Tucson, AZ
October 20-22, 2006
***Indicates particularly worthwhile sites, the "top picks" of the group
See http://www.tucsonattractions.com/ for more suggestions and information. Also look into the Tucson Attractions Passport for savings on admissions.
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The site of WAAC's 2006 Annual Meeting, it should be easy to take a moment to view the gallery and two small upstairs exhibition spaces during the conference. If you are interested in viewing prints not on exhibit, consider making a Print Viewing appointment for the day before or after the conference: the CCP has a viewing room devoted to public appointments to see virtually any box of fine prints in the collection. Call 520-621-7968 or stop at the front desk of the CCP to make an appointment.
The host of WAAC's Opening Reception, the Arizona State Museum is the oldest anthropology museum in the Southwest. Exhibitions on view during our meeting will be PATHS OF LIFE: American Indians of the Southwest and MASKS OF MEXICO: Santos, Diablos y Más
UAM holds an impressive collection emphasizing European and American fine art, and is particularly strong in modernist paintings and works on paper. Highlights include the Samuel H. Kress collection, including 26 panels of the Retablo of the Cathedral of the Ciudad Rodrigo, by the 15th century Spanish master Fernando Gallego and his assistants; the C. Leonard Pfeiffer Collection of American paintings from the 1920s to 1940s, and the Edward J. Gallagher Jr. Memorial Collection, featuring over 200 European and American paintings, sculptures and works on paper from the late 19th and 20th centuries.
The Planetarium and exhibition spaces will be closed for renovation during much of 2006, but should have re-opened by the time of the WAAC meeting. Previous exhibitions have been particularly appealing for children and the planetarium exhibitions can be an introduction to the leading research in astronomy pursued elsewhere on campus.
Permanent collection and changing exhibitions on the history of Southern Arizona and Northern Mexico.
Contains a collection of over 60,000 bottles, original drug containers, books, store fixtures, and artifacts from Arizona (circa 1880 to 1950), including several large drug store fixtures from Arizona's territorial days.
Some of these can be easily combined into a pleasant full day's activity.
South-southwest side of town off of I-19. Can be combined with downtown sites such as Tucson Museum of Art or west-side attractions such as Desert Museum or Old Tucson. Driving distance from University of Arizona: approximately 12 miles (20-30 minutes).
Built in the 1700s, this recently restored white adobe church, representing a wonderful example of Spanish colonial architecture, is beautiful inside and out, with colorful frescoes, sculptures and carvings. There are often crafts and food for sale on the grounds on the weekends.
2021 North Kinney Road; open every day 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; $9 Adults $2 Kids 6-12, free for children 5 and under; no pets allowed. West-side, beyond the Tucson Mountains; easily combined with Old Tucson Studios for a very full day. Take Speedway Blvd or 6th St/Anklam Rd West into the Tucson mountains (these streets merge into one part way into the mountains. Avoid turning right onto Camino del Oeste soon after the merge); continue through Saguaro National Park West and over Gates Pass (nice views); continue until road ends at T-junction with Kinney Rd.; turn Right (North) until you see signs for the Desert Museum, which will be a left hand turn. Driving distance from University of Arizona: apx. 13 miles (20 - 30 minutes)
Located in the Tucson Mountains area, this combination natural history museum, botanical garden and zoo features outdoor trails and indoor exhibits specific to the flora and fauna of the local desert. A unique way to experience this unique area. There is a deli style café on the grounds.
Collections include Art of the Americas, Art of the American West and Contemporary and Modern Art. The Historic Block includes five houses built between the 1850's and 1907. There is a café style restaurant on the premises.
$2 for children (5-12), Children under 5 are free. North-west area. From central Tucson, go north on Oracle Road; turn left (West) on Ina Road; one stoplight west of Oracle Road, turn right (North) on Paseo del Norte and proceed to the first driveway on your right, which is the entrance to the Park and the Tea Room. Driving distance from University of Arizona: apx. 9 miles (15-20 minutes)
This peaceful park offers gardens, walking trails and indoor art exhibits. There is a tea room style restaurant on the grounds. A less strenuous, more groomed desert walking experience than most of the hiking options; smaller and more garden-focused (rather than including animals, etc.) than the Desert Museum.
This museum is dedicated to the history of flight and houses one of the largest aircraft collections in the world, including World War II combat gliders, experimental aircraft, a B-17 "Flying Fortress" and other military and commercial aircraft. It has extensive outside exhibits accessible by tram or walking, in addition to galleries.
Valuable science or tourist attraction? Or both? Guided tours inside or self-guided walks outside, beautiful setting.
Not a "living" cave in the sense that Kartchner Caverns are, but a lot closer to Tucson. Walking trails and electrical fixtures constructed by the CCC in the 1930s, the Cave is now on the National Register of Historic Places. Guided tours complete with bats and Wild West tales (at least, they were last time I was there!)
Located in the Catalina Mountains and part of the Coronado National Forest, this beautiful canyon offers outdoor recreation including hiking, biking and picnicking. For an overview of the area, take the narrated shuttle bus tour.
Quoted from the website: "Old Tucson Studios, an active film studio whose credits include some of Hollywood's biggest Westerns, features action-packed stunt shows and gunfights, rip-roarin' musical revues, guided studio tours, souvenirs and attractions for the whole family." Parking and food available on-site.
Exhibits are primarily taxidermy specimens and dioramas. Free parking, restaurant.
Kartchner Caverns is a wet living cave system into which water still percolates from the surface above and calcium carbonate features are still growing. It has an unusually wide variety of brilliantly colored cave formations, including the longest known Soda Straw stalactite formation in the world.
The Park contains the abandoned ruins of three ancient Spanish colonial missions.
The observatory is a working research station, observatory and planetarium situated on Kitt Peak.
Private anthropological and archaeological museum and research center, founded 1937, dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Native American cultures and their histories.
Historic mining town featuring a large open pit copper mine (inactive) as well as historic sites, museum, and galleries.
Yes, the actual Tombstone of Wild West fame, now existing primarily on tourism.
Established in 1752 as a Spanish presidio (fort); now an artist's colony with some galleries. State Historic Park.
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