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Benson, Benson, AZ

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Benson

Benson is a sightseeing stop in Benson, AZ, part of the Tucson guide. Cost: free.

249 E 4th St · Benson, AZ

Why you should go…

Benson, Arizona operates a City visitor center housed in a replica of the town's original railroad depot in its historic downtown. The center offers maps, exhibits, a free train simulator for kids, and trip-planning help for nearby attractions including Kartchner Caverns State Park and Holy Trinity Monastery. It is run by the City of Benson as the town's official tourism information point.

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What's around here?

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