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Arizona South Trip 2008

A trip from April 10, 2008 to April 18, 2008, travelling to Tucson, Benson, Willcox, Tombstone
This was a great trip for the 4 of us. From Tucson, we … More  
This was a great trip for the 4 of us. From Tucson, we drove to Benson, then Willcox and Tombstone to end our trip in Yuma, for rest, relaxation and warmth and a short visit with relatives.
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04/10/2008 to 04/18/2008
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Thu 04/10/08 (day 1) - Tucson

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Tucson, AZ, United States
Thu Apr 10 12:00am - Mon Apr 14 9:00am
Notes
Had a rental car and drove straight to the hotel.
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The Radisson Suites Tucson is conveniently located approximately eight miles from downtown and 12 miles from Tucson …
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Radisson Suites Tucson
6555 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85710
United States
520-721-7100
Thu Apr 10 2:00pm - Mon Apr 14 11:00am
Notes
This was a great hotel for the 3 of us.
Wonderful pub and pool and room.
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Pick up brochures and fun Tucson souvenirs too. We're located in the colorful La Placita Village within walking …More  
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100 S. Church Ave
Tucson, az 85701
(800) 638-8350
Thu Apr 10 3:30pm - Thu Apr 10 4:00pm
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Restaurant
2005 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85719
United States
(520) 624-0322
Thu Apr 10 6:00pm - Thu Apr 10 8:00pm
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Fri 04/11/08 (day 2) - Tucson

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Designated in 1994 and covers Tucson from two sides, Saguaro National Park gives protection to native and animals an …
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Saguaro National Park
3693 S Old Spanish Trl
Tucson, AZ 85730-5601
United States
+1 520 733 5158
Fri Apr 11 9:00am - Fri Apr 11 11:00am
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This world-famous museum is rather a zoo displaying the creatures of the surrounding desert in their natural habitat …
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743-9719
United States
+1 520 883 2702
Fri Apr 11 10:00am - Fri Apr 11 2:00pm
Notes
March - September
7:30 am - 5:00 pm (no entry after 4:15 pm)
September - May: $12 Adults
(520) 883-2702
Can take 3 hours and worth seeing. A lot of it outside and includes a zoo.
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1: Start out going WEST on E BROADWAY BLVD toward N COUNTRY CLUB RD. 0.05 mi 2: Make a U-TURN onto E BROADWAY …More  
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5555 E BROADWAY BLVD
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 747-8800
Fri Apr 11 3:00pm - Fri Apr 11 4:30pm
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Old Town Artisans is a place not to be missed when sightseeing in downtown Tucson. The old adobe structure in the hi …
Shopping
Old Town Artisans
201 N Court Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701-1003
United States
+1 520 623 6024
Fri Apr 11 3:00pm - Fri Apr 11 5:00pm
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September - May:
Monday - Saturday 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Sunday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Happy Hour Mon-Sat at La Cocina Cantina at Old Town Artisans beginning at 4:00 pm with drink specials and food.

RESTAURANT
Monday - Sunday
Lunch 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
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Here's a replica of a 19th-century Western town with small shops offering Old West souvenirs, galleries and restaura …
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Trail Dust Town
6541 E Tanque Verde Rd
Tucson, AZ 85715-3812
United States
+1 520 296 5442
Fri Apr 11 5:00pm - Fri Apr 11 10:00pm
Notes
coments:
Tourist trap but great steak at Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse.
Good for evening entertainment. Area shops open till 10:00 p.m.
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Sat 04/12/08 (day 3) - Tucson

Great Cafe for Breakfast or Lunch This cafe has a great atmosphere, and the food is healthy and delicious …More  
Restaurant
2740 S Kinney Rd
Tucson, AZ 85735
520-883-7297
Sat Apr 12 12:00am
Notes
On the same road as Old Tucson Studios
We stopped for lunch and it was great home made food.
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It's a celebration of the cowboy lifestyle which shaped who we are, even today. Mixed reviews $45 entry …More  
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201 South Kinney Rd
Tucson, AZ 85735
Sat Apr 12 9:00am - Sat Apr 12 3:00pm
Notes
We went horseback riding at Old Tucson Studios and it was the greatest experience and the scenery totally surreal.

