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Traveler Info Guide

VISITOR SERVICES SHOPPING ATTRACTIONSSIGHTSEEING DINING HELPFUL NUMBERS

2013-2014 FREE MAP

Tucson& SOUTHERN ARIZONA

520-574-0462www.pimaair.org

Photo: David A. Whitten

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HELPFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERSEmergency 911University of Arizona Medical Center (520) 694-0111

Tucson Medical Center (520) 327-5461

St. Joseph’s Hospital (520) 873-3000

Cornerstone Hospital of Southeast Arizona (520) 546-4595

Tucson Police Department (520) 791-4444

AAA Emergency Road Service (800) 222-4357

Arizona Office of Tourism (602) 364-3700

Tucson Visitor Center (800) 638-8350

Metro Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau (520) 624-1817

Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce (800) 916-1515

Sierra Vista Convention and Visitors Bureau (800) 288-3861

Benson Visitor Center (520) 586-4293

Bisbee Visitor Center (866) 224-7233

Tombstone Chamber of Commerce (888) 457-3929

Douglas Visitor Center (888) 315-9999

Benson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Bisbee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99Casa Grande . . . . . . . . . . . . .70Douglas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119Flagstaff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252Phoenix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Prescott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214Sedona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226Sierra Vista. . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Tombstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Willcox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82Yuma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237

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POINTS OF INTERESTBiosphere 2 CenterSituated on 250 acres, amidst the beautifulSonoran Desert, Biosphere 2 is one of the largest living laboratories of the world. A monumental feat of engineering, the glass and metal shell hosts several different land types, or biomes, wherescientists use the latest technology to experimenton Earth systems on a relatively large scale.Explore these and fi ve other wilderness ecosystems on the World of Discovery tour. For the fi rst time since its conception, visitors can explore insidethe 3.15 acre laboratory on a fully guided tour. 32540 S. Biosphere Road, Oracle, AZ 85623b2science.org (520) 838-6200

Cochise County-Land of LegendsDo it all in just a few days without ever leavingCochise County. Located in the Southeast corner ofArizona, this is one of the most culturally,historically and geographically diverse areas inthe American Southwest: Benson, Bisbee, Douglas, Tombstone, Sierra Vista and Willcox - legendary communities within a short drive of one another - less than a day’s journey by stagecoach, it’s said.explorecochise.com (520) 432-9215

Sierra Vista-Southern Arizona Bird WatchingLocated at the center of one of the fi nest birding areas in the United States, Sierra Vista is often referred to as “The Hummingbird Capital of the U.S.” The mild climate, proximity to Mexico and diverse habitats, including 9,000-foot mountains and the magnifi cent San Pedro River Valley, make southeastern Arizona a major hot spot for rare and unusual species of birds.sierravistaaz.gov (520) 458-3315

Kartchner Caverns State ParkKartchner Caverns is a stunning limestone cave inSoutheastern Arizona and boasts many world-classfeatures that have been protected since the cave was discovered in 1974. The cavern has been surveyed at 2.4 miles long. Kartchner is a wet, “live” cave. Water percolates from the surface andcalcium carbonate features continue to grow in thedarkness. The park is located 9 miles south of I-10 on Hwy 90. (520) 586-CAVE

Old Tucson StudiosJust fi fteen minutes from Tucson at the base of the Tucson Mountains lay a preserved slice of Americana, Old Tucson. Passing through the gates of an old frontier town, visitors from around the globe are transported back to a time whenfearless men with six shooters ruled the OldWest. The perfect setting for the more than 300 movies and television productions fi lmed at the location since 1939.oldtucson.com (520) 883-0100

Arizona Sonora Desert MuseumThe Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-renowned zoo, natural history museum andbotanical garden, all in one place! Exhibits re-createthe natural landscape of the Sonoran Desert Regionso realistically you fi nd yourself eye-to-eye with mountain lions, prairie dogs, Gila monsters, and more. Within the Museum grounds, you will see more than 300 animal species and 1,200 kinds ofplants. There are almost 2 miles of paths traversing21 acres of beautiful desert.desertmuseum.org (520) 883-2702

Tombstone, Arizona MAY 25-27, 2013 WYATT EARP DAYS Gunfi ghts & skits in the street, chili cook-off, hangings, street entertainment, look alike contests, 1880’s fashion show.

AUGUST 9-11, 2013 65TH ANNUAL VIGILANTE DAYS Tombstone 10K run, street entertainment, chili cook-off, 1880’s fashion show, hangings, concert and saloon girls.

OCTOBER 18-20, 2013 HELLDORADO DAYS A celebration of Tombstone’s 50th anniversary in 1929! Street entertainment, chili cook-off, carnival, live music, parade on Sunday.

