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SOUTHERN ARIZONA/TUCSON

       POINTS OF INTEREST

Lavender Pit

 

  • In Bisbee, AZ

  • An old open pit copper mine

  • Over 950 feet deep and 300 acres in size

 

Photo credit to: http://www.andybaird.com/

Oracle State Park

 

 

  • Located in Oracle, AZ

  • A designated International "Dark Sky Park"

  • The perfect location for stargazing

 

http://azstateparks.com/Parks/ORAC/

Ramsey Canyon

 

  • In Hereford, AZ

  • Diverse wildlife habitats 

  • Excellent hiking trails

 

http://www.nature.org

Boothill Graveyard

 

  • Located in Tombstone, Arizona

  • Since 1878

  • Known for the number of violent death victims buried here

  • Many of the people buried here were victims of outlaws, suicides, hanging, and other violent ends

 

http://www.boothillgraves.com

Allen Street

 

  • The mainstreet of Tombstone, AZ where you will find most major attractions, as well as restaurants and old saloons

  • Stagecoach rides, historical re-enactments, and more

 

Photo credit to: http://www.planetware.com/

Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway

 

  • One of the most scenic drives in Arizona

  • A wide range of landscapes and scenic stops

  • A 28 mile drive

 

Photo credit to: http://www.familyvacationcritic.com/

Mission San Xavier del Bac

 

  • Located in Tucson, AZ

  • Open to public daily from 7am-5pm

  • Church, museum, and gift shop

 

http://www.sanxaviermission.org

 

 

 

Hiking and Parks

 

  • Some amazing hiking trails and parks in Southern Arizona:

    • Madera Canyon

    • Catalina State Park

    • Tucson Mountain Park

    • Pima Canyon

    • Saguaro National Park

    • Sabino Canyon

    • Bear Canyon Trail to Seven Falls

    • Arizona Trail

 

Photo credit to: http://www.azutopia.com/

Old Tucson

 

  • An Old West Town

  • As seen in over 300 movies, films, and TV shows

  • Historic Tours, Wild West Shows, Living history presentations, Rides, Games, and more!

 

http://oldtucson.com

Trail Dust Town 

 

  • In Tucson, AZ

  • A historical outdoor shopping centre with additional attractions including train rides, gold panning, shooting gallery, haunted tours, museums, and stunt shows

 

http://www.traildusttown.com

El Tiradito​

 

  • In Tucson, AZ

  • A wishing shrine that is said to be at the burial site of a man who was a victim of a crime of passion

  • Legend has it that if you make a wish and light a candle, it will come true if the candle burns to its base

 

Photo credit to: https://www.visittucson.org/

Chiricahua National Monument

 

  • An 8 mile scenic drive with 17 miles of hiking trails

  • Described as a "Wonderland of Rocks"

 

https://www.nps.gov/chir/index.htm

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