Douglas (Arizona)

Douglas is a town in Cochise County, Southeast Arizona. While known primarily as a gateway to Mexico, its small downtown core has a few well-preserved examples of early 20th-century architecture. The town is also noted as the temporary residence of Thornton Wilder, who wrote most of his classic 1967 novel The Eighth Day while based here.

Get in
Douglas is most easily reached by driving Highway 80 or Highway 191 south from I-10.

Get around
The town is pedestrian-friendly, and most sights and restaurants are within easy walking distance. There is no public transportation, so a car is needed to go further afield.

Buy
As a gateway to Mexico, many visitors walk across the border to Agua Prieta for the day, which has a number of curio and souvenir shops.

Sleep




Consulates

 * 🇲🇽 Mexico