Stay with Choice Hotels in Safford, AZ to explore the city’s sights and attractions
From scenic sightseeing to simulated space shuttle adventures and delicious salsa, there are a variety of activities and attractions for visitors to enjoy in Safford, AZ. Explore the city’s unique attractions while enjoying convenient accommodations and affordable rates at one of the Choice Hotels in Safford.
Have an “out of this world” time during your trip to Safford! Eastern Arizona College’s Discovery Park Campus is where you’ll find two of the country’s leading sky watching sites: The Governor Aker Observatory and Mount Graham International Observatory. The Aker Observatory opened in 1995, and it features a 20-inch Cassegrain reflector telescope, one of the world’s largest pinhole cameras, an astronomy exhibit gallery and a simulated space shuttle voyage through the solar system! It’s also a great place for bird watching. The Mount Graham Observatory operates and maintains telescopes for a number of scientific organizations and it’s used by scientific researchers from around the world. Reservations can be made in advance for a tour of Mount Graham (between mid-April and mid-October) to get an in-depth view of the site.To explore the area’s natural beauty while staying at one of our Safford hotels, head to Roper Lake State Park. This 400 acre park has miles of hiking trails, and the lake offers opportunities for fishing and swimming. For a challenging hike through the rugged canyons of the Gila Mountains and Turtle Mountains, the Safford-Morenci Trail is 18 miles long (one way) and has an elevation range of 3,700 to 6,200 feet. If you’re hungry after your day of sightseeing, you’re in luck! Safford is one of the cities located along Arizona’s Salsa Trail. The Salsa Trail stretches through the Arizona communities of Safford, Thatcher, Pima, Clifton, Solomon, Wilcox and York – highlighting a dozen great Mexican restaurants, a family-owned tortilla factory and local chili farm.Choice Hotels in Safford, AZ offer friendly service, warm hospitality and great value. Book your stay today!
