The Top 5 Southern Arizona Day Trips — as voted on by Experience AZ readers:
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N. Kinney Rd.,
Tucson, AZ 85743
520-883-2702
desertmuseum.org
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden, all in one place. Exhibits re-create the natural landscape of the Sonoran Desert Region so realistically you find yourself eye-to-eye with mountain lions, prairie dogs, Gila monsters, and more.
Sonoita Vineyards
290 Elgin-Canelo Rd.,
Elgin, AZ 85611
520-455-5893
sonoitavineyards.com
The oldest commercial vineyard and winery in Arizona, Sonoita Vineyards opened in 1983 and includes more than 25 acres of vines. The vineyard created a Cabernet Sauvignon that was served at a Presidential Inauguration Gala.
Tombstone
P.O. Box 813
Tombstone, AZ 85638
520-457-3884
cityoftombstone.com
The name Tombstone creates images of gunfights and dusty streets, whiskey and Faro games, Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday and a plethora of old Western movie scenes. Tombstone has been called “The Town Too Tough to Die.”
Bisbee
1326 W. Highway 92, Suite #9,
Bisbee, AZ 85603
520-432-5421
bisbeearizona.com
Bisbee was founded in 1880 and has since evolved into an artist colony and retirement community emphasizing monthly events and tourism. Travelers from all over the world come to Bisbee to savor its unique charm … a blend of creativity, friendliness, style, romance and adventure wrapped in the splendor of the Old West.
Tubac
P.O. Box 1866,
Tubac, AZ 85646
520-398-2704
tubacaz.com
Located in the Santa Cruz River Valley, Tubac has a 250-year-old Spanish history. Tubac is the perfect shoppers’ paradise with more than 80 galleries and shops that feature hand-crafted items, sculpture,
paintings, clothing and some of Southern Arizona’s best import shops. Tubac is also the gateway to birding, hiking, and mountain biking.
