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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE & NATURE www.cocoraque.com. Horseback rides, cattle drives, Western cookouts, corporate parties, private rodeos, hayrides, covered pavilion, bar, and restrooms. 5–1,000 guests. Pusch Ridge Stables 13700 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ 85739-4262; 825-1664, 825-8320, FAX 825-8318, puschridge@aol.com, www.puschridgestables.com. Secluded desert and foothills trails in the Catalinas. One-hour to all-day rides, private rides, and children’s programs. Wagon rides, themed parties, cookouts, and carriages. Reservations. N-26 Black Diamond HUMMER Tours P.O. Box 36494, Tucson, AZ 85740; 907-1061, FAX 531-9741, dolores@bdhummertours.com, www.bdhummertours.com. Adventure or scenic tours of the Sonoran Desert from the comfort of an exciting and capable HUMMER H2. We leave the others in the dust! Convention & Group Services: USA 2750 W. Positano Way, Tucson, AZ 85741-3044; 529-3900, FAX 529-3103, dckramar@aol.com, www.conventiongroupservice.com. Since 1973. Ground excursions via sedans, Jeeps, ATVs, vans, and coaches. Multilingual guides and itinerary planning. From airport transfers to tours throughout Arizona. Gray Line Tours Tucson 3594 E. Lincoln St., Tucson, AZ 85714; 622-8811, 800-276-1528, FAX 622-8838, info@graylinearizona.com, www.graylinearizona.com. Charter, tour, and convention services. Family-owned/operated since 1916. Offering vans, minicoaches, and state-of-the-art deluxe motorcoaches featuring video, air conditioning, and restrooms. L-11 Hummer Tours of Tucson 12200 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson, AZ 85749; 977-6615, FAX 760-4105, hummertoursoftucson@msn.com, www.hummertoursoftucson.com. Explore beautiful Southern Arizona in a fun and unique way. Ride in the original Hummer H1 or the brand-new Hummer H3. Spanish Trail Outfitters, Inc. 8500 E. Ocotillo Dr., Tucson, AZ 85750; 749-0167, FAX 751-0938, spanishtrailnkg@aol.com, www.spanishtrailoutfitters.com. Ride through streams and mesquite woodlands, and pass Hohokam village sites on desert trails in the foothills of the Catalina Mountains. Secluded, private, close to major hotels. V-16 political decisions that continue to shape this desert community. Old Tucson Studios 201 S. Kinney Rd., Tucson, AZ 85735; 883-0100, FAX 578-1269, guestrelations@oldtucson.com, www.oldtucson.com. World-famous movie location and Western theme park featuring movie-themed entertainment and tours, live musicals, legendary gunfights, rides, and three great restaurants! B-10 y Tombstone and Thunder Valley Tours P.O. Box 787, Hereford, AZ 85615; 378-2539, 1881@cox.net, www.tombstonetours.com. Come see legendary Tombstone with John Rose, the researcher and guide that Arizona Highways magazine called “spellbinding.” Exciting and accurate walking tours and step-on guide services. University of Arizona Campus Arboretum P.O. Box 210036, Tucson, AZ 85721; 621-7074, FAX 621-7186, edavison@ag.arizona.edu, http://arboretum.arizona.edu. The University of Arizona campus contains some of Tucson’s oldest trees. Visitors can see 100-year-old olives, historic buildings, shady groves, and huge trees of all kinds. ID signs. Get walking maps from our website. Free admission. Walking Winds Stables at Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort 10000 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ 85737; 742-4422, FAX 647-0062, walkingwindsinc@q.com. Professional, friendly, guided rides in Coronado National Forest. Secluded desert trails. Majestic saguaros. We care about our horses, and it shows! Voted Tucson’s best stables. M-22 RAIL EXCURSIONS Argonaut Tours La Placita Village, 110 S. Church Ave., Ste. 4192, Tucson, AZ 85701; 325-4321, 866-508-6877, FAX 622-5533, info@thecoppercanyontour.com, www.thecoppercanyontour.com. The most spectacular train ride in the world through the Copper Canyon in Mexico. Pick-up point: Tucson, Arizona. Our tour is the best value in the market. HOT AIR BALLOONS Balloon America, Inc. P.O. Box 31255, Tucson, AZ 85751-1255; 299-7744, BalloonAmerica@cs.com, www.balloonrideusa.com. Tucson’s number-onerated professional balloon-tour operator. FAAcertified commercial pilots. 