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The 10 Best Things to do in Patagonia, Arizona (AZ)
Patagonia is a town in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States. As of the 2010 census Patagonia had a population of 913. Patagonia was formerly a supply center for nearby mines and ranches. It is a tourist destination, retirement community and arts and crafts center.
Restaurants in Patagonia
1. Patagonia Trading Post
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Telles Family Shrine
3. Patagonia Regional Visitor Center
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Visitor Center for the Mountain Empire area, including Patagonia, Sonoita and Elgin, AZ. We are open 7 days a week from 10 am - 4 pm from October through May.
Reviewed By tlK9742XM - San Diego, United States
We found maps and information for camping, hiking and biking by visiting this visitor center. We are so glad they directed us to the local attractions. We really enjoyed our visit.
4. Tucson Audubon's Paton Center for Hummingbirds
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4.5 based on 152 reviews
The Paton Center for Hummingbirds is a place to explore and experience the special birds of southeast Arizona. It is dedicated to the celebration and conservation of hummingbirds—and all of southeast Arizona’s astounding biodiversity—through recreation, education, and sustainable living. Gates are open sunrise to sunset. Entry is free of charge, but your generous donations to the “Sugar Fund“ help us maintain the grounds, feed the birds, improve the habitat, and provide education and recreation programs.
Reviewed By lizinwfb - Whitefish Bay, United States
Oh my goodness! This is so neat and perfect for all birders especially a beginner like me! Great volunteers helping to identify and sooo many birds!
5. Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve
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4.5 based on 69 reviews
Sonoita Creek State Natural Area (SCSNA) is located in Santa Cruz County downstream from Patagonia Lake State Park along lower Sonoita Creek, a perennial tributary of the Santa Cruz River. Twenty miles of trails are available for hiking and eight miles of trails are shared with equestrians. A 1.5 mile hike of moderate difficulty called the “Overlook Trail” is close to Patagonia Lake State Park and is a great way to see 360 degrees of spectacular scenery. Most of the trails are more remote and the shortest round trip hike to the creek is three miles on the Sonoita Creek Trail. Sonoita Creek State Natural Area and Patagonia Lake State Park are designated as an Important Bird Area by the Audubon Society. If you are a bird watcher you may hit the jackpot here. During spring migration, late January through early April, a guided bird walk of a few hours could bring over 60 species to your attention. The complete bird list is over 300 species.
Reviewed By Avelave - Lexington, United States
We spent a beautiful day here. We saw deer, turkeys, a Cooper hawk, hummingbirds and beautiful mountain views. There are several trails. None especially long but interesting. a separate trail on the other side of the road has a vista spot and we walked up to it but didn't have time to do the entire trail which is longer. There probably weren't many birds due to the time of year for our visit but it is a lovely place and we had a beautiful day to visit. We brought our lunch and ate on the patio at the visitor center. The staff there was very helpful. You could also eat lunch in Patagonia. We also stopped at the Paton home for bird watching.
6. The Patagonia Museum
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
The Patagonia Museum was incorporated in the state of Arizona in 2004. The Patagonia Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to collecting and preserving the culture and history of eastern Santa Cruz County.The Patagonia Museum has two immediate goals: (1) preserving and restoring the historic territorial one room Lochiel Schoolhouse and (2) maintaining the 1914 Grammar School as the facility
Reviewed By lizinwfb - Whitefish Bay, United States
What a nice surprise this was! Spent over an hour learning about the area and Patagonia. Lots of information and the drunk log made us all laugh.
7. Patagonia Lake State Park
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4.0 based on 283 reviews
Tucked away in the rolling hills of southeastern Arizona is a hidden treasure.Patagonia Lake State Park was established in 1975 as a state park and is an ideal place to find whitetail deer roaming the hills and great blue herons walking the shoreline. The park offers a campground, beach, picnic area with ramadas, tables and grills, a creek trail, boat ramps, and a marina. The nearby Lakeside Market offers boat rentals and supplies. The campground overlooks the lake where anglers catch crappie, bass, bluegill, catfish, and trout. The park is popular for water skiing, fishing, camping, picnicking, and hiking. And the tracks of the New Mexico/Arizona railroad lie beneath the lake and remnants of the old historic line may be found at the Nature Conservancy in Patagonia. Hikers can stroll along the creek trail and see birds such as the canyon towhee, Inca dove, vermilion flycatcher, black vulture, and several species of hummingbirds.
Reviewed By outlawdave1 - Tucson, United States
The Patagonia Lake is a very nice lake with boat rentals and excellent swimming. We ate lunch under a very big shade tree.
8. Roadside Rest
9. Birdsong Massage Therapy
A day spa in the heart of Patagonia offering massage, body treatments and cleansing support.
10. The Patagonia Birding & Butterfly Co.
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
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