oscar1
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Heading to Tucson ina week for 2 weeks. Amy recommendations for Tucson Must-see places?
University of Arizona Wildcat here, early 80's. Been gone a while, but the scenery ages slower than I do
The drive to Summerhaven at the top of Mt. Lemmon. Go as far north as your vehicle allows and you can see the mining town of San Manuel in the valley below.
Sabino Canyon, yes. Also the driving tour through Saguaro Natl. Park-East. Both east and west units have their appeal. Can take in the West unit if you go to Old Tucson. Either side, with the mentioned side trips are one day each.
Consider Tombstone a long day trip, and one should go further south to Bisbee as well. It was an important mining town and part of AZ history. Probably still a mine tour available. To take in the geographic/scenic variety of Southern AZ, I'd go via AZ 83 south from Vail (off I-10 east SE of the city), then AZ 82 to Tombstone.
If you are up for a border town visit, I'd hit Nogales. Interesting geography on the drive down I-19, and you can stop at the Titan Missile museum. That's an amazing look at the Cold War and our mindset in that era. There were Titan sites ringing Tucson back in the day.
Also want to put in a plug for the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum west of town. Well-done natural setting for the native animals. Can combine this with a driving tour of Saguaro NP West.
Take a tour at the Titan Missile Museum. It was fascinating. Both DH and I thought it was the #1 attraction in the area.
Consider Tombstone a long day trip, and one should go further south to Bisbee as well. It was an important mining town and part of AZ history. Probably still a mine tour available. To take in the geographic/scenic variety of Southern AZ, I'd go via AZ 83 south from Vail (off I-10 east SE of the city), then AZ 82 to Tombstone.
+1.Sabino Canyon if you like hiking in the desert.
Sonora Desert Museum
University of Arizona Wildcat here, early 80's. Been gone a while, but the scenery ages slower than I do
The drive to Summerhaven at the top of Mt. Lemmon. Go as far north as your vehicle allows and you can see the mining town of San Manuel in the valley below.
Sabino Canyon, yes. Also the driving tour through Saguaro Natl. Park-East. Both east and west units have their appeal. Can take in the West unit if you go to Old Tucson. Either side, with the mentioned side trips are one day each.
Consider Tombstone a long day trip, and one should go further south to Bisbee as well. It was an important mining town and part of AZ history. Probably still a mine tour available. To take in the geographic/scenic variety of Southern AZ, I'd go via AZ 83 south from Vail (off I-10 east SE of the city), then AZ 82 to Tombstone.
If you are up for a border town visit, I'd hit Nogales. Interesting geography on the drive down I-19, and you can stop at the Titan Missile museum. That's an amazing look at the Cold War and our mindset in that era. There were Titan sites ringing Tucson back in the day.
Also want to put in a plug for the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum west of town. Well-done natural setting for the native animals. Can combine this with a driving tour of Saguaro NP West.
It’s also beautiful driving out there.+1
They call it a museum but to me it’s a natural type zoo carved out of the desert. Call it what uphill will, it’s a very interesting experience.
Sonora Desert Museum
You need to stay well hydrated for sure.I'll second that - we thought it was a really nice place to visit. Suitably hot weather, the day we visited.....