Simpson Hotel Lobby. Duncan, AZ
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Duncan Sisters Bakery
Duncan Bakery
Duncan Hotel
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Duncan Opera House
Duncan Stone Church
Duncan Germaines Front
Duncan Germaines
Duncan Germaines
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The first time we visited Duncan we were on a 3-day road trip that included Clifton & Morenci as well as Black Hills Back Country Byway. Click HERE to see some of the interesting places not far from Duncan. Hover over the pictures in the slideshow above to see the captions.

Here are our recommendations for Things To Do In Duncan Arizona; plus dining, lodging, & local history.

Duncan is a small farming town 5 miles west of the New Mexico border on Hwy 70 (Old West Highway). The town of Duncan was actually established in 1883 with the coming of the railroad, but the early settlement here was started in the 1870s along the Gila River on an important stage & freight route. Duncan is named for the managing director of the Arizona Copper Company, Duncan Smith.

Duncan Merchantile 1895

Duncan Mercantile 1895

Duncan prospered until the Interstate Highway (I-10) was build further south. The new highway re-directed traffic away from Duncan and businesses began leaving the area. In 2001, local citizens formed the Duncan Pride Society and began restoring and re-purposing some of the old buildings. So far, they have done a splendid job.

Duncan Merchantile 1895

Duncan Drug Store 1895

There are primarily three reasons to visit Duncan. First, it’s a quaint little town worthy of a good walkabout. You can get a self-guided walking tour map at the Duncan Visitor Center on the main highway through town. It will guide you to more than 50 points of historical interest.The Visitor Center shares space with an interesting little shop called Country Chic Art Gallery & Crafts Boutique at 205 SE Old West Highway: 928-359-1955.

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