Graham district, Arizona, United States

Places to visit near Pima

Pima is a town in Graham district, Arizona, United States, home to about 2,524 people. Within 50 km by road there are 114 places to visit — 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 forts & heritage and 21 churches. The must-see places are The Gila Valley Arizona Temple (6 km), Frye Mesa Reservoir Dam (20 km) and Roper Lake State Park (24 km).

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Pima, Arizona
Pima, Graham district, Arizona, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pima at a glance

Location
Graham district, Arizona, United States
Population
about 2,524
Coordinates
32.8966° N, 109.8284° W
Places within 50 km
114 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Pima

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pima: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pima

46 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pima. The closest is Rogers Reservoir Dam (3 km); the best-known is Frye Mesa Reservoir Dam (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pima

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pima. The closest is Mud Hollow (4 km); the best-known is San Simon Valley (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Pima

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pima. The closest is Pima Railroad Station (1 km); the best-known is Point of Pines Sites (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Pima

24 churches within 100 km of Pima. The closest is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1 km); the best-known is The Gila Valley Arizona Temple (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Pima

8 parks within 100 km of Pima. The closest is Heritage Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Pima

7 museums within 100 km of Pima. The closest is Eastern Arizona Museum and Historical Society (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Pima

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 60 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pima
  2. 1 km Eastern Arizona Museum and Historical Society · museum, Graham
  3. 6 km The Gila Valley Arizona Temple · church, Graham
  4. 18 km Roper Lake State Park · lake, Graham
  5. 15 km Frye Mesa Reservoir Dam · dam, Graham
  6. 20 km The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · church, Graham
  7. 0 km Back to Pima

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pima by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3146Rogers Reservoir Dam (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints843Mud Hollow (4 km)
    Forts & heritage2735Pima Railroad Station (1 km)
    Churches2124The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1 km)
    Other attractions611Pima Microwave Relay Site (5 km)
    Parks78Heritage Park (1 km)
    Museums37Eastern Arizona Museum and Historical Society (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens57Memorial Bell Tower (11 km)
    Caves25Ice Caves (30 km)
    Waterfalls45Grant Creek Falls (33 km)

    Pima: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pima?

    The Gila Valley Arizona Temple (church, about 6 km), Frye Mesa Reservoir Dam (dam, about 20 km), Eastern Arizona Museum and Historical Society (museum, about 1 km), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (church, about 1 km), Roper Lake State Park (lake, about 24 km), Ebenezer and Mary Ann Bryce Home (museum, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pima?

    114 places on Spotwander: 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 6 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest lake to Pima?

    Rogers Reservoir Dam, about 3 km by road; Chesley-Wamslee Dam (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pima?

    Mud Hollow, about 4 km by road; Bluff Hollow (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pima?

    Pima Railroad Station, about 1 km by road; Safford Valley Grids (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pima?

    Start in Pima, visit Eastern Arizona Museum and Historical Society, then The Gila Valley Arizona Temple, then Roper Lake State Park, then Frye Mesa Reservoir Dam, then The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pima?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Pima

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Pima’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Pima on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.