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Tucson and Southern AZ
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ith its towering saguaros standing guard, Southern Arizona is an impressive region filled with wonders of nature, steeped in history, and rich in culture. You can tour a Spanish Colonial mission and explore stunning caves. You can shop for antiques and dine in style. You can stay at world-class resorts and play golf amid splendorous landscapes.
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breakfasts. Other highlights include the Art Colony of BISBEE – located 90 miles southeast of Tubac, the Tubac Presidio Tucson, Bisbee sends visitors back to a State Historic Park, and time when the Wild West was blossoming. the Santa Cruz River – a Famous for the historic Copper Queen favorite spot for many Mine, strolling the sidewalks of this birdwatchers. southwestern gem lets you relish in art 520-398-2704 galleries, gourmet restaurants, coffee houses and antique shops. A visit to TUCSON – Boasting over 350 days of sunshine, the wonderfully restored Victorian Tucson is a mecca for outdoor adventure and golf. neighborhoods set on the hillsides will The city also has an extensive arts community, transport you to Europe. Learn more at world-class accommodations and spas, and a www.discoverbisbee.com. 520-432-3554 growing culinary and nightlife scene. You’ll want to take in major events such as the Tucson Culinary TOMBSTONE – founded in 1877, the Festival, the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, and “Town too Tough to Die” is home to the the Accenture Match Play Championships. Home infamous gunfight at the OK Corral. Step to the University of Arizona, Tucson will keep you back in time and enjoy its notorious entertained. 800-638-8350 AZ streets lined with saloons, restaurants, shops and stores. Take in a reenactment of the bitter fight between the Earps and the Clantons. Visit Tombstone and walk where heroes and villains of the old west lived, worked and fought. 888-457-3929 TUBAC – notably cooler than Phoenix and Tucson, this centuries-old town lies adjacent to the Coronado National Forest. Tubac features a variety of locally owned restaurants and comfortable bed and
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