Sonoran Oasis Vacation Rentals Guidebook
Things to Do
Ventana Canyon is one of the most beautiful canyons in the Santa Catalina front range, and one of the least visited. The trailhead is actually begins right behind the property at Sonoran Oasis and is accessible using a provided key. Ventana means window in Spanish. The window in this case is a 15 by 25 foot opening in solid rock that tops one of the peaks in the Santa Catalina Front Range.
Ventana Canyon
Ventana Canyon is one of the most beautiful canyons in the Santa Catalina front range, and one of the least visited. The trailhead is actually begins right behind the property at Sonoran Oasis and is accessible using a provided key. Ventana means window in Spanish. The window in this case is a 15 by 25 foot opening in solid rock that tops one of the peaks in the Santa Catalina Front Range.
Winding through the canyons and arroyos of this fabulous 600-acre high Sonoran Desert preserve are the two spectacular Tom Fazio-designed championship golf courses that are on every list of the nation's very best.
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Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club
6200 N Club House LnWinding through the canyons and arroyos of this fabulous 600-acre high Sonoran Desert preserve are the two spectacular Tom Fazio-designed championship golf courses that are on every list of the nation's very best.
Tucson is very privileged to have an in-town National Park. Saguaro National Park is in two sections on the east and west sides of Tucson. In the western Tucson Mountain District, Signal Hill Trail leads to petroglyphs of the ancient Hohokam people. In the eastern Rincon Mountain District, take Cactus Forest Drive for beautiful views of the desert landscape.
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Saguaro National Park
Tucson is very privileged to have an in-town National Park. Saguaro National Park is in two sections on the east and west sides of Tucson. In the western Tucson Mountain District, Signal Hill Trail leads to petroglyphs of the ancient Hohokam people. In the eastern Rincon Mountain District, take Cactus Forest Drive for beautiful views of the desert landscape.
Opened in 1952, Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum is much more than a museum. It is also a zoo, aquarium, botanical garden, and so much more. Learn about the Sonoran Desert through exhibits, art, and history. Experience the flora and fauna of the Sonoran Desert by hiking the Museum’s nearly two miles of trails.
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พิพิธภัณฑ์ทะเลทรายอาริโซน่า-โซโนรา
2021 N Kinney RdOpened in 1952, Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum is much more than a museum. It is also a zoo, aquarium, botanical garden, and so much more. Learn about the Sonoran Desert through exhibits, art, and history. Experience the flora and fauna of the Sonoran Desert by hiking the Museum’s nearly two miles of trails.
The Pima Air & Space Museum is one of the largest non-government funded aviation and space museums in the world! Featuring over 300 historical aircrafts, from a Wright Flyer to a 787 Dreamliner. Sitting on 80 acres the museum opened its doors to the public in May of 1976. Over the past forty years, the museum has grown immensely and today encompasses five indoor exhibit hangars (two dedicated to WWII). Docent-led walking tours and museum ground Tram Tours are offered daily. The museum is the exclusive offeror of bus tours of the 2,600-acre “Aircraft Boneyard”/U.S. military and government aircraft storage facility, Monday-Friday, non-federal holidays only.
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พิพิธภัณฑ์อวกาศและอากาศยานพิมา
6000 E Valencia RdThe Pima Air & Space Museum is one of the largest non-government funded aviation and space museums in the world! Featuring over 300 historical aircrafts, from a Wright Flyer to a 787 Dreamliner. Sitting on 80 acres the museum opened its doors to the public in May of 1976. Over the past forty years, the museum has grown immensely and today encompasses five indoor exhibit hangars (two dedicated to WWII). Docent-led walking tours and museum ground Tram Tours are offered daily. The museum is the exclusive offeror of bus tours of the 2,600-acre “Aircraft Boneyard”/U.S. military and government aircraft storage facility, Monday-Friday, non-federal holidays only.
Day Trips
Mount Lemmon, with a summit elevation of 9,159 feet is the highest point in the Santa Catalina Mountains. It is located in the Coronado National Forest north of Tucson, Arizona, United States. Mount Lemmon was named for botanist Sara Plummer Lemmon, who trekked to the top of the mountain with her husband and E. O. Stratton, a local rancher, by horse and foot in 1881. It is reported that Mount Lemmon Ski Valley, on the mountain's northeastern side, receives 200 inches of snow annually.
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Mount Lemmon
Mount Lemmon, with a summit elevation of 9,159 feet is the highest point in the Santa Catalina Mountains. It is located in the Coronado National Forest north of Tucson, Arizona, United States. Mount Lemmon was named for botanist Sara Plummer Lemmon, who trekked to the top of the mountain with her husband and E. O. Stratton, a local rancher, by horse and foot in 1881. It is reported that Mount Lemmon Ski Valley, on the mountain's northeastern side, receives 200 inches of snow annually.
What can you say about the “Town Too Tough to Die"? The shootout at the O.K. Corral took place here with the infamous wild west legends, Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday. Don’t miss the Boothill Graveyard.
