DAY TRIPS FROM BENSON

Benson is nestled in the spectacular San Pedro Valley and is surrounded by mountains. With its convenient central location, it is ideally positioned for day trips to various attractions in Cochise County and in the surrounding area. I-10 goes through Benson, with easy on/easy off ramps. Hotel, Motel and RV Parks are available for your stay. Benson is a friendly town that is less expensive than the larger towns, and offers history and exciting day trips. Come and give us a try.

Listed below are some of the attractions to see and things to do in Cochise County & the surrounding area that will make your stay with us enjoyable. Hop in your car and spend a day of incredible sightseeing and be back in Benson in time for dinner in one of our great restaurants. 

BENSON

Amerind Foundation
Benson Historical Walking Tour
Cochise Stronghold & Texas Canyon
Kartchner Caverns State Park 
San Pedro Valley Art and Historical Museum
Vega-Bray Observatory

TOMBSTONE-23 MILES FROM BENSON

Holy Trinity Monastery - St David (on way to Tombstone)
Tombstone/Boot Hill Cemetery
Historical city of Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday & OK Corral
The Bird Cage Theater
Largest Rose Bush in the World
Shoot outs daily at 2:00 p.m.

FORT HUACHUCA/SIERRA VISTA-28 MILES FROM BENSON

Fort Huachuca Historical Museum & Post
San Pedro Riparian Conservation Area (Bird Watching)
Ramsey Canyon

WILLCOX-37 MILES FROM BENSON

Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum
Bonita Springs Vineyards
Cochise Hotel & Area
Dos Cabezas (ghost town)
East Mall Winery
Kokopelli Winery
Chiracahua National Monument
Sunglow Guest Ranch
Fort Bowie

BISBEE-44 MILES FROM BENSON

Copper Queen Hotel
Lavender Pit- an open pit copper mine
Queen Mine Tour- an underground copper mine
Shopping-Art & Crafts stores
Tour of Historical District of Bisbee

SURROUNDING AREA ATTRACTIONS-60 MILES FROM BENSON

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Colossal Cave
Old Tucson Movie Studio
Pearce (ghost town)
R. W. Winery
Saguaro National Monument West
Saguaro National Monument East

SURROUNDING TUCSON-60 MILES FROM BENSON

Arizona Vineyards
Davis Monthan Air Force Base
Lake Patagonia State Park
Pima Air/Museum
San Xavier Mission
Titan Missile Museum

ACROSS THE BORDER TO MEXICO

Naco, Mexico-56 Miles From Benson
Agua Prieta-74 Miles From Benson
Nogales-73 Miles From Benson