Willcox has plenty to keep visitors busy, including outdoor recreation activities such as hiking, bird watching, biking, golfing, and taking in the beautiful sunsets. In historic downtown Willcox you'll find antique shops, museums, unique restaurants, and specialty shops. Downtown is also home to the oldest continually operating store in Arizona.
Things to do in Willcox
Chiricahua National Monument
Twenty seven million years ago a major volcanic eruption shook the land around Chiricahua National Monument. The eruption laid down two thousand feet of ash and pumice which fused into rock and eventually eroded into the magnificent spires and unusual rock formations you see today. The monument is a mecca for hikers and birders. Call 520-824-3560 for more information.
Fort Bowie National Historic Site
This site represents the story of the bitter conflict between the Chiricahua Apaches and the United States military, eventually culminating with the surrender of Geronimo in 1886 and the banishment of the Chiricahuas to Florida and Alabama. It was the site of the Bascom Affair, a wagon train massacre, and the battle of Apache Pass, where a large force of Chiricahua Apaches under Mangus Colorados and Cochise fought the California Volunteers. The remains of Fort Bowie today are carefully preserved. Call 520-847-2500 for more information.