Wine and Dine Tour
The Wine and Dine Tour provides you with the opportunity to enjoy three communities in two and a half days or six communities in four days. Either way, you will get to enjoy some of the area’s best wine and authentic cuisine.
Medaled wines and creative beers will quench your thirst and the food is unforgettable. Enjoy award-winning hot dogs, authentic Mexican dishes whose recipes have been handed down through generations, or fine dining.
DAY 1
1
TRIP BEGINS:
Depart
Tucson to Willcox
Whether you have flown into Tucson from out of the area and plan to rent a car, or you are driving through Tucson in your own car, you can easily reach Willcox in approximately 90 minutes via I-10 East. The center of Willcox is a little more than 80 miles from the Tucson International Airport.
2
WILLCOX:
Attraction
Kansas Settlement Wine Tasting
Once arriving in Willcox, head to Kansas Settlement Road and begin exploring the many tasting rooms in the area, including Bodega Pierce Vineyard, Flying Leap Vineyard & Distillery, Kief-Joshua, Pillsbury Wine Company, and Zarpara Vineyard.
3
WILLCOX:
Dinner
La Unica
La Unica is a delicious Mexican restaurant located on Haskell Avenue. Click here to see reviews, photos, and a sample menu. The restaurant is currently open seven days a week, but call ahead to confirm exact hours.
4
WILLCOX:
Hotel
Overnight Options
Willcox offers ten conveniently located overnight lodging options including hotels, motels, an RV park, KOA, and more.
DAY 2
1
WILLCOX:
Breakfast
Hotel Dining
Before heading out for the day’s activities, grab a quick bite of breakfast at your hotel or nearby cafe.
2
WILLCOX:
Attraction
Railroad Avenue Wine Tasting
Start your day off with a visit to Railroad Avenue for some wine tasting, including possible stops at Aridus, Copper Horse, Flying Leap, Golden Rule, and Keeling Schaefer.
3
WILLCOX:
Attraction
Wyatt Earp History / Old Cemetery
Visit the historic Old Pioneer Cemetery and learn more about the history of Wyatt Earp and visit the gravesite of Wyatt’s younger brother, Warren.
4
WILLCOX:
Lunch
Big Tex BBQ
Before leaving Willcox, grab a delicious BBQ lunch at Big Tex BBQ. Grilled burgers, cold beer, and plenty of sides are always available.
5
SIERRA VISTA:
Attraction
Ramsey Canyon
After lunch in Willcox, head to Sierra Vista and make your first stop Ramsey Canyon, an extremely unique interplay of geology, biology, topography, and climate. The canyon nurtures over 170 varieties of birds, including 14 species of hummingbirds.
6
SIERRA VISTA:
Dinner
Tandem Upscale Dining and Lounge
Tandem Upscale Dining and Lounge is locally owned and operated and the chef is culinary trained in French cuisine from Le Cordon Blue College of Culinary Arts Scottsdale.
7
SIERRA VISTA:
Attraction
Hoppin’ Grapes
Hoppin’ Grapes, a wine and beer bar and retail shop, offers a wide range of wine and beer, along with small bites, all of which can be ordered to-go/curbside.
8
SIERRA VISTA:
Hotel
Overnight Options
Sierra Vista offers numerous lodging options throughout the city, including hotels, motels, B&Bs, and more.
DAY 3
1
BISBEE:
Breakfast
Bisbee Breakfast Club
After enjoying the day in Sierra Vista, get an early start and enjoy a quick breakfast in Bisbee. The Bisbee Breakfast Club is a local favorite with friendly service and yummy food.
2
BISBEE:
Attraction
Queen Mine Tour
Tour the Queen Mine, one of the most productive copper mines of the 20th century. Don the mining lanterns, hats and slickers of the miners, ride the mine train deep into the mine, and search for remaining veins of copper, gold, turquoise, silver, lead and zinc.
3
BISBEE:
Lunch
Contessa’s Cantina
After getting your mine “fix”, head over to Contessa’s Cantina for their traditional Mexican food and full bar.
4
BISBEE:
Attraction
Brewery Gulch
After lunch, it’s time for shopping and a self-guided tour of Brewery Gulch, part of Bisbee’s quaint downtown, complete with microbreweries and shops.
5
BISBEE:
Dinner
Cafe Roka
Cafe Roka is a culinary experience in the heart of Old Bisbee featuring locally sourced ingredients, exciting flavor combinations, and regional influences.
6
BISBEE:
Attraction
Ghost Tour
The Old Bisbee Ghost Tour brings you the haunted and macabre stories of Bisbee, Arizona. Voted the best attraction in Bisbee and the best ghost tour in Arizona!
7
BISBEE:
Attraction
Bisbee Brewing Company
The Old Bisbee Brewing Company is a microbrewery producing award-winning artisan beers.
8
BISBEE:
Hotel
Overnight Options
Bisbee has a wonderful mix of lodging establishments, each with its own unique personality and style.
DAY 4
1
DOUGLAS:
Breakfast
Mana Bakery
After a fun-filled day in Bisbee, it’s time to depart for Douglas and start the morning with breakfast at Mana Restaurant and Bakery.
2
DOUGLAS:
Attraction
Gadsden Hotel
The Gadsden, opened in November 1907, welcomes you with its majestic lobby and impressive staircase made of white Italian marble and the massive pink marble columns with hand-layered 24k gold leafing.
Photo Credit: Amanda Baillie
3
DOUGLAS:
Attraction
Douglas-Williams House
The Williams House is a museum hosting displays and exhibits featuring the history of Douglas as a turn-of-the-century copper smelting town.
4
DOUGLAS:
Lunch
La Fiesta Cafe
The La Fiesta Cafe is a traditional Mexican, family style restaurant and coffee shop.
5
TOMBSTONE:
Attraction
OK Corral
After enjoying your lunch in Douglas, depart for Tombstone, arriving in time for the 3:30pm live reenactment show at the OK Corral, the legendary gunfight site involving Wyatt Earp.
6
TOMBSTONE:
Attraction
Tombstone Brewing Company
Tombstone Brewing Company offers an inviting, laid-back destination for beer lovers, crafting ales and lagers that range from the traditional to the far reaches of what beer can be.
7
TOMBSTONE:
Dinner
The Longhorn Restaurant
The Longhorn Restaurant is the oldest continually operated restaurant in Tombstone, offering steaks, ribs, and other American classics.
8
BENSON:
Hotel
Overnight Options
After a full day of attractions and food in Douglas and Tombstone, head out to Benson to wrap up the day in one of the available hotels.
DAY 5
1
BENSON:
Breakfast
Historic Horseshoe Cafe
A staple for diner food and desserts since 1936, the Horseshoe Cafe offers all-day breakfast, classic fried comfort foods, a full bar, and everything in between.
Photo Credit: Amanda Baillie
2
BENSON:
Attraction
Benson Mural Tour
The Benson Clean and Beautiful Committee has commissioned artist Doug Quarles to paint historic murals on walls around Benson for years. Take the tour and see nearly 40 murals around town.
3
BENSON:
Lunch
Wild Dogs + Ice Cream Stop
After exploring Benson for the morning, enjoy lunch at Wild Dogs, followed by a sweet treat at Old Benson Ice Cream Stop.
4
TRIP CONCLUDES:
Depart
Benson to Tucson
As you wrap up your trip and prepare to head home, you’ll head along I-10 West for approximately 40 miles to Tucson.
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