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City
Phoenix, AZ, United States
Notes
Our starting point. It takes about 2 hours to get to Tucson. Then Willcox is south of there.
Location:
Day:
04/11/2009 to 04/12/2009
Category:
Unscheduled - Phoenix
Unscheduled - Willcox
Unscheduled
Unscheduled - Tombstone
In 836 trips
Don't miss this important historic site when visiting the city of Tombstone . Walk where the famous fatal gunfight b …
Thing to Do
326 E Allen St
Tombstone, AZ 85638
United States
+1 520 457 3456
Tombstone, AZ 85638
United States
+1 520 457 3456
Notes
The OK Corral has "The Main Event" gunfights at 2 and at 5. It seems the reviews all tout the 5 o'clock as being the better of the two. Guess the 2 o'clock is the warm up and then the actors take a couple hour break in the saloon for some liquid refreshment.
Unscheduled - Tucson
In 436 trips
For a panoramic view of Tucson and its surrounding mountain ranges, drive uphill west on Speedway Boulevard, which t …
Thing to Do
Gates Pass Road
Tucson, AZ 85743
United States
+1 520 624 1817
Tucson, AZ 85743
United States
+1 520 624 1817
Notes
Sunset on 4/11 is at 6:58 PM. Gates Pass is between the city of Tucson proper and the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum. THE place to watch a desert sunset in Tucson.
In 21 trips
The Windmill Suites St Philips Plaz is located at the northern edge of Tucson in the foothills of the Santa Catalina …
Hotel
4250 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85718
United States
520-577-0007
Tucson, AZ 85718
United States
520-577-0007
Notes
Made Reservations for two rooms for 4/11 for one night.
Just a suggestion...we've stayed here a few times before for soccer tournaments. The rooms are nice and large with two rooms. There is a fridge, coffee maker, pool and breakfast included. Suites are going for $125 (incl tax). Which is not too bad for high season in AZ.
Just a suggestion...we've stayed here a few times before for soccer tournaments. The rooms are nice and large with two rooms. There is a fridge, coffee maker, pool and breakfast included. Suites are going for $125 (incl tax). Which is not too bad for high season in AZ.
In 1065 trips
This attraction is to Tucson what the Eiffel Tower is to Paris, except it's more ancient. Founded in 1700 by the Spa …
Thing to Do
1950 W San Xavier Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746-7409
United States
+1 520 294 2624
Tucson, AZ 85746-7409
United States
+1 520 294 2624
Notes
This is the mission I was talking about that has an Easter celebration that combines Yaqui Indian traditions with Christian Easter stuff. It is definately cool to see but I'm not sure the celebration would be the right thing for us (or at least Conor). Apparently, they require a bit of decorum and reverence (not to be confused with wardrobe because I'm sure jeans would be OK) because it is a religious ceremony.
In 1177 trips
Of all the natural attractions in and around Tucson, Sabino Canyon is certainly the most popular. This large chasm i …
Thing to Do
5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750-0800
United States
+1 520 749 2861
Tucson, AZ 85750-0800
United States
+1 520 749 2861
Notes
This place is gorgeous. There is also a great hike to 7 falls which, if there is water in sabino stream, has...wait for it....7 waterfalls and swimming holes. The hike is pretty far so I doubt Conor could make it (and I'm questioning my ability too). But we'll have more than one car with us.
In 336 trips
Designated in 1994 and covers Tucson from two sides, Saguaro National Park gives protection to native and animals an …
Thing to Do
3693 S Old Spanish Trl
Tucson, AZ 85730-5601
United States
+1 520 733 5158
Tucson, AZ 85730-5601
United States
+1 520 733 5158
Notes
Saguaros are the quintessential cactus. The ones with "arms" that ONLY grow in the Sonoran Desert. They're mighty awesome! This park doesn't require anything but driving through on our way to the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum.
In 1036 trips
This world-famous museum is rather a zoo displaying the creatures of the surrounding desert in their natural habitat …
Thing to Do
2021 N Kinney Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743-9719
United States
+1 520 883 2702
Tucson, AZ 85743-9719
United States
+1 520 883 2702
Notes
This is not your typical boring museum. It has all the desert creatures (tarantulas, rattle snakes, scorpions, lizards, coyotes, mountain lions, big horn sheep) in addition, I think they have a hummingbird enclosure which should be really cool at this time of year.
Maureen (View Maureen's trips)
Just kinda throwing some ideas out there. As is, this trip would put us in the middle of nowhere for Easter. Maybe we could move it around so that we're in Tucson for Easter and just be able to relax. Perhaps start out on Fri and drive all the way to Tombstone, Kartchner and Chiricahuas then head nort to Tucson on Saturday for Desert Museum and Mission San Xavier del Bac and (of course) The Dish. Sunday morning brunch at the hotel (or nearby) and a drive to the top of Mt. Lemmon might work before we head back to Phx.
Posted 7 months ago.
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WOW. You're good. I am up for anything, but am very out of shape so I am limited on my hiking! It sounds neat however so it would depend on the mileage! Book whatever and we're good. I am happy doing whatever or just hang out by the pool or backyard. We have had a few weeks of being stuck in due to Colin's leg and weeks of the flu so we're just happy to be out. Please don't feel like we need to do everything down time is fine too. We are so looking forward to the trip and some warm days! We're packing for cold too, as I think the Grand Canyon may be chilly!
Posted 7 months ago.
Report AbuseMaureen (View Maureen's trips)
You're right, the canyon will be chilly particularly when the sun starts going down. I'll look at hotels in Sedona and see if I can give you any info on them. To tell you the truth, we've never stayed there. We did camp there once with Greg's boyscout troop. It is a beautiful place.
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Report AbuseMaureen (View Maureen's trips)
There are no tickets left for Kartchner Caverns but we can go hiking in the Chiricahas. I've put some links on the notes area under the listing so you can take a look at the hikes listed there. After the Chiricahuas we can head to Tombstone. It will be like a "Cowboys and Indians" tour. I also spoke to my friend and we have reservations for the four of us for 7:30 at the Dish on Saturday. I've reserved two adjoining rooms at the Windmill Suites in Tucson. The kids can have pizza or something at the hotel while we're fine dining :-).
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