| A vacation in Tucson, AZ means a vacation in | | | | explore is overwhelming, you can take a |
| a city unlike any other. Tucson blends a | | | | stroll or a hike on one of the paths |
| metropolitan city with a small town feel to | | | | throughout the park. There are easy walking |
| make visitors feel as if they are as much a | | | | paths for those who want an easy journey |
| part of the community as any other. The rich | | | | through the Sonoran Desert and then there are |
| heritage of the area brings together Mexican, | | | | steep, difficult hikes into the Rincon |
| Spanish, Native American, and Anglo-American | | | | Mountains, so choose the one that best suites |
| influences to make the city as diverse as the | | | | your abilities and taste. |
| individuals who visit it. As a part of the | | | | |
| Sonoran Desert, there is much beauty around | | | | With its mild climate and top notch courses, |
| Tucson along with an unusually stable climate | | | | Tucson is a major attraction for individuals |
| that brings 360 sunny days to the region each | | | | looking for some of the best golf courses in |
| year. When visiting Tucson, you will find an | | | | the country. Whether you are looking for a |
| abundance of places to visit, including | | | | traditional course, a course that integrates |
| museums, caverns, parks, golf courses, and | | | | the desert into the game, or a course that |
| fine restaurants. | | | | was designed by some of the best architects |
| | | | in the country, including Robert Trent Jones |
| If you are looking for an interesting museum, | | | | Jr., Tom Fazio, Tom Weiskopf and Jack |
| the Pima Air and Space Museum is a good place | | | | Nicklaus, you are sure to find the one that |
| to start considering it is the largest of its | | | | is right for you in Tucson. Two to consider |
| kind in the Western United States. Here you | | | | are the Arizona National Golf Club (a Robert |
| can learn about the beauty of flight while | | | | Trent Jones, Jr. course) and the Golf Club at |
| touring 75 acres of planes in their | | | | Vistoso (a Tom Weiskopf design), which is the |
| facilities. You may need to make reservations | | | | top public course in Tucson. |
| for some of the tours and the whole | | | | |
| experience usually takes from 3-4 hours, so | | | | When searching for the right restaurant, try |
| be sure to plan ahead to avoid scheduling | | | | La Fuente to really experience an atmosphere |
| conflicts. The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum | | | | that is reminiscent of a tiny Mexican |
| is also a good option if you are looking for | | | | village. La Fuente is a Mexican restaurant |
| a natural experience with a little more | | | | that has traditional and gourmet food for a |
| variety. This museum is a combination | | | | reasonable price while also creating just the |
| botanical garden, natural history museum, and | | | | right ambiance with the live plants and |
| zoo, which allows visitors to learn about the | | | | Mariachi band strolling around. If you are |
| desert while also enjoying the plant and | | | | looking for a more traditional dining |
| animal life in the re-created, but | | | | experience, check out Anthony's In the |
| realistic-looking, landscapes. | | | | Catalinas with its award winning wine list |
| | | | and amazing continental cuisine that will |
| A fairly short drive from Tucson but still a | | | | leave you stuffed and satisfied. |
| popular draw, the Kartchner Caverns are a | | | | |
| great choice if you are interested in caves | | | | There are a number of lodging options in |
| and the formations within them. In these | | | | Tucson and one that works really well for |
| particular caverns, you will find a variety | | | | individuals with families or individuals who |
| of features including soda straws, | | | | are planning on extended stays are Tucson |
| stalactites, stalagmites, and even | | | | vacation rentals. A Tucson rental allows you |
| helictites, which are formations that grow | | | | to enjoy all the comforts of home as you |
| sideways. There are tours available | | | | explore a new city and region during your |
| year-round and you should plan on setting | | | | vacation. Since many vacation rentals have |
| aside approximately two hours for the entire | | | | amenities that you will not find in hotels, |
| adventure. | | | | such as a washer and dryer and a dishwasher, |
| | | | you can truly relax during your trip with the |
| The Saguaro National Park offers two ways to | | | | knowledge that there are household items |
| experience the natural beauty and wonder of | | | | available in case something does not go as |
| the saguaro cactus and the Sonoran Desert. | | | | planned. If you are planning on visiting |
| You can either take a leisurely drive around | | | | Tucson in the near future, consider searching |
| one of the loops through the park or, if you | | | | for a Tucson Condo so you can have the |
| are feeling more adventurous and the need to | | | | relaxing and enjoyable vacation you deserve. |