Starting off a trip with a couple of days in Tucson. Looking for some general info, tips, suggestions, where to eat, where not to go...
Flying into Phoenix on day 1 and making the drive down to Tucson. Plan on stopping at IN-N-OUT for an early lunch (hope it lives up to the hype). Hitting a couple of quick trails in the northern end of Saguaro West and then down to Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Is this place just another tourist trap or worth the time? We figured this may be a good non strenuous activity for the early afternoon as we climatize to the altitude/heat. Most likely spending the rest of the day running errands, checking in, and dinner. What's good to eat in this town?
Looks like there are two breweries close by, 1912 and Dragoon. Preference? Something better in the area? Barrio also looked interesting.
Picked up a small Airbnb on the edge of the Sweetwater Preserve. The area looks ok, anything we need to be aware of?
Day 2- Early start with hiking in the morning(exact itinerary still in the works, splitting time between Saguaro East & West). If anyone has hiking knowledge of these areas or any other local stops that deserve time, please share. We are looking at the Pima Air & Space Museum for an afternoon activity. Good/tourist trap? Following this up with dinner and evening activities.
This evening there will be a total lunar eclipse. Hoping @AlbinoDragon would possibly share some knowledge of the area and recommend some viewing spots? It looks like this whole event is going to be low on the horizon. The place we are staying seems to have a hill/rise looking to ESE, SE and may block the beginning of the show, so it may be necessary for us to venture out.
Day 3- Travel day. Leaving Tucson in the early am and starting our journey north with a 5 hour drive to Petrified Forest. Allowing a few hours for the park and then continuing on to Flagstaff for the evening. Any must do dinner or breakfast spots in the area? Single night stay at a local hotel, then continuing on the next morning to the south rim.
Flying into Phoenix on day 1 and making the drive down to Tucson. Plan on stopping at IN-N-OUT for an early lunch (hope it lives up to the hype). Hitting a couple of quick trails in the northern end of Saguaro West and then down to Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Is this place just another tourist trap or worth the time? We figured this may be a good non strenuous activity for the early afternoon as we climatize to the altitude/heat. Most likely spending the rest of the day running errands, checking in, and dinner. What's good to eat in this town?
Looks like there are two breweries close by, 1912 and Dragoon. Preference? Something better in the area? Barrio also looked interesting.
Picked up a small Airbnb on the edge of the Sweetwater Preserve. The area looks ok, anything we need to be aware of?
Day 2- Early start with hiking in the morning(exact itinerary still in the works, splitting time between Saguaro East & West). If anyone has hiking knowledge of these areas or any other local stops that deserve time, please share. We are looking at the Pima Air & Space Museum for an afternoon activity. Good/tourist trap? Following this up with dinner and evening activities.
This evening there will be a total lunar eclipse. Hoping @AlbinoDragon would possibly share some knowledge of the area and recommend some viewing spots? It looks like this whole event is going to be low on the horizon. The place we are staying seems to have a hill/rise looking to ESE, SE and may block the beginning of the show, so it may be necessary for us to venture out.
Day 3- Travel day. Leaving Tucson in the early am and starting our journey north with a 5 hour drive to Petrified Forest. Allowing a few hours for the park and then continuing on to Flagstaff for the evening. Any must do dinner or breakfast spots in the area? Single night stay at a local hotel, then continuing on the next morning to the south rim.