Ghost Town!

Who doesn't love a ghost town? From Sierra Vista, drive out toward Whetstone and take a right onto Hwy 82 E toward Tombstone. Go a couple miles (wave at the dump and keep going!) You'll see signs for Fairbank Historic Townsite on your left. Pull in and walk through what's left of the place. A former railroad stop, at it's heyday in the late 1800s, this town had around 200 residents. 

The only open building has been converted into a mock schoolhouse, surrounded by displays of other interesting artifacts. Kids are welcome to draw on the chalkboard and sit in the desks.

Ask the guide about the history of the place. It's fascinating!

 When the kiddies tire of that, walk the .3 miles to the San Pedro and throw in some rocks. Never fails to amuse. For older kids, take them the 3 miles to the gravesite! Or the other longer trails that begin from the townsite.