Destination Guide: Tucson Area Points of Interest
Attractions and Sites of Interest featured on Fringe Benefits: Tucson
Tubac, AZ is a beautiful artist community located south of Tucson. The main town square is filled with galleries and shops to purchase everything from handmade rugs to pottery and jewelry: http://www.tubacarizona.com
Rogoway Gallery http://www.rogowaygalleries.com
Graham Bell Gallery http://www.cowboyartexchange.net/visit.html
Heirlooms Rug Gallery http://www.tubacrugs.com
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum features thousands of native plant and animal specials in a beautiful natural desert setting, including an impressive cactus collection and a thrilling raptor show: https://www.desertmuseum.org
Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory features one of the largest telescopes in the world, and an impressive view from the top of Mount Hopkins. The site is open for tours: http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/facilities/flwo/
Tombstone, AZ is the home of the wild west! Cowboy re-enactors fill the streets of the somewhat touristy town. Despite the kitsch, it’s worth a visit to experience a “gunfight” at the OK Corral, and see the infamous Birdcage Theater: http://www.tombstonechamber.com/Tombstone-Overview
Mission San Xavier del Bac is also known as the White Dove of the Desert due to the white washed facade of this stunning church. The architectural mix of European and Native influences is a must see, just south of Tucson: http://www.sanxaviermission.org
City of Tucson: http://www.visittucson.org
Dining
Elvira’s is classic Mexican, with a twist. Located in the beautiful artist community of Tubac, chef Ruben Monroy creates dishes inspired by his childhood in Mexico and his love of art and design: http://www.elvirasrestaurant.com
El Charro Cafe claims to be the Unites State’s oldest Mexican restaurant in continual operation: http://www.elcharrocafe.com
Lodging Options
Tubac Golf Resort and Spa sits on a historic ranch, with a small herd of cattle still roaming the property! The sunsets from the patio are stunning, as is the decor of the rooms http://www.tubacgolfresort.com
Four Points by Sheraton is a comfortable and convenient base while exploring the Tucson region http://www.fourpointstucsonairport.com
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