Benson, Arizona
Founded
in 1880 as a railroad hub and mining town, the "Home of Kartchner
Caverns" is a growing community offering small-town friendliness
an a moderate climate. A gateway for travelers visiting
southeastern Arizona, it is centrally located to Tucson and Tombstone. Activities include an active arts community,
historical society, and a 9-hole golf course. Nearby is
picnicking, hiking and camping at the San Pedro Riparian National
Conservation Area and Coronado National Forest. The Holy Trinity
Monastery offers Oriental gardens, museum, gallery, and bird
sanctuary, while the Vega-Bray Observatory features 8 major
telescopes, planetarium, museum and science classroom. Also
nearby is Colossal Cave and the world-renown Amerind Foundation
dedicated to study and presentation of Native American Cultures.
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