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  Located at 339 S. Broad Street, the Globe Library is open Monday – Saturday with late hours (until 6 p.m.) Wednesday and Thursday. Call the library at 928-425-6111 for updates on special events, holiday hours or to check and see if a particular book you’re hunting down is available. Globe participates in the interlibrary…

  On the outskirts of Globe is Tonto National Forest, a retreat for hikers, mountain bikers, campers and outdoor lovers. This sprawling forest makes up three million acres and features rugged, gorgeous country including the Saguaro desert full of cacti and the Mogollon Rim brimming with pine trees. Such a rich variety of vegetation along…

  Globe is a small, charming and historic town that’s a beloved getaway from larger cities. There aren’t any big parades or raucous parties at Irish pubs here, but the downtown area celebrates by offering discounts galore. Each boutique, shop and restaurant is different and might require patrons to sport green in order to claim…

  Globe is derived from an Apache word meaning “place of metal.” For a population under 10,000, the small town has a rich history and is the county seat of Gila County. Founded in 1875 as a mining camp, it’s become a tourism hub and retirement retreat in recent years. In 1987, the Globe Downtown…