15 days in Tucson and Southern Arizona Itinerary

Museum-lovers will appreciate O.K. Corral and Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park. Take a break from the city and head to Kartchner Caverns State Park and Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve. Explore Tombstone's surroundings by going to Hereford (The Nature Conservancys Ramsey Canyon Preserve & Coronado Peak Trail). And it doesn't end there: explore the different monuments and memorials at Boothilll Graveyard, see the interesting displays at White Raven Trading Co., don't miss a visit to Bird Cage Theatre, and take in the exciting artwork at Belleza Fine Art Gallery.

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Manchester, UK to Tombstone is an approximately 19-hour flight. You'll gain 7 hours traveling from Manchester to Tombstone due to the time zone difference. In July, Tombstone is somewhat warmer than Manchester - with highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Willcox.

Visiting Chiricahua National Monument and Forever Home Donkey Rescue will get you outdoors. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Willcox: Safford (Black Hills Rockhound Area & Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area).

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You can drive from Tombstone to Willcox in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Tombstone in July; daily highs in Willcox reach 43°C and lows reach 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Tucson.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Pima Air and Space Museum and Museum of the Horse Soldier. Step out of the city life by going to Sabino Canyon and Tucson Wildlife Center. There's still lots to do: take in the history at Mission San Xavier del Bac, play a few rounds at Sewailo Golf Club, stop by Madaras Gallery, and get outside with Sky Island Falconry Experience.

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Traveling by car from Willcox to Tucson takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In July, daily temperatures in Tucson can reach 42°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can drive to Ajo.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Thu): look for all kinds of wild species at Quitobaquito Spring, admire nature's extreme beauty at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, then get great views at New Cornelia Open Pit Mining Lookout, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Federated Church. On the next day, identify plant and animal life at Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, then get engrossed in the history at Ajo Historical Museum, and then take a memorable drive along Puerto Blanco Scenic Drive.

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Getting from Tucson to Ajo by car takes about 2.5 hours. When traveling from Tucson in July, plan for little chillier days in Ajo, with highs around 32°C, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 32°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can travel back home.