Free & Cheap Things to Do in Safford, AZ

  • 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.
  • 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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5.2 Miles
80% 69 votes
National & State Parks 101 East Roper Lake Road, Safford, AZ 85546 MoreLess Info
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.
7.9 Miles
100% 11 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Graham & Greenlee Counties, Safford, AZ MoreLess Info
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.
1.0 Miles
87% 15 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Safford Field Office, Safford, AZ 85546 MoreLess Info
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
87% 15 votes
Observatories & Planetariums 1651 West Discovery Park Blvd., Safford, AZ 85546 MoreLess Info
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
88% 17 votes
Observatories & Planetariums Safford, AZ MoreLess Info
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
- 4 votes
Bowling 410 E 4th Street, Safford, AZ 85546 MoreLess Info
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
- 0 votes
Movie Theaters 1998 W Thatcher Blvd, Safford, AZ 85546 MoreLess Info
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
100% 9 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1542 Rural Road 1, Willcox, AZ 85643 MoreLess Info
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
80% 106 votes
Farms & Ranches 2081 W. Hardy Rd., Willcox, AZ 85643 MoreLess Info
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
44% 9 votes
Historic Buildings Willcox, AZ MoreLess Info
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.
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