Hotel to Old Tucson = 40 minutes
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Of all the natural attractions in and around Tucson, Sabino Canyon is certainly the most popular. This large chasm i …
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Sabino Canyon
5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750-0800
United States
+1 520 749 2861
Sat Apr 12 1:00pm - Sat Apr 12 4:00pm
Notes
Sabino Canyon tours offers a narrated, educational 45-minute, 3.8 mile tour into the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. The trams have nine stops along the tour with several restroom facilities and picnic grounds located near Sabino Creek. The tram turns around at Stop #9 and heads back down to the Visitor’s Center, at which point riders may remain on board and hike back down. Trams arrive on average every 30 minutes.
Winter Hours: (mid-December - June)
Monday-Sunday 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

$7.50 adults

Located North East of downtown, no other places of interest nearby.
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Sun 04/13/08 (day 4) - Tucson

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This attraction is to Tucson what the Eiffel Tower is to Paris, except it's more ancient. Founded in 1700 by the Spa …
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San Xavier del Bac Mission
1950 W San Xavier Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746-7409
United States
+1 520 294 2624
Sun Apr 13 9:00am - Sun Apr 13 11:00am
Notes
It is approximately 35 minutes from the Radisson Hotel to Mission San Xavier del Bac.

Great Mission to visit and we even were able to enjoy authentic mexican food after church outside.
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This is a place that offers more than just trail rides; it's a 16,000-acre working ranch where you actually look aft …
Thing to Do
6255 N Diamond Hills Ln
Tucson, AZ 85743-8818
United States
+1 520 682 8594
Sun Apr 13 1:00pm - Sun Apr 13 4:00pm
Notes
THIS IS NOT A PLACE FOR A SMALL GROUP. He called us at the hotel to cancel our reservation.

This ranch is 1 hour away from the downtown Radisson hotel.
http://www.cocoraque.com/trail-rides/

call Van at 520-405-5152 for booking and more info ($40 for horseback riding)
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Mon 04/14/08 (day 5) - Benson

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City
Benson, AZ, United States
Mon Apr 14 12:00am - Wed Apr 16 12:00am
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Best Western Quail Hollow Inn is located approximately half a mile from Alco shopping and 40 miles from Tucson …
Hotel
Best Western Quail Hollow Inn
699 N Ocotillo Ave
Benson, AZ 85602
United States
520-586-3646
Mon Apr 14 12:00pm - Wed Apr 16 11:00am
Notes
Very good motel and very reasonable price.

Very nice room, with a comfortable bed, lots of pillows, and a fridge and microwave. We were on the freeway side, but weren't bothered by the noise.

And the pool was warm!!!!

$90/night
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This spectacular limestone cavern has become such a popular destination that it is now virtually impossible to get i …
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AZ-90
Benson, AZ 85602
United States
+1 520 586 2283
Mon Apr 14 2:00pm - Mon Apr 14 4:00pm
Notes
AMAZING CAVERNS. A must see if you are within driving distance of these.
Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by calling: (520)586-CAVE. The cave averages 68°F and 98% humidity year round.
No photography or video cameras allowed on cave tour.
No food, drink (including bottled water), gum, or tobacco products allowed on cave tours.
2008:
April 15th is the last day for Big Room tours until October 15th!
Rotunda/Throne Room tours are $18.95 for adults.
Big Room tours are $22.95 for adults
Children under 7 are not allowed on the Big Room tour.
Tours available for April 14th 2008
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Tue 04/15/08 (day 6) - Willcox, Tombstone

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Willcox, AZ, United States
Tue Apr 15 10:00am - Tue Apr 15 11:00am
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A “Wonderland of Rocks” is waiting for you to explore at Chiricahua National Monument. This forest of rock spires wa …More  
Thing to Do
12856 East Rhyolite Creek Road
Willcox, az
520-824-3560
Tue Apr 15 10:00am - Tue Apr 15 11:00am
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City
Tombstone, AZ, United States
Tue Apr 15 12:00pm - Tue Apr 15 5:00pm
Notes
Tombstone Rose Festival
April 12-13, 2008

The Tombstone Rose Festival Celebrates the 122nd blooming of the world’s largest rose tree.
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Don't miss this important historic site when visiting the city of Tombstone . Walk where the famous fatal gunfight b …
Thing to Do
O.K. Corral
326 E Allen St
Tombstone, AZ 85638
United States
+1 520 457 3456
Tue Apr 15 1:00pm - Tue Apr 15 2:15pm
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The museum features many artifacts and professionally done exhibits that depict the history of the town of Tombstone …More  
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219 Toughnut Street
Tombstone, AZ 85638
Tue Apr 15 1:00pm - Tue Apr 15 2:00pm
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Tombstone's final resting place for the good, bad and evil of the 1880s. Boot Hill was founded in 1878 on …More  
Thing to Do
Highway 80
Tombstone, az 85638
(520) 457-3300
Tue Apr 15 3:30pm - Tue Apr 15 4:30pm
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