Things to Do
The Azure Gate is located on 5 acres of natural desert. It offers the solitude of nature, the glow of sunrise and sunset, the renewal of mountain views, and nights where the stars seem close enough to touch. Yet a world of recreation, history, and culture wait just outside its gates.
Hiking & Birding:
Agua Caliente Park
Saguaro National Park East
Sabino Canyon
Bear Canyon
Mount Lemmon
Madera Canyon
Catalina State Park
Oracle State Park
Boyce Thompson Aboretum
Further afield:
Coronado National Conservation Area
San Pedro Riparian Conservation Area
Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve
Patagonia Lake State Park
Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge
Willcox Playa
Whitewater Draw
Muleshoe Ranch
Chiricahua National Monument
All in all southern Arizona is a paradise for hikers and birdwatchers. There are 1500 miles of hiking trails in the four mountain ranges that surround Tucson. We will gladly help you on your way whether it's with a walking stick or binoculars!
Historic Sites:
San Xavier Mission
Tumacácori Mission
Tubac - Artists Community & Historic District
Cochise Stronghold
Tombstone
Bisbee and Copper Queen Mine
Nearby Attractions:
Old Tucson Studios
Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum
Tucson Botanical Gardens
University of Arizona
Downtown Tucson
Colossal Caves
Golfing, Horseback riding, Biking
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