San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area

The area provides opportunities for birdwatching, camping, hunting, hiking, fishing, biking and horseback riding.

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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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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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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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Fry's Food & Drug
Has a deli section with take-out options, including soups and salads.
Daily 5AM-midnight