Top Attractions - CTDA



Top Attractions

|AMARC Tours (a.k.a. Airplane |AMARC Tours |

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| |AMARC (Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center)The Pima Air and Space Museum offers tours of AMARC |

| |(Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center) Facility located on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Advance |

| |reservations are strongly recommended to guarantee seating. To make a tour reservation, please call the |

| |reservation desk at (520) 618-4800. |

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| |You will need to check in at the Pima Air and Space Museum Gift Shop no later than 30 minutes prior to |

| |tour departure time or your reservation may be subject to cancellation. |

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| |The tour bus boards at the Museum entrance. Due to increased security concerns, one small carry-on item is|

| |allowed per passenger. Carry-on items may include a small camera, purse, or fanny/belt pack. Government |

| |issued identification (Such as a driver's license, military ID or passport) is required for all persons 16|

| |years of age and older. |

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| |Tours are given Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays) and last approximately one hour. |

| |Departure times seasonal - please call for current times. |

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|Arizona Diamondbacks Spring |(520) 434-1000 |

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| |Pima County Stadium District's Kino Sports Complex, the spring training home of the Arizona Diamondbacks |

| |and the Chicago White Sox, is also home to the Tucson Sidewinders Triple A affiliate of the Arizona |

| |Diamondbacks, Kino Sports Complex and Tucson Electric Park, opened in 1998. Kino Sports Complex and |

| |Tucson Electric Park are state-of-the-art facilities for Major League Baseball and sports tournaments, but|

| |also various community special events, festivals and musical concerts featuring national touring artists. |

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|Arizona Sonora Desert Museum |(520) 883-1380 |

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| |The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden, all|

| |in one place. You will experience interpretive displays of living animals and plants native to the |

| |Sonoran Desert region. The Desert Museum teems with life. Exhibits re-create the natural landscape so |

| |realistically you find yourself eye-to-eye with mountain lions, prairie dogs, Gila monsters, hawks and |

| |hummingbirds. Millions of visitors from all over the world come to marvel at the Museum's cutting-edge |

| |exhibits and its interpretation of hundreds of living animals and thousands of kinds of plants. |

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| |Walk With a Keeper: (Thursdays only) |

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| |A unique chance to experience the Desert Museum through the eyes of an animal keeper. The walking tour is |

| |approximately 1½ hours and covers ½ mile. Guests will be able to meet animals up close (Otters and Bighorn|

| |sheep) and go behind the scenes and learn about animal care. |

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| |$15 admission (No children under 12 allowed on tour. No coupons or discounts are valid for tour). Tour |

| |starts promptly from the entrance patio at 10:30am, guests should gather there at 10:15am. |

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| |Ticket sales are First Come, First Serve (i.e., No Reservations). Last ticket sold at 10:15am. Tour is |

| |fully accessible via wheelchair and scooter. Some behind-the-scenes areas are not available to service |

| |animals. Live and (sort of) On The Loose |

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| |Museum Hours: Open everyday of the year. |

| |October through February 8:30am to 5:00pm; |

| |March through September 7:30am to 5:00pm |

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| |Adults $12 November to April and $9 May to October, Children $2 (6-12), Children under 6 free |

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|Chicago White Sox Spring |(520) 434-1000 |

|Training | |

| |Pima County Stadium District's Kino Sports Complex, the spring training home of the Arizona Diamondbacks |

| |and the Chicago White Sox, is also home to the Tucson Sidewinders Triple A affiliate of the Arizona |

| |Diamondbacks, Kino Sports Complex and Tucson Electric Park, opened in 1998. Kino Sports Complex and |

| |Tucson Electric Park are state-of-the-art facilities for Major League Baseball and sports tournaments, but|

| |also various community special events, festivals and musical concerts featuring national touring artists. |

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|Colossal Cave Mountian Park |(520) 647-7275 |

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| |Colossal Cave and Mountain Park has been home, shelter, hideout, challenging workplace, exciting |

| |playground, and tranquil retreat for over a thousand years. Now on the National Register of Historic |

| |Places, the Park showcases crystal-filled Colossal Cave and historic La Posta Quemada Ranch, a working |

| |ranch for over 120 years. Spend the day: take a Cave tour, browse in the historical museum, relax in the |

| |wooded picnic areas, hike, saddle up for a trail ride, sluice for gemstones and explore our two charming |

| |Southwestern gift shops. |

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| |Hours: |

| |Summer (March 16th through September15th) Monday through Saturday 8:00am to 6:00pm Sundays and |

| |Holidays 8:00am to 7:00pm |

| |Winter (September 16th through March 15th) Monday through Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm Sundays and |

