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Sierra Vista

Sierra Vista (Spanish: Mountain View) is a city in Southeast Arizona and the commercial hub of the region, making it a convenient base from which to explore the area. It is perhaps best known for historic Fort Huachuca, established in 1877 during the Apache Wars. Although still an active U.S. Army military base, its two military museums and historic cemetery are open to the general public.

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    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)

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    Garden Canyon

    A lovely place for hiking, picnicking, and birdwatching. Follow the road up the canyon to see Apache (ca. 1700 CE) and Hohokam (ca. 400-1250 CE) pictographs in two different sites. The pictographs are protected behind fences, so they're easy to find.

    Daylight hours

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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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    Murray Springs Clovis Site

    One of the oldest archeological sites in North America, used by nomadic hunters 12,000-13,000 years ago to pursue large game, including woolly mammoth. The site is managed as part of the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area, and has several trails, including a.3-mile long interpretative trail with exhibits and shade.

    Dawn to duskFree

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    Old Post Cemetery

    Has the graves of US Army Cavalry and Buffalo Soldiers, who fought in the Apache Wars, as well as several Apache scouts and their wives. Gravestones marked 'Unknown' are for victims of Apache attacks who were too badly mutilated to identify.

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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

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    US Army Intelligence Museum

    122 Hatfield St, Bldg 41411

    Mon-Sat 9AM-4PMFree