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Attractions...
Of course
we think the biggest attraction
around here is the Quiet Solitude and the views of Desert Mountains,
but there are other adventures you can tackle while you are here.
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are just a few of the many things to do and see around Tucson...
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(520) 749-2861, 5900 N. Sabino Canyon Rd.
Spectacular canyon scenery and a fascinating array of wildlife. You
can hike the 3.8-mile paved trail into the canyon, but we recommend
taking the fun, narrated tram ride to learn about the history and
wildlife in the canyon.
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(520) 883-1380, 2021 N. Kinney Rd.
Discover the natural world of Arizona's Sonoran Desert. The
'museum' is really an internationally acclaimed zoo and garden with
hundreds of native species of plants and animals. Restaurant dining is
available, and the large gift shop is an excellent source for local
guidebooks.
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(520) 883-0100, 201 S. Kinney Rd.
Old Tucson Studios was originally built as a movie set for the 1939
Western epic Arizona. This world-famous Old West theme park is a
re-creation of an 1880's frontier town with period townsfolk. A steam
train, pony rides, gold panning, stage shows, and stunt-show
shoot-outs entertain all ages. You may even see a Hollywood production
being shot.
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(520) 628-5798, Highway 77 (Oracle Road), 5 minutes north of the
El Conquistador
A nature lover's paradise. Easy-to-follow self-guided nature hikes
take you through grassy desert plains and into the northern foothills
of the Santa Catalina Mountains. A long flowing creek gives you a a
great opportunity to view abundant desert wildlife.
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(520) 586-2283. Reservations are recommended well in advance. Near
Benson, Arizona, 9 miles south of I-10 on AZ HWY 90.
One of the great natural wonders of the western United States. It's
believed that no human had ever seen this huge living cave prior to
its discovery in the 1970's by two Tucson cave enthusiasts. Care has
been taken to preserve the pristine conditions and stunning variety of
multicolored cave formations. Kartchner Caverns is exceptional because
it's a "wet" cave, meaning the formations are still growing.
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(520) 773-5100, 10 miles west of Tucson.
This mountainous park is a popular place to see the massive saguaro
cactus, which grows only in the Sonoran Desert. View the park with a
scenic drive or take advantage of the many hiking trails.
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(520) 733-5153, Old Spanish Trail 5 miles east of Tucson.
The terrain differs from that found at sister park to the west.
Rolling foothills are softened with trees, grasses, and desert shrubs.
An 8-mile loop drive around Cactus Forest Drive provides an overview
of the park area.
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(520) 838-6200, 32540 S. Biosphere Road, Oracle Arizona 85623
This is one of the world's largest living laboratories. Biosphere 2
was originally designed as a prototype for space colonization. It now
houses Earth science research facilities and hands-on science
exhibits. Daily tours and public astronomy programs offered. Google Map from Tucson to Biosphere 2
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(520) 749-8700, Catalina Hwy, northeast of Tucson.
The 1-hour scenic drive up Mt. Lemmon will take you from the desert
valley up to a Ponderosa pine covered mountain peak, the highest point
in the Santa Catalina range. Enjoy the scenic viewpoints, picnic
areas, a trout-stocked lake and miles of hiking trails. There's even a
ski lift ride open year round, and skiing is available depending on
snow conditions.
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(520) 574-0462, 6000 E. Valencia Rd.
See hundreds of historic aircraft at the largest privately funded
air museum in the world.
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(520) 294-2624, 9 miles south of Tucson off of I-19.
Established in the 17th century by Spanish missionaries, the
200-year-old church is recognized as one of the finest examples of
mission architecture in the country
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