Courtland & Gleeson:

Located between Old Pearce and Tombstone, Courtland became a booming mining town in 1909 with a population of 2,000 people. Gleeson, founded about 1890, was famous for turquoise mining. Although Courtland is a ghost town, the town of Gleeson still has several residents. Here, there are plenty of abandoned buildings for the ghost hunters.

Cochise:

Named after the famous Indian leader, Cochise is a small settlement just off Hwy 191. The old adobe Cochise Hotel, built in 1881, is still functioning. This was the location of the Wells Fargo freight office, which still exists, complete with the old Greene Cattle Company safe. Overnight accommodations are available and meals are served family style. A real adventure.

Old Pearce:

The last of the rip-roaring gold rush towns, located just off Hwy 191, two miles south of Sunsites. Built during the 1880-1890's, Pearce was home to the miners and townspeople during the heyday of the Commonwealth mine. The Old Pearce Store is almost exactly as it was when founded in 1893.

Fort Bowie:

One of the most historical spots in the Southwest this was a fighting fort, built overlooking Apache Pass. Fort Bowie was constructed in 1862, and was the nerve center for the military campaign against the hostile Chiricahua Apaches. It was also a stage stop for Butterfield Overland Stage.

Dos Cabezas:

Originally named Ewell Springs, Dos Cabezas (two heads) was a mining town and stage stop in the mid 1800's. The first school house in Cochise County was located here and many traces of yesteryear can still be found in this old town. The cemetery is particularly fascinating.

Douglas & Agua Prieta:

Fifty miles to the south of Sunsites lay the border towns of Douglas and Agua Prieta. Just a step over the International border and you are in real Mexico with its picturesque atmosphere and intriguing shops. In Douglas be sure to visit the historic Gadsden Hotel.

Bird Watching:

The San Pedro Riparian Conservation area between Sierra Vista and US 80 and in Willcox at the Municipal Golf Course known as Twin Lakes off Hwy 186 on the out skirts of town, are drop-in points for migrating shore birds. Also Portal, reached by taking Hwy 80 from I-10, offers rich birding.

Amerind Foundation:

From I-10, take the Dragoon Exit in Texas Canyon. World class museum dedicated to the preservation of Native American culture and history. Art Gallery and gift shop.

Fort Huachuca Historical Museum:

In Sierra Vista, established in 1877. Home of the famous "B" Troop Memorial Cavalry regiment, The Buffalo Soldiers.

Rex Allen's Cowboy Museum:

This museum is located downtown Willcox on historic Railroad Avenue. Memorabilia of the famous singing and movie cowboy born in Willcox.

Holy Trinity Monastery:

On US 80 in St. David, between Benson and Tombstone. Open daily. Church garden, foot trail, and gift shop.