Hit the road for tour of scenic Southern AZ

Passing trains, lavish homes, mountain views are among the many sights near the Gabe Zimmerman Davidson Canyon trailhead.

Hit the road for tour of scenic Southern AZ

Stop for breakfast at Reb's Cafe & Coffee Shop in Benson. Two eggs, potato, choice of meat and toast ($5.29) is a popular choice.

Hit the road for tour of scenic Southern AZ

In the Elgin-Sonoita area, you'll have several choices if you'd like to stop and sample some Arizona wine.

Hit the road for tour of scenic Southern AZ

This abandoned filling station sits in front of a mercantile store at the Fairbank historic town site in Southeast Arizona. The town site is open daily for self-guided tours.

Hit the road for tour of scenic Southern AZ

Singing Wind Bookshop owner Winn Bundy points out a few interesting titles. The book shop, at 700 W. Singing Wind Road north of Benson, is open seven days a week.

Hit the road for tour of scenic Southern AZ

One of the wonderful things about the holidays is having family and friends at your house. Here's something almost equally wonderful: finding an entertaining way to lure everyone out of the house for a while.