20 years, more than 100,000 passengers. Banquet, meeting facilities. Pick-up/return to most resorts. Oct.–June. Fleur de Tucson Balloon Tours 4635 N. Caida Place, Tucson, AZ 85718; 529-1025, FAX 791-2738, fleurdetucson@earthlink.net, www.fleurdetucson .net. First-class ride over the beautiful Tucson Mountains. Includes delicious champagne brunch, digital pictures. Referrals from Tucson’s top resorts. FAA-certified pilot since 1980. Southern Arizona Guides Association P.O. Box 41692, Tucson, AZ 85717-1692; 256-6848, 743-3553, FAX 743-5055, sagamailbox@comcast.net, www.aztours.org. Tours, events, educational programs, step-on guides; Southern Arizona’s professional tourguide organization will give your group the real Southwest experience: history, culture, wildlife, plants, natural wonders. R E C E P T I V E O P E R AT O R S Desert Sojourn Tours 7745 E. Rudasill Rd., Tucson, AZ 85750-0965; 869-7597, FAX 299-1986, jamessmith4777@msn.com, www.desertsojourntours.com. Group meeting arrangements and customized Arizona tour programs. JEEP TOURS Trail Dust Adventures, Inc. Jeep Tours 1665 S. Craycroft Rd., Tucson, AZ 85711; 747-0323, FAX 748-7094, www.traildustadventures.com. Experienced guides share the ecology and archaeology of the Sonoran Desert. Enjoy the solitude of Tucson’s only private trail. Dining in the desert, special events. Q-9 S P E C I A LT Y E X C U R S I O N S Costa Bella Getaways 6542 N. Placita Alta Reposa, Tucson, AZ 85750; 205-0390, info@costabellagetaways.com, www.costabellagetaways.com. We offer rentals and vacations to Rocky Point and beyond. Tailoring travel plans to suit your needs from family getaways to weddings or business gatherings. Reisen Arizona, L.L.C. 4142 E. Kings Rd., Tucson, AZ 85711; 319-8130, FAX 319-8130, michael@reisenarizona.com, http://reisenarizona.com/. Reisen Arizona provides day tours of popular Southern Arizona attractions in a comfortably appointed bus. Lunch and entrance fees included in each tour. Segway of Tucson 531 N. 4th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705; 749-5325, 820-4985, 877-SEG4TUC(734-4882), FAX 866-887-2589, info@tucsonsegway.com, www.tucsonsegway.com. Enjoy Tucson’s sights in a fun and unique way. Guided tours daily on the revolutionary Segway PT. Tours include training in safety and etiquette. Choose from three different tours. Serendipity Tour Consultants, L.L.C. P.O. Box 69189, Tucson, AZ 85737; 742-3330, FAX 544-4446, info@serendipitytravelconsultants.com, www.serendipitytravelconsultants.com. Discovery Journeys. Fully escorted regional, domestic, international. Custom itineraries for individuals/groups. Creative, upscale, specialinterest tours highlighting Latin American culinary vacations and rail travel. Unique Adventures 711 W. Las Lomitas Rd., Tucson, AZ 85704; 292-9871, 870-9374, safarijazz@comcast.net, www.uniqueadventuresinc.com. Prearranged hiking and adventure trips for four–six people or small groups. Explore our beautiful desert/mountains with experienced, professional guide. Southern Arizona Balloon Excursions 537 W. