Benson, Arizona is the site where the western railroad and mining movements merged to create a town that is still proud of its American Western heritage. Benson's greatest source of pride is its designation as Home of Kartchner Caverns State Park where pristine caverns, hiking, camping, and birding provide many hours of outdoor recreation for residents and visitors alike. Championship level golf is available at the new 18-hole San Pedro Golf Course and many parks dot the city's area for outdoor play of all sports including soccer, basketball, softball, skating, tennis, and baseball. When it's time for school to start, Benson's Unified School district boasts excellent public and charter school educational opportunities for students aged kindergarten through high school as well as higher learning opportunities available at Cochise College. Benson's media-rich library has everything a student or researcher could want. Benson has lots to offer culturally, too, and the Arts and History Museum is home to not only artifacts from early settlers in the area but also creative work from current residents. Benson is easily accessible via interstates linking it to other Arizona metropolitan areas such as Tucson and air travel is available at the award-winning Benson Municipal Airport.