In years gone by, the town park or town square was a gathering place. A place where festivals were held, music played from the gazebo, and young lovers held hands. In Patagonia, it still is. With its charming gazebo and columns, […]
What To See & Do
Sip a Sonoita wine today at Sunset Ride Wine… Our wines reflect who we are and where we live Approachable · Friendly · Honest · Comfortable Sunset Ride Tasting Room 3266 Hwy 82 Sonoita, AZ 85637 Phone: 520.600.7433 […]
Sunset Ride Winery
The Wild Horse Restaurant—formerly known as The Home Plate— is located at 309 W. McKeown, within the Stage Stop Inn. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Wild Horse serves American favorites, AZ-MEX specialties, house-made tortilla chips, and tasty options […]
Wild Horse Restaurant
With rolling hills, fruit trees, lavender fields, mountain views, and stunning desert skies – The Meading Room in Sonoita is a special place in the heart of Arizona wine country. A multi-generational project born out of a love of growing […]
The Meading Room
Twisted Union Wine Co. has quickly made a name for itself, producing award-winning wines and hosting its signature Twisted Union Communion wine festival. Located in Elgin, Arizona, we are focused on celebrating the unique terroirs of the West. The […]
Twisted Union Wine Co.
Shooting Star potter, Martha Kelly, has been in Patagonia working as a studio potter since 1981. “Throughout my life, clay has always been the source of my true joy. The magic of making something out of nothing is truly a gift […]
Shooting Star Pottery
The Town of Patagonia is appropriately proud of our history and distinctive character. The community is quirky and we like it that way. Patagonia Town Government prides itself on providing a high level of business-friendly service in a quick, responsive […]
Town of Patagonia
The Purple Elephant Thrift Store, a furniture and art thrift shop opened in downtown Patagonia in October 2020. All proceeds from the sales of furniture, housewares, decorative items and original art support the efforts of Family Health Care Amigos, a […]
The Purple Elephant Thrift Shoppe
A southern Arizona oasis for boating, fishing and birding Story credit goes to Scott Craven of the Arizona Republic When the sign suddenly pops up along a two-lane highway carved through Arizona’s wine country, you wonder if it’s a mistake. […]
Escape to Patagonia Lake State Park
A trip to Patagonia would not be complete without a visit to the Paton Center for Hummingbirds. Dedicated to the celebration and conservation of hummingbirds—and all of southeast Arizona’s astounding biodiversity—through recreation, education, and sustainable living. The Patons Wally and […]
Tucson Audubon Society’s Paton Center for Hummingbirds
Mountain biking in the Mountain Empire varies from groomed dirt roads to technical single track. Here are three scenic rides you might like to try. Harshaw Loop This is an easy 13 mile loop that includes pavement and dirt road. […]
3 Scenic Rides in the Sky Islands
The Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve is one of Santa Cruz County’s most sought after birding hot spots. Owned and managed by The Nature Conservancy, it is actually one of the best bird-watching havens in the Southwest. This lush riparian area provides […]
Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve
Just three miles outside of Patagonia is one several places in the area to access to the historic Arizona Trail, which runs Mexico to Utah. Take Harshaw Road east of Patagonia about 3 miles, until you see the Arizona Trail […]
Hiking the Arizona Trail
Article written by Dina Mishev and published by Arizona Guide No matter if you’re new to birding or are an avid birder looking to check rare species off your life list, Patagonia is your place. It’s not just because birds outnumber people in Patagonia […]
World-Class Birding in Patagonia
This hike is moderately difficult. The trail is the service road to the fire lookout station on the summit of Red Mountain. In years past, this was no doubt one of many mining roads in the Patagonia Mountains, but in […]
Hiking Red Mountain
One of the most beautiful areas to explore on the outskirts of Patagonia is Temporal Canyon which lies to the north between the town and the approach to Mount Wrightson. Take 1st Avenue off Highway 82 just west of the […]
A Hike in Temporal Canyon
This 2.1 mile loop hike is close to downtown Patagonia and takes about an hour, It is an ideal “before-breakfast walk” for anyone staying at the local hotel or bed and breakfast lodgings. Your route follows reasonably level back roads […]
Hiking the Mountain Empire – North Loop 2.1 Miles
The bustle of mining may be long gone, but the memories of this once-prominent industry still linger in the wilderness of Southern Arizona. Just 20-45 minutes east and southeast of Patagonia you’ll find remnants of towns that once numbered in […]