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Globe, Arizona
Located in Arizona’s Phoenix & Central Region

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About Globe, Arizona
Home to over 7,000 residents, Globe is located 3,500 feet above sea level, and is near US Highways 60 and 70, just 87 miles from Phoenix in a steep canyon of the scenic Pinal Mountains. Globe is the county seat of Gila County, and was founded in 1876, when a huge nugget of silver was discovered in the earth resembling a globe, hence the name ‘Globe’. The Native American culture can be experienced by people at the San Carlos Apache Reservation or enjoy many other outdoor activities at the nearby Tonto National Forest.

Attractions & Activities
Apache Gold Casino and Resort: Highway 70, Globe, AZ. Tel: (800) 272-2438
Arizona Women’s Heritage Trail: Discover the other half of the story – Arizona Women, their experiences and contributions to Arizona history! Arizona Women’s Heritage Trail features women’s historic sites, walking trails, traveling exhibits, fourth grade curriculum, driving tours, and more. For details – Click Here.

Boyce Thompson Arboretum: 37615 S. Hwy 60, Superior, AZ. Tel: (520) 689-2811
Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum: Miami, AZ. Tel: (928) 473-3700
Cobre Valley Center for The Arts: Globe, AZ. (928) 425-0884
Cobre Valley Country Club: Globe, AZ. Tel: (928) 473-2542
Gila County Historical Museum: US 60, 1330 N. Broad Street, Globe, AZ. Tel: (928) 425-7385
Tonto National Forest: The fifth largest forest in the US, encompassing almost 3 million acres. http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/tonto/home.shtml

Hotels, Motels, Inns & Lodging

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Climate & Weather

Located 3,500 feet above sea level, Globe has an annual average temperature range that runs from a low of 47 degrees to an high if 77 degrees, and has an average snowfall around 2”.

Distances, Directions & Maps
Located four miles from the junction of US Highways 60 and 70, Globe is just 26 miles from Superior, 87 miles from Phoenix, 77 miles from Safford, 86 miles from Payson, and 101 miles from Show Low.
From Superior: Head east on Hwy. 60 past Miami, and continue onto State Rte. 70 which is still Hwy. 60, to Globe.
From Phoenix: Head east of Hwy. 60 past the communities of Superior, Miami, and Claypool. Take Arizona State Route 70 which is still Hwy. 60, for about 4 miles, heading east to Globe.
From Safford: Head west on State Rte. 70 past the communities of Thatcher, Pima, Fort Douglas, Bylas and Peridot; towards Globe.
From Payson: Head south on Hwy. 87, then go east on Arizona State Route 188 past Tonto Basin, and Roosevelt, to Globe.
From Show Low: Head south on Hwy. 60, through the Fort Apache Indian Reservation and the Tonto National Forest, to Globe.

Visitor, Community & Relocation Information
Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce: 1360 N. Broad St., Globe, AZ 85501. Tel: (928) 425-4495 or (800) 804-5623