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City in Arizona, United States
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Globe is in the Mogollon Rim in Eastern Arizona. Globe was founded in 1875 as a mining town, and still is dependent on mining. The town has many well-preserved buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and can make a pleasant stop.
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A reconstructed 14th century Salado pueblo, with a small museum onsite.
A small museum devoted to the history of Globe and the surrounding region. A small bookshop is also onsite.
A historical marker commemorates this spectacular pass, through which in 1846 Kearney's army marched to California to fight in the Mexican War. Shaded picnic tables are nearby.
Established in 1908, Copper Hill once had 500 residents working in nearby mines, but was abandoned during the Depression in 1933. There are many foundations remaining.
Another museum, this one focused on the mining influence on the area.
The surrounding Tonto National Forest offers a range of opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing. Maps, books, and trail information are available from the Globe Ranger Station.
Located on the nearby San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation, this casino offers gaming, dining, and lodging.
A one-day annual event in late October celebrating Native American culture. Special highlights include Apache Crown Dancers, as well as Native American cuisine and music.
An annual event held on Christmas Eve at the Besh-Ba Gowah-Archaeological Park (see listing above). Luminarias light the trails and ruins in the park, with musical entertainment by Apache musicians from the neighboring San Carlos Apaches reservation.
A four-day event held annually in late September.
An annual three-day festival held in late October.
An annual three-day event held in late January.
Mexican home cooking.
Known for great pozole and salsa.
Has great chile rellenos.
Full deli and pharmacy onsite.
Free wi-fi, refrigerator and microwave.
Free breakfast and wi-fi, pool.
Carries an eclectic mix of items.
Offers finely-crafted adornment items, burden baskets, Apache cradle boards (both ornamental and full size), jewelry, art, key chains, and books of Apache history.
Globe and Miami are about 1½ hours east of Phoenix on US Highway 60, and about 2 hours north of Tucson on Highway on State Route 77. Safford, Payson, and Show Low are about a 1 hr 15 min to 1 hr 45 min drive away.
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