Benson Visitor Center — Attraction in Benson

Make sure to visit the Benson Visitor Center when you’re in town or just driving through! Not only do they have beautiful murals that surround the parking areas (and also around town), but the displays inside the building are informative and very well done. Don’t forget to look up! The train wasn’t operational while we were there, but the static display is still impressive. They recreate the Polar Express during the Christmas holidays too! In addition, there’s a livestream of the real railroad track and the link to check it (and other tracks) out at your leisure. Kathy is phenomenal too… you might recognize her from the 30-minute program on the Historic Highway 80 that the city of Benson produced. She is just as nice, professional, and informative in person — a perfect representative for the Visitor Center! I cannot stress enough how much you’ll enjoy stopping in the visitor center. You’ll leave with a better understanding and appreciation of Benson’s history, and maybe a few...

My wife and I had a great time today with Bob and Kathy at the Benson Visitors Center(Benson Train Depot)! Bob has constructed and amazing working train display/setup. "G" scale for those in the know. Also has a working engineers control station from an actual locomotive, if that's what it's called, that you're allowed to sit at and control the train setup he has made. This man has soooo much knowledge and is so pleasant to speak with and listen to... Trains, mining, explosives, he has the knowledge and artifacts to share with you.

Can't wait for my next inbound arrival to see him and Kathy and run those tracks with him or Kathy again!

Awesome experience in Benson, AZ....

A fantastic experience I was by myself, yet the others who were visiting in a group looked around and decided to try the experience of driving a train. You get an official certificate for driving the train safely. It is a really cool experience. I took part after watching these men & women who were a bit older have fun themselves. They have some of the nicest women working who are well informed. PLUS THERE ARE MAPS!! I liked this place a lot they are so...