Terrence’s Guidebook
THINGS TO DO
Events
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The Tucson Music Hall accommodates several different events including theater, concerts, opera, and special events.
Tucson Music Hall
260 S Church AveThe Tucson Music Hall accommodates several different events including theater, concerts, opera, and special events.
Ticketmaster
1375 North Scottsdale RoadConsult ticketmaster
Arizona Top Tours
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Arizona Folklore Preserve
56 E Folklore TrailScenic Drives
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A beautiful drive to top of mountain (about 20 degrees cooler) with pullouts and a restaurant at the top of the mountain. Southernmost ski resort in the country.
Location: About 15 miles northeast of Tucson in the Catalina Mountains.
"SummerHaven" - Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway. Approximately 29 miles north of Tucson. 8200 feet elevation.
Keep in mind it is 60 miles round trip from the nearest gas station. With no gas stations to or from:
Places to go while visiting:
- General Store & Gift shop
- Sawmill Run Restaurant
- Stompin Ground Coffee and Kettle Korn
- Mt. Lemmon Cookie Cabin
- University of Arizona Mt Lemmon Sky Center
- Mt Lemmon skiing from December thru March
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Mount Lemmon
A beautiful drive to top of mountain (about 20 degrees cooler) with pullouts and a restaurant at the top of the mountain. Southernmost ski resort in the country.
Location: About 15 miles northeast of Tucson in the Catalina Mountains.
"SummerHaven" - Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway. Approximately 29 miles north of Tucson. 8200 feet elevation.
Keep in mind it is 60 miles round trip from the nearest gas station. With no gas stations to or from:
Places to go while visiting:
- General Store & Gift shop
- Sawmill Run Restaurant
- Stompin Ground Coffee and Kettle Korn
- Mt. Lemmon Cookie Cabin
- University of Arizona Mt Lemmon Sky Center
- Mt Lemmon skiing from December thru March
Rincon Mountains
A scenic eight mile drive with pull outs, informative visitor center, ranger tours.
On the west side, the hike to the petroglyphs is a great hike. On the east side, the guided walk on the Freeman Homestead is very interesting. The loop drive on the east side offers enough places to leave the car for short walks into the landscape. Informative visitor centers and ranger hikes. West side has lots of saguaros and you can visit the Sonoran Desert Museum on the way/return. You will also drive through Gates Pass and the Tucson Mountain Park (beautiful views of saguaros).
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Saguaro National Park
On the west side, the hike to the petroglyphs is a great hike. On the east side, the guided walk on the Freeman Homestead is very interesting. The loop drive on the east side offers enough places to leave the car for short walks into the landscape. Informative visitor centers and ranger hikes. West side has lots of saguaros and you can visit the Sonoran Desert Museum on the way/return. You will also drive through Gates Pass and the Tucson Mountain Park (beautiful views of saguaros).
The road through the pass is a scenic route west of Tucson, Arizona. The road from the east is West Anklam Road which merges with West Speedway Boulevard in the city just east of North Camino De Oeste. West of the pass the road is known as Saguaro Road and continues until it reaches Kinney Road just north of Old Tucson. The elevation of the pass is 3,172 feet.
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Gates Pass Scenic Lookout
7799 W Gates Pass RdThe road through the pass is a scenic route west of Tucson, Arizona. The road from the east is West Anklam Road which merges with West Speedway Boulevard in the city just east of North Camino De Oeste. West of the pass the road is known as Saguaro Road and continues until it reaches Kinney Road just north of Old Tucson. The elevation of the pass is 3,172 feet.
Spas & Gyms
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Kachina Mineral Springs
1155 West Cactus Road60 minute soak for two (2) people $35.
Get a trial membership and ask to try out their tanning booth, hydro massage chairs, infrared sauna, steam room, pool and hot tub, team training, fitness classes. The best gym around.
Chuze Fitness
4619 N Oracle RdGet a trial membership and ask to try out their tanning booth, hydro massage chairs, infrared sauna, steam room, pool and hot tub, team training, fitness classes. The best gym around.
Jazzercise
4400 East Broadway BoulevardShopping
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Largest mall in Tucson with Incredible selection with over 200 stores, featuring Aldo Shoes, J. Crew, Hollister Co., The Children’s Place, Banana Republic, Carondelet Health Network Children’s Play Area, and Arizona Avenue. Hours: Monday-Saturday: 10am-9pm; Sunday: 11am-6pm; Call for Holiday Shopping Hours
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Tucson Mall
4500 N Oracle RdLargest mall in Tucson with Incredible selection with over 200 stores, featuring Aldo Shoes, J. Crew, Hollister Co., The Children’s Place, Banana Republic, Carondelet Health Network Children’s Play Area, and Arizona Avenue. Hours: Monday-Saturday: 10am-9pm; Sunday: 11am-6pm; Call for Holiday Shopping Hours
Luxury shopping in the Sonoran Desert, La Encantada is a new two-level, outdoor specialty center that celebrates the splendor of old-world Spanish traditions alongside modern sophistication. La Encantada delivers world-class upscale brands to Tucson, including Adrienne Vittadini, St. John, Coach, Sigrid Olsen, Anthropologie, Cole Haan, Tommy Bahama, Apple and Tiffany & co. Great dining experiences at Aj’s Fine Foods, Bluepoint Kitchen & Bar, Firebirds Rocky Mountain Grill, North and RA Sushi Bar.
