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Condo Area Events and Attractionsfor Vistoso Resort Casitas655 W. Vistoso Highlands Drive***This is a frequently updated list of events in and around Tucson. |
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Championship Tucson Arizona Golf Courses - Some of Tucson Arizona's best golf courses are within 30 minutes from your casita. They include The Golf Club at Vistoso (adjacent), Ventana Canyon, La Paloma, Omni Tucson National plus many more.
Sabino Canyon - Renowned for its magnificent canyons, meandering rock creek, desert flora and fauna, Sabino Canyon offers daily tours and a variety of Tucson Arizona's most spectacular hiking trails and remote destinations. Mount Lemmon - This incredible "sky island" is the tallest peak(9157ft) in Tucson Arizona, taking visitors from the desert floor to alpine meadows and pine forests in a matter of minutes. Mount Lemmon is also home to the southern-most ski area in the continental United States. University of Arizona, Tucson - For a variety major college sporting events, including nationally ranked Wildcat basketball and football. Major League Baseball Spring Training - The Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago White Sox and Colorado Rockies train in Tucson Arizona from mid-February through early April. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum - World-renowned for it's exotic creatures, such as mountain lions, javalina, pronghorn antelope, and Gila monsters, along with native flora and fauna in their natural habitat. Birding is a natural here as they have two walk-thru enclosures - one dedicated to hummingbirds and one general aviary, as well as many other bird exhibits. The Desert Museum is the best place to see live exhibits of just about everything you might find in the Sonoran Desert. San Xavier del Bac Mission - Located on the Tohono Oodham Indian Reservation, this authentic 300 year-old-Spanish Colonial Mission was rebuilt by the artisans who restored the Sistine Chapel. Kartchner Caverns - Two of the world's most impressive sights for subterranean exploration. Kartchner Caverns was only recently opened to the public, and both sites offer guided tours several times each day. Old Tucson Studios - Known as "Hollywood in the Desert," more than 200 pictures have been filmed here since it was built as a set for the movie "Arizona" in 1939. Biosphere 2 Center - Maintained by the University of Arizona to increase our understanding of earth and its environments, the Center lets you experience life in the Arizona desert, the ocean, the coral reefs, and the rain forests. Kitt Peak National Observatory - An internationally known observatory complex, with the world's greatest concentration of telescopes for stellar, solar and planetary research. DeGrazia's Gallery in the Sun - Paintings portraying Indian lore, legends, life and celebrations of Native American life. Renowned Tucson Arizona artist, Ted DeGrazia, designed and built the chapel and art gallery buildings himself. Birdwatching - A single trip to Tucson Arizona can add dozens of species to a birder's life list. Our diversity of terrain, mild climate and proximity to Mexico is responsible for the more than 450 species recorded here. Birding is a hobby of ours here and just off the condo patio we have seen Gambel's Quail, Greater Roadrunner and various Hawks and Hummingbirds. In the area, we've seen Black-crowned Night-heron, Great Horned Owls, Common Moorhen, Red-winged Blackbird, Killdeer, Harris's Hawk among other hawks, etc. If you like hummingbirds, this area is the best in the U.S. with at least thirteen species found in the southeastern corner of Arizona each year. The nearest park, Catalina State Park, has a Birding Trail where you could see anything from white-crowned sparrows and pyrrhuloxias to phainopeplas and vermilion flycatchers and more. Tombstone, Arizona - Walk in the footsteps of Wyatt Earp and Doc Holiday as you visit the infamous O.K. Corral, Birdcage Saloon and Boot Hill Cemetery in Arizona's "Town Too Tough To Die." Nogales, Mexico - Just across the border and well known for unique, hand-crafted merchandise and outstanding deals. Arizona Desert Jeep Tours - Travel the rugged trails once roamed by Native Americans, Spanish Conquistadors and American Cowboys with a knowledgeable guide who'll thrill you with tales from Arizona's colorful past. Bicycling - The November 2006 issue of Bicycling magazine ranked Tucson third in cities with a population between 200,000 and 500,000 people. The high marks included the city's average of 300 days of sunshine, a bicycle-friendly culture and a strong bicycle advisory committee. In metropolitan Tucson there are over 500 miles of bikeways, this includes signed bicycle routes, bicycle lanes, shared-use paths and bus/bicycle lanes. Many very scenic bikeways run along the Rillito and Santa Cruz rivers. Saguaro National Park, Tucson Arizona - Renowned home of the famous western Saguaro cactus. Excellent hiking, driving and touring. Gambling is available at three nicely appointed casinos. Thoroughbred and quarter horse racing is held at the historic Rillito Racetrack, the first quarter horse racetrack in the US. |
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Tucson Bluegrass Festival - October. Outdoors festival featuring top national, regional and local bluegrass bands, with performances daily at Desert Diamond Casino. Desert Bluegrass Association.