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Tombstone
300 N Sumner StWhat can you say about the “Town Too Tough to Die"? The shootout at the O.K. Corral took place here with the infamous wild west legends, Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday. Don’t miss the Boothill Graveyard.
Bisbee is an old mining town built into the mountainside. Take the Queen Mine Tour and learn about Arizona’s rich copper mining history. Lots of shopping, fine restaurants, and art galleries can be found in Bisbee.
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Bisbee
Bisbee is an old mining town built into the mountainside. Take the Queen Mine Tour and learn about Arizona’s rich copper mining history. Lots of shopping, fine restaurants, and art galleries can be found in Bisbee.
The artist’s colony of Tubac is less than an hour south of Tucson. Tubac is home to twenty galleries lining its quaint streets, offering paintings, jewelry, mesquite art, and more. Be prepared to be tempted to take back souvenirs.
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Tubac
The artist’s colony of Tubac is less than an hour south of Tucson. Tubac is home to twenty galleries lining its quaint streets, offering paintings, jewelry, mesquite art, and more. Be prepared to be tempted to take back souvenirs.
In November 1974, Gary Tenen and Randy Tufts were exploring the limestone hills at the eastern base of the Whetstone Mountains. They were looking “for a cave no one had ever found” and found it. The two kept the cave a secret until February 1978 when they told the property owners, James and Lois Kartchner, about their awesome discovery. Since unprotected caves can be seriously damaged by unregulated use, they knew the cave had to be protected. Tenen and Tufts spent several years looking into the possibility of developing the cave themselves. Some members of the Kartchner family lived in Tucson and were very impressed with the development and operation of Catalina State Park by Arizona State Parks. They decided to approach State Parks to see if the agency was interested in acquiring this outstanding resource.
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Kartchner Caverns State Park
2980 AZ-90In November 1974, Gary Tenen and Randy Tufts were exploring the limestone hills at the eastern base of the Whetstone Mountains. They were looking “for a cave no one had ever found” and found it. The two kept the cave a secret until February 1978 when they told the property owners, James and Lois Kartchner, about their awesome discovery. Since unprotected caves can be seriously damaged by unregulated use, they knew the cave had to be protected. Tenen and Tufts spent several years looking into the possibility of developing the cave themselves. Some members of the Kartchner family lived in Tucson and were very impressed with the development and operation of Catalina State Park by Arizona State Parks. They decided to approach State Parks to see if the agency was interested in acquiring this outstanding resource.
About 1 ½ hours southeast of Tucson is Patagonia Lake. If you like to fish then this is the spot. The lake is stocked with trout every three weeks. Crappie, bass, bluegill, and catfish can be reeled in. Patagonia Lake is also perfect for picnicking and hiking. Don’t forget your camera!
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Patagonia Lake
About 1 ½ hours southeast of Tucson is Patagonia Lake. If you like to fish then this is the spot. The lake is stocked with trout every three weeks. Crappie, bass, bluegill, and catfish can be reeled in. Patagonia Lake is also perfect for picnicking and hiking. Don’t forget your camera!
Food scene
Born in Magdalena, Sonora in 1961, Daniel Contreras opened his first hot dog stand in Tucson in 1993. As a boy he ate, slept and breathed baseball (he was nearly a champion at 12), now he puts that same drive into Sonoran food.
He owns and operates three El Guero Canelo restaurants, a meat market in Tucson, a bakery and tortilla factory in Magdalena (he had to be sure the quality was just right).
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El Güero Canelo Restaurant
2480 N Oracle RdBorn in Magdalena, Sonora in 1961, Daniel Contreras opened his first hot dog stand in Tucson in 1993. As a boy he ate, slept and breathed baseball (he was nearly a champion at 12), now he puts that same drive into Sonoran food.
He owns and operates three El Guero Canelo restaurants, a meat market in Tucson, a bakery and tortilla factory in Magdalena (he had to be sure the quality was just right).
Family-owned since Tucson was very small” (1922), this “quintessential” Mexican restaurant – the original in “an old house with wooden floors” Downtown – is known for “darn-yummy” Sonoran-style eats like “not-to-be-missed” carne seca (“sun-dried on the roof”) and possibly having “invented the chimichanga”; though not as “picturesque”, its offspring offer a similarly “lively atmosphere”, “pretty good service” and, more importantly, “great value.
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El Charro Cafe Ventana
6910 E Sunrise DrFamily-owned since Tucson was very small” (1922), this “quintessential” Mexican restaurant – the original in “an old house with wooden floors” Downtown – is known for “darn-yummy” Sonoran-style eats like “not-to-be-missed” carne seca (“sun-dried on the roof”) and possibly having “invented the chimichanga”; though not as “picturesque”, its offspring offer a similarly “lively atmosphere”, “pretty good service” and, more importantly, “great value.
