Actually, it’s difficult to visit Tucson for its history and not see a good deal of the present. The two are intertwined. And that’s the appeal of this one-of-a-kind city, its progressive, urban future building seamlessly onto its Wild West past. Here are ten attractions that illustrate that!
There is perhaps no better fusion of Tucson’s past and future than the Historic Hotel Congress. It’s historic for its clientele - John Dillinger’s gang stayed here in 1934 - and its glittering nightclub, Club Congress, houses some of the nation’s most progressive bands and other… Learn More
When you hear historical tales about how the railroad arrived in Tucson, you either think the city was reborn or you think: there goes the neighborhood. In this case, the train depot has become the heart of the neighborhood, and your Tucson vacation. Learn More
Here’s living proof that it’s always good to have Mother Nature on your side. These rugged and stunningly beautiful mountains served as headquarters for the legendary Apache Cochise and about 1,000 of his followers. It’s a story straight from the movies, featuring bloody… Learn More
Okay, O.K. - we know that this corral is in Tombstone, not Tucson, but the short drive will reveal the site of a classic Wild West movie scene that actually happened. As a reminder, it was the notorious lawmen Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday vs. the equally notorious Cowboy… Learn More
If you don’t speak Spanish it might be easier to just say the Tucson Presidio. Either way, this historical wonder was established in August 1775 by Spanish Army Colonel Hugo O'Conor. And it was, in every way, a “presidio” (fort): it was the site of very real assaults by… Learn More
If you were a Hohokam Indian in the first century A.D., you’d have loved it here in the valley below Colossal Cave. Come to think of it, you’ll love it here now. The only difference is that instead of farming, ranching or hiding from the law, you’ll be exploring some true… Learn More
It’s historical enough when a person turns 50 (a half-century old!). It’s even more special when an entire observatory turns 50, especially when it contains the world’s largest collection of optical telescopes. And when it’s in one of the world’s greatest places for stargazing,… Learn More
What’s more exciting than shootouts, saloon brawls, bank robberies and corrupt authority? Being at part of it of course! Once a true Western ghost town, the Old Tucson Studios is where some of Hollywood’s most famous Western films originated. And you can get in on all the… Learn More
Everyone knows the colorful history of the Southwest was aided in large part to the indigenous people of the American Southwest and northern Mexico. But here’s your chance to experience their influence first hand! Welcome to the Arizona State Museum, a historical Tucson… Learn More
We’ve always dreamt of flying weightlessly through the air at hundreds of miles an hour. Since that’s highly unlikely, we found the next best thing – explore one of the world’s largest aviation museums, the Pima Air and Space Museum! Be a pilot for a day on your unique… Learn More
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