Pima Air & Space MuseumVisit more than 300 aircraft representing America’shistory. A must for the whole family. Open daily from 9am-5pm. 6000 E. Valencia.pimaair.org (520) 574-0462

Southern AZ Attractions AllianceIn So. Arizona you can marvel at the wonders ofnature, from colorful desert fl owers to starlit skies,from majestic saguaros to snow covered mountains.Experience the beauty of the cultural Southwest, rich in tradition and proud heritage as showcased in our museums, art galleries, cultural centers, and through our performing arts organizations. The Southern Arizona Attractions Alliance is a nonprofi t organization of regional attractions dedicated to cooperatively promote tourism and visitation in Southern Arizona. (800) 638-8350tucsonattractions.com

Willcox Wine AssociationJust one hour east of Tucson, Arizona, you can sample award winning, unique and fascinating wines from the area. Whatever your tastes may be -Serious & Bold Reds, Vibrant & Crisp Whites, Dry, Spicy, Subtle & Food Friendly, Sweet Wines and Dessert Wines- we have something for you! Vinyards at Willcox Wine Country include Carlson Creek, Coronado, Keeling Schaefer, Lawrence Dunham, Sand-Reckoner and Zarpara.willcoxwines.com

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Cruise the Dolly Steamboat on Canyon Lake.Enjoy narrated nature cruises, twilight dinner cruises & private charters.

480-827-9144www.dollysteamboat.com

Open all year • Call for more information16 miles North east of Apache Junction, AZ on SR 88. Under permit U.S.D.A. Tonto National Forest

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-THE VALLEY’S ONLY AUTHENTIC GHOST TOWN-Journey back in time to the authentic 1890’s Old West!

Located near the foothills of the legendary Superstition Mountains

Open Daily 10am to 5pmFor More Information, Call:

480-983-0333www.goldfieldghosttown.com

• Rock Shop • Mine Tour • Train Ride• Old Tyme Photos • Ice Cream Parlor

• Jeep Tours • General Store • Indian Jewelry• Horse Rentals (a.m. & p.m.) • Western Wear• Steakhouse & Saloon • The Mystery Shack

• Gunfights (January-April) • Museum• Live Reptile Exhibit • Gold Panning

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One of the 50must-see wondersof the world !

See the New! Landscape Evolution Observatory Experiment

Come experience Biosphere 2 for yourself and find out why Time Life Books named it a must-see wonderof the world. Tours take you inside the world’s largest living science center dedicated to exploring future life on our planet. Biosphere 2 is just north of Tucsonon Oracle Rd./Hwy 77 at mile marker 96.5. Open daily.For information, call 520.838.6200or see www.B2science.org.

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Tucson Mountain Park100 West Gates Pass RoadTucson(520) 877-6000pima.gov/nrpr/parks/tmp

Arizona-SonoraDesert Museum2021 North Kinney RoadTucson(520) 883-2702desertmuseum.org

Arizona State MuseumUniversity of Arizona1013 East University BoulevardTucson(520) 621-6302statemuseum.arizona.edu

Benson Visitor Center249 East 4th StreetBenson(520) 586-4293cityofbenson.com

Biosphere 2The University of ArizonaTucson(520) 838-6200b2science.org

Bisbee Visitor Center& Queen Mine Tours478 Dart RoadBisbee(520) 432-3554discoverbisbee.comqueenminetour.com

Casino Del Sol5655 West Valencia RoadTucson(855) SOL STAY (765-7829)casinodelsol.com

Cattletown Steakhouse3141 East Drexel RoadTucson(520) 295-1141cattletownsteakhouse.com

Cochise County Arizona1415 Melody Lane, Building “G”Bisbee(520) 432-9215www.explorecochise.com

Desert Diamond Casino7350 South Nogales Hwy.Tucson

1100 West Pima Mine RoadSahuarita(866) DDC-WINS (332-9467)or (520) 294-7777ddcaz.com

The Dolly SteamboatHighway 88Canyon Lake(480) 827-9144dollysteamboat.com

Goldfi eld Ghost Town4650 Mammoth Mine RoadGoldfi eld(480) 983-0333goldfi eldghosttown.com

The Mini TimeMachine Museum4455 East Camp Lowell DriveTucson(520) 881-0606theminitimemachine.org

O.K. Corral326 East Allen StreetTombstone(520) 457-3456okcorral.com

Old Tucson Studios201 South Kinney RoadTucson(520) 883-0100oldtucson.com

Pima Air & Space Museum6000 East Valencia RoadTucson(520) 574-0462pimaair.org

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Visit the world-renowned Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. An all-in-one zoo, botanical garden, natu-ral history museum, art gallery and aquarium. Stroll 21 acres discovering 1,200 native plants and 230 animals. See three live animal presentations, a hummingbird aviary and a replica cave housing one of the world’s most comprehensive regional mineral collections. Open daily year round.

Gilbert Ray Campground, just minutes from the Des-ert Museum and Saguaro National Park, offers mod-ern facilities from tent camping to full hook-up RV sites and convenient access to the park’s extensive trail system, wildlife viewing and Pima County inter-pretive programs.

Travel the backroads tucson mountain park

Experience the eSSence of the Sonoran Desert, suRRounded by ruGGed peaks and breathtaking views!

Visit www.desertmuseum.org

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COCKTAILSOPEN PIT

MESQUITE GRILLCHICKEN • RIBS

SEAFOODOPEN DAILY at 11:00 am

Sat. & Sun. BRUNCH 11 am - 2 pm

ONLY TWO MILES FROM THE AIRPORT

3141 E. Drexel, Tucson, AZ

(520) 295-1141 • CattletownSteakhouse.com

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