At every one of our North Italia locations, our team is full of passionate and dedicated people who work hard every day to deliver the perfect handcrafted experience. We use only the best ingredients to create and serve consistently crave-worthy food, like our chef’s choice daily pizza and fresh pasta made from scratch daily. To us, nothing is quite as satisfying as sharing a dish of handmade pasta and savoring every bite, sip, and moment with the people who matter most. From the warmth that draws you in, to the vibrant energy letting you know you’re in for something special, the North experience invites you to indulge in not just what you taste, but what you feel.
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North Italia
2995 E Skyline DrAt every one of our North Italia locations, our team is full of passionate and dedicated people who work hard every day to deliver the perfect handcrafted experience. We use only the best ingredients to create and serve consistently crave-worthy food, like our chef’s choice daily pizza and fresh pasta made from scratch daily. To us, nothing is quite as satisfying as sharing a dish of handmade pasta and savoring every bite, sip, and moment with the people who matter most. From the warmth that draws you in, to the vibrant energy letting you know you’re in for something special, the North experience invites you to indulge in not just what you taste, but what you feel.
The Parish, Tucson's only Southern Fusion Gastropub draws its restaurant inspiration from Southern comfort, hospitality and community. The Tucson restaurant’s fare and namesake are inspired by the culinary influences of its three owners that span from Louisiana to Texas to Arizona. “Our goal is to create a sense of community and a gathering place through our cuisine and atmosphere.”
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The Parish
6453 N Oracle RdThe Parish, Tucson's only Southern Fusion Gastropub draws its restaurant inspiration from Southern comfort, hospitality and community. The Tucson restaurant’s fare and namesake are inspired by the culinary influences of its three owners that span from Louisiana to Texas to Arizona. “Our goal is to create a sense of community and a gathering place through our cuisine and atmosphere.”
At El Cisne Restaurant you will find exceptional variations of fine Mexican food with influences from abroad as well as favorite traditional Mexican dishes. We specialize in wonderfully prepared seafood and steaks. El Cisne also carries a wide variety of beers, wines and liqueurs including exceptionally prepared tequila cocktails. Beer and wine were also brought by immigrants to Mexico. Many of these are now favorites in the United States and several other countries.
This multicultural Mexican heritage is the heart and soul of El Cisne Restaurant. Each dish and drink is prepared and served by our highly experienced staff in a modern contemporary setting that is both elegant and relaxed. We hope you enjoy your experience and thank you for visiting us!
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El Cisne Restaurant
4717 E Sunrise DrAt El Cisne Restaurant you will find exceptional variations of fine Mexican food with influences from abroad as well as favorite traditional Mexican dishes. We specialize in wonderfully prepared seafood and steaks. El Cisne also carries a wide variety of beers, wines and liqueurs including exceptionally prepared tequila cocktails. Beer and wine were also brought by immigrants to Mexico. Many of these are now favorites in the United States and several other countries.
This multicultural Mexican heritage is the heart and soul of El Cisne Restaurant. Each dish and drink is prepared and served by our highly experienced staff in a modern contemporary setting that is both elegant and relaxed. We hope you enjoy your experience and thank you for visiting us!
Chef de Cuisine Tyler Lapotosky has created a delicious menu for you to savor indoors in our rustic dining room, in front of the cozy fireplace—or outdoors on our patio, surrounded by magnificent views. Indulge in our famous table-side guacamole, made to order by the guacamoliere, our very own guacamole expert who mixes the freshest ingredients just the way you like it.
When it’s time for your main course, Chef Tyler exhibits his unique Southwestern flair, grilling up steaks, fresh fish and scallops, or putting his own twist on more traditional, regional favorites like short rib tacos and prime beef quesadilla. Whatever you order, you’ll see that a deep passion for Southwestern food is the main ingredient at the Flying V Bar & Grill, at The Loews Ventana Canyon.
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Flying V Bar & Grill
7000 N Resort DrChef de Cuisine Tyler Lapotosky has created a delicious menu for you to savor indoors in our rustic dining room, in front of the cozy fireplace—or outdoors on our patio, surrounded by magnificent views. Indulge in our famous table-side guacamole, made to order by the guacamoliere, our very own guacamole expert who mixes the freshest ingredients just the way you like it.
When it’s time for your main course, Chef Tyler exhibits his unique Southwestern flair, grilling up steaks, fresh fish and scallops, or putting his own twist on more traditional, regional favorites like short rib tacos and prime beef quesadilla. Whatever you order, you’ll see that a deep passion for Southwestern food is the main ingredient at the Flying V Bar & Grill, at The Loews Ventana Canyon.
At In-N-Out Burger we use only the freshest ingredients with no heat lamps, freezers or microwaves to deliver on our promise of Quality You Can Taste!
In-N-Out Burger
4620 North Oracle RoadAt In-N-Out Burger we use only the freshest ingredients with no heat lamps, freezers or microwaves to deliver on our promise of Quality You Can Taste!