Tubac Presideo State Park. Tubac Center for the Arts. Tubac Where Art Meets History. Santa Cruz River Border. Tubac and the surrounding Santa Cruz county is rich in things to do and see. There is a pleasant air of discovery that permeates either in a historical, nature or arts and crafts context. Culinary delights are plentiful with many interesting atmospheres from high Mexican dcor to whimsical Italian to saddle seats for bar stools or paintings under glass for tabletops. Indulge your senses in a country where cattle free range and herds of horses are the norm the continuing Old West Territory. National Geographic,The State of Arizona and the State of Sonora, have recently partnered creating the first bi-national Geotourism Mapguide. The Guide features Tubac from a historical and cultural perspective. Tubac AZ being the first european settlement in arizona has grown from protector to early mining boomtown to a thriving art colony. Tubac Arts Heritage Vacation. Tubac Center of the Arts. Celebrating and promoting the arts since 1960.Seasonal Fine Art Exhibitions, Performing Arts, Cultural Series. 520-398-2371. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park. The first Arizona State Park featuring archeological digs, live history presentations and an excellent interpretive timeline museum.520-398-2252. Patagonia Lake State Park. Fishing, birding, boating and swimming at a 3750' elevation. Tumacacori National Historical Park. tells the story of the first Europeans who came to southern Arizona and of the native people who lived here then. It is a dramatic story from any perspective: at stake was not only basic survival but hearts and minds. And yet even then, each new day brought birdsong and breakfast to native, priest, settler, and soldier alike. All changed bit by bit as the days unfolded, until a vigorous new culture blending elements from ristras to rosaries was born. Tubac Culinary Delight. Tubac Culinary School- Just For the Fun of it! The Setting; An intimate dining and cooking area with 16 guest places, each beautifully set on top of an elegant granite countertop, facing the the chef. The experience begins with the opening pop of a champagne bottle and moves from course to course with more wine pairings. Your personal teaching chef creates your meal in front of you as outlined in your recipe handouts.A memorable event whether you are attending their breakfast,lunch or dinner offering.520-398-8501; Reservations required. Tubac Spa and Relaxation Experience. Balancing Beauty,Body and Spirit... SpaZen goes beyond pampering by refreshing your beauty,body,and spirit with balancing skincare,body treatments and traditional chinese medicine.520-398-9886. Touch Therapy Massage Reiki from Soulistic Medical Institute. Our licensed professional massage therapists and practitioners are pleased to offer you relaxation and therapeutic massage on-site while you enjoy your stay at the Tubac Country Inn. Please either let Ivan or April know, and we can arrange the massage time with them for you, or feel free to call us directly at (520) 668-8925. Our Touch Therapy brochures are available at the Inn's office or visit. Soulistic Medical Institute. We can include a variety of modalities that assist you to deeply relax and rebalance during your getaway in Tubac. Enjoy! Tubac Explorer Vacation. Patagonia - Sonoita Creek Preserve. In a verdant floodplain valley between the Patagonia and Santa Rita mountains of southeastern Arizona, within the watershed of Sonoita Creek, lies some of the richest of the remaining riparian (streamside) habitat in the region. One of few permanent streams, it provides for a wide array of diverse species from endangered fishes to butterflies and birds. Internationally-known destination for birders. Take a tour of the preserve on Saturdays at 9 AM. Meet at the Visitor Center for an easy 1-2 hour hike (no reservations needed). Birding the Anza Trail at Tubac. The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail follows the riparian corridor of the Santa Cruz River alongside Highway I-19. Anza followed the river on his expedition to California, where he founded San Francisco. In Tubac, a wonderful little historical town and current art colony, the trail is easily accessible and very birdy. Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory. Located at the base of Mt. Hopkins in the Santa Rita Mountains, 56 kilometers (35 miles) south of Tucson and just within the boundary of the Coronado National Forest, the Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory Visitors Center features displays and exhibits on astronomy and astrophysics, natural science, and cultural history. Fred Lawrence Observatory. Tubac Vineyard Vacation. Touring Southern Arizona Wine Country. Arizona's vineyards and wineries hold wonderful stories thirsting to be revealed to their visitors. They are the tales of 21st Century pioneers who broke the land and fended off birds, bears, deers, cats and other wild animals to raise their crops. They hold the memories of telephone calls from The White House for more wine. These are stories of lives filled with passion and adventure. They are all waiting for you to explore, see and taste. Wine Country Touring. Shopping, Art and Browsing Vacation (just a sample). For over 100 years, the Lowe House has been at the center of Tubac's colorful history. Today, it maintains the tradition by housing the quality fine art of Los Reyes Gallery and Artists' Workshops center. The adobe building with spacious grounds is located in the heart of Tubac's Old Town and is listed on the National Register of Historic places. James Culver-A Working Leather Studio. offering a selection of handbags, belts, wallets and buckles handmade in Tubac.398-1841. Nicholas Wilson Studio. Nick Wilson has the rarest qualities of being in complete harmony with his subject matter. The intensity and depth of his study and concern for wildlife is inescapable for him and is as well for those who appreciate his artistic efforts. He has evolved a style of work that allows him to convey the most subtle and delicate of the Southwest's boundless natural wildlife. His total commitment is-as coyote to desert-one.. Purcell Galleries of Fine Art. Fine Art, originals, prints, etchings, sculpture and jewelry. Tubac Old World Imports The Rug Store. South of Tucson in the famous village and art colony of Tubac is Old World Imports. The Rug Store is well known for its extensive collection of fine Oriental rugs and tapestries which are personally selected by the owners, Walter and Patty Wilson. Like Marco Polo, they have traveled extensively to the romantic lands and cities that date back thousands of years. They acquire rugs, antiques and other collectible items for the shop in such faraway places as Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Istanbul, Antalya, Jaipur, Agra, Benares, Fez and Peshawar. Rogaway's Turquoise Tortoise Gallery. exhibits the best in Representational and Contemporary Painting, Sculpture and Home furnishings. Tumacacori Mesquite-Sawmill. Oldest Mesquite Source in Arizona - Lumber, Mantles, Doors, Furniture Fine Crafts. Rio Rico Golf Course - Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed course. PGA Qualifying School, a classic course.520-281-8567. Tubac Golf Course - Red Lawrence designed Golf Course, well kept and challenging for all levels. Other features include a full service Golf Shop and the best practice facilities in the state of Arizona.520-398-2221. Kino Springs Golf Course - This course requires many uphill shots because of its elevation changes. The greens are well manicured. The tree-lined fairways are very narrow. The Santa Cruz River can be seen from the course, but it does not come into play. However, there is a creek and a pond that come into play on two holes. 520 287-8701. Palo Duro - Palo Duro is located in Nogales Arizona. It is a par 72 course rated 72.7 from the blue tees. Water comes into play on many holes. There are doglegs to the left and doglegs to the right. There are can...

