Important copper mining centers for more than a century, the third-largest open pit mine in the world is located here. Globe serves as a trading center for the San Carlos Apache Reservation. Toward Phoenix is the Boyce Thompson Southwestern Arboretum, which features the world's greatest collection of desert plant life, with two miles of easy walking trails leading you past some 10,000 specimens.
Guests can watch the training of horses or see young ones frolicking in the pasture.
Easy drive to Pinal Mountains, hiking, a casino, and Besh-Ba Gowah Salado Indian Ruins. Lots of scenery and historical lore in the area. Smoking outside, no pets, well-behaved children welcome. On a hilltop close to the quaint downtown, this majestic 1907 former schoolhouse educated generations for Arizonans, including a former Governor. It has been lovingly restored to rustic elegance.