Tucson & Southern Arizona
Replete with natural wonders, history and culture, Southern Arizona has been romancing visitors with its Old West charm for decades.
The region's most populous city, Tucson, is a thriving metropolis with luxurious golf courses and resorts, a flourishing art and history scene and vivid multi-cultural heritage. With Old West towns and guest ranches, the region makes a perfect Arizona getaway for visitors who want to relive the past. Or, for those with an eye to the sky, the area hosts a variety of astronomical observatories which study everything from our closest star, the sun, to all the stars beyond . Additionally, Southern Arizona's rich riparian areas and rugged mountain ranges rank among the world's best birding sites.
Visitors to the region can also indulge in Arizona-made wine, regional cuisine and explore a variety of natural treasures – the likes of which will not be seen elsewhere.
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Explore the Outdoors
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum - Walk-thru aviaries, cactus gardens, hundreds of plant and animal species.
Rio Rico Stables - see the desert on horseback.
Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley - Winter: alpine skiing & snowboarding, Summer: scenic skyrides and hiking. 520-576-1321
Kartchner Caverns State Park - Guided cave tours, Discovery Center and interactive displays. |
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Activities for the Whole Family
Discovery Park - Science & culture center featuring observatory with 20-inch telescope, space museum, space flight simulator and narrow gauge train ride.
Biosphere 2 - Explore Earth's Future
Kitt Peak National Observatory - Home of the world's largest collection of optical telescopes. |
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Cultural Experiences
De Grazia Gallery in the Sun - Adobe gallery & chapel sequestered on 10 acres in the Catalina desert foothills. Artwork of Arizona legend, Ted De Grazia.
Tohono Chul Park - Nature trails, garden for children, art exhibits & cultural activities.
Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum, Smithsonian Affiliate - Visit a miner's cabin & appreciate the lives of the hard rock miners. 520-432-7071 |
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Shopping & Entertainment
Visit Tubac - fabulous festivals and year round fun; more than 90 shops and galleries.
Shop Old Mexico in Nogales.
Tucson Jazz Society - take in a concert. |
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