Wine Country Map

Vineyards Near Sonoita, AZ

Welcome to Wine Country! The wine country of Santa Cruz county features not less that 8 vineyards in a pleasant loop around Santa Cruz county. View articles about the wines and wineries in Santa Cruz County including Sonoita and Elgin.

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Bisbee Map

Bisbee, Arizona

Walking the streets of Bisbee is a journey back to the late 19th and early 20th century. Just exploring the shops, restaurants, galleries, and other establishments housed in these fine old buildings is a pleasant way to spend a morning or afternoon.

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Tombstone Map

Allen St Tombstone circa 1880

Tombstone, Arizona is the most famous town in the Old West and totally worth a visit, if you know where to go and what to avoid.

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Mission Tumacacori Map

Mission Tumacacori Mortuary Chapel

A Trip down the I-19 Corridor south will take you to a number of special places on the list of essential destinations including Mission Tumacacori National Historical Park.

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Sabino Canyon Map

Sabino Canyon Waterfall

Hiking Sabino Canyon is one of Tucson’s most delightful day trips. Take the tram (cash only), get off & on at the various stops along the way. Hike adjacent Bear Canyon to Seven Falls were you can cool off in the pools at the base of the falls. Picnics here are highly recommended.

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Tohono Chul Map

Tohono Chul Park: Spring Wildflowers.

Tohono Chul is a peaceful garden oasis in the midst of city and suburb. You can stroll along winding paths through several different types of gardens with hundreds of native plant species, as well as many birds, including hummers.

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Pima Air and Space Museum Map

Mr. Woodry at Air & Space Museum

Here is the history of manned flight. Pima Air and Space Museum has over 300 historic aircraft on exhibit, including the Blackbird, a 1950’s design that still holds the speed record for coast to coast flight: imagine going from New York to Los Angeles in one hour.

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Mt. Lemmon Map

mt lemmon snow

Mt. Lemmon is a recreational paradise in the Santa Catalina Mountains and the Coronado National Forest. It is 9,157 feet (2,791 m) above sea-level, and receives approximately 180 inches of snow annually. A perfect place for skiing in the winter or camping in the summer, it also has observatories that you can view through a telescope, winter or summer. Other activities are hiking, biking and hanging out to cool off in the summer.

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San Xavier del Bac Map

Mission San Xavier del Bac

Mission San Xavier del Bac is about 15 minutes south of downtown Tucson. It is the finest example of Spanish mission architecture anywhere. It was built in the late 18th century and is today both an important piece of Baja Arizona history and an active Roman Catholic church serving the Tohono O’odham people.

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