desert gardens with fountains and seating surround the home. set in tucson's west university historic district, across the street from catalina park, this upscale b&b in a 1927 home with an annex is a 3-minute walk from the university of arizona. the 6 rooms with en suite bathrooms are uniquely decorated with elegant furnishings, and feature flat-screen tvs, dvd players, ipod docks and free wi-fi; some have canopy beds, fireplaces and private balconies. full breakfast is served, and free homemade cookies are provided. there's also a shared computer and a dvd library. a pantry with a fridge, microwave and coffeemaker is available for guests. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Tucson International Airport 18 min
Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum (5 min) This Spanish fort was the birthplace of Tucson & now houses displays on the city's early history. Tucson Botanical Gardens (11 min) A dozen public gardens on more than 5 acres with educational aspects & activities for kids. Old Tucson (21 min) Movie set used in several Westerns now functioning as a family theme park with live entertainment. University-Arizona Museum-Art (7 min) Sprawling collection of artwork & sculptures spanning the Renaissance to the 20th century. Tucson Museum Of Art (5 min) Series of galleries inside adobe homes with exhibits of pre-Columbian & Latin American folk art. Tohono Chul Garden Bistro (19 min) Compact desert habitat includes various cacti, demonstration garden, art displays & exhibits. Reid Park Zoo (10 min) Expansive zoo with daily activities, wide variety of animals & various attractions for all ages. Children's Museum Tucson (6 min) Museum for children of all ages features immersive art, music, nature & educational exhibits. Sentinel Peak (13 min) Arizona State Museum (14 min) Opened in 1893, this University of Arizona museum showcases Southwestern artifacts & culture. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (26 min) Natural history museum combining live animal exhibits & demonstrations with botanical gardens. Pima Air & Space Museum (15 min) Over 300 air- & spacecraft are on display at this museum that encompasses 80 acres of exhibits. San Xavier del Bac Mission (15 min) Completed in 1797, this iconic mission church features baroque architecture & painted artwork. Tucson Mountains (18 min) Mountain range with canyon trails, desert terrain & giant saguaro cacti, popular for hiking. The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures (15 min) Tiny renditions of famous abodes headline at this educational & interactive museum of miniatures. |