Guidebook for Safford

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Guidebook for Safford

Food Scene

This is a tiny, private bakery that produces all its tasty treats from scratch. Open tues - sat 7am - 1pm. Parking off 11th St. They also have drinks and you can sit and enjoy outside in their courtyard.
Cottage Bed and Breakfast
1104 S Central Ave
This is a tiny, private bakery that produces all its tasty treats from scratch. Open tues - sat 7am - 1pm. Parking off 11th St. They also have drinks and you can sit and enjoy outside in their courtyard.
Good quality Mexican food at reasonable prices and friendly service. Mon - Thurs 11am - 8.30pm Fri & Sat 11am - 9.30pm. Closed Sunday. Eat in or Take out... menu on line, can order over the phone to pick up.
El Charro
601 W Main St
Good quality Mexican food at reasonable prices and friendly service. Mon - Thurs 11am - 8.30pm Fri & Sat 11am - 9.30pm. Closed Sunday. Eat in or Take out... menu on line, can order over the phone to pick up.
Good coffee and teas... pastries and breakfast items. Great because it's open from 5am - 8pm.
Starbucks
2125 US-70
Good coffee and teas... pastries and breakfast items. Great because it's open from 5am - 8pm.
Authentic Mexican restaurant. 10 Minute drive from Safford. good food, nicely priced, friendly service. Open Mon - Sat 10.30am - 8pm (9pm Fridays and Saturdays). Closed Sunday.
La Paloma Restaurant
5183 E Clifton St
Authentic Mexican restaurant. 10 Minute drive from Safford. good food, nicely priced, friendly service. Open Mon - Sat 10.30am - 8pm (9pm Fridays and Saturdays). Closed Sunday.
It's open 24 hrs, 7 days a week. It's clean and modern and serves something for everyone (except vegans). Reasonably priced. I'd avoid Sunday lunch times if possible, it's always very busy then, since pretty much everywhere else in town is shut.
Denny's
2875 US-70
It's open 24 hrs, 7 days a week. It's clean and modern and serves something for everyone (except vegans). Reasonably priced. I'd avoid Sunday lunch times if possible, it's always very busy then, since pretty much everywhere else in town is shut.
This place has a bit of Western flair... menu is basic, fairly good food. Reasonably priced. Has a bar next to it, so good if you like an alcoholic drink or cocktail with your meal. Open Tues - Sunday 11am - 9pm closed Mondays.
Manor House Restaurant & Rockin' Horse Saloon
415 E U.S. Hwy 70
This place has a bit of Western flair... menu is basic, fairly good food. Reasonably priced. Has a bar next to it, so good if you like an alcoholic drink or cocktail with your meal. Open Tues - Sunday 11am - 9pm closed Mondays.

Drinks & Nightlife

Bar with Live Music, Friday and Saturdays from 9pm. Open 10am - 2am. Big screen TV to watch sports. Serve food.
The Bullpen
912 West Thatcher Boulevard
Bar with Live Music, Friday and Saturdays from 9pm. Open 10am - 2am. Big screen TV to watch sports. Serve food.

