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1. San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Sierra Vista Farmers Market ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Brown’s Canyon Trail

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. Garden Canyon

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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5. Carr Canyon

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6. Henry F. Hauser Museum and Gift Shop

Category: Shopping & Stuff
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7. The Presidio of Santa Cruz de Terrenate

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8. Huachuca Art Association

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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9. The Mall at Sierra Vista

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10. The Cove Aquatic Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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11. Miller Canyon

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12. Lehners Mammoth Kill Site

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13. Indochine

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14. La Casita Restaurant and Cantina

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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15. Fort Huachuca Museum

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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16. Beatty's Miller Canyon Apiary and Orchard

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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17. Army Intelligence Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

As the Hummingbird Capital of the United States, Sierra Vista has a flourishing wildlife population. The landscape is great for hikers, cyclists, and nature lovers alike. This city’s canyons, rivers, and mountains are the ideal background for wildlife watching, camping, and horseback riding. Sierra Vista is 1 hr 15 min from Tucson (79.3 miles via I-10 E and AZ-90 S).

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