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Globe, Arizona

Salt River Canyon

Some people believe, because of the more intimate contact, that the Salt River Canyon is more beautiful than the Grand Canyon. Salt River rafting trips begin here.

Sleeping Beauty

Right in between Globe and Miami, off U.S. 60 and State Road 188 above and behind the Cobre Valle Country Club, you can see the famed mountain that resembles a giant sleeping woman. It is now the site of a large open pit turquoise mine.

El Capitan Pass

Just a few miles south of Globe on State Road 77 toward Tucson there's a spectacular view of the El Capitan Pass. Kit Carson in 1846 led Kearny's army through this difficult pass on their march to California to fight in the Mexican War.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Old Gila County Jail

When Gila County moved its offices into the then new county courthouse in March, 1907, the county jail was housed in the rear of the ground floor. Shortly thereafter, it was apparent that the jail within the courthouse was insufficient to meet the needs of the county. On January 5, 1909

Globe, AZ Pioneer History

Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park

Besh-Ba-Gowah is an ancient ruin unlike the others. Here you are encouraged to walk within the rooms of this 700 year old pueblo, climb ladders into the upper stories, and see the utensils, pottery and furbishings that were a part of life in pre-Columbian times.

Globe, AZ Archaeology

The Craftsman Style Cottage Home

This 1915 home with original wood siding is typical of the craftsman era. As the home changed hands over time, the house was altered with each new owner's needs;

Globe, AZ Historic Homes

The Snell House

The Snell House is one of the finest homes in the community. Built in 1911,

Globe, AZ Historic Homes

Gila County Historical Museum

Gila County Historical Museum was once used as a rescue station for the old Dominion Mine from 1914 until the 1960s. The museum houses many collections and Indian artifacts dating back to 1125

Globe, AZ Museums

Things to do near Globe, AZ

Lyman Lake State Park

Lyman Lake was Arizona\\\'s first recreational state park. Encompassing a shoreline of 1500 acres, there are no boat restrict...

Petrified Forest NP Hiking

Kinishba Ruins National Historic Landmark

Kinishba is a large pueblo ruin containing nine masonry buildings constructed between 1250 and 1350 A.D. by the Mogollon. Th...

Round Valley Ensphere

The Round Valley Ensphere is a dramatic manifestation of the vision and courage of the twin communities of Eagar and Springe...

Taylor Cemetery

Graves in Taylor Cemetery are buried under rows of towering spruce. Pioneers were told spruce trees could not be transplanted...