Sierra Vista and Fort Huachuca

Sierra Vista is the largest city and commercial center of Cochise County. It boasts a variety of unique, historical, and natural experiences. If you love the outdoors and endless starry nights, Sierra Vista offers it all, including the nearby San Pedro National Conservation Area, regarded as one of the nation's most popular bird watching locations.

Fort Huachuca, current home of Military Intelligence, continues to preserve the rich history of this area and holds an important modern role in protecting the nation.

Benson and the San Pedro Valley
Benson is Cochise County’s gateway and home to the famous Kartchner Caverns State Park in the Whetstone Mountains. Another favorite in this area is the Holy Trinity Monastery; eco-tourists can enjoy the 1.3 mile-long bird sanctuary. For an excellent experience in northern Cochise County, taking the Benson Historic Walking Tour is a superb way to explore the town.

Bisbee
Located at over 5000 ft. in the Mule Mountains, Bisbee was put on the map after becoming one of the most successful copper mining towns in the U.S. It is now proud to host a thriving arts and antiquing community with numerous shops, restaurants, and galleries lining Main Street, including the Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum (a Smithsonian Institute affiliate). Another exciting adventure can be had on the famous Queen Mine Tours.

Douglas and Sonora Mexico
Douglas and its surrounding area is host to a wealth of attractions for the eco-tourist. Wide streets in old downtown Douglas are lined with historic buildings including the Gadsden Hotel, one of the last of the turn-of-the-century's grand hotels. Nearby is the historic John Slaughter Ranch Museum as well as the international border crossing into Agua Prieta, Sonora – the entrance to beautiful northern Mexico. Busy streets are filled with store fronts and restaurants, and the downtown square houses the Iglesia de Guadalupe.

Tombstone
Tombstone, The Town Too Tough To Die, is a Registered Historic National Landmark that provides the ultimate experience for recounting and re-enacting the days of famous old west history. The same streets that Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday once walked are now a haven for tourists. Many of the must-see sites in Tombstone include the OK Corral, Big Nosed Kate's, the Crystal Palace, Boothill Cemetery, Tombstone Courthouse State Park, and the Bird Cage Theater. A stroll through Tombstone is something all visitors and new residents of Cochise County should experience.

Willcox
Willcox was once the largest beef-producing town in the U.S. and was known as the "Cattle Capital of the West". Today, Willcox is better known for its successful agriculture industry, especially apples. The Cowboy Hall of Fame, the Rex Allen Museum and the Chiricahua Regional Museum and Research Center are all located in Willcox. Just a short drive away are some of the most impressive natural landscapes in the southwest: Cochise Stronghold, Chiricahua National Monument, and the Willcox Playa.

 

General School Information
School Profile

AZ Dept of Education

Report Cards from the State of Arizona

Public School Districts
Sierra Vista Public School District

Colleges and Universities
Cochise College

University of Arizona

University of Phoenix

Wayland Baptist University

Western International University

 

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