Location: Sierra Vista
Top Things to do in Sierra Vista
Things to do in Sierra Vista, Arizona (AZ): The Best Nature & Parks
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.
Restaurants in Sierra Vista
1. San Pedro River
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
2. Carr Canyon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By 594judithk - Sierra Vista, United States
This is a dirt road, and if you are going up as far as possible, you need to be comfortable driving narrow winding dirt roads. That said, the higher you get the better the view. You can see all over. It's marvelous
3. Millville Historic Townsite and Rock Art Discovery Trail
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Brown's Canyon Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By 561jeffreyb - Birmingham, United Kingdom
I parked at the entrance then walked the half mile in, The hike was excellent although as I did it in November, I met only 2 chaps who had driven their ATV up the vehicle track and 1 runner who passed me quite near the end. Be warned however, the last mile or so is on Ramsey Canyon Road, to head back to the parking. I was passed by several cars/trucks and felt safer walking on the verge where possible, rather than the road. A deer walked straight across my path about 10 yards ahead and dutifully looked straight at me while I took a photo before gracefully meandering off back into the trees!
7. Miller Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By RobinM3355
Beautiful location just South of Sierra Vista. Easy to get to, plenty of parking at the trail head. Nice out and back hike; plenty of shade on the trail that follows the creek up the canyon. The trail is not marked but fairly easy to follow. Good for kids on the lower part of the trail. Good for pets.
8. Beatty's Miller Canyon Apiary & Orchard
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 53 reviews
The apiary, a great place to observe hummingbirds, also offers overnight accommodations.
Reviewed By BirdsoftheWorld - Washington DC, United States
I visited Beatty’s hummingbird station recently while birding southeastern AZ with a group – and had a wonderful time. I can’t speak to the other aspects of the location (honey, lodging, etc.) but for birders, especially those visiting from elsewhere, it’s a well-known and great location to see a nice variety of hummingbirds – and other species if you continue up the canyon. I had been here once before – about 7 years ago – and had bypassed the hummingbird station to go up the canyon in search of other birds – a great, but strenuous hike as I recall. This time we headed straight for the hummers and were not disappointed. Along with the feeders, they have kindly built a nice viewing area with benches. Tom Jr. came up the hill to refill some feeders and visit with us and brought a few of his Red-Bone hounds along. All very friendly and good company. If you’re visiting the area as a birder, this is a neat place to see some local hummingbird species.
