Things to do in Sierra Vista

14 activities, venues and outings in Sierra Vista, from theatres and live music to parks and tours.

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

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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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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)
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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)
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Coronado National Memorial
This memorial commemorates the expedition by conquistador Francisco Vásquez de Coronado, and has several scenic hiking trails of different levels of difficulty. Coronado Peak offers great views into Mexico, and is accessible via a short trail from the graded dirt road of Montezuma Pass.
8AM-4PM (Visitor Center)Free
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Hang gliding
Carr Reef, the large cliff face overlooking Carr Canyon, is a popular jumpoff point for hang gliders.
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Huachuca Astronomy Club
Enjoy sharing the boundless dark skies of Sierra Vista. The Huachuca Astronomy Club hosts public events, both at the Patterson Observatory (operated by the University of Arizona) and at other outdoor locations.
Free
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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
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San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area
The area provides opportunities for birdwatching, camping, hunting, hiking, fishing, biking and horseback riding.
Daily dawn to duskFree
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Sierra Vista Ranger District
Sells hiking maps for $10, and has updated trail and camping information.
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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)
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Bird watching
Various locations in the Huachuca Mountains offer excellent opportunities for seeing birds as well as wildlife. SABO (Southeast Arizona Bird Observatory) and the Huachuca Audubon Society offer guided walks and tours throughout the area.
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Cycling
The region has many excellent routes and trails for both road and mountain bikes. Bicycles can be rented from and from .
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Huachuca Mountains
The Huachuca Mountains are part of the Coronado National Forest, and have many great trails to challenge both the novice and expert hiker. The guide book Trails of the Huachucas by Leonard Taylor is an excellent resource, available from Amazon and the public library. The Monday Hikers and Tuesday Hikers clubs (, ) meet weekly, hiking locations vary.

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