Globe, Arizona A Day Trip from Tucson
October 23, 2009
Post Tags: Arizona Day Trips , Globe AZ
Looking for a day trip to take this weekend? Check out Globe, AZ.
Globe, AZ is one of those launching points for us. We live in Oro Valley on the Northwest side of Tucson. Getting to Globe is pretty simple. Take Oracle Rd which is AZ State Route 77 to Globe. It is about 80 miles away and there is a lot of pretty country between Tucson and Globe.
There is a lot to see around town. Here are a few of the sites. Take the day and drive the streets around town, not just the main roads. Old downtown has some amazing architecture. The old Bank building with marble facade that is now a nail saloon; makes you wonder.
The centennial clock is worth a look as is the train depot across the parking lot. For contrast the church across the street has old and new buildings. And who could leave out the tepee.
For a great meal try Jerry’s on State Route 60. I had “the sink” try it.
Just out of Globe on 70 there is the Apache Gold Casino, and the airport there has some old planes, (well almost planes) The dirt road at the end of the airport runway will take you for a long long adventure in the desert. (No sports cars). Don’t venture to far in there, no maps or street signs either and you won’t go far before there is no cell service either.
Globe is a great place for a day trip and a good launching point for many destinations out of Tucson in the higher elevations and cooler temps.
October 24th, 2009 at 6:40 am
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October 27th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
Globe is a really nice community. Also a bunch of recreation in the area. Try Cibicue Canyon — hike up a stream to a box canyon. Also you can raft Salt River Canyon.
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