Tucson

Out in the Sonoran Desert is the city of Tucson. It's a great place for a vacation, not only for the attractions in the city, but also for all the great desert countryside that's just waiting to be explored. This family favorite of a city offers both indoor and outdoor activities.

A short drive south of Tucson is the Titan Missile Museum for something a little different. You can tour an old Cold-War-era missile silo, complete with a Titan missile (don’t worry, it's harmless!). Another place for a bit of history is the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Part zoo, part botanical garden, it's a world-class facility that's fun as well as educational for the whole family.

Once you're done with all the city sights, you can strike out into the wilderness at one of the national parks within easy driving distance. One that you'll particularly enjoy is the Saguaro National Park.

There are actually 2 halves to this park, one to the east of Tucson and the other to the west. They are not directly connected, so if you're looking for a particular feature of the park, make sure you head the right way! Either side of the park offers great desert scenery and opportunities to take some photos of the impressive saguaro cacti that are found all through the park.

For other tours around the Tucson area, let us get you up on horseback for a leisurely trail ride. Or rise above it all on a hot air balloon rides.

You should plan on visiting Tucson during the fall, winter or spring as it can get pretty hot and uncomfortable during the summer months.

Quick Facts:
-- Scenes from Transformers 2 were filmed at the Davis Monthan Air Force Base, in Tucson.

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Tucson, Arizona

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Phoenix, Tucson, Tombstone and Nogales, Mexico

11 to 14 Nights | Starting from $4,175

Do just about everything you want in southern Arizona on this trip. Head south out of Phoenix to Tucson, an area of unusual high desert scenery and classic western films. Visit Tombstone, home of the famed Gunfight at the OK Corral. Spend a day at Kartchner Caverns, an incredible cave system beneath the desert. Horseback rides, jeep tours and hot air ballooning add to the fun, or hike among the saguaros in the morning and snow ski in the afternoon. Family-oriented museums feature everything from outdoor wildlife to air and space museums. You can even take a day trip into Mexico if you like.

Tucson, Tombstone and the Sonoran Desert

7 to 10 Nights | Starting from $3,075

This trip is perfect for the winter and spring breaks. Visiting Tucson and the surrounding area will give you a taste of the wild Sonoran Desert, home of the giant Saguaro cacti. Family-oriented museums feature everything from outdoor wildlife to missiles to the world's largest outdoor airplane display. Wandering movie sets, visiting Tombstone, "The Town Too Tough To Die" or going underground at Kartchner Caverns round out the adventures.