18 Activities
Long Weekend in Southern Arizona
Starts from
Phoenix
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
18
Duration
3 days
Length
260 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Phoenix
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
3 days
Length
260 mi
Nathan Lemin
Travel Expert
- Hike and explore the various mountain ranges of Southern Arizona.
- Eat at one of the oldest restaurants in the country.
- Imbibe in southern Arizona's premier viticulture area.
A long weekend gives you just enough time to take in all Tucson, Arizona, and its surrounding area has to offer. Through visiting Mount Lemmon and other fantastic natural areas like Saguaro National Park, you will experience everything from cacti to pine trees and all the flora and fauna in between. Speaking of flora: do not miss Sonoita and Elgin, home to a gorgeous winemaking area. Underrated for its outstanding food and lodging, Tucson will have you begging for just one more bite. Not to worry: Arizona's second-biggest city is just a hop skip and jump down I-17.
Make sure to pack your sunscreen; although the increased elevation cools Tucson down a bit, the sunshine is just as intense as it is in Phoenix, Arizona.
Make sure to pack your sunscreen; although the increased elevation cools Tucson down a bit, the sunshine is just as intense as it is in Phoenix, Arizona.
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A long weekend gives you just enough time to take in all Tucson, Arizona, and its surrounding area has to offer. Through visiting Mount Lemmon and other fantastic natural areas like Saguaro National Park, you will experience everything from cacti to pine trees and all the flora and fauna in between. Speaking of flora: do not miss Sonoita and Elgin, home to a gorgeous winemaking area. Underrated for its outstanding food and lodging, Tucson will have you begging for just one more bite. Not to worry: Arizona's second-biggest city is just a hop skip and jump down I-17.
Make sure to pack your sunscreen; although the increased elevation cools Tucson down a bit, the sunshine is just as intense as it is in Phoenix, Arizona.
Make sure to pack your sunscreen; although the increased elevation cools Tucson down a bit, the sunshine is just as intense as it is in Phoenix, Arizona.
Nathan Lemin
Travel Expert
- Hike and explore the various mountain ranges of Southern Arizona.
- Eat at one of the oldest restaurants in the country.
- Imbibe in southern Arizona's premier viticulture area.
Travel itinerary
6 Activities
Day 1
91 mi
Mountain Views and Local Favorites Around Tucson
On your way into Tucson, Arizona, you will be greeted with the splendor of the Catalina Mountains. Follow up a hike with a relaxing garden and lunch, and then head to some secret gems on the north end of town. After a sunset cruise, relax and have a beer before heading to your historic accommodations.
22:00
6 Activities
Day 2
46 mi0.1 mi
Just a Little West of Tucson
This is your bonafide desert day in Tucson, Arizona. Start off with a big brunch and head south for an excellent example of Spanish Colonial Architecture. Grab a snack of Native fry bread, then head west of town toward an incredible outdoor museum, followed by Saguaro National Park West. There is another local favorite to view sunset, and then your day ends at one of the oldest restaurants in the country.
22:00
6 Activities
Day 3
123 mi
Relaxing Wind Down in Southern Arizona's Wine Country
On your last day in Tucson you will grab a bagel that tastes straight out of New York before heading for some more Saguaros and sunshine. After a quick morning drive, make your way south of town to southern Arizona's premier viticultural area. Sonoita and Elgin feature tons of incredible vineyards and winemakers in a gorgeous setting. After visiting a couple, stop off once more for Tucson's best tacos before heading home.
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