Willcox is about an hour’s drive east of Tucson on I-10. There are several venues of interest in the vicinity, including;
- Marty Robbins Museum. A White Sport Coat; El Paso; My Woman, My Woman, My Wife. ‘Nuff said. Adjacent to the Rex Allen Museum. 156 N. Railroad Ave. Willcox AZ 85643
- Rex Allen Cowboy Museum honors someone you have to be a certain age just to remember. But if you don’t remember Rex or want to refresh you memory, you can watch a Rex Allen movie at the Museum. 150 N. Railroad Ave. Willcox AZ 85643
- Apple Annies U-Pick Orchards is fun for city kids. Seasonal. Check for what’s ready to pick. Produce & Pumpkins: 6405 W Williams Rd; Willcox, AZ 85643. 520-384-4685.
Orchards: 2081 W Hardy Rd; Willcox, AZ 85643. 520-384-2084. - The Amerind Foundation has one of the finest private collections of Native American art and artifacts. 2100 North Amerind Road; Dragoon, AZ 85609. 520-586-3666.
- Chiricahua National Monument. These mountains are visually stunning and great for hiking. Take your camera. Call ahead or stop by the Visitors Center to find out what’s open, as some of the trails and scenic drives have been closed recently due to fire. 12856 East Rhyolite Creek Road; Willcox, AZ 85643. 520-824-3560. Gas up at Willcox ’cause there ain’t no gas station near the Monument. Nor is there any food, so bring a picnic lunch and snacks at the very least.