Parks & Nature

Mt Graham is almost 11,000 ft above sea level. It has numerous perennial streams that tumble through 5 major botanical zones and is home to some of the oldest conifer trees trees in the U.S. Southwest, and also the endangered Mount Graham Red Squirrel. Plenty of hiking trails and camping grounds. Riggs Lake sits right at the top - great for a spot of fishing. Mount Graham is also home to the Mount Graham International Observatory Area... Houses telescopes belonging to The University of Arizona and the Vatican.
Mount Graham
Mt Graham is almost 11,000 ft above sea level. It has numerous perennial streams that tumble through 5 major botanical zones and is home to some of the oldest conifer trees trees in the U.S. Southwest, and also the endangered Mount Graham Red Squirrel. Plenty of hiking trails and camping grounds. Riggs Lake sits right at the top - great for a spot of fishing. Mount Graham is also home to the Mount Graham International Observatory Area... Houses telescopes belonging to The University of Arizona and the Vatican.
Lovely, peaceful area to wander around. The lake is just the right size for an early morning or evening walk. Home to fish, birds, ducks and squirrels. There is also a higher Desert walk you can take if you prefer Lizards and the occassional Gila Monster! Picnic tables, a few cabins, an open air Hot Spring.
Roper Lake State Park
Lovely, peaceful area to wander around. The lake is just the right size for an early morning or evening walk. Home to fish, birds, ducks and squirrels. There is also a higher Desert walk you can take if you prefer Lizards and the occassional Gila Monster! Picnic tables, a few cabins, an open air Hot Spring.
Small lake with natural wildlife all around. Fishing. Can hike back in the scrub back behind the ponds. Likely to see Lizards, Quail, be on the lookout for snakes.
Dankworth Pond State Park
Small lake with natural wildlife all around. Fishing. Can hike back in the scrub back behind the ponds. Likely to see Lizards, Quail, be on the lookout for snakes.
Beautiful Park area just a little ways outside of Safford. Has a river running through it... the lower part is suitable for small rafts and kayaks etc... camping areas... large area to drive through and explore.
Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area
11333 Bonita Creek Rd
Beautiful Park area just a little ways outside of Safford. Has a river running through it... the lower part is suitable for small rafts and kayaks etc... camping areas... large area to drive through and explore.
More a place of interest, rather than a park. a large Rock outcrop you can climb and explore. Be careful though... once on the top you will find very deep, canyon-like crevices.
Red Knoll Canyon
More a place of interest, rather than a park. a large Rock outcrop you can climb and explore. Be careful though... once on the top you will find very deep, canyon-like crevices.
Stunning!!! Described as "A Wonderland of Rocks". Beautiful drive - about 2 hrs from Safford. Stunning scenery when you get there! Amazing rock formations. There is a National Park Shop, for gifts etc... but no food or drink facilities so be sure and take something. Washroom facilities are by the Shop. Park is open 8.30 - 4.30 daily. Camping grounds - but apparently you'd need to book far in advance to get your spot - unless you're very lucky and get a cancellation.
58 locals recommend
Chiricahua National Monument
12856 E Bonita Canyon Rd
58 locals recommend
Stunning!!! Described as "A Wonderland of Rocks". Beautiful drive - about 2 hrs from Safford. Stunning scenery when you get there! Amazing rock formations. There is a National Park Shop, for gifts etc... but no food or drink facilities so be sure and take something. Washroom facilities are by the Shop. Park is open 8.30 - 4.30 daily. Camping grounds - but apparently you'd need to book far in advance to get your spot - unless you're very lucky and get a cancellation.

Arts & Culture

Tombstone is about 1.45 from Safford but well worth the trip if you enjoy Western History & Culture. Some of it is still original, the rest has been reconstructed to retain its authenticity. You will find Wyatt Earp and his buddies wandering the street and can witness a re-run of the famous Shoot-Out at the O.K. Corral, take a ride in a horse-drwn carriage whilst enjoying a narration from one of it's cowboy residents. The old Court House is still there, acting as a museum. Free to enter and park... just pay for any activities. Great places to eat and shop.
332 locals recommend
Tombstone
300 N Sumner St
332 locals recommend
Tombstone is about 1.45 from Safford but well worth the trip if you enjoy Western History & Culture. Some of it is still original, the rest has been reconstructed to retain its authenticity. You will find Wyatt Earp and his buddies wandering the street and can witness a re-run of the famous Shoot-Out at the O.K. Corral, take a ride in a horse-drwn carriage whilst enjoying a narration from one of it's cowboy residents. The old Court House is still there, acting as a museum. Free to enter and park... just pay for any activities. Great places to eat and shop.
Museum with a difference! All about aircraft. You could easily spend a day wandering around inside and out, exploring all the different aircraft, missiles and space craft, spread out over 80 acres!. There is an outside guided tour you can take on a tram - I highly recommend that. Since we are in AZ i would also recommned visiting this place in the cooler months if possible, since wandering around outside for long periods of time in the sun can be quite exhausting (and uncomfortable). There is a cafe on site.
258 locals recommend
Pima Air and Space Museum
6000 E Valencia Rd
258 locals recommend
Museum with a difference! All about aircraft. You could easily spend a day wandering around inside and out, exploring all the different aircraft, missiles and space craft, spread out over 80 acres!. There is an outside guided tour you can take on a tram - I highly recommend that. Since we are in AZ i would also recommned visiting this place in the cooler months if possible, since wandering around outside for long periods of time in the sun can be quite exhausting (and uncomfortable). There is a cafe on site.

