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Becoming a Wildcat

An August 2002 trip to Tucson by stfmahoney

Quote: Sending your oldest child to college is a frightening experience. We softened the blow by staying at a magnificent resort in south Tucson. The Sonora Desert has more than Wildcats to entertain you on your voyage.
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Starr Pass Golf Suites Best of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Starr Pass"

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Best Things Nearby:Golf, Sonora Dessert, and University of Arizona. Best Things About the Resort:Room design, views, golf, swimming.Resort Experience:Vacationing at Starr Pass Resort will be a memorable journey even if you are not sending your oldest child off to college. This large resort looks like a small community nestled between the Sonora Desert, the Starr Pass Golf Resort, and the Tucson Mountains. Breath taking views of Tucson city lights, Tucson Mountain Park, swimming pool, and the golf course await you at every turn as you navigate to your personal casita. The architects of this community are to be commended! It appears that every unit ha...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on February 15, 2004

Starr Pass Golf Suites
3645 W STARR PASS BLVD
Tucson, Arizona 85745
520-670-0500

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If you are staying at the Starr Pass, you might be interested in a frequently visited tortilla factory, which is a short drive from the resort. Beware: there is a vast contrast from the niceties of the Starr Pass Resort to this little hole in the wall Mexican tortilleria and diner. I recommend using the take-out service. The ambience of the restaurant does not exist; other than resembling old Mexico, several interesting newspaper articles line the walls and make for an interesting wait for your food. I recommend ordering a breakfast burrito -- they offer several varieties. My favorite is chorizo (Mexican hot sausage), scrambled egg, and wrapped with potato in a delicate homemade flour torti...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on February 15, 2004

Tania's Flour Tortillas
614 N Grande Ave
Tucson, Arizona 85745
(520) 622-0685

Old Tucson Studios Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Old Tucson"

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Raised in Arizona, I had always wanted to visit Old Tucson, but had never made it until recently. I do not think I had missed anything in the long-anxious wait. We went with some friends and we had a good day but probably will never return to the old west amusement park. Maybe since I live in the west, I am just callous to the ways of the west. Many movies have been filmed here. You can read them on a link from here. There is live entertainment all day at the movie studio. Stunt men fight and duel while call girls dance -- check the times and locations in your information bulletin. Or tour the park in a locomotive train,...Read More

Member Rating 1 out of 5 on February 15, 2004

Old Tucson Studios
201 South Kinney Road
Tucson, Arizona 85735
(520) 883-0100

Sonora Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "A Mountain"

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Take a nice hike to University of Arizona’s beloved white-washed "A" where the Wildcats hide their covey. Opposing ASU students have often painted the A in their maroon and gold fighting colors prior to a big game with the blue and red Wildcats.

Seriously, this is a nice hike in the Sonora Desert with a bit of a slope to get your heart rate up. Take plenty of water and some snacks. Expect some magnificent views of Tucson and lots of trekkers if you attempt this on a weekend.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on February 15, 2004

Sonora
101 North Stone Ave
Tucson, Arizona 85701
No phone number avai

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Sonora Desert Museum"

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If you would like to educate yourself about the desert, this is my recommendation in the Tucson area. It is a nice walking adventure in the Sonora Desert with fantastic views. The walk-in aviary is my favorite exhibit, where you learn about the desert birds like the cactus wren, roadrunners, and quail. Other exhibits include the Cactus Garden, Desert Garden, Cat Canyon, Riparian Corridor, and others. It is a well-managed living museum that you can visit every year and expect different treats at different times of the year. Visit their website for more information.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on February 15, 2004

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 North Kinney Road
Tucson, Arizona 85743
+1 520 883 1380