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Museum features 150 horse-drawn vehicles from buggies to elaborate coaches historic artifacts from pioneer days re-created Tucson Main Street circa 1900. Tour 1 1/2 hours. Open publicly Jan.?April. Private tours year-round; phone or e-mail for arrangements. Phone:520-294-1280. ADA Compliant.
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Flying Leap Vineyards is an Arizona Winery based in Santa Cruz County, AZ. This committed team of talented winemakers grows a select portfolio of both red and white wine grapes on two vineyards in southeastern Arizona. FLV produces a diverse portfolio of ultra premium, proprietary wines at its winery located in Elgin, AZ about 45 minutes south of Tucson. FLV operates four tasting rooms and three fine art galleries, which are located at its estate winery in Elgin, in historic downtown Willcox, Old Bisbee and Tucson?s St. Philips Plaza. Flying Leap?s award-winning wines are sold regionally in specialty and major wine retailers.
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The resource for festival and event planners presenters suppliers and vendors in Southern Arizona - FEATSAZ.
Wines made from grapes grown in Southern Arizona, from the Sonoita AVA, Wilcox Playa and Bowie. We still produce our wines in the traditional fashion, hand harvesting, sorting and foot stomping the reds. The wines are aged in French Oak, Hungarian Oak, Italian Chestnut and Stainless Steel. The winery has moved to the Stelvin ROPP cap and all of our wine bottlings from 2007 onward shall be in screw cap.
More than 6000 artworks from the 14th century through the present day comprise the permanent collection of mainly European and American art. Changing exhibitions in six galleries feature works by universally renowned artists such as Rembrandt Renoir Picasso Kollwitz Warhol and Hopper. Always on view is the magnificent 15th century Altarpiece of Ciudad Rodrigo (Spain) Medieval and Early Renaissance works from the Kress Collection as well as sketches and models by sculptor Jacques Lipchitz. Open to the public all year. Nearby parking in the Park Avenue Garage (fee weekdays/free Sat. & Sun.) Admission: $5/adults; Free/members children 18 and under students with current ID UA employees. Hours: Tues.?Fri. 9 a.m.?5 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. Noon-4:00 p.m. Closed: Mon. and University holidays.
Six miles north of Ina Rd. on Oracle Rd. 30 minutes from central Tucson.
Come out to the vineyard and sample our exceptional, hand-crafted wines. Slow down and take in the scenery of this broad valley and its sky islands. Go for a stroll in the vineyard. Bring along a tasty picnic to enjoy with a bottle of Zarpara wine on the outdoor terrace.
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Tucson Meet Yourself celebrates the living traditional arts of Arizona-Sonora's ethnic communities. The Annual Folklife Festival takes place the 2nd weekend every October in downtown Tucson's El Presidio Park Jacome Plaza Tucson Convention Center plaza and La Placita Village. This free family-friendly folk-life event features over 200 performers and artists plus 60 ethnic clubs sharing their traditional foods music dances stories and heritage. Traditions of Health & Wellness is the theme for 2011. Healthy delicious ethnic foods a Tucson MOVE Yourself path guiding festival goers through activities including dance & martial arts workshops and a Health & Wellness Expo with healing techniques and fitness demos will be featured. Other special events include our Low Rider Show Artisan Marketplace and a special event at the Fox Theater celebrating our founder 'Big Jim' Griffith.
EXPLORE YOUR UNIVERSE! The world?s largest collection of optical telescopes is located high above the Sonoran Desert. Kitt Peak on the Tohono O?odham Reservation is home to 24 optical and two radio telescopes representing dozens of astronomical research institutions. The National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO) funded by the National Science Foundation oversees site operations on Kitt Peak. Explore the Visitor Center exhibits and gift shop to learn about astronomy. Take a tour and discover how astronomers use telescopes to unlock the mysteries of the Universe. Visit the National Solar Observatory exhibit gallery and watch scientists operate the world?s largest solar telescope. Docent-lead tours run daily 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Self-guided also available. Open daily. Closed Thanksgiving Day Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st. NIGHTLY STARGAZING: Join us for a special experience and use the Visitor Center Public Telescopes telescope to observe spectacular objects in the night sky. This program is limited to 46 participants and requires reservations made well in advance. Group numbers can go to 100. This unique program runs nightly. Ck our website for current and unique star gazing programs. The Kitt Peak Experience ..Like no other! DIRECTIONS: Kitt Peak is 56 miles southwest of Tucson via State Route 86 on the Tohono O'odham Reservation. Allow 90 minutes of drive time from Tucson. Take I-10 to I-19 South. Less than 1 mile is Ajo Way/Hwy 86 (Exit 99). Take this exit West (right). Proceed past Ryan Airfield and Three Points. Continue until Junction 386 (Kitt Peak turnoff). Turn left onto 386. The Kitt Peak Visitor Center is located at the summit (12 miles). Paved and maintained road.
The mission of The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures is to provide in