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Christmas in the Desert
A trip from December 23, 2008 to December 27, 2008, travelling to Tucson
Visit with my dear cousin and see an area of Arizona we …
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Visit with my dear cousin and see an area of Arizona we have never seen.
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12/23/2008 to 12/27/2008
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Tucson
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Tucson, AZ, United States
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San Xavier del Bac Mission
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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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1950 W San Xavier Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746-7409
United States
+1 520 294 2624
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Open to tour after 9AM in the 24th until 5PM Musuem, gift shop, and grounds and inside mission. time 2-3 hours
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DeGrazia Gallery
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Ettore "Ted" de Grazia, Tucson's most famous painter, left his studio/gallery in the Catalina foothills for the publ …
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6300 N Swan Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718-3607
United States
+1 520 299 9191
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open 9AM to 4Pm closed Xmas. see on the 24th.
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Santa Catalina Mountains
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Enjoy cool air and mountain scenery at this ragged mountain range north of the city. Crowned by 9,157-foot Mount Lem …
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Mount Lemmon Highway
Tucson, AZ 85739
United States
+1 520 624 1817
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not a have to see only if time and a real want to drive up there.
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Old Town Artisans
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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 …
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201 N Court Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701-1003
United States
+1 520 623 6024
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shops only open on the 24th or 26th
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Arizona Historical Society
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Located just west of the University of Arizona campus, the Arizona Historical Society features permanent and long-te …
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949 E 2nd St
Tucson, AZ 85719-4840
United States
+1 520 628 5774
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$5 admission open 24th and 26th 10AM to 4PM
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St. Augustine Cathedral
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As the biggest Catholic church in the city, St. Augustine Cathedral is one of the most splendid architecture with it …
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192 S Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701-1913
United States
+1 520 623 6351
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Fast walk thru if in the area. Not a must see
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Pima County Courthouse
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This courthouse, designed in 1928 in Spanish Colonial style, is a nice architectural homage to Tucson's Spanish-Mexi …
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115 N Church Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
United States
+1 520 624 1817
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See outside when in area, not a must.
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Tiradito (El)
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There is an intriguing legend behind this shrine on Main Street near the old historic barrio, a story involving brok …
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400 S Main Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
United States
+1 520 624 1817
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see this when in the barrio historico
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Franklin Museum
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The Franklin Museum in North-Central Tucson is a must see for every American classic car aficionado. Its main attrac …
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1405 E Kleindale Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719-1915
United States
+1 520 326 8038
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9Am to 4PM Wednesday $5 per person to see it. Something Terry and Bill would enjoy seeing. Hard to find location check Map.
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Trail Dust Town
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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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6541 E Tanque Verde Rd
Tucson, AZ 85715-3812
United States
+1 520 296 5442
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noon to 10Pm not a must see.
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Reid Park Zoo
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While not being in the major league of zoos, this is still one of the major attractions in the city. Due to its rela …
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1100 S Randolph Way
Tucson, AZ 85716-5835
United States
+1 520 791 3204
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closed Christmas. 9AM to 4PM cost
is $6 per person allow about two hours to see it all
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Tucson Botanical Gardens
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Tucson Botanical Gardens is a major Tucson tourist attraction, and not just for plant lovers. Apart from a rich coll …
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2150 N Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85712-3153
United States
+1 520 326 9686
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closed on the 24th and 25th. $7 addmission. Not a have to see place.
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Saguaro National Park
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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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3693 S Old Spanish Trl
Tucson, AZ 85730-5601
United States
+1 520 733 5158
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could drive thur on Christmas Day West side no fee
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Fort Lowell Museum
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If you want to learn more about Tucson's role in the long and often troubled relations between Spanish settlers, ear …
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2900 N Craycroft Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712-5233
United States
+1 520 885 3832
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10Am to 4Pm only on thursday could we see it. $3 addmission
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Barrio Historico
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This district was once considered the Mexican-American side of Tucson. It has been called Barrio Viejo or Barrio Lib …
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100 S Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701-1913
United States
+1 520 624 1817
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See it when in that area of town
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Rosa's Mexican Food
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Can Willie Nelson, ZZ-Top and Johnny Cash be wrong? They've visited this colorful cafe operated by the Ortega …
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1750 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
United States
(520) 325-0362
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Must try this if Willie likes it sure we will
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Beyond Bread
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The ever-changing array of breads includes nearly two-dozen varieties, from a crusty country loaf to olive tomato …
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3026 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
United States
(420) 322-9965
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Might be good place to eat if we go to Ft Lowell. Bread sounds good and good choice of hot or cold sandwichs.
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Javalina's Coffee & Friends
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9136 E Valencia Rd, #160
Tucson, AZ 85747
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(520) 663-5282
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Place we can sit and visit confortable sofa's and chairs. Live music on thursday night. Good place for a break maybe during the day.
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Rodolfo's Taco Shop
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1708 W Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
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(520) 741-1831
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Cheap good food to try if in the area maybe for lunch.
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Sanchez Burrito Company
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1060 N Craycroft Rd
Tucson, AZ 85711
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(520) 747-0901
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Said to be like homemade. Good for lunch maybe if in the area.
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Casino of the Sun
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Lots of slots, plus video keno, video poker, nickel machines, wheel of fortune, big bingo, big screen TVs, in short …
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7406 S Camino de Oeste
Tucson, AZ 85746-9308
United States
+1 800 344 9435
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If time we can check out two other casnios in this area.
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Desert Diamond Casino
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Desert Diamond Casino offers everything one can expect from a decent gambling establishment. Poker, keno, bingo, and …
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7350 S Nogales Hwy
Tucson, AZ 85756-9641
United States
+1 520 294 7777
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This is where we will stay for 4 nights.
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Tiradito (El)
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Franklin Museum
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Trail Dust Town
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Reid Park Zoo
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Tucson Botanical Gardens
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Saguaro National Park
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Fort Lowell Museum
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Barrio Historico
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Rosa's Mexican Food
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Beyond Bread
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Tiradito (El)
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Franklin Museum
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Trail Dust Town
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Reid Park Zoo
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Barrio Historico
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Rosa's Mexican Food
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