Community: Sierra Vista

Introduction

Sierra Vista services Lodging: Make hotel reservations in Sierra Vista.

Sierra Vista is the major population center for southeastern Arizona. Located 70 miles southeast of Tucson, Sierra Vista serves as the main commercial, cultural and recreational hub of the area. Easily accessible via Interstate 10 and SR 90 and at an elevation of 4,623 feet, Sierra Vista's abundant sunshine and clean air combine for great livability and comfort. The town's name means "Mountain View" in Spanish and accurately describes its picturesque setting. Located within the city is Fort Huachuca, a national historic landmark and a modern army post that is headquarters of the U.S. Army Intelligence Center and School, Army Communications Command and Army Electronic Proving Ground.

Sierra Vista is the hub of a visitor's delight of sights and sounds. A short drive north is the world's newest "living" cave. Kartchner Caverns State Park is a "must see" item. It's only 16 miles to legendary Tombstone, the "Town Too Tough to Die." On the way you will pass through the San Pedro National Riparian Conservation Area, an unspoiled refuge for birds, mammals, reptiles and plants. 26 miles east takes to quaint Bisbee, the mountain side county seat of Cochise County, site of the awesome Lavender Pit, source of Bisbee Blue Turquoise. The Arizona Forklore Preserve is located in Ramsey Canyon, destination of bird watchers from around the world and only a short drive south of town. Historic Fort Huachuca is part of the city and has two museums that will delight the visitor.

FOUNDED: 1927
DISTANCE TO PHOENIX: 189 miles
HIGHWAYS: SR 90, I-10
ENTERPRISE ZONE AVAILABLE
INCORPORATED: Yes - 1956
ELEVATION: 4,623 feet
DISTANCE TO TUCSON: 70 miles
COUNTY: Cochise County