28 days in Tucson and Southern Arizona Itinerary

One of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country, Tucson is a city on a cultural crossroads, with European, Native American, Mexican, and Asian residents blending and sometimes conflicting with one another.

Visit Tumacacori National Historical Park and A Mountain (Sentinel Peak) for their historical value. Get some cultural insight at Madaras Gallery and Museum of the Horse Soldier. Get out of town with these interesting Tucson side-trips: Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalina Mountains & Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter Observatory), Tubac (Tubac Golf Resort, Tubac Art and Gifts, &more) and Colossal Cave Mountain Park (in Vail). Next up on the itinerary: admire the majestic nature at Catalina State Park, have fun and explore at Children's Museum Tucson, take in the dramatic natural features at Tumamoc Hill, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Augustine Cathedral.

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The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Tucson. In August, daytime highs in Tucson are 96°F, while nighttime lows are 73°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) so you can drive to Tombstone.

Founded in 1877 as a mining camp, Tombstone became one of the most storied towns of the "Wild West." As one of the last frontier boomtowns in the United States, Tombstone prospered between 1880 and 1890, attracting cattle rustlers and outlaws.

Get some cultural insight at Sonoita Vineyards and Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum. Discover out-of-the-way places like Tucson Audubon's Paton Center for Hummingbirds and The Nature Conservancys Ramsey Canyon Preserve. Explore Tombstone's surroundings by going to Arizona Hops and Vines (in Sonoita), Coronado National Memorial (in Hereford) and Autumn Sage Vineyards (in Elgin). The adventure continues: look for all kinds of wild species at San Pedro House, examine the collection at Gammons Gulch, take in the exciting artwork at Belleza Fine Art Gallery, and discover the riches below the earth's surface at Lavender Pit.

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You can drive from Tucson to Tombstone in 1.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Tucson in September; daily highs in Tombstone reach 84°F and lows reach 62°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Willcox.

Willcox is a city in Cochise County, Arizona, United States. Discover out-of-the-way places like Chiricahua National Monument and Spas. Let the collections at Amerind Museum and Mount Graham International Observatory capture your imagination. Explore Willcox's surroundings by going to Roper Lake State Park (in Safford), Kief-Joshua Vineyards (in Elgin) and Keeling Schaefer Vineyards (in Pearce). And it doesn't end there: learn about winemaking at Coronado Vineyards, see the interesting displays at Friends of Marty Robbins Museum, delve into the mystery of The Thing, and get a sense of history and politics at Willcox Depot.

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You can drive from Tombstone to Willcox in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Tombstone in September, expect nights in Willcox to be about the same, around 66°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 91°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Ajo.

Ajo is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pima County, Arizona, United States. Start off your visit on the 16th (Fri): identify plant and animal life at Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, explore the fascinating landscape at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, and then identify plant and animal life at Quitobaquito Spring. Keep things going the next day: take an in-depth tour of Ajo Historical Museum, then get great views at New Cornelia Open Pit Mining Lookout, then cruise along Puerto Blanco Scenic Drive, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Federated Church.

To see where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Ajo trip itinerary planning website.

You can drive from Willcox to Ajo in 3.5 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Willcox in September: high temperatures in Ajo hover around 98°F and lows are around 75°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) to allow time to drive back home.