artifacts are protected under federal law. In Balance Road ends a half-mile north of the parking lot and becomes private property. Note that this area is heavily patrolled by the US Border Patrol, so be cautious when hiking here at dawn and dusk. Coyote, javelina, rattlesnakes and deer also live here.
