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    Richard F.

    We pulled into the Historic District of Wilcox not knowing what to expect. It was pretty deserted and looked like a ghost town until we spotted a colorful storefront with a sign that said Rex Allen Museum. I immediately recognized the name as a singing cowboy from my childhood era. The museum building is one of Wilcox's oldest commercial buildings that was constructed of adobe in the 1890's. We walked in and were greeted by a very friendly lady who welcomed us to the museum and said it would be $2 each for admission. What a bargain. She turned on a disc player with old Rex songs playing and invited us to enter the first area of exhibits and displays. She began to tell us the story of how Rex was born in The Wilcox 12/31/1920. She told us about his parents and grand parents and showed us some interesting memorabilia from that period. She told us about his horse and that it is buried across the street in the park and that the ashes of Rex were scattered about the park after he passed. We heard the story of how the Rex Allen days began in 1951 as an event day for charity and now continue as a four day event of fun every year beginning with the Cowboy Hall of Fame induction. We continued through the museum where rooms are filled with artifacts and memorabilia, walls filled with movie posters, costumes, gun, guitars, comic books(that I remember reading as a boy), Disney wall since he was the voice for 150 cartoon characters, sidekicks who starred with him in films and stage, the Hall of Fame room and a room that is full of memories form his son, Rex Allen, Jr. There is even a small gift shop with souvenirs at reasonable prices. If you grew up in the 40's-50's this place should be of interest when you visit this area. Plan on spending a fun 2 hours.

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    Love these old time museums that keep the Wild West relevant. While it's small, it's filled to the brim with memorabilia.

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    Amerind Foundation

    Amerind Foundation

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    More artifacts than my brain can process in a beautiful set of buildings at an incomparable site…read more I've been wanting to visit this place for over a decade, and finally made it there yesterday. Not easy to find: take the Dragoon exit just before Texas Canyon, make a right and it's down about a mile on the left. Long gravel driveway to get into the grounds. Suggestion: pack a picnic lunch. They have stunning picnic grounds just past the museum in a jaw-dropping setting among the rocks. Also gives you a break from looking at all the stuff which, frankly, gets a little overwhelming after a while. We hit the art gallery first as it closes from 12-1PM, and we got there around 11:30. Mostly photography when we were there, but very nice work. The main exhibits have great interpretive signage - you can spend hours just reading all the explanations. A lot of the signage gives you the history, which is great. I have never seen so much antique jewelry in my life - really impressive displays. Ran out of time for the hike to the bird pond - next time! We did stop at the old cemetery on the way out - do make a brief stop and read the story of the place.

    We visited here for my kids school trip and overall this was an enjoyable and memorable experience…read more This museum is more of a personal collection of Native American items from several cultures. It's beautiful to see and also, I left with a feeling that's particular and not quite explainable. The staff were great, the facilities well kept, a good drive around the space, watch out for snakes, take time to read-that's where lots of information is. No pictures allowed inside

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    City Of Willcox

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    The city of Wilcox is one of those forgotten places in our country. When you first enter the town…read moreyou'll see that so many of the businesses have closed and it almost looks like a ghost town similar to many of the towns in the West. But, if you really look around you can find some hidden gems that will bring back memories of yesteryear. There is the old Train Depot, the Rex Allen Museum, Marty Robbins Museum, Movie Theatre, the City Park, Lake Cochise, the Winery and so much more. Hopefully, you will go visit sometime and take a look around and discover these gems yourself.

    BACKGROUND My foray…read moreinto Arizona Wines sort of started as a fluke two years ago, when my mom suggested we go to Wilcox, Arizona, to check out their biannual Wine Festival. I vaguely remember Wilcox as a town we've passed by several times in the past, as it is right off the I-10, south of Tucson, past Benson. As a sleepy town located in Cochise County, Arizona, with a recorded population of 3,757 as of the 2010 Census, it's easy for state residents, travelers, and tourists to overlook the town of Willcox, Arizona, especially as wine country. WILCOX (THEN) Originally named Maley, Willcox was founded in 1880 as a stop along the famous Southern Pacific Railroad, later renamed to Willcox to honor the visiting of General Orlando B. Willcox in 1889. Come the 20th century, Willcox had risen to prominence as a major producer of cattle, with agriculture remaining integral to the town's success and longevity today. Famously, Willcox is known as the birthplace of Rex Allen, also known as the Arizona Cowboy. He wrote songs, acted, starred in Westerns made in the 1950s, and acted in Frontier Doctor from 1958 until 1959. WILCOX (NOW) Today, much of the town's traffic is linked to Interstate 10, running immediately north of the town. Major employers located within the town include Willcox Unified School District, TravelCenters of America, Northern Cochise Community Hospital, the Border Patrol, and Safeway. However, the town is also home to an up-and-coming winery industry that is drawing in wine lovers, tourists, and in-state residents. WILCOX WINE COUNTRY Willcox is making quite a name for itself as a must-see winery destination. Responsible for growing 74% of the grapes grown in the state of Arizona, Willcox relies on what it calls the "Willcox Bench:" just the right soil and climate to grow grapes and make wine that wins national competitions annually. Grape varietals grown in Willcox include: Petit Sirah, Malvasia Bianca, Sangiovese, Chenin Blanc, Syrah, Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc, Corvina, Merlot, Malbec, Tannat, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Mourvedre. WILCOX WINE FESTIVAL Every year, Willcox hosts the Willcox Wine Festival (twice per year). This first event of this year will take place May 19th and 20th, 2018, with individuals from around the country coming to experience what is hailed as some of the best wine made in the entire U.S. at this time. This spring's upcoming festival will feature tastings from local vineyards, like: Aridus Wine Company, Arizona Stronghold Vineyards, Bodega Pierce, Caduceus Cellars, Carlson Creek Vineyard, Coronado Vineyards, Deep Sky Vineyards, Kief-Joshua Vineyards, Golden Rule Vineyards, Four Tails Vineyard, Pillsbury Wine Company, Sierra Bonita Vineyards, and the list goes on. WILCOX AREA HIKING Some of the best hiking and site seeing the area, includes, Chiricahua National Park, Apple Annie's Orchards, Apache Springs, Heart of Rocks, and Fort Bowie National Park. THE STORY On my first trip to Wilcox, I was with my mom, and enjoyed spending quality time with her. It reminded me of the time I spent with her exploring Arizona when I was growing up. So, I think I was crushing on Wilcox a bit on my first trip, because of my mom and my memories with her. I say that, because I was there again yesterday, and the main downtown area seemed olden-timey cute, but a lot less romantic than I had remembered. I think that is also due in part to the fact that the wine festival had not been set up yet, as it's starting on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Wilcox is dry and sparse, and I mentioned to several people that it would be a great place for people in the witness relocation program to start a new life. CONCLUSION I like the City of Wilcox. I think it's definitely worth a visit, especially for the biannual wine festivals. Wilcox is one probably of the few places left on earth with a genuine small town vibe. 3/5 RECOMMEND OF NOTE *For more information: https://www.visitarizona.com/cities/tucson-and-southern/willcox

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