Hereford is in Cochise County, in the Sierra Vista-Douglas metro area in Southern Arizona's San Pedro River Valley. The community was named after B.J. Hereford, friend of the town founder. Birding and bird watching is very popular in this area with a collection of Hummingbird species that attract thousand of enthusiasts. Historic sites and museums in Hereford include the Arizona Folklore Preserve and the Coronado National Memorial.

This Coronado National Memorial commemorates the first European Exploration of the Southwest. Located on the U.S.-Mexico border, there is an informative visitor center highlighting the Spanish exploration in the 1500's and exhibits of the flora and fauna of the region. A scenic road to Montezuma Pass offers a breathtaking view into Old Mexico to the south, the San Pedro Valley to the east, and the San Rafael Valley to the west. Along the memorial's trails, there are wonderful varieties of plants, animals, and birds. A well maintained picnic area is available to visitors.

A must see is the Chiricahua National Monument which was once the home of Cochise and Geronimo. It is a fantasyland of extraordinary rock sculptures carved by nature over the centuries. Many plants, animals, and birds are at home in the cool, moist forest of the majestic Chiricahua Mountains.

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Recommended by Frommer, Mobile Travel Guide, Arizona's Historic Escapes and Sunset magazines.