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City in Arizona, United States
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Willcox is a small town in Cochise County, Southeast Arizona, and a convenient gateway to Chiricahua National Monument and other scenic sights in the region.
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A small museum with displays focusing on local history.
Displays memorabilia from the life of cowboy singer Rex Allen, whose favorite horse is buried in the park across the street.
Many Arizona wines are produced from grapes from this region. Willcox makes a good base to explore local vineyards, many of which have opened tasting rooms here.
Built in 1881, this is the only surviving depot from the southern transcontinental railroad. The building has been fully restored, and now houses Willcox City Hall. There is an interpretive railroad display in the lobby.
An atmospheric abandoned pioneer cemetery. Warren Baxter Earp, the youngest of the Earp brothers of Tombstone, is buried here. Watch out for fire ants and rattlesnakes.
A ruined army fort which played a pivotal role in the Apache Wars of the 19th century, and abandoned in 1894. The fort ruins are accessible via a 1.5-mile trail, which also passes by the remains of a Butterfield stagecoach station and a historic cemetery.
Pick your own apples, peaches, and other produce. In October they host a popular pumpkin festival. The orchards close for the season at the end of October.
A festival celebrating the life of the singer Rex Allen and featuring such events as parades, concerts, and a rodeo. Held annually in October.
Housed in an old railroad car, the food is basic but decent.
Wine tasting and tapas, outside seating area.
Mexican and American fare, popular with the locals.
Little cuts of beef to go along with your baked potato.
Comfy historic, adobe guest house bed and breakfast in the ghost town village of Dos Cabezas, just twenty minutes to the Chiricahua Mountains. Great for birding, hiking, meditation. Enjoy complete privacy as the bed and breakfast hosts only one party at a time, up to 5 people.
Free breakfast and wifi, pets accepted.
Named for the prehistoric Native American grinding holes found in the granite bedrock, this scenic area marks the access point to the Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness Area. The campground has picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, but no water. Open year-round and managed by the BLM (Bureau of Land Management).
Selling wines from Arizona's own "Willcox Bench" (said to be the premier wine producing area of Arizona, i.e. around Willcox).
Operated by Apple Annie's Orchard (see listing above), this shop sells seasonal produce, pies and baked goods, and jams, syrups, and salsas.
Has a deli.
The historic core of Willcox is easily explored on foot. To see things further afield, a car is necessary.
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