“Lodge on the Desert is a charming 103-room boutique hotel in mid-town Tucson.” You might think that this one sentence provides visitors all they need to know about this Tucson landmark. However, there’s more … a lot more. True, its mid-town location is convenient to just about everything Tucson has … Continue reading
Two blocks east of our University of Arizona in the historic Sam Hughes Neighborhood you will find one of Tucson’s best B&B’s: Adobe Rose Inn. While suitable for just about any reason for a stay-over in Tucson, the Adobe Rose is particularly attractive to (1) travelers who have business at the University and (2) visiting […]
Continue readingWe were cruising Twin Peaks Road through the pass that separates the city from the desert when we happened across a sign that read: “White Stallion Guest Ranch”. I had read that this is one of Southern Arizona’s best guest ranches. We did a quick U-turn and followed the signs down the unpaved road for about a mile.
Continue readingA video overview of one of the most unique resorts in all of Tucson. Dating back to when it was an elite all girl’s school in the early 20th century this resort has been lovingly restored by it’s owners.
Continue readingThe Presidio Inn Bed & Breakfast IS authentic Tucson. A real 1886 Victorian adobe example of high-class 19th century Territorial architecture. I want you to experience this unique home for several reasons:
It is not a replica. This was the home of a wealthy family living in a dusty village on the outer edge of the American frontier more than 125 years ago. This at a time when most people here lived in shacks, tents, or dirty, dreary boarding houses.
Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch is one of our favorite Tucson places for lodging, dining, and special events, such as their annual wine tasting festivals accompanied by Blues music and the best BBQ anywhere.
Continue readingBuilt in 1919, the same year my father was born in Tucson, the Hotel Congress served passengers arriving at the train depot across the street. Walking into the lobby, you will immediately have a sense of this hotel’s history. Yet, even though it’s old, all the modern comforts and conveniences … Continue reading
