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Historic places in Sierra Vista

6 historic buildings, sites and memorials in Sierra Vista.

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

Historic places in Sierra Vista

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    Brown Canyon Ranch

    A historic century-old ranch in the foothills of the Huachuca Mountains, with a few easy hiking trails connecting to the trail network in the National Forest.

    Daily dawn to duskFree

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    Buffalo Corral Riding Stables

    Has horses to rent to individuals or groups by the hour. Also offers guided horseback riding excursions as well as riding lessons. Note: as this facility is located on Fort Huachuca, visitors must comply with admission requirements as outlined above under 'See'.

    Thu-Sun 9AM-3PM; last ride begins at 2:45

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    Henry F Hauser Museum

    This small museum exhibits historic artifacts and photographs from the region, and also has a small gift shop.

    Mon-Fri 10AM-5PM, Sat 10AM-2PM (Sep-May)Free

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    Reservoir Hill Overlook

    Has good views over the Fort and the neighboring Whetstone Mountains.

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    Fort Huachuca

    An active military installation, the fort was established in 1877 and played a pivotal role in the Apache Wars of the late 19th century. All visitors who do not have a DoD (Department of Defense) ID, CAC (Common Access Card), Military ID, Military Dependent ID, or Gold Star ID must make a formal application and submit to a background check at the (VCC,, open daily 24 hr) by the Van Deman Gate (East Gate). The process takes about 30 minutes; details and instructions are outlined here. International visitors are required to arrange for an official escort prior to their visit, and in addition to formally applying at the VCC should contact the (Sierra Vista City Hall,, ) at least three weeks in advance.

    Free

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    Fort Huachuca Museum

    Has a small gift shop.

    Mon-Sat 9AM-4PMFree

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