Oro Valley Arts Fest - October. Non-Juried - Southern Arizona's Largest Arts Celebration - 150 Fine Arts Tents and Craft Booths, Cultural Music and Dance, International Cuisine from around the world, Student and Emerging Artists from around Southern Arizona, Family, Teen and Children's activities, Farmers Market with local fresh produce and foods. Oro Valley Arts in the Park - November. Celebration of visual, performing, and culinary arts, with musical entertainment, food demonstrations and vendors, more than 80 exhibitors of juried fine arts, and children's entertainment. Tucson Celtic Festival & Scottish Highland Games - November. Holiday Craft Market - November. Annual craft market has more than 120 booths with handmade and unique gift items. Courtyards and main lobby. Free admission. Tucson Museum of Art Holiday Nights at Tohono Chul Park - November and December. Magical music, home-baked cookies, shopping, dining in the Tea Room, and strolling park surrounded by thousands of twinkling lights 4th Avenue Winter Street Fair - December. Hundreds of arts and crafts booths, food vendors, street musicians, performers and kids' entertainment. Between Ninth St. & University Blvd. on Fourth Ave. Winterhaven Festival of Lights - December. Midtown neighborhood decorated for the holidays hosts walk-throughs every night; drive-through nights also. Tucson Blvd., Country Club Dr., Prince Rd., Fort Lowell Rd. Free, with Tucson Community Food Bank donations. Wings Over Willcox - January. Nature enthusiasts from around the world attend seminars, tours, and presentations during a fun-filled weekend of birding pleasure for the novice, expert or curious. Tucson Gem and Mineral Show - February. This is considered the largest gem/mineral/fossil show in the world! It's held yearly and brings exhibiters from as far as Australia, China, South America, etc. Tubac Annual Festival of the Arts - February. The major event of the year for Tubac showcases the work of hundreds of visiting artists, craft persons and musicians from around the country and Canada. Tucson Rodeo - February. This is one of the top 20 professional rodeos in North America. Accenture Match Play Championship - February - in nearby Dove Mountain(15 mins drive from the condo). This is an opportunity to see famous golf players like Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, Phil Mickelson, Vijay Singh and Geoff Ogilvy. Horse Racing - March. Historical Tucson landmark for Quarter Horse and thoroughbred horse racing for more than 50 years. Spring Artisans Market - March. More than 120 of the Southwest's finest artists and crafters gather at the Tucson Museum of Art's courtyards to sell their wares at this annual event. Unique items from jewelry, textiles, photography, pottery and more are available. Tucson Festival of Books - March. A weekend for those who love books. This free event is on the University of Arizona campus in Tucson. Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Festival - March. Non-Juried - Southern Arizona's Largest Arts Celebration - 200 Fine Arts Tents and Craft Booths, Cultural Music and Dance, International Cuisine from around the world, Student and Emerging Artists from around Southern Arizona, Family, Teen and Children's activities, Farmers Market with local fresh produce and foods. Oro Valley Festival of the Arts - Fine Arts Festival - April. Celebration of visual, performing, and culinary arts, with musical entertainment, food demonstrations and vendors, more than 80 exhibitors of juried fine arts, and children's entertainment. Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair - April. Hundreds of arts and crafts booths, food vendors, street musicians and performers, and kids' entertainment. Between Ninth St. & University Blvd. on Fourth Ave. Pima County Fair - April. Old-fashioned fair with exhibits, food, stage concerts, and other live entertainment, carnival rides, educational exhibits, including a Gem and Mineral Show section. Tucson Folk Festival - May. Nationally known headline acts each evening, as well as local and regional musicians, and workshops, a gospel sing-along, a childrens' show, and varied food and crafts booths. |
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