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Sonoita, Arizona

Sonoita, Arizona is located at almost 5000' in a high valley surrounded by the Santa Rita, Huachucha, Mustang, Empire and Whetstone Mountains. Large portions of the land are administered by the Bureau of Land Management and the National Forest Service.

Sonoita, Arizona You may stay at one of the several B&B's such as La Hacienda de Sonoita, which is a bed and breakfast dedicated to the spirit of the West and the legacy of the American Cowboy. Also, Rainbow's End Bed & Breakfast, a 1920's ranch manager's home on historic horse property that has been renovated into a four bedroom four bath bed and breakfast, and Rancho Milagro Bed and Breakfast. Grand Adventures Ranch is a B&B for horse owners who can bring their horse with them. They offer a wide range of Therapy Services and Detoxification for horses and other animals. Another is Crown C Ranch, who offer cattle drives at various times of the year. The Sonoita Inn is a western country lodge which captures local history and flavor. The building, designed by the owner of Secretariat, was inspired by the great racehorse. Xanadu Ranch GetAway "Guest Ranch" is located in the high grasslands surrounded by three mountain ranges and has a great view of Wrightston's Peak. The Walker Ranch has horseback riding and roping clinics, runs for visiting dogs, a pond with pontoon boat, casitas, and a two story, and an adobe brick home Main House.

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Local favorite places to eat include The Grasslands Bakery and Cafe, which is a bakery, cafe and cannery. Their marmalades, jams, salsas, chutneys, and jellies represent the southwest. Café Sonoita offers regional dishes, seafood, dessert, beer, wines from local wineries and worldwide. The Canela Bistro supplement their menu with vegetables and herbs organically grown in their gardens.

Sonoita, Arizona Wine CLICK HERE for the Sonita-Elgin Wineries, where you will find links to Winery Row Vineyards, including Kief Joshua Vineyards, Callagan Vineyards, Wilhelm Family Vineyards, Dos Cabezas' Vineyard, Rancho Rosa, Sonoita Vineyards, as well as the Village of Elgin Winery.

Shop at the Nizhoni Ranch Gallery for Navajo Weaving and other American Indian Art including baskets, pottery, Kachinas, jewelry, and more.

Santa Cruz County Fair and Rodeo Association in Sonoita, AZ Great places to visit include the Empire Ranch Foundation, 2-room adobe and wood frame building which dates to 1870 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It is located on 42,000-acres in the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, on public lands acquired and administered since 1988 by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tucson Office. Also, check the web site of the Santa Cruz County Fair and Rodeo Association and the Sonoita Elgin Chamber of Commerce for upcoming events.