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Africancrab Says: Like many cities, towns and states, Benson is no exception when it comes to honoring her fallen. To honor the women and men who bravely fought and gave their lives while in the armed forces/ service of the nation.Locate right next to the railroad tracks on 4th street/ route...
Africancrab Says: This is one of the parks Arizona boasts of. Located in Benson, it is a system of wet caves. It was discovered by two young explorers in 1974 and remained private up until 1988 when the state of Arizona purchased it, turning it into a state park. Opened April through October,...
Benson Visitors Center/ Information Center
Africancrab Says: The visitor center/ information center is historic in itself. It is a great historic reminder of the town’s past. In its place once stood the Trans-america train depot; well the idea to build a Trans america rail system to connect the different states did not mature. During...
Africancrab Says: You have probably heard of the Dragoons if you live in Arizona, or visited the Southwest. The Dragoons are spectacular rock formations of the Texas Canyon in the small Dragoon Mountains. If you take Dragoon Road, exit 318 and head south to mile marker 1, you will get to the...
A nice stopover on Interstate 10 in Arizona
TheTravelSlut Says: Benson is a nice little town right off the Interstate and a great place to gas up, take a break, and sightsee in the area.Facts about Benson ( a big retirement community also)Founded in 1880Elevation: 3,580 feetPopulation: 5,164 (more in winter, less in summer)10 hotels and...
Benson's Historical District~Walking Tour
Yaqui Says: Benson's Chamber of Commerce web site you will find access to maps of Benson and a self Walking Tour. I so enjoy this information and appreciate it. So if you have time explore here, you should. One place that caught my eye was the Zearing Merchantile: It was built before...
Yaqui Says: It reads: "In honor and memory of our men and women in our armed forces who rendered service to our country during wartime and peacetime at home and overseas. We must never forget those who gave their lives for our country."It is located right on the Route 80 (4th Street)...
Yaqui Says: As you already know, I really enjoy murals and will not hesitate to stop and get a photograph of one. Benson has many wonderful murals located just along the main Route 80 that is 4th Street.
Yaqui Says: Although this is just a replica of the train depot that once stood here, it was the beginning of the countries dream of transamerica travel. Benson was called "The Hub City" due to its transcontinental connections through its railroad line and when Route 80 was established....
kop-queen Says: Book your tour in advance. You have to telephone - no facility to book online. Be prepared to abandon your bags, cameras, jackets etc as they will not be allowed on the tour. Nice gift shop and exhibits in main building but to get the most from your visit you realy do need...
Basaic Says: One my favorite things to do anyplace I go is to meet the locals. Here are Arelia (a waitress), Socorro (from the museum) and Andrea (a ranger at Kartchner Caverns).
Kartchner Caverns: The Hohokam
Basaic Says: These outcroppings of bedrock contain evidence of use by the Hohokam. Several archeological sites have been found in the area showing habitation by the Hohokam from around 4800 BC to 1300 AD.
Kartchner Caverns: Mountain View Trail
Basaic Says: The Mountain View Trail is a short (.5 mile) spur off the main Foothills Trail. Although it is short it is difficult because it is steep and rocky. The views are worth it for the adventurous.
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Gracie's Station: Good quality in pleasant surroundings
kop-queen Says: lovely themed restaurant modeled after a late 1800’s western railroad station. The motif, though primarily railroad specific, does reflect the characteristics of an entire old west railroad town. There is a sloon for drinks and three dining rooms, named Jenny's Hotel, TJ's...
McDonald's: Unique Security System
Basaic Says: Normally, I would not put a fast food restaurant here; but there are three McDonald's in Arizona I will make an exception for. The one in Sierra Vista was the first McDonald's ever to have a drive-thru window. The one in Sedona is the only one with arches some color other...
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The picnic table across the street from Texaco that has an open sewage line right under it... (it seems that this place has been deserted for a while, but you can always try).
The smell of sewage, and you can meet new people (homeless people, drug addicts, criminals, and the local police).
Dress Code: Pants are generally required.
Written Oct 5, 2002
bocmaxima Says: Doc Holiday is a soda that you will see no where else in the world, but is widely available in the little town of Benson. Strangely enough, I have never seen it in Tucson, even though it is supposedly produced here.Go to either the Horse Shoe Cafe or the local Dairy Queen...
machinegirl Says: Learn basic Spanish pronunciation. Most people around here (myself included) find it amusing when tourists say things like 'aw-ka-tilo' instead of 'oh-ka-tee-yo'... and they are 'HA-le-pen-yos', not 'ja-le-pen-os'.
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Heat stroke and/or sunburn are probably the most common. Also, stay out of the desert from sunset on... unless, of course, you like javalinas, terantulas, or rattle snakes. During monsoons there can be mini-floods, mosquitos and abnormally large spiders. Luckily, the people here aren't really dangerous.
Written Oct 5, 2002
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Luggage and bags: The only experience anyone should ever have in Benson should involve a hotel room for 1 night and possibly the fast food place next to it... So, you should pack for where ever it is that you're actually going.
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: almost nothing with extra sun block.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Sun block... a couple spare gallons of water.
Photo Equipment: Strangely enough, there is 1 pretty thing about this town... though I think it's standard for all Arizona towns: sunsets are gorgeous. A camera might be a good idea... if you can find a place to take a picture from without getting any of the town in the picture.
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Camping would be a bad idea, as would going outside in general, and there is no beach.
Miscellaneous: WATER!!! Cell phone, laptop (you'll need to keep in touch with the real world). Sun block... and if you don't have any you can pick some up from any store in town.
Written Oct 5, 2002
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Your first stop in Benson should be the Visitor's Center and Chamber of Commerce. They converted the historic railroad station into the Visitor's Center and Chamber of Commerce.
When Father Kino pass through here in 1692 and when Spanish explorers pass through here as early as 1539, a tribe of Sobaipuri Native Americans were the first settlers here in the San Pedro Valley for...
Benson - Home of RV parks and the elderly! The town, located between Tombstone and Tucson, is nothing more than a glorified truck stop. If you're looking for something to do... I suggest Tucson....
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