Globe is in Eastern Arizona . It is in Gila County and is the county seat. Globe is set against the background of the Apache Mountains to the northeast and the Pinal Mountains to the south and west. It sits in a steep canyon at the heart of the Tonto National Forest and is four miles east of the town of Miami. The town is located where U.S. Highway 60 and U.S. Highway 70 intersect.

Globe is an old-fashioned western mining town. It is town that began as silver mine and then exploded into a huge copper mining boomtown. Today Globe's population is 6,062. The town sits at an elevation of 3,517 feet. The climate is mild year round with a winter low Temperature of 32 degrees and a summer high Temperature of 97 degrees. Globe remembers its lusty history as a mining camp, but it is looking ahead toward a new home era of prosperity. Globe's goal is to provide an atmosphere with cultural diversity, historic pride and a deep sense of tradition.

There are several attractions that you must see when you are in town. The Besh-ba-Gowah Archaeological Park Pueblo and Museum is an interesting stop. The ruin, museum and visitor center give you a look back in time to a people living in this area before the time of Christopher Columbus. A historic walking tour of Globe is so much fun. The tour retraces the town's mining boom and shows what life was like when copper was king. A free brochure outlining the tour can be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce building. The Cobre Valley Center of the Arts is located in the historic Gila County Courthouse.

The center uses the first floor as a gallery for the Arts Guild. The second floor has studios and a small theater holds the Copper Cities Community Players. The Gila County Museum has an outstanding collection from the Salado Indians dating back to 1400 A.D. and exhibits showing mining equipment.

The museum is inside the original rescue and first aid station of the Old Dominion Mine. If gaming is what you want, then the Apache Gold Hotel Casino and Resort is just five minutes east of Globe. The casino has bingo, poker, keno and slots. There is a pool and spa, along with delicious southwestern food.
Globe has lots of outdoor activities to choose from which it is hard to decide where to begin.

Roosevelt Lake is Arizona 's largest lake covering 17,300 acres. The lake is known for its great bass fishing. However, if fishing is not your thing, don't worry. The lake has camping facilities, hiking trails, boat and jet ski rentals. Roosevelt Lake is only 25 miles from Globe on State Highway 88. Tonto National Monument offers two hikes up to see the prehistoric Salado cliff dwellings. The self-guided hike of the Lower Cliff Dwelling is open year round and the Upper Cliff Dwelling hike is only open during the cooler months.

The monument has an 18-minute video program and exhibits that explain this advanced culture. The Round Mountain Park is on the east side of Globe and has lots to offer its visitors. There is a visitor center, hiking trails, armadas and rest areas. Hikers can choose from four trails ranging from one and a half mile treks to just over three miles. The armadas are the perfect place to enjoy a picnic.

Events:
Historical new home and Building Tour and Antique Show February
Art Walk
Spring Fest Historic Downtown April
Cinco de Mayo May
Historic Globe Dayss October
Christmas Light Parade December