Globe (Arizona) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in and county seat of Gila County, Arizona, United States
About Globe (Arizona)
Together with the neighboring town of Miami, Globe and the surrounding area are often referred to as Globe-Miami. Globe's economy remains heavily dependent on the service industry, and the mining industry, and as of 2016 the city was home to one of the few operating copper smelters in the United States. Its population in 2018 was about 7,300. Besh-Ba-Gowah, about one mile south of Globe, was occupied by Salado populations between AD 1225 and AD 1400. In 1875, prospectors found silver in the San Carlos Apache Reservation, including an unusual globe-shaped silver nugget. In just four years, the silver began to give out, but by then copper deposits were discovered. By February 1881, Globe was the Gila County seat. Coming with Globe's new importance as the county seat came a stagecoach line li
Top Attractions in Globe (Arizona)
Explore the best things to see and do in Globe (Arizona):
- ★Apache Gold Casino Resort
- ★Apache Jii Celebration
- ★Besh-Ba-Gowah Archeological Park
- ★Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum
- ★Bustle and Boots Square Dance Festival
- ★Copper Hill ghost town
- ★El Capitan Pass
- ★Festival of Lights
Where to Eat in Globe (Arizona)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Chalo's Casa Reynoso
- 🍴El Ranchito
- 🍴Fry's Food
- 🍴Irene's Real Mexican Food
- 🍴Leonard Paul's Pizza
- 🍴Safeway
Where to Stay in Globe (Arizona)
- 🏨Belle-Aire Motel
- 🏨Days Inn Globe
Globe (Arizona) Travel Guide Sections
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