Sonoran Desert

Tucson and Phoenix together form the heart of Southern Arizona and are perfect for a short city break, but can also easily be combined into a single trip

Tucson was the first city in the U.S. to be designated a UNESCO City of Gastronomy and you can experience it with all your senses. Cycle past colorful murals and adobe houses in downtown, shop in boutiques filled with handmade jewelry or visit the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum to learn more about the unique ecosystem.

The Far West is
felt with every step

Just outside the city lies the impressive Saguaro National Park, where thousands of saguaro cacti dominate the horizon. Take a day trip to the authentic mining town of Tombstone, where history comes to life. Stroll past saloons and wooden sidewalks and see what life was like back in the day during a reenactment of the famous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

Phoenix buzzes with energy under the warm desert sun. Learn all about the flora of the Sonoran Desert and stroll along paths lined with agaves, yuccas, and blooming desert plants at the Desert Botanical Garden. Climb Camelback Mountain and enjoy a spectacular view of the desert city. The climb is challenging, but every drop of sweat is worth it once you reach the summit. Afterward, relax in Roosevelt Row, the creative district filled with street art, galleries and local eateries.

Just outside the city lies the legendary Apache Trail, a winding route that takes you through the rugged Superstition Mountains. Along the way, discover the Roosevelt Dam, an impressive feat of engineering, and Goldfield Ghost Town, where wooden saloons and a steam train transport you back to the Wild West. Nearby Scottsdale is the place to go for pure indulgence. Luxury resorts like The Phoenician and Sanctuary Camelback Mountain combine comfort, fine dining and wellness in a stylish desert setting.

• Experience life as a cowboy and stay at a real ranch, such as the iconic Tanque Verde Ranch
• Saddle up and experience the desert from a different perspective with an unforgettable horseback ride at sunrise or under the stars
• Take part in an outdoor cooking experience featuring Dutch ovens, a campfire, and 19th-century recipes. Think stews, beans, and freshly baked bread, with a dash of Western magic
• Phoenix offers daily live sports action, with top-tier games in baseball, basketball, and the National Football League

• Order a Sonoran dog—a bacon-wrapped hot dog with beans, jalapeño, and tomato or try a prickly pear margarita, made with cactus fruit

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