Old Town Artisans – Tucson, Arizona
in 1775 there was a fort built by the Spanish called El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson where they staked their claim to the northern frontier of New Spain. Where Old Town Artisans is located was the site of the stables and the north wall of the fort area assisted in repelling Apache attacks. The other adobe buildings construction began in the 1850’s.
Sabino Canyon – Tucson, Arizona
This beautiful canyon offers a wonderful opportunity for hiking on its many trails to enjoy the canyon. There is also a tram for those that would rather ride than hike. The canyon is located in the Coronado National Forest and is the home to spectacular desert landscaping and a variety of wildlife.
Phoenix Zoo – Phoenix, Arizona
The Phoenix Zoo covers 125 acres in total with approximately 2.5 miles of walking trails. There are 4 different trails such as the Africa trail, the Tropics, The Arizona and the Children’s trails. There are approximately 1,200 animals on exhibit with everything from mammals, fish, invertebrates, birds and the fascinating reptiles.
Tucson Greyhound Park – Tucson, Arizona
For race fans the Tucson Greyhound Park offers you greyhound racing Tuesday – Saturday nights at 7:30 pm. There is a pari-mutuel betting, The track has been in operation for over six decades.
Phoenix Greyhound Park – Phoenix, Arizona
This dog track is located directly north of Sky Harbor Airport at 40th St. and Washing. The park has been operating for ore than 40 years. The park offers pari-mutual wagering on live greyhound racing seven nights a week at 7:30 pm with simulcast racing beginning daily at 4:30.
Grand Canyon Deer Farm – Williams, Arizona
Here you will have the opportunity to not just look at the deer but walk among them, tough them and they will let you feed them right out of your hand if you want.
Started in 1969 and after a few owners the current owners, Randy and Pat George and their sons have expanded the store and the animal population. They now include Reindeer, Axis Deer, Talking Birds, Wallabies, Coatimundi, Marmosets, Mini Cattle, and a Baby Camel and two Baby Bison.
Fountain Hills Fountain – Fountain Hills, Arizona
Come and see the fountain that has made the Guinness Book of World Records as the “world’s tallest fountain”(it no longer holds that record but did for over a decade). The fountain shoots water 560 feet into the air from the lagoon in the center of the 32 acre Fountain Park.
Cerreta Candy Company – Glendale, Arizona
If you are a candy fan and would like to take a tour of the factory where Almond Toffee and other wonders of the confectionary world are created you can take a tour of this factory. Have you always wondered how cream centers are enrobed in luscious chocolate or how the caramels get wrapped? If so you will learn all of this if you take the 30 minutes guided tour of the factory.
Chiricahau National Monument – Near Wilcox, Arizona
One of the less known parks of Arizona is the Chiricahua National Monument of Southern Arizona. This park has some of the most beautiful scenery in the state and should not be overlooked.
Tovrea Castle and Carraro Cactus Garden – Phoenix, Arizona
Situated in Phoenix is the Tovrea Castle which was built to resemble a wedding cake by Alessio Carraro. He had the idea to build it as the hotel for a development he wanted to do in the area in 1928. He bought 277 acres of land, hired a Russian gardener names Moktachev to develop the gardens while the castle was built and was off on his dream. The problem was that he lost interest when adjoining property owners began construction sheep and cattle pens to supply a nearby meat packing plant which was owned by the Tovrea family.
