Tanque Verde, AZ Local Area Information

Thanks to a large research university, a U.S. Air Force base, clear and dark skies, deep veins of copper and a long rich history, science, military and history buffs could spend at least a couple of days exploring the area. read more about Two Days of Air, Space and Science (read more - PDF guide)

Tucson has a lot to offer kid's if the adults in their lives can keep up. Each day is busy and arranged roughly by geographic area. The Westward is one of the more kid friendly resorts in town. For the most part, the restaurants listed cater to adults, but each has very child-friendly offerings. There are Magpies Pizza places all over town so finding one near wherever you are shouldn't be too diff... (read more - PDF guide)

Tucson has a lot going for to be sure, but so does southeast Arizona. There's a mix of Old West, historic mining towns, some of the best birding in the country, excellent golf, Spanish Colonial history, and of course, there is always the beautiful scenery. While Tucson itself sits smack in the Sonoran Desert, much of southeast Arizona is covered in rolling savanna grasslands. This trip is a 7-day ... (read more - PDF guide)

This itinerary makes for a busy day so get an early start, but it also covers some of the best Tucson has to offer. The San Xavier Mission, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and Saguaro National Park are must sees on any trip to Tucson. read more about A Day Exploring the Desert (read more - PDF guide)

This is a day to discover the diversity of the Sonoran Desert plant life. read more about A Day of Botany (read more - PDF guide)

This trip mixes religion, Native American culture, arts, shopping and the region's Spanish Colonial past. And then tops it all off with perhaps the best tacos in Tucson. read more about A Day of Religion, Spanish history, Native American culture, shopping and tacos. (read more - PDF guide)

Patagonia is only about an hour away from Tucson, but you'll feel like you drove much longer than that when you arrive at the Cottonwood- and Willow-lined streets of this small town. Patagonia has become an arts and crafts center full of galleries, cafes, and some of the most scenic views in Southern Arizona. This guide points you to some of the best ways to enjoy your visit to easygoing Patagonia... (read more - PDF guide)

Tucson is one of the oldest communities in the United States, steeped in a long history that blends Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo cultures. The diversity and well-preserved treasures around downtown Tucson and surrounding areas make for a full schedule of intriguing sight-seeing. Photo courtesy of Ken Lund. read more about Historic Tucson & surrounding areas (read more - PDF guide)