Wineries/Distilleries/Breweries

Southern Az is home to a number of Arizona Winemakers, Distillers and Brew masters who have marvelous tasting rooms right in Sonoita.  Some of our favorites are Flying Leap, Rune, Callaghan, and Hops & Vines…..The distilleries are at Flying Leap and Village of Elgin. 

http://arizonawine.org/visit-az-wine-country/sonoita/

https://www.copperbrothelbrewery.com/

http://www.elginwines.com/

www.sonoitawineshuttle.com

Local Dining /Shopping and Lodging Options

http://www.patagoniaaz.com/

http://www.sonoitaelginchamber.org/

Kentucky Camp

Kentucky Camp was built in 1904 as the headquarters of the Santa Rita Water and Mining Company, whose investors hoped to collect water from the Santa Rita Mountains for hydraulic gold mining.

http://www.kentuckycamp.org/explore.html

Las Cienegas National Conservation Area

5 of the rarest habitat types in the American Southwest are here! Great for hiking and biking and of course driving. Area is also designated fawning grounds for Pronghorn Antelope.

https://www.blm.gov/national-conservation-lands/arizona/las-cienegas

Empire Ranch

The historic Empire Ranch has been a working cattle ranch for 140 years. Its rich history includes successive ownership by two prominent ranching families, two corporations, and finally by the federal government on behalf of the general public. 

https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/

https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/visit/walking-tours/

Sonoita Creek, Bird-Watching and Hummingbird Center

http://www.sonoitacreek.com/

Patagonia Lake & State Park

This park offers boat rentals for a ½ to full day of fishing, swimming and relaxing out on the lake. Boats are pontoon style and can easily accommodate large groups. Full day rentals require reservations.

https://azstateparks.com/patagonia-lake/

Patagonia Museum

The Patagonia Museum is located in the 1914 Patagonia Grammar School, 100 School Street, Patagonia, Arizona.

http://www.thepatagoniamuseum.org/

Summer and Fall Only Harvest Activities (Apple, Peach picking and more)

https://www.appleannies.com/apples-annies-event-calendar.htm

Willcox Wineries 

Located just 1.5 hour east of Sonoita, the Willcox wine region produces 74% of the wine grapes grown in the state of Arizona. 

https://www.willcoxwines.com/

Bisbee provides a fun day in one of Arizona’s oldest and quaintest mining towns that is now home to local artists and quirky vendors. Mining tours or browsing the local artist studios and galleries is a must. A very lovely restaurant and probably the closest fine dining is the restaurant Café Roka. Reservations are required at this restaurant. 

http://www.discoverbisbee.com/

Nogales, AZ serves as a border crossing town to Nogales, MX and walking over the border (passport needed) for some great Mexican food and of course shopping (with lots of negotiating) is just 30 miles away. The border town even hosts the Museo de Arte in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico.

http://www.arizona-leisure.com/a-day-in-nogales-mexico.html

Coronado National Memorial & International Road Loop 

The trip starts at Coronado National Park, Montezuma Pass where you look out over the valleys and plains of the San Pedro and San Rafael Valley and into Sonora Mexico. The drive takes you along the border road and through some old ghost towns. 

https://www.nps.gov/coro/index.htm

9800 E. Hwy 90
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650 United States 

(520) 417-6960 or (520) 508-4445.

Featuring some of the richest wildlife habitat in the United States, The San Pedro River, named one of Last Great Places by the Nature Conservatory, is one of the last free-flowing rivers in the Southwest. 

http://sanpedroriver.org/wpfspr/

San Pedro House

A history hike at Fairbank, an important transportation hub during the silver boom in and around Tombstone.  Fairbank was the longest-lasting ghost town along the San Pedro River, with occupation spanning 1881 to 1972.  For additional information, please call (520) 417-6960 or (520) 508-4445.

Grand Central Mill processed ore from the mines in Tombstone.

For additional information, please call (520) 417-6960 or (520) 508-4445. 

4101 E. Montezuma Canyon Rd.
Hereford, AZ 85615 

For more information or to schedule a group tour, contact park staff at (520) 366-5515 ext 2310 or visit our website www.nps.gov/coro. 

The walks wander up an easy, shady trail and cover the lively natural and cultural history of the canyon. Leaders focus on birds and share information about The Nature Conservancy work here and beyond.

https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/ramsey-canyon-preserve/?tab_q=tab_container-tab_element_419736031

Arizona Folklore Preserve

Located in Ramsey Canyon is the story of a dream-come-true for Mr. Dolan Ellis, Arizona’s Official State Balladeer.  

http://arizonafolklore.com/events.php

 Kartchner Caverns State Park

Spelunking at its best (a guided tour)! This State Park is home to one of Az’s living caves with U.S. and World record formations - tallest to the longest. Reservations are required in advance. 

https://azstateparks.com/kartchner/

Fort Huachuca Museums

Visitors are granted access to the Army Base and are permitted to tour the Military Intelligence Museum, Fort Huachuca Museum and Cemetery. 

https://www.ikn.army.mil/apps/IKNWMS/Home/WebSite/FortHuachucaMuseums 

https://www.go-arizona.com/Chiricahua-Mountains/#