suites add separate living rooms with sofabeds, wet bars, whirlpool tubs and balconies. the casino offers slots, table games and a poker room. surrounded by mesquite trees in the desert, this refined casino resort run by the pascua yaqui tribe is 10 miles from tucson international airport and tucson mountain park. there's also an outdoor pool, a spa, a golf course and an outdoor concert venue. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. airy rooms with classic furnishings feature flat-screen tvs, minifridges and coffeemakers. dining options include a posh steakhouse, a beach-themed eatery, and a lounge with live music on the weekends, plus 6 bars. room service is available Tucson International Airport 21 min
Saguaro National Park (22 min) Scenic views, hiking trails & picnic areas are offered at this home of the country's largest cacti. Old Tucson (15 min) Movie set used in several Westerns now functioning as a family theme park with live entertainment. Children's Museum Tucson (21 min) Museum for children of all ages features immersive art, music, nature & educational exhibits. Tucson Mountains (18 min) Mountain range with canyon trails, desert terrain & giant saguaro cacti, popular for hiking. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (22 min) Natural history museum combining live animal exhibits & demonstrations with botanical gardens. Gates Pass (20 min) 3,172-ft. mountain pass & popular scenic drive with overlooks for vistas & sunset-watching. Tucson Mountain Park (22 min) Boasting a scenic overlook, this huge park offers camping & trails, plus archery & shooting ranges. Tucson Museum Of Art (22 min) Series of galleries inside adobe homes with exhibits of pre-Columbian & Latin American folk art. Sentinel Peak (25 min) San Xavier del Bac Mission (14 min) Completed in 1797, this iconic mission church features baroque architecture & painted artwork. Reid Park Zoo (25 min) Expansive zoo with daily activities, wide variety of animals & various attractions for all ages. Arizona State Museum (26 min) Opened in 1893, this University of Arizona museum showcases Southwestern artifacts & culture. Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum (21 min) This Spanish fort was the birthplace of Tucson & now houses displays on the city's early history. Kino Sports Complex (24 min) Complex with 155 acres of soccer fields & stadiums for various sporting & entertainment events. University-Arizona Museum-Art (24 min) Sprawling collection of artwork & sculptures spanning the Renaissance to the 20th century. |