| |Holidays 9:00am to 6:00pm |

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| |Park Admission: $3 per car |

| |Cave Admission: Adult $7.50, Children (6-12) $4, Children 5 and under Free |

| |Trial Rides: $25/first hour and $20/hour after |

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|El Tiradito the 'Wishing |The 'Wishing Shrine' has been here since ca. 1894. It is one of the genuine folk shrines in the nation and|

|Shrine' |the only one known to be dedicated to a sinner. |

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| |Legend has it that a young man was killed in a lovers' triangle and was buried at this spot in |

| |unconsecrated ground. It's believed that lighting a candle and having it burn to the ground will grant you|

| |your wish. |

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| |Listed in National Register of Historic Places. |

| |(Footnote: This shrine's location actually prevented the proposed Butterfield Freeway's construction which|

| |would have demolished the last remaining homes of Tucson's original Barrio.) |

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|Kartchner Caverns |(520) 586-4100 |

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| |Kartchner Caverns visitors will experience an underground delight! A Visitor Center houses world-class |

| |exhibits including a replica of the cave, a documentary video, and interactive displays as will as a gift |

| |shop and picnic area. Outside are fine miles of hiking trails, a hummingbird, garden, nature trail, and a|

| |campground. Tour reservations are highly recommended. |

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| |Hours: Park Open 7:30am to 6:00pm |

| |Cave Tours 8:30am to 4:30pm |

| |Closed on Christmas Day |

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| |Admission: Cave tours Children under six are Free; Children (7-13) $6, and ages 14 and Older $14; this |

| |includes a $2 reservation fee. $10 entrance fee includes us of park above ground and Visitor Center |

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| |No Same-Day Reservations. |

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|Kitt Peak National Observatory |Kitt Peak Nationial Observatroy, home of the wold's largest collection of optical telescopes, in loacated |

| |high above the Sonoran Desert on the Tohono O'odam Reservation. Home to twentry-two opticsal and two |

| |radio telescopes representing dozens of astronomical research institutions, the National Optical Astromomy|

| |Observatory (NOAO), funded by the National Science Foundation, oversees site operations on Kitt Peak. |

| |Explore the Vistitor Center hands-on exhibits. Take a tour and learn how astronomers use telescopes to |

| |unlock the mysteries of the Universe. Visit the National Solar Observatroy exhibit gallery and watch |

| |scientists operate the world's largest solar telescope. Kitt Peak is close to 7,000 feet in elevation, |

| |temperatures are 15 to 20 degrees cooler than Tucson, please dress accordingly. There are no services on |

| |the mountain. |

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| |9 am - 4 pm daily $2.00 per person donation |

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| |10:0am ,11:30am and 1:30pm guided tours $2.00/person |

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| |Elevation 6875 ft. |

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| |Nightly observations: Advanced reservations required. |

| |3 1/2hrs. Tour starts 1/2 hr prior to sunset. Box dinner included. Limited to 20 people pe rnight. Cost|

| |is $36.00/pp |

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|Old Tucson Studios |(520) 883-0100 |

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| |Old Tucson Studios 'Where Legends Come Alive' was built as a movie set in 1939. Old Tucson Studios |

| |continues as an active film studio and offers classic western entertainment. During a visit, guest travel|

| |back in time to experience Hollywood's version of the Wild Wild West with live shows featuring singing and|

| |dancing, thrilling stunt shows and Old Tucson Studios' legendary gunfights. Kids will enjoy train rides,|

| |panning for gold and a petting zoo. Fun for the whole family! |

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| |Hours: Open daily 10:00am - 4:00pm |

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| |Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. |

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| |Prices |

| |Adult: $12.95 |

| |Child (ages 4-11): $7.95 |

| |Children ages 3 and under are free |

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| |Summertime: |

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| |El Vaquero is the new restaurant...invites upscale dining to shake hands with cowboy-Sonoran cuisine. |

| |Serving dinner from 6 to 9 PM Saturdays through Labor Day. |

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| |Patrick Fahey, formerly of the Desert Museum, is the new chef. |

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| |The park comes alive an hour or so before sunset with honky-tonk blues bands at the Grand Palace Saloon. |

| |No one under 21 of age admitted. Other events include karaoke @ Rosa's Cafe. |

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| |Admission is free with doors opening @ 6PM. Those who call 24 hours ahead get a free carriage ride from |

| |the park entrance to the restaurant. |

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|Pima Air and Space Museum |(520) 625-7736 |

