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

San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area
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2. Sierra Vista Farmers Market ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Sierra Vista Farmers Market
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3. Brown’s Canyon Trail

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Brown’s Canyon Trail
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4. Garden Canyon

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Garden Canyon
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5. Carr Canyon

Carr Canyon
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6. Henry F. Hauser Museum and Gift Shop

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Henry F. Hauser Museum and Gift Shop
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7. The Presidio of Santa Cruz de Terrenate

The Presidio of Santa Cruz de Terrenate
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8. Huachuca Art Association

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Huachuca Art Association
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9. The Mall at Sierra Vista

The Mall at Sierra Vista
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10. The Cove Aquatic Center

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The Cove Aquatic Center
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11. Miller Canyon

Miller Canyon
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12. Lehners Mammoth Kill Site

Lehners Mammoth Kill Site
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13. Indochine

Indochine
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14. La Casita Restaurant and Cantina

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La Casita Restaurant and Cantina
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15. Fort Huachuca Museum

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Fort Huachuca Museum
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16. Beatty's Miller Canyon Apiary and Orchard

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Beatty's Miller Canyon Apiary and Orchard
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17. Army Intelligence Museum

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Army Intelligence Museum
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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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