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La Encantada
2905 E Skyline DrLuxury shopping in the Sonoran Desert, La Encantada is a new two-level, outdoor specialty center that celebrates the splendor of old-world Spanish traditions alongside modern sophistication. La Encantada delivers world-class upscale brands to Tucson, including Adrienne Vittadini, St. John, Coach, Sigrid Olsen, Anthropologie, Cole Haan, Tommy Bahama, Apple and Tiffany & co. Great dining experiences at Aj’s Fine Foods, Bluepoint Kitchen & Bar, Firebirds Rocky Mountain Grill, North and RA Sushi Bar.
Close to this location with Outstanding shopping, dining, and entertainment: featuring Abercrombie & Fitch, Border’s Books & Music, The Sharper Image, The Bamboo Club, Metro Grill, and El Dorado Hospital Children’s Play Area. Hours: Monday-Saturday: 10am-9pm, Sunday: 11am- 6pm
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Park Place
5870 E Broadway BlvdClose to this location with Outstanding shopping, dining, and entertainment: featuring Abercrombie & Fitch, Border’s Books & Music, The Sharper Image, The Bamboo Club, Metro Grill, and El Dorado Hospital Children’s Play Area. Hours: Monday-Saturday: 10am-9pm, Sunday: 11am- 6pm
Nature & Parks
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Check out the Catalina State Park Equestrian Center. One of the few parks here that allow dogs (on leashes only). Sits at the base of the majestic Santa Catalina Mountains. The park is a haven for desert plants and wildlife and nearly 5,000 saguaros, 5,500 acres of foothills, canyons and streams, and more than 150 species of birds call the park home.
The park offers:
-Horseback riding
-Bicycling
-Bird Watching
-Hiking
-Trail guide with a Ranger
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Parque Estatal Catalina
11570 North Oracle RoadCheck out the Catalina State Park Equestrian Center. One of the few parks here that allow dogs (on leashes only). Sits at the base of the majestic Santa Catalina Mountains. The park is a haven for desert plants and wildlife and nearly 5,000 saguaros, 5,500 acres of foothills, canyons and streams, and more than 150 species of birds call the park home.
The park offers:
-Horseback riding
-Bicycling
-Bird Watching
-Hiking
-Trail guide with a Ranger
Take tram to top of canyon, walk back 3.7 miles to bottom or catch tram down to visitor’s center. Lots of nice, short hikes, beautiful streams and waterfalls. Total, round loop tram ride is 45 min.
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Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadTake tram to top of canyon, walk back 3.7 miles to bottom or catch tram down to visitor’s center. Lots of nice, short hikes, beautiful streams and waterfalls. Total, round loop tram ride is 45 min.
Saguaro National Park has two districts. The Rincon Mountain District is located to the East of Tucson Arizona and the Tucson Mountain District is located to the West of Tucson AZ.
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Saguaro National Park
Saguaro National Park has two districts. The Rincon Mountain District is located to the East of Tucson Arizona and the Tucson Mountain District is located to the West of Tucson AZ.
It is a great place for breakfast or lunch, inside or outside among the plants and hummingbirds. The nature trail is informational and relaxing. The trails are easy and there are plenty of shaded seating areas to enjoy lengthy conversations in the beautiful manicured gardens. One of the best botanical gardens in the country.
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Tohono Chul
7366 N Paseo Del NorteIt is a great place for breakfast or lunch, inside or outside among the plants and hummingbirds. The nature trail is informational and relaxing. The trails are easy and there are plenty of shaded seating areas to enjoy lengthy conversations in the beautiful manicured gardens. One of the best botanical gardens in the country.
Horseback Riding
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The Houston family invites you to enjoy a few hours or a few hours more on one of their beautiful trail rides or in one of their horsemanship classes. Our ranch is located on the east side of Tucson in the serene Tanque Verde Valley surrounded by old mesquite trees. Access to miles and miles of trails into the Sonoran Desert and in Saguaro National Park are readily available.
Location: 12801 E. Speedway
Tucson, AZ 85748
Phone:
(520) 298-7450
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Houston's Horseback Riding
12801 E Speedway BlvdThe Houston family invites you to enjoy a few hours or a few hours more on one of their beautiful trail rides or in one of their horsemanship classes. Our ranch is located on the east side of Tucson in the serene Tanque Verde Valley surrounded by old mesquite trees. Access to miles and miles of trails into the Sonoran Desert and in Saguaro National Park are readily available.
Location: 12801 E. Speedway
Tucson, AZ 85748
Phone:
(520) 298-7450
Rates; 1 HR Ride: $40.00, 1 1/2 HR: $60.00, 2 HR: $70.00, Sunset Ride 1 1/2 HR: $65.00 We offer longer rides, cookouts and corporate rides. Please call for pricing. We accept credit cards, cash and personal checks. Ride prices are per person. Reservations are required. Please call to reserve the day and time you would like to ride.
Location: White Stallion Ranch Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743
Phone: (520) 310-200
Tucson Mountain Stables
White Stallion Ranch RoadRates; 1 HR Ride: $40.00, 1 1/2 HR: $60.00, 2 HR: $70.00, Sunset Ride 1 1/2 HR: $65.00 We offer longer rides, cookouts and corporate rides. Please call for pricing. We accept credit cards, cash and personal checks. Ride prices are per person. Reservations are required. Please call to reserve the day and time you would like to ride.
Location: White Stallion Ranch Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743
Phone: (520) 310-200
They teach children and adults how to ride.
They offer:
-Birthday party availability
-All day summer school horse camp
-Horse and pony leases
Location: E Old Spanish Trail Rd Tucson, AZ 85747
Phone: (520) 409-6700
Rocking K Ranch Stables
13401 East Old Spanish TrailThey teach children and adults how to ride.
They offer:
-Birthday party availability
-All day summer school horse camp
-Horse and pony leases
Location: E Old Spanish Trail Rd Tucson, AZ 85747
Phone: (520) 409-6700