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85705; 624-3599, flynpat@aol.com, www.tucsoncomefly.com. Join us in an irresistible opportunity for pleasure and adventure. Enjoy the view of the spectacular mountain range from the basket of a beautiful hot air balloon. FAA-certified pilots. MAPS, GUIDEBOOKS & WALKING/SELF-GUIDED TOURS Arizona Historical Society/Sosa-CarrilloFrémont House 151 S. Granada Ave. (in the Convention Center complex between the Music Hall and the Arena), Tucson, AZ 85701; 622-0956, www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org. Features period furnishings, special seasonal exhibits. Wed.–Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Walking tours of surrounding Presidio neighborhood offered Thurs. & Sat., Nov.–Mar., 10 a.m. L-11 y ClickerShock.com 582 E. Placita Cerro Amistoso, Tucson, AZ 85704; 800-761-1242 ext. 772, 444-0461, FAX 299-6919, rmacneal@earthlink.net, www.clickershock.com. Linking good commerce with good cause. This unique website offers exclusive Showcase video presentations featuring the hottest restaurants, local attractions, and special promotional offers. Enjoy Tucson P.O. Box 3117, Scottsdale, AZ 85271-3117; 480-947-8502, FAX 480-947-8503, enjoyguidebooks@cox.net. Kino Mission Tours 6965 E. Blue Lake Dr., Tucson, AZ, 85715; 722-6410, FAX 628-1269, info@smrc-missiontours.com, www.smrc-missiontours.com. Bilingual guides and professional historians offer spring and fall trips to Sonoran towns where priests founded missions three centuries ago. 30 years of experience. Old Pueblo Walking Tours P.O. Box 50501, Tucson, AZ 85703-0501; 358-8500, FAX 622-8060, opt1775@yahoo.com, www.OldPuebloWalkingTours.com. Discover why Tucson is the city it is today. Explore downtown history, architectural traditions, personalities, and ROCK CLIMBING Rocks and Ropes 330 S. Toole Ave., Ste. 400, Tucson, AZ 85701; 882-5924, FAX 882-6013, mail@rocksandropes.com, www.rocksandropes.com. Since 1992, providing professional rock-climbing instruction for the novice and challenging climbs for the expert. Indoor climbing and outdoor guided trips with certified professionals. SHOOTING SPORTS Tucson Trap & Skeet Club 7800 W. Old Ajo Hwy., Tucson, AZ 85735; 883-6426, FAX 883-7948, tts@theriver.com, www.tucsontrapandskeet.com. We offer a variety of shotgun sporting venues. Trap, skeet, 5-stand, and sporting clays fields for novice to experienced shooters. Gun rentals and instructors available. C-6 Tours GROUND EXCURSIONS Agave Tours P.O. Box 321, Vail, AZ 85641; 270-3247, kdahms@mac.com, www.agavetours.com. Provides guided tours of historic Tucson and Southern Arizona using comfortable passenger vehicle. Hourly and full-day rate plans available. Member, Southern Arizona Guides Association. TUCSON OFFICIAL DESTINATION GUIDE WWW.VISITTUCSON.ORG http://www.cocoraque.com http://www.bdhummertours.com http://www.oldtucson.com http://www.puschridgestables.com http://www.conventiongroupservice.com http://www.tombstonetours.com http://www.spanishtrailoutfitters.com http://www.graylinearizona.com http://arboretum.arizona.edu http://www.hummertoursoftucson.com http://www.thecoppercanyontour.com http://www.aztours.org http://www.balloonrideusa.com http://www.desertsojourntours.com http://www.fleurdetucson http://www.traildustadventures.com http://www.tucsoncomefly.com http://www.costabellagetaways.com http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org http://reisenarizona.com/ http://www.rocksandropes.com http://www.clickershock.com http://www.tucsonsegway.com http://www.clickershock.com http://www.tucsontrapandskeet.com http://www.serendipitytravelconsultants.com http://www.smrc-missiontours.com http://www.agavetours.com http://www.uniqueadventuresinc.com http://www.OldPuebloWalkingTours.com http://www.visittucson.org

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