Essentials

It's open 24 hrs (use food enterance after 9pm) 7 days a week. Superstore, so has pretty much anything you might need.
Walmart Pharmacy
755 S 20th Ave
It's open 24 hrs (use food enterance after 9pm) 7 days a week. Superstore, so has pretty much anything you might need.
Grocery Store with pharmacy and Starbucks.
Safeway
2125 W Hwy 70
Grocery Store with pharmacy and Starbucks.
Pharmacy and essentials.
Walgreens
1995 W Thatcher Blvd
Pharmacy and essentials.
Visit Lin and Liam and treat yourself to a relaxing Pedicure or Manicure at very resonable prices. Appointments recommended - but walk-ins accepted if she's free.
Gentle Nails
611 W Main St
Visit Lin and Liam and treat yourself to a relaxing Pedicure or Manicure at very resonable prices. Appointments recommended - but walk-ins accepted if she's free.

Shopping

Fantastic little shop... sells toys and games and a variety of health products. Book a healing session with the owner Kally Efros. Friendly and fun.
Indigo Mountain Wellness, Toys & Gifts
218 W 7th St
Fantastic little shop... sells toys and games and a variety of health products. Book a healing session with the owner Kally Efros. Friendly and fun.
Two stores in one... Charming home decor and clothing accessories plus Gourmet Foods, specializing in Gourmet Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars. Main St - open Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm. Closed Sundays.
Ginaveve's Market Place
401 W Main St
Two stores in one... Charming home decor and clothing accessories plus Gourmet Foods, specializing in Gourmet Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars. Main St - open Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm. Closed Sundays.
Everything you might want for your Home Decor. For that 'something special'. every purchase is lovingly gift wrapped too! Open 10am - 5pm Mon - Sat. Closed Sunday.
Gingerbread & Co.
408 West Main Street
Everything you might want for your Home Decor. For that 'something special'. every purchase is lovingly gift wrapped too! Open 10am - 5pm Mon - Sat. Closed Sunday.
Another place to purchase that special something for yourself or a loved one... home decor and clothing.
Real Deals Safford
526 W Main St
Another place to purchase that special something for yourself or a loved one... home decor and clothing.

Entertainment & Activities

2 screen theater... a little more modern and comfortable than the Sapphire plus you can get yourself a Starbucks coffee to take in with you. Sapphire does not allow hot drinks and only sells soda.
Victory Fellowship Theatre
555 Entertainment Ave
2 screen theater... a little more modern and comfortable than the Sapphire plus you can get yourself a Starbucks coffee to take in with you. Sapphire does not allow hot drinks and only sells soda.
Bowling Ally and eatery. Very basic supplies here... but friendly and fun. Check out their special offers and Night Time Disco Bowling.
Safford Bowl
410 E 4th St
Bowling Ally and eatery. Very basic supplies here... but friendly and fun. Check out their special offers and Night Time Disco Bowling.
Check out Discovery Park Campus - just up the road from our home. There are lectures held occassionaly, a telescope, a space shuttle ride (yes really!) and various models and info regarding our local nature scene. Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm - Sat 4pm - 9.30pm. (Last Shuttle ride is 3.50pm. Always best to phone before you go, sometimes they shut for lunch etc... (928) 428-6260
Eastern Arizona College
615 N Stadium Ave
Check out Discovery Park Campus - just up the road from our home. There are lectures held occassionaly, a telescope, a space shuttle ride (yes really!) and various models and info regarding our local nature scene. Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm - Sat 4pm - 9.30pm. (Last Shuttle ride is 3.50pm. Always best to phone before you go, sometimes they shut for lunch etc... (928) 428-6260
Natural Hot Springs... (928) 428-7212 - also offering massage and other holistic treatments.
Kachina Mineral Springs
1155 West Cactus Road
Natural Hot Springs... (928) 428-7212 - also offering massage and other holistic treatments.
Have about 6 different tubs you can try plus they also offer an assortment of holistic treatments.
Essence Of Tranquility
6074 S Lebanon Loop Rd
Have about 6 different tubs you can try plus they also offer an assortment of holistic treatments.