Vista Village – Sierra Vista, AZ
Vista Village, in Sierra Vista, AZ, is a multi-unit apartment facility. They are located near Ft. Huachuca in Arizona and just near the intersection of 7th Street and state route 90. It is dog and cat friendly, with some breed restrictions, and has multiple grassy courtyards for your pets and children to play.
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The apartment complex includes playgrounds, a large swimming pool, and outdoor barbecue areas; all utilities are even included in the rent.
Local Schools
Vista Village is located near several primary and secondary schools. Sierra Vista’s schools are quite good. All schools in the area are run by the Sierra Vista Public School District. The local schools include:
- Belle Vista Elementary School
- Carmichael Elementary School
- Town and Country Elementary School
- Joyce Clarke Middle School
- Colonel Smith Middle School (in Fort Huachuca)
Benefits and Features
Considered the hummingbird capital of the United States, Sierra Vista is a wonderful small, family-oriented community. People flock from all over the United States to go bird watching for the famous hummingbirds in the nearby Ramsey Canyon Preserve, as well as other local canyons like Coronado National Memorial. Sierra Vista also features a large aquatic center, nicknamed The Cove.
It is 36. 500 square feet facility with a nearly 12,000 square foot pool surface. It features a ‘beach’ option as well as many lap lanes for competitive swimming.
The city also features a 31,000 square foot library that is quite well regarded. Vista Transit supports the City of Sierra Vista and connects it to the neighboring communities.
There is also the Serra Vista Municipal Airport, though it is currently only serviced by the military.
A popular attraction in Sierra Vista are the ghost towns. Charleston and Millville were two bedroom communities that were born of the Tombstone mining boom in the 1880s.
When the mines in the area flooded, Millville was abandoned en masse. Shortly thereafter, Charleston was abandoned, though it had been considered to be even tougher than Tombstone.
Another local ghost town is the Fairbank Historic Town site. It is located on the San Pedro River near highway 82. It was, at one point, an important railroad depot.
As it was gradually abandoned, it has now become a popular tourist site. The schoolhouse was even restored and serves as the Fairbank Visitor Center.
Vista Village residents thrive on the cultural amenities that Sierra Vista and the surrounding parks have to offer. With such a rich cultural heritage, it will be difficult to be bored for too long in the area. Between the hummingbird canyons and the many ghost towns of the area, Sierra Vista has much to offer locals and visitors alike.
