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Tubac and the surrounding Santa Cruz county is rich in things to do and see.There is a pleasant air of discovery that permeates either in a historical, nature or arts and crafts context. Culinary delights are plentiful with many interesting atmospheres from high Mexican décor to whimsical Italian to saddle seats for bar stools or paintings under glass for tabletops. Indulge your senses in a country where cattle free range and herds of horses are the norm… the continuing Old West Territory.
National Geographic,The State of Arizona and the State of Sonora, have recently partnered creating the first bi-national "Geotourism Mapguide" The Guide features Tubac from a historical and cultural perspective. Tubac AZ being the first european settlement in arizona has grown from protector to early mining boomtown to a thriving art colony. Tubac Arts & Heritage VacationTubac Center of the Arts - Celebrating and promoting the arts since 1960.Seasonal Fine Art Exhibitions, Performing Arts, Cultural Series. 520-398-2371 Tubac Presidio State Historic Park - The first Arizona State Park featuring archeological digs, live history presentations and an excellent interpretive timeline museum.520-398-2252 Patagonia Lake State Park - Fishing, birding, boating and swimming at a 3750' elevation. Tumacacori National Historical Park - tells the story of the first Europeans who came to southern Arizona and of the native people who lived here then. It is a dramatic story from any perspective: at stake was not only basic survival but hearts and minds. And yet even then, each new day brought birdsong and breakfast to native, priest, settler, and soldier alike. All changed bit by bit as the days unfolded, until a vigorous new culture blending elements from ristras to rosaries was born. Tubac Culinary DelightTubac Culinary School- Just For the Fun of it! - "The Setting"; An intimate dining and cooking area with 16 guest places , each beautifully set on top of an elegant granite countertop, facing the the chef. The experience begins with the opening pop of a champagne bottle and moves from course to course with more wine pairings. Your personal teaching chef creates your meal in front of you as outlined in your recipe handouts.A memorable event whether you are attending their breakfast,lunch or dinner offering.520-398-8501; Reservations required. Tubac Spa and Relaxation ExperienceSpaZen - Balancing Beauty,Body and Spirit... SpaZen goes beyond pampering by refreshing your beauty,body,and spirit with balancing skincare,body treatments and traditional chinese medicine.520-398-9886 Touch Therapy Massage & Reiki from Soulistic Medical Institute: Our licensed professional massage therapists and practitioners are pleased to offer you relaxation and therapeutic massage on-site while you enjoy your stay at the Tubac Country Inn. Please either let Ivan or April know, and we can arrange the massage time with them for you, or feel free to call us directly at (520) 668-8925. Our Touch Therapy brochures are available at the Inn's office or visit Soulistic Medical Institute > We can include a variety of modalities that assist you to deeply relax and rebalance during your getaway in Tubac. Enjoy! Tubac Explorer VacationPatagonia - Sonoita Creek Preserve - In a verdant floodplain valley between the Patagonia and Santa Rita mountains of southeastern Arizona, within the watershed of Sonoita Creek, lies some of the richest of the remaining riparian (streamside) habitat in the region. One of few permanent streams, it provides for a wide array of diverse species from endangered fishes to butterflies and birds. Internationally-known destination for birders. Take a tour of the preserve on Saturdays at 9 AM. Meet at the Visitor Center for an easy 1-2 hour hike (no reservations needed). Birding the Anza Trail at Tubac - The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail follows the riparian corridor of the Santa Cruz River alongside Highway I-19. Anza followed the river on his expedition to California, where he founded San Francisco. In Tubac, a wonderful little historical town and current art colony, the trail is easily accessible and very birdy .Tubac Birding Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory - Located at the base of Mt. Hopkins in the Santa Rita Mountains, 56 kilometers (35 miles) south of Tucson and just within the boundary of the Coronado National Forest, the Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory Visitors Center features displays and exhibits on astronomy and astrophysics, natural science, and cultural history. Fred Lawrence Observatory Tubac Vineyard VacationTouring Southern Arizona Wine Country - Arizona's vineyards and wineries hold wonderful stories thirsting to be revealed to their visitors. They are the tales of 21st Century pioneers who broke the land and fended off birds, bears, deers, cats and other wild animals to raise their crops. They hold the memories of telephone calls from The White House for more wine. These are stories of lives filled with passion and adventure. They are all waiting for you to explore, see and taste. Wine Country Touring Shopping, Art and Browsing Vacation (just a sample)
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Reyes Gallery -
For over 100 years,
the Lowe House has been at the center of Tubac's colorful history. James Culver-A Working Leather Studio - offering a selection of handbags, belts, wallets and buckles handmade in Tubac.398-1841
Nicholas Wilson Studio -
"Nick Wilson has the rarest qualities of being in complete
harmony with his subject matter. The intensity and depth of his study and
concern for wildlife is inescapable for him and is as well for those who
appreciate his artistic efforts. He has evolved a style of work that allows him
to convey the most subtle and delicate of the Southwest's boundless natural
wildlife. His total commitment is-as coyote to desert-one."
Purcell Galleries of Fine Art - Fine Art, originals, prints,
etchings, sculpture and jewelry.
Tubac Old World Imports
"The Rug Store" -
South of Tucson in the famous village
and art colony of Tubac is Old World Imports. "The Rug Store" is well known for
its extensive collection of fine Oriental rugs and tapestries which are
personally selected by the owners, Walter and Patty Wilson. Like Marco Polo,
they have traveled extensively to the romantic lands and cities that date back
thousands of years. They acquire rugs, antiques and other collectible items for
the shop in such faraway places as Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Istanbul, Antalya,
Jaipur, Agra, Benares, Fez and Peshawar.
Rogaway's Turquoise Tortoise Gallery - exhibits the best in
Representational and Contemporary Painting, Sculpture and Home furnishings. Tumacacori Mesquite-Sawmill - Oldest Mesquite Source in Arizona - Lumber, Mantles, Doors, Furniture & Fine Crafts. Tubac Golf VacationRio Rico Golf Course - Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed course. PGA Qualifying School, a classic course.520-281-8567 Tubac Golf Course - Red Lawrence designed Golf Course, well kept and challenging for all levels. Other features include a full service Golf Shop and the best practice facilities in the state of Arizona.520-398-2221 Kino Springs Golf Course - This course requires many uphill shots because of its elevation changes. The greens are well manicured. The tree-lined fairways are very narrow. The Santa Cruz River can be seen from the course, but it does not come into play. However, there is a creek and a pond that come into play on two holes. 520 287-8701 Palo Duro - Palo Duro is located in Nogales Arizona. It is a par 72 course rated 72.7 from the blue tees. Water comes into play on many holes. There are doglegs to the left and doglegs to the right. There are canyons and streams to negotiate; in fact there is a lot of trouble to be gotten into if the tee shot is off line. 520 761-4394 For More information please visit: Tubac-Santa Cruz Visitor Center & Tubac Chamber of Commerce & Tubac Az.
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