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Attractions in Tucson

Tuesday, June 12th, 2007

4th of July in Tucson



It's not too late to make those 4th of July reservations in Tucson. The Tucson El Conquistador Resort, The Westin La Paloma Resort, Hotel Arizona, JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort, and Tubac Golf Resort all have special package rates, events and festivities such as fireworks, bands, dinners, and just good ol' Tucson fun!

Tuesday, June 12th, 2007

BBQ & Wine



Did you ever think that wine can be paired with Barbequed foods? Well, good news, it can. Forget the beer and head over to 58 Degrees & Holding Co. in the Williams Center (5340 East Broadway) tomorrow night (Wednesday June 13th) from 5pm - 7pm for a wine tasting. They will be offering a variety of wines that really do taste great with Barbequed foods. ...

Monday, June 11th, 2007

Pump It Up



Have you been to Pump It Up? It's the new inflatable gym over off the I-10 north of Miracle Mile. If you already live here you know the parks are empty and to hot to play at during the summer months but this place is a great solution for burning the kids' built up energy. Pump It Up offers birthday parties, free-play, and summer camp.

We hosted ...

Thursday, June 7th, 2007

Turkish Coffee in Tucson?



I just arrived back this week from a trip to the fast growing Dallas, TX. While I was there I was chatting with some locals who were telling me all about the attractions in the area. Ironically, these are the places they have never been to. I couldn't help but laugh. I lived in Dallas for five years and never once visited the JFK Sixth Floor Museum, but I made ...

Monday, June 4th, 2007

Picacho Peak



Hungry BirdsFeeding Rooster Cogburn

On the west side of the 1-10, on the way to Tucson from Phoenix (exit 219) sitting among thousands of saguaros is a volcanic-looking landmark called Picacho Peak. It is seen for miles in all directions and has been an important landmark since the first settlers arrived. Trails wind around the mountain offering ...

Friday, May 25th, 2007

Back Alley Film Festival- Bison Witches Bar & Deli



This Memorial Day weekend should you be looking for some entertainment to go with your nice cold beer, you could do no better than to visit the Ninth Annual Back Alley Film Festival. Beginning Saturday night at 8:00 PM, live music starts at 7, the festival organizers will be showing 20 independent films from around the world along with shorts by many local Tucson filmmakers. Admittance to ...

Monday, May 21st, 2007

Tucson Day Hike: Sabino Canyon



Saguaro in Sabino

A fifteen minute drive from Central Tucson, Sabino Canyon is a perfect day hike for those interested in viewing the splendid desert flora and fauna that make Southern Arizona so beautiful. Featuring over 30 miles of trails, Sabino offers a hike for everyone. From paved and gentle slopes to thin rocky trails that climb high above the canyon, every class ...

Saturday, May 12th, 2007

Tucson Day Trip - Arizona's Official State Balladeer, Dolan Ellis (late May)



Dolan Ellis Singing at Arizona Folklore Preserve
Tucson has already reached the century mark (in temperature) this year. Get away for a few hours and see a show by Dolan Ellis, Arizona's Official State Balladeer. You'll pay only $12 ($6 for children) to see Dolan's 90-minute matinee show in the beautiful theatre he built in COOL Ramsey Canyon. ...

Friday, May 11th, 2007

Tucson Day Trip - Arizona Folklore Preserve



Arizona Folklore Preserve

Dolan Ellis had a dream. Unlike most of us, Dolan ignored the "It Couldn't Be Done" naysayers and set about to create a magical venue for folk music in beautiful Ramsey Canyon.

There were many reasons to say it couldn't be done. Ramsey Canyon is far from Dolan's home base of Phoenix and Scottsdale, and even more than ...

Friday, May 11th, 2007

Redhouse Family Concert at Tohono Chul Park - Thursday, May 17th



One of the most beautiful places to listen to music is at the performance garden at Tohono Chul Park in Tucson.

This coming Thursday, you'll be able to see and hear the incredibly talented Redhouse Family at Tohono Chul. They are six Navajo siblings, who sing, dance, and play numerous instruments.

The concerts at Tohono Chul Park are only $18 for non-members and $10 for members. The concert starts ...