32 days in Tucson and Southern Arizona Itinerary

Make it your trip
Fly to Tucson International Airport / Morris Air National Guard Base, Drive to Mount Lemmon
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Mount Lemmon
— 1 night
Drive
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Willcox
— 4 nights
Drive
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Tombstone
— 5 nights
Drive
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Tucson
— 21 nights
Bus to 44th St, Fly to Kelowna

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Mount Lemmon — 1 night

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 31st (Tue): get curious at Biosphere 2, then immerse yourself in nature at Oracle State Park, and then see the sky in a new way at Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter Observatory.

To find ratings, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Mount Lemmon trip builder website.

Kelowna, Canada to Mount Lemmon is an approximately 10-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Kelowna to Mount Lemmon. January in Mount Lemmon sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of 5°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) so you can go by car to Willcox.
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Willcox — 4 nights

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Willcox: Marcia's Garden Soap Shop (in Pearce) and Safford (Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area & Roper Lake State Park).

To find photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Willcox trip itinerary builder.

You can drive from Mount Lemmon to Willcox in 2.5 hours. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Mount Lemmon in January; daily highs in Willcox reach 18°C and lows reach 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Tombstone.
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Tombstone — 5 nights

Town Too Tough to Die

Explore Tombstone's surroundings by going to Autumn Sage Vineyards (in Elgin) and Benson (Double R Ranch & Kartchner Caverns State Park). There's much more to do: get engrossed in the history at O.K. Corral, examine the collection at White Raven Trading Co., discover the riches below the earth's surface at Queen Mine Tour, and admire the masterpieces at San Pedro Valley Arts & Historical Society.

For more things to do, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Tombstone trip site.

Drive from Willcox to Tombstone in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In February, daily temperatures in Tombstone can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Tucson.
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Museums · Historic Sites · Nature · Parks
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Tucson — 21 nights

Old Pueblo

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Tucson: Tubac (Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and Museum & Tubac Golf Resort). Spend the 18th (Sat) exploring nature at Saguaro National Park. Next up on the itinerary: explore the stunning scenery at Sabino Canyon, admire the architecture and history at Mission San Xavier del Bac, see the interesting displays at Pima Air and Space Museum, and stroll around Tohono Chul.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Tucson travel route planning site.

Drive from Tombstone to Tucson in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In February, daily temperatures in Tucson can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can travel back home.
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