Location: Benson
Top Things to do in Benson
The 5 Best Sights & Landmarks in Benson, Arizona (AZ)
Benson is a city in Cochise County, Arizona, United States, 45 miles (72 km) east-southeast of Tucson. It was founded as a rail terminal for the area, and still serves as such. As of the 2010 census, the population of the city was 5,105.
Restaurants in Benson
1. St. Raphael In The Valley
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
The people are nice. The highway is nearby. The cross is at the top. The church is beige and the roof is red. On Monday they have a movie at 1 P.M. I like the place with shelter, chairs and being comfortable. A must see
2. Double R Ranch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 341 reviews
How do you summarize Double R Guest Ranch...we offer some of the best and most scenic horseback riding in Arizona. Our well trained horses will carry you over the same trails that famous Apache Indian Chiefs Geronimo and Cochise once rode. Double R Ranch offers exceptional horseback riding in the mountainous rugged Arizona terrain surrounding the ranch. Whether you’re an experienced rider or it’s your first time in the saddle, we’ll make sure you get exactly what you’re looking for! Beginners can enjoy a leisurely ride on the gentle trails surrounding the Ranch–and riders with more experience will have opportunities for different guided rides in the surrounding mountains. Many of our mountain trails will challenge even the most advanced riders. We have trail rides for beginners, intermediate and more advanced riders. If you are someone who seeks the adrenaline rush of a faster paced ride and don't want to ride "nose to tail", we offer fast rides where you will be loping (canter) and galloping, that will be sure to satisfy that urge. As one guest recently put it..."As children we dreamed it, as adults we lived it" at Double R Guest Ranch. Where the West once was and still is.
Reviewed By Exploration283205
Came for a three day stay in our 35 ft RV for our grandaughters birthday/ Christmas gift. She is 15 and had a great time camping and going on rides. The sunset ride was spectacular and the others rides are so much fun, as they have a great endless trail system through beautiful mountain desert terrain. The horses are very well trained and fitted to your riding ability and experience. Owner, Ron, is experienced and knowledgeable on all levels of horsemanship. He is friendly, accommodating and brings his love of horses to everyone. He has great wranglers to help in any way, and a team of dogs that welcome you the minute you arrive, and go out on the rides with everyone. They are quite entertaining. They also have other great overnight accomodations ,with a new beautiful dining room,and a great bonfire pit for evening stargazing.and marshmallow roasting. When you stay here you are truly a part of a western ranch away from the cities noise and stresses.
3. Murals Benson
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
I like Benson. There is a painter that makes paintings all in the town of Benson. He even put his dog and himself in one of this painting. They like locomotives and anything about the town. It is fun to find the paintings. What a great idea. We enjoyed these paintings. A must see! Wow!
4. The Thing
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 214 reviews
What is The Thing? Come and see for yourself. Our new museum is now open and better than ever! Look around the spacious gift shop and purchase a few gifts, a couple of pieces of Indian Handmade or jewelry, pottery, year round fireworks or one of the many other items available at this location. Grab an Ultimate Burger or a cold DQ BLIZZARD at the Dairy Queen located right next door. This location also offers self-serve Shell fuel with 24 hr. pay at the pump service. Are you in the need of Diesel? Get it here!
Reviewed By DDBork - Nixa, United States
A favorite place to stop on our way to Yuma. Beautiful gift shop and our favorite - DQ! We always stop there on our way through for our favorite DQ treat. On our way back home 2 weeks ago, we accidentally threw away a coffee cup holder that our extra key fob had fell into without us knowing it. When we got to Las Cruces, 230 miles away, we realized the key fob was missing. We backtracked and realized it may have fallen into the coffee cup holder and was thrown away at the Thing. We called and they said they were closed but would check first thing in the morning. They called us first thing Sunday morning and they had found it!! They were so nice and were willing to send it to us right away. We received it last week and are ever thankful for the kindness they showed us. Plus saving us nearly $500 for a new key fob! God Bless them and it's nice to know there are good people in this world!
