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Explore the Land of Legends BENSON – 3:00 pm
TOUR THE BIG ROOM AT KARTCHNER CAVERNS Enjoy the wonders of a living cave named “Best Arizona Attraction” by USA Today Readers Choice Awards. Marvel at the extraordinary formations, like “Kubla Khan,” the largest cave column in Arizona. This tour is 1/2 mile in length and takes about 1.5 hours to complete. 520.586.4100
BENSON – 5:00 pm
DINNER AT THE HISTORIC HORSESHOE CAFÉ Since 1936, this quaint restaurant has greeted diners along Benson’s main drag. Cowboy artist Vern Parker (1899-1978) created murals inside and out, and wooden posts showcase brands from ranches across southern Arizona. You will enjoy stories of mysterious shadows and voices inside the café, friendly service, and hearty meals. 520.586.2872
SATURDAY
SIERRA VISTA – 9:00 am
HIKE WORLD-RENOWNED RAMSEY CANYON PRESERVE The Nature Conservancy’s 280-acres is a haven for 170+ varieties of birds, including 14 species of hummingbirds. It’s no wonder Sierra Vista is the “Hummingbird Capital of the United States”! The area’s unique interplay of geology, biology, topography, and climate create a diverse habitat for plant and animal life alike. Remember your camera the views are glorious. 800.288.3861
SIERRA VISTA – NOON
LUNCH AT OUTSIDE INN This fine dining place is tucked off Highway 92 in a converted ranch house. The rambling rooms make for intimate dining, where patrons enjoy out-of-this-world meals that could compete with big-city dining—and at just half the price! The lunch menu offers scaled down versions of the dinners with still-huge flavors. Start with marinated ahi tuna appetizer, served alongside sweet pepper slaw, then add a short rib Philly with slow braised beef, onions, mushroom ragout, and gruyere cheese; zucchini pappardelle (perfect for vegetarians); or mussels in white wine, house bacon, and garlic is a broth worthy of bread-sopping. Save room for dessert; the house-made treats are a slice of heaven! 520.378.4645
BISBEE – 3:00 pm
photo credit: Arizona State Parks
QUEEN MINE TOUR Retired Phelps-Dodge employees are your official tour guides as you head 1,500 feet into the mountain delving underground and back in time. Decked out in a hard hat, miner’s headlamp, and yellow slicker, you will discover daily tasks and risks that came with mining life. 866.432.2071