All of our rooms have separate entrances and private baths and there is no need to get dressed to get our breakfast. We place at your door each morning a breakfast basket with a delightful assortment of cheese, fresh fruit, juice, that morning fresh baked goods, and yogurt. Your complimentary morning coffee, tea, cider or hot chocolate is available to you 24 hours, along with a microwave and mini-refrigerator to store your snacks. You even have a grinder for those specialty coffee beans you may want to try. There is reading material in the room; browse the old issues of Arizona Highways, noted for their travel articles and nature photography, as well as some notable art and nature books. All have TVs with satellite channel availability, wireless is present, and all are air conditioned. We have a variety of sleeping accommodations to satisfy your needs. Our deluxe category features a queen bedded room, private bath. Our Suites, have a variety of configurations; 2 queen beds in one large room, sitting area, private bath. 1 queen bed, 2 twin beds, separate living room, private bath. 1 queen bed, 1 twin bed, sitting area, private bath, 2nd floor. Our Superior Suite is 750 square feet, has a full kitchen and two bedrooms each with a queen size bed. (please note: access to the bathroom from the second bedroom is through the bedroom/living room area). The suite has many window sitting areas and looks down on the garden and has mountain views, 2nd floor. It even has a working loom. Call to make your reservation today: 520 398-3178. Room rates $110-160 for up to 2 persons,$25 each additional person. Cancellations must be made fourteen days in advance. Holidays require a 21-day notice for a deposit to be refunded. We accept Master Card, Visa, Discover, American Express. All of our rooms are non-smoking. Sorry, no children aged 12 and under, unless booking the entire inn.No pets. Tubac Country Inn- Rentalo

Tubac Country Inn, Bed and Breakfast Accommodations situated right in the heart of Tubac,Mirrors the town's Southwestern heartbeat of history and Art...Christine Maxa,contributor for Arizona Highways. Tubac Country Inn offers comfortable, intimate lodging located in the artist colony of Tubac, Arizona., just 39 miles south of Tucson. Our Country Inn Bed and Breakfast,Tubac accommodations are just steps from the Santa Cruz River in the very heart of the village. Five spacious guest rooms, beautifully reflect the village's rich history with their comfortable southwest dcor. Each features queen-size beds kitchenette, and overlook our private garden where meandering walkways lead to quiet sanctuary, with cactus, mesquite trees and a selection of indigenous flora. Our accommodations in the village affords convenient walking to all of the 90 shops, galleries and restaurants. The Tubac Country Inn is just steps from history. In 1752 the Spanish established a presidio, or fort, in Tubac to protect its settlers. Today, Tubac is a village that has long nurtured artisans and is proud of its more than 90 shops and galleries. Our residents have come here for the ideal High Chapparal climate, thousands of acres of cottonwood and mesquite forests. The Santa Cruz river lies adjacent to the village.And a trailhead for DeAnza Trail begins at the Tubac Presideo right in town. In 1752, the commander of the presidio, Juan Bautista de Anza, was ordered to open a new route to California. His journey from Tubac to San Francisco is immortalized as the de Anza Trail, part of which travels along the Santa Cruz River from Tubac to the mission at Tumacacori. Explore this untouched high desert and discover hidden canyons, streams, and ancient Native American Indian village sites. For Tubac Lodging Accommodations at the Tubac Country Inn or questions call us 520-398-3178

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Luggage storage
 Breakfast may be served in the room
 Central situation
 Credit cards accepted
 Hairdryer
 Access to internet
 Ironing facilities
 Kitchen
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Fridge
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 TV sets in rooms