- The list below includes 8 free or cheap things to do in or near Safford, Arizona, including 13 different types of inexpensive activities like Observatories & Planetariums, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Bowling and Movie Theaters.
- From Roper Lake State Park to Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Safford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Willcox.
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Roper Lake State Park is home to the 30-acre Roper Lake and a natural stone hot tub. There are plenty of activities to choose from when visiting the area like camping, swimming, fishing, picnicking and boating.
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Graham & Greenlee Counties, Safford, AZ
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Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area features four perennial waterways: The Gila and San Francisco rivers and Bonita and Eagle creeks. Gila Box offers woodlands, cottonwoods, sandy beaches, and grand buff-colored cliffs while Bonita Creek offers birdwatching, hiking, and picnicking.
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If rockhounding is your game, then chances are you would love Black Hills Rockhound Area. Fire agate is quite abundant in the area, so keep an eye out for it. The area also boasts of beautiful rock formations plus its offering of peace and solitude.
2.5 Miles
Discovery Park is a science lovers dream. Located in Safford, AZ the campus allows visitors to peer through state of the art telescopes at the Gov Aker Observatory building, as well as featuring walking trails and galleries of space history.
14.1 Miles
A division of the Steward Observatory, the Mount Graham International Observatory is owned and operated by the University of Arizona. It is situated in part of the Colorado National Forest and serves both the public and scientific researchers.
0.3 Miles
A traditional bowling center, Safford Bowl offers open bowling with shoe rental, overhead monitors and optional bumpers. The center provides a snack bar with food and drinks as well as a bar with adult beverages.
1.5 Miles
The Sapphire Cineplex movie theater is a movie multiplex that shows primarily first run Hollywood films in digital video and sound. The theater offers discount matinees, and a variety of refreshment options.
12.7 Miles
Offering picturesque views of the surrounding canyons and rock structures, Muleshoe Ranch is situated in 49,000 acres of natural wilderness. The land is under conservation for its aquatic ecosystems sustained by its various streams.
34.4 Miles
Apples, pumpkins and other treats await visitors at Apple Annie's Orchard in Willcox, Arizona. The Orchard offers a 'pick your own' option, and pre-picked produce is available at the adjacent farm store.
40.3 Miles
The Willcox Depot is a historic train station that has been restored into the way it appeared in the 1920s and 1930s. The depot features several pictures and plaques documenting its history.