5 - 7 DAY LAND OF THE OLD WEST TOUR
(Tucson & Southern Arizona)
Tucson is the classic land of the old west where so much of Arizona's colorful history began. Reminiscent of the wide-open spaces in famous western TV shows; you can still visit giant stands of towering Saguaro cacti. While in Tucson take in the many wonderful sights and attractions including:
- Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum
- Old Tucson Studios
- Tucson Botanical Gardens
- Saguaro National Park East & West
- Climb to Mount Lemmon for summer cool and winter snows
- Hike and explore Sabino Canyon
- For aerial enthusiasts visit the Pima Air and Space Museum
- Make easy day trips to mission San Xavier del Bac or head north to the scientific setting of Biosphere 2.
- Enjoy a hot air balloon ride for an aerial tour of the desert landscape
- For the active outdoor types, take a guided tour mountain biking, hiking/trekking or trail running, good for all levels of fitness.
After exploring Tucson head further south to Sonoita - the heart of Arizona's wine country.
- Tour the wineries of Sonoita
- Go hiking and birding at the Sonoita/Patagonia Nature Preserve
- Browse the galleries and shops in nearby Patagonia
- Hiking, fishing and boating around the area lake
- Take a day trip to Kartchner Caverns, a stunning "living" cave.
Continue your exploration of the Old West with trips to Sierra Vista, Tombstone and Bisbee.
- Visit the OK Corral and see the setting of the most famous gunfight in the west.
- Tour the Tombstone Museum, complete with gallows
- See famous Boot Hill cemetery
- Browse the shops and galleries and the Bird Cage Theater
- In Sierra Vista make a stop at Fort Huachuca, which was home to the African American troops of Buffalo Soldiers
- In Bisbee take the mine tour and learn about the glory days of copper mining
- Enjoy Bisbee's unique ambiance and visit numerous antique stores, art galleries, boutique shops, museums and fine restaurants.
Complete your exploration of the Old West by traveling the back roads to Dragoon and include a stop at the Cochise Stronghold. Here is where the famous Indian chief Cochise hid out while frustrating US troops and raiding the settlements of new pioneers.
In this area you can explore for a day or two and take in:
- The Cochise Strong Hold
- Chiricahua National Monument
- Visit the Amerind Museum, which documents the history of Native American cultures in the area along with displays of Indian baskets and artifacts, as well as an art gallery.
- Visit and enjoy the harvests of local pistachio and organic produce farms.
Return to Tucson or Phoenix satisfied with your Wild West experiences and memories - until your next return visit.
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