Day Trips & Tours
Explore Southern Arizona
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Outdoor Recreation Explore our spectacular landscape and world-famous caverns; or just kick back and relax in our natural hot springs. |
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Heritage & Culture Trace Southern Arizona’s colorful history from pre-historic Native American settlements to Wild West boom towns. |
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Western Experience Discover the authentic Old West and walk in the footsteps of legends like Wyatt Earp, Pancho Villa and Cochise. |
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Missions & Churches Tour centuries old Spanish missions to wonders of modern architecture. |
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Military History Learn about Native American warriors, Spanish conquistadors, Mexican rebels, the U.S. Cavalry and see relics of the Cold War. |
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Plants & Animals Discover our lush desert with an incredible variety of plants and animals that have adjusted to the unique environment. |
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Bird Watching Located along the migratory path between Canada and Mexico, Southern Arizona is a birder’s paradise. |
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Astronomy Tour some of the world’s most-respected observatories and enjoy the same “good seeing” as the pros. |
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Wineries Sample the wonderful bouquets and tastes of wines made right here in Arizona wine country. |
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Shopping From modern malls, to quaint antique shops and one-of-a-kind art and Native American crafts, Tucson is a fun shopping experience. |
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Area Visitor Centers As you venture away from Tucson stop in at local visitors centers for great travel information no matter where you are. |
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Photography Southern Arizona is a photographer’s delight. Nature, architecture, people, panoramic landscapes—the variety of subject matter is unique and endless. Capture the colorful character of the Southwest. |
Agave Tours
Argonaut Tours
Arizona Women's Heritage Trail
Black Diamond HUMMER Tours
Desert Sojourn Tours
Gray Line Tours Tucson
Hummer Tours of Tucson
Kino Mission Tours
Reisen Arizona
Rocky Point Tours
Roll with it! Segway of Tucson
Serendipity Tour Consultants, L.L.C.
Southern Arizona Guides Association
Spirit Steps Tours
Tombstone and Thunder Valley Tours
Trail Dust Adventures, Inc. Jeep Tours
Tucson and Southern AZ are featured in the "Drives of a Lifetime" section on NationalGeographicTraveler.com!
Featured Day Trip - Back to Bisbee
This former Old West mining town, 95 miles southeast of Tucson, has evolved into a fascinating destination with a modern personality all its own.
Shop
Explore Old Town Bisbee's art galleries, antique stores, and specialty shops. Acacia Art & Antiques' tempting collection ranges from antique furniture, American glassware, and Western collectibles, to vintage clothing and jewelry, restored period telephones, and more. At nearby K.G. Potters Shop you'll find one-of-a-kind, handmade, clay crockery in a rainbow of colors. Acacia Art & Antiques, 520-432-2752; K.G. Potters Shop, 520-432-2196.
Relax
In between browsing antique shops and galleries, relax with your favorite beverage in the saloon of the famed Copper Queen Hotel. Try the signature Bisbee Blue Margarita while perched on the patio at the oldest continually running hotel in Arizona. Lunch on soup, sandwiches, or a hearty salad at the hotel's restaurant. Every second Saturday, 5-8 p.m., browse Old Town during Bisbee After 5 for music, food, and discounts. Copper Queen Hotel, 520-432-2216.
Dine
A trip to Bisbee isn't complete without dinner at Café Roka. The award-winning restaurant has an Art Deco feel and a meticulous, seasonally changing menu. Call ahead for current hours and reservations. Café Roka, 520-432-5153.
Stay
Spend the night at the Letson Loft Hotel, a charming boutique-style inn overlooking the heart of Old Town Bisbee. With eight elegant urban guestrooms in a building featuring authentic Victorian architecture, this hotel offers a glimpse of the past as well as a lofty view of the delightful present-day downtown. Letson Loft Hotel, 520-432-3210.
Browse
Stock up on fresh, locally raised fruits and vegetables, grass-fed meats, and locally handmade arts and crafts at the bustling Bisbee Farmers Market most Saturday mornings. Sample drinks, baked goodies, and other treats in the outdoor café while listening to live music. Check the website for seasonal hours. Bisbee Farmers Market, 520-236-8409.