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| |Pima Air and Space Museum - The Greatest Aerospace Stories Ever Told! Climb aboard President Kennedy's |

| |Air Force One or blast through the stratosphere in the supersonic flight simulator attraction Morphis! |

| |Stroll through the past in the World War II Memorial Park, or relax during a narrated excursion into |

| |AMARC, the living Bone yard of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Take photographs of unique and rare aircraft|

| |like the SR-71 Blackbird, the fastest airplane in history; or explore outer space in the Challenger |

| |Learning Center of the Southwest. From the Wright Brothers to Desert Strom, millions have experienced a |

| |century of flight at the world's largest privately funded aerospace museum. |

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|Sabino Canyon |The tram runs every 30 minutes from 9 AM - 4:00 PM (7 days a week) |

| |Cost is $7.50 and the trip is 45 minutes long |

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| |Summertime Evening rides call 520-749-2327 |

| |Direct line to shuttle booth 749 2327 |

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| |SUGGESTIONS: |

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| |Stop by the Visitor Center first, they can give you great tips. |

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| |SEVEN FALLS TRAIL: A local favorite. Not strenuous, but 8 miles round trip. There are a series of truly|

| |gorgeous falls at the end....bring a picnic. |

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| |PHONELINE TRAIL: Take the shuttle to the top (25 min) and then walk the 3.8 mile trail back down the |

| |canyon. Great views and not strenuous |

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| |SABINO DAM LOOP: About 2 miles from the visitor center, easy walk |

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|Saguaro National Park West |(520) 733-5158 |

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| |Saguaro National Park West - Added to Saguaro National Park in 1961 - the Tucson Mountain District is a |

| |superb example of a saguaro forest. many of the unique species of plants and animals found in the sonoran|

| |Desert, along with petroglyphs of teh Hohokam people may be viewed within the park. Activities include |

| |wildlife and bird watching, hiking, picnicking, photography, horseback riding, bicycling and scenic |

| |driving. |

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| |Hours: The 8 mile scenic drive open at 7:00am and closes at sunset daily. The visitor center opens at |

| |8:30am and closes at 5:00pm daily. All Closed on Chirtmas Day |

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| |Use of the Park is Free |

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|San Xavier del Bac Mission |Mission San Xavier del Bac is listed as an historical monument and is located on the Tohono O'odham |

| |Reservation, San Xavier District. The mission, also known as the “White dove of the Desert” has been |

| |acclaimed as one of the finest examples of mission architecture in the United States. It is a blending of|

| |Moorish, Byzantine and Mexican renaissance. The mission is over 200 years old and is presently undergoing|

| |exterior restoration. The museum provides a historical and cultural view of the mission and the O'odham, |

| |which the church serves. The mission has thousands of visitors each year who are amazed and overwhelmed |

| |by the structure and interior of such a serene and beautiful icon. The mission is an active Catholic |

| |parish and has services during the week. |

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| |Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm everyday of the year |

| |Admissions: Donations are welcomed |

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| |Winter Schedule (October-May) |

| |Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. (Juan Diego Chapel) |

| |Monday, Communion Service, 8:30 a.m. |

| |Tuesday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. (Church) |

| |Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. |

| |Sunday, 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. |

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| |Summer Schedule (June-September) |

| |Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. (Juan Diego Chapel) |

| |Monday, Communion Service, 8:30 a.m. (Juan Diego Chapel) |

| |Tuesday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. |

| |Saturday, Sunday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. |

| |Sunday, 7:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. |

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|Tubac |(520) 398-2704 |

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| |Tubac was established in 1752 as a Spanish presidio (fort). Working artists' studios now surround the |

| |grounds which once served as the home for a Spanish military garrison. Tubac remembers its origins at the |

| |Tubac Presidio State Historic Park located in the village's Old Town, and no visit to Tubac is complete |

| |without a stop at our State Park. |

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| |Scenic high desert vistas surround Tubac, and the village enjoys a year-around economy that benefits from |

| |summer temperatures notably cooler that Tucson or Phoenix. More than ninety businesses now line Tubac's |

| |meandering streets, and a full day can be enjoyed wandering through the numerous art galleries, working |

| |studios and gift shops. The Tubac Center of the Arts provides a full range of arts programming, and |

| |seasonal exhibitions should not be missed. A variety of locally owned restaurants are open for for both |

| |lunch and dinner, and our marvelous bed and breakfasts mean that your visit to Tubac doesn't have to end |

| |when the shops close! |

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| |Tubac's shops encompass the gamut of Southwest shopping opportunities. From clothing boutiques featuring |

| |hand-decorated garments to the finest of imports from Mexico and around the world, from Native American |

| |jewelry to southwest literature by local and national authors, Tubac has what you're looking for! |

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