Category: Tucson/Tombstone, AZ

Tucson is best known for it’s rich history… San Xavier Mission, one of the oldest in the country and Hotel Congress. Early in the morning on the fateful day of January 22, 1934, a fire started in the basement of the hotel and spread up the elevator to the third floor. This fire, and the subsequent chain of events, led to the capture of one of the country’s most notorious criminals – John Dillinger. Tombstone has it’s own more well-known wild west history and is just a super fun place to visit.

Tucson, AZ: Getting Ready & Getting There

Getting There – Drive, take a train or fly.

- Drive: It’s not far from Los Angeles. Just know that if you come back on Sunday, you WILL hit traffic.
- Fly: Southwest seem to be the most frequent and reasonably priced, however, American, Delta and United make many stops here.
- Train: There is an Amtrak station in Tucson – so this is also a lovely way to get here!

Tuscon Az: Getting Around & Accommodations

Getting Around:

- Lyft, Uber or taxis to and from the airport or around the city.

Accommodations – As usual, in a area with a lot of history, I prefer historical hotels:

- Arizona Inn – Boutique & family run since 1930
- Blenman Inn – Historic, but no restaurant onsite
- Hacienda Del Sol – Historic w/Hollywood history
- Historic Hotel Congress – Downtown haunted
- Lodge on the Desert – Good price and good food
- Omni Tuscon National Resort – Desert & mountains
- Rancho de la Osa – Dude Ranch w/horseback riding
- Tanque Verde Ranch – Dude Ranch w/horseback riding
- Westward Look Wyndham – Spa, hot tubs & horses
- White Stallion Ranch – Dude Ranch w/horseback riding

Bisbee & Tombstone

- Allen Street Inn – Tombstone
- Bisbee Grand Hotel – Bisbee
- Landmark Lookout Lodge – Tombstone
- Larian Motel– Tombstone
- Monument Ranch – Tombstone
- Russ House – Tombstone
- Sagebrush Inn – Tombstone
- Tombstone Bordello – Tombstone
- Tombstone Boarding House Inn – Tombstone
- Wyatt’s Hotel – Tombstone

Tucson, AZ: Eating & Drinking

Yummy eateries in Tucson!

- Baggin’s Gourmet Sandwiches (since 1984)
- Barrio Brewing (Rustic-chic brewpub)
- Boca Tacos Y Tequila (Best tacos around)
- Choice Greens (Customized salads, panini & pizza)
- Cielos (Excellent seasonal fare)
- Dillinger Brewery Company (Outside food welcome)
- Eegee’s (Subs, salads & frozen goodness)
- El Corral (Traditional AZ fare with cowboy memorabilia)
- La Parrilla Suiza (Mexico City- style cuisine)
- Little Anthony’s Diner (Old school retro fare)
- Perche’ No Italian Bistro (Authentic Italian fare)

Yummy eateries in Tombstone!

- Big Nose Kate’s Saloon (Historic Mexican fare & live music)
- Crystal Palace Saloon (Rustic past with food & drink)
- Depot Steakhouse & Johnny Ringos Bar (Mexican steakhouse)
- Horseshoe Cafe & Bakery (in Benson)
- Longhorn Restaurant (American classics in century old space)
- OK Cafe (Classic American fare in homey, rustic space)
- Puny John’s BBQ (Awesome all-around BBQ restaurant)
- Tombstone Brewery Company (Local food delivery & live music)
- Vogan’s Alley Bistro (Fun food & spirits of every kind)

Tucson, AZ: Things to Do

Tucson

Coming soon!

Tombstone – Museums, Attractions & Tours