Some exquisite places to go in/around Tucson at this time of year?
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January 21st, 2010
Going to be there for 3 days this next week/end. Have access to a car. Love the desert. Please no theme parks. Please no rock climbing, I’m not buff enough. Reservations? Landscape? Museumy places? Also: restaurants?
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Mt. Lemmon is beautiful and its right outside of Tucson. You don’t have to be a rock climber to enjoy the views.
I was in Tucson a few years ago and had a wonderful time at Sabino canyon (sp?). There are beautiful short day hikes lots of saguaro cacti.
The Arizona Sonora Desert Museum is just west of downtown. It’s a zoo, historical museum and botanical gardens all in one.
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Fun night out with the locals: Club Congress and good music shows across the street at the Rialto.
Lazy day: 4th Avenue for fun coffee shops, book stores, and vintage clothing shops.
Hiking: Sabino Canyon
Eating: Italian: Vivace or Gavi’s. Mexican: Minidito’s, Cafe Poca Cosa. Southwestern: Janos.
Golfing: Ventana, La Paloma, etc.
Bike Riding: Bike west all the way down Speedway into Gates Pass. Amazing.
Shopping for Fancy Stuff: La Encantada in NW Tucson
Saguaro National Park is a must see.
Visit the grounds of St. Philip’s In The Hills
See the Botanical Gardens
enjoy
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