20 days in Tucson and Southern Arizona Itinerary

Spend the 14th (Thu) exploring nature at Saguaro National Park. There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Pima Air and Space Museum, learn about all things military at Titan Missile Museum, tour the pleasant surroundings at Cactus Forest Trail, and take a memorable drive along Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Tucson. Expect a daytime high around 87°F in October, and nighttime lows around 60°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Mount Lemmon.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Wed): stop by Mt Lemmon General Store and then see the sky in a new way at Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter Observatory. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the majestic nature at Oracle State Park and then engage your brain at Biosphere 2.

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Drive from Tucson to Mount Lemmon in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In October, plan for daily highs up to 87°F, and evening lows to 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) to allow time to drive to Clifton.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Fri): take a memorable drive along Coronado Trail and then cruise along Coronado Trail - National Scenic Byway.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Mount Lemmon to Clifton. Traveling from Mount Lemmon in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Clifton, with lows of 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) to allow time to drive to Willcox.

Get out of town with these interesting Willcox side-trips: Pearce (Keeling Schaefer Vineyards & Marcia's Garden Soap Shop).

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Clifton to Willcox. In October in Willcox, expect temperatures between 84°F during the day and 54°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Tombstone.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Tombstone: Benson (Kartchner Caverns State Park & Double R Ranch). There's still lots to do: take an in-depth tour of O.K. Corral, look for gifts at Johnny One Dog's Tombstone Sarsaparilla, delve into the mystery of Bird Cage Theatre, and examine the collection at Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum.

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Drive from Willcox to Tombstone in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In October in Tombstone, expect temperatures between 80°F during the day and 55°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Sun) early enough to go by car back home.