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•• Tucson ••(520) 749-2861, 5900 N. Sabino Canyon Rd.Spectacular canyon scenery and a fascinating array of wildlife. You can hike the 3.8-mile paved trail into the canyon, but we recommend taking the fun, narrated tram ride to learn about the history and wildlife in the canyon.
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(520) 883-1380, 2021 N. Kinney Rd.Discover the natural world of Arizona's Sonoran Desert. The 'museum' is really an internationally acclaimed zoo and garden with hundreds of native species of plants and animals. Restaurant dining is available, and the large gift shop is an excellent source for local guidebooks.
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(520) 883-0100, 201 S. Kinney Rd. Old Tucson Studios was originally built as a movie set for the 1939 Western epic Arizona. This world-famous Old West theme park is a re-creation of an 1880's frontier town with period townsfolk. A steam train, pony rides, gold panning, stage shows, and stunt-show shoot-outs entertain all ages. You may even see a Hollywood production being shot.
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(520) 628-5798, Highway 77 (Oracle Road)
A nature lover's paradise. Easy-to-follow self-guided nature hikes take you through grassy desert plains and into the northern foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. A long flowing creek gives you a a great opportunity to view abundant desert wildlife.
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(520) 586-2283. Reservations are recommended well in advance. Near Benson, Arizona, 9 miles south of I-10 on AZ HWY 90.One of the great natural wonders of the western United States. It's believed that no human had ever seen this huge living cave prior to its discovery in the 1970's by two Tucson cave enthusiasts. Care has been taken to preserve the pristine conditions and stunning variety of multicolored cave formations. Kartchner Caverns is exceptional because it's a "wet" cave, meaning the formations are still growing.
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(520) 773-5100, 10 miles west of TucsonThis mountainous park is a popular place to see the massive saguaro cactus, which grows only in the Sonoran Desert. View the park with a scenic drive or take advantage of the many hiking trails.
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(520) 733-5153, Old Spanish Trail 5 miles east of TucsonThe terrain differs from that found at sister park to the west. Rolling foothills are softened with trees, grasses, and desert shrubs. An 8-mile loop drive around Cactus Forest Drive provides an overview of the park area.
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(520) 896-6200, Oracle, AZThis is one of the world's largest living laboratories. Biosphere 2 was originally designed as a prototype for space colonization. It now houses Earth science research facilities and hands-on science exhibits. Daily tours and public astronomy programs offered.
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(520) 749-8700, Catalina Hwy, northeast of Tucson.
The 1-hour scenic drive up Mt. Lemmon will take you from the desert valley up to a Ponderosa pine covered mountain peak, the highest point in the Santa Catalina range. Enjoy the scenic viewpoints, picnic areas, a trout-stocked lake and miles of hiking trails. There's even a ski lift ride open year round, and skiing is available depending on snow conditions.
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(520) 574-0462, 6000 E. Valencia Rd.See hundreds of historic aircraft at the largest privately funded air museum in the world.
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(520) 294-2624, 9 miles south of Tucson off of I-19. Established in the 17th century by Spanish missionaries, the 200-year-old church is recognized as one of the finest examples of mission architecture in the country
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(520) 398-2704, I-19 South of Tucson. Arizona's oldest European settlement, Tubac was once the site of a Spanish presidio. It is now a thriving artists' community, with more than 80 unusual shops and galleries of crafts and original fine art.
(520) 622-0351, 201 N. Court Ave., Downtown Tucson. Located in the historic El Presidio neighborhood, adjacent to the Tucson Museum of Art, this adobe complex filled with galleries and shops occupies an entire city block.
Skyline and Campbell Ave. This distinctively Tucson plaza is home to an exquisite collection of art galleries, fashion boutiques and an exceptional restaurant.
•• Sydney ••
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| "Just off the F3 between Hornsby and Gosford, this 170 acre wildlife sanctuary is home to around 180 species of indigenous mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds, ot to mention fascinating insects and spiders."
"Sydney Aquarium is a must-see, and one of the best things to do in Sydney. Walk under water and explore Australia's rich and diverse aquatic life and habitats. A trip to Sydney Aquarium is fantastic fun for kids, family and friends."
"The Museum of Contemporary Art is Australia’s only museum dedicated to exhibiting, interpreting and collecting contemporary art from across Australia and around the world. With a continually changing program of exhibitions there’s always something new, exciting and inspiring to see at the MCA."
"Sydney's art scene has exploded in the past two decades, writes Peter Hill. The visual arts in Sydney have got better and better during the past 21 years. More and more commercial galleries have opened, auction houses are booming, and the world's best contemporary and historical art has come to town."
"The Blue Mountains in New South Wales embrases 26 townships in an area of 1433 square kilometres. The townships are situated from 50 to 120 km west of Sydney and are within 1,000 square kilometres of this World Heritage listed National Park."
"Sydney Opera House is consolidating its position as Australia's leading performing arts centre by significantly increasing the profile of its own programming and by nurturing the development of new artists and audiences. Under the billing of Sydney Opera House presents, Sydney Opera House is now one of the largest presenting companies at the House, producing an eclectic mix of artistic and cultural activities in all venues including the production of The Studio, Kids at the House and HOUSE:ED programs."
"Bondi Beach is one of Australia's most famous beaches and among the world's most well-known beaches. The beach is roughly a kilometre long and is patrolled by lifesavers who make swimmers stay between the yellow and red flags."
•• Things We are Doing•• Thursday • November 20, 2008 Interplay @ The Sydney Opera House • 7:30pm • Tickets
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