Benson Attractions

8 attractions

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  #1 · State Park

  Kartchner Caverns State Park

  155,562 visits in 2024.

  Score 51.9 · high confidence
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  #2 · Natural Landmark

  Coronado National Forest

  The Coronado National Forest is a United States National Forest that includes an area of about 1.78 million acres (7,200 km2) spread throughout mountain ranges in southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico. It is located in parts of Cochise, Graham, Santa Cruz, Pima, and Pinal Counties in Arizona, and Hidalgo County in New Mexico.

  Score 51.5 · medium confidence

• #3 · Natural Landmark

  Iron Springs (Cochise County, Arizona)

  Iron Springs is the historical name of a natural spring in the Whetstone Mountains of southeastern Arizona. It is famous for being the site of a confrontation between Wyatt Earp and William "Curly Bill" Brocius on March 24, 1882, which resulted in Brocius' death. The site was then known as Iron Springs, but on later maps the designation is Mescal Springs.

  Score 46.7 · medium confidence
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  #4 · Natural Landmark

  Whetstone Mountains

  The Whetstone Mountains are a range of mountains in Cochise County, southeastern Arizona. The Opata called the mountains Babocomari, a name still attached to the nearby Babocomari River. The Spanish continued the name as Sierra del Babocomari.

  Score 44.6 · medium confidence

• #5 · Canyon

  French Joe Canyon

  Named after an early prospector, this canyon has reliable springs and is a good location for avid birders. It makes for a very challenging hike, and a 4WD is necessary to get to the trailhead. A good trail description can be found here. Allow at least 5 hours.

  Score 26.4 · low confidence

• #6 · Natural Landmark

  Guindani Trail (#398)

  Hikers on this steep trail are rewarded with excellent views of the San Pedro Valley, with the Huachuca and Dragoon Mountains in the distance. Although the trail is almost entirely on National Forest Land, the trailhead is located within Kartcher Caverns State Park so an entrance fee is required. Allow 2½-3 hours.

  Score 25.5 · low confidence

• #7 · Museum

  Gammons Gulch Movie Set and Museum

  This is a working movie set so it is best to call before arrival, as the site is closed to visitors during filming. There is also a small onsite museum with movie memorabilia and antiques.

  Score 24.2 · low confidence

• #8 · Museum

  San Pedro Valley Arts & Historical Society

  A small museum with displays on local and regional history. There is also a small gift shop selling items made by local artisans.

  Score 24.2 · low confidence