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Things to do with kids in Sierra Vista

7 family-friendly places in Sierra Vista: zoos, aquariums, playgrounds and more.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Things to do with kids in Sierra Vista

  1. See

    Arizona Folklore Preserve

    The Arizona Folklore Preserve features outstanding musicians in concert every Saturday and Sunday.

    Doors open at 1PM, show starts at 2PM$15 (adults), $6 (children under 17)

  2. Do

    Cochise College Rodeo

    An annual two-day event showcasing bronc and bull riding, steer wrestling and roping, and barrel racing.

    1st full weekend in March: on Sat gates open at noon and rodeo begins at 1PM, on Sun rodeo begins at 10:30AM$8 at the gate, $6 advanced purchase (Yardley Community Center, Safeway, and Cochise College campuses), free (active military personnel, children under 5)

  3. Do

    Cochise Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering

    A three-day event held every February, featuring local and nationally-recognized poets and musicians. Tickets can be purchased at the Sierra Vista Visitor Center,, Safeway, and online.

    $20 (headline performances), $10 (Saturday daytime performance), $6 (children 6-18)

  4. Eat

    Peacock Restaurant

    Peacock Vietnamese Cuisine

    The long-established, family-run restaurant specializes in traditional Vietnamese cuisine, and even offers a few vegetarian dishes. Their spring rolls and pho are especially recommended.

    Mon-Fri 11AM-8PM, Sat noon-8PMMains $10-16

  5. Do

    Ramsey Canyon Preserve

    More than 170 species of birds have been found here, including 14 species of hummingbirds. There is also a small bookshop and a mile or so of easy hiking trails, one of which continues on to the Hamburg Trail on National Forest land. The best time to visit is between April and September. Parking is limited to 27 spaces, and it is not permitted to park along the roadside. If the parking lot is full you will have to return some other time, or better yet arrange for someone to drop you off and pick you up.

    Mar-Oct: Thu-Mon 8AM-5PM; Nov-Feb: Thu-Mon 9AM-4PM; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day$6 (adults), $3 (members and Cochise County residents), free (children under 16); visitor pass is good for one week, with multiple visits permitted

  6. Do

    The Cove

    'The Cove' is a 36,500 sq-ft facility hosting a wave pool, water therapy pool, diving pool, and water slides. Good for hot summer days.

    Hours vary by season$6 (adults), $4 (kids)

  7. Eat

    The Landmark Cafe

    This well-established family restaurant is especially known for large breakfasts.

    Sat-Tue 6AM-2PM, Wed-Fri 6AM-8PM$5-10

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Sierra Vista (CC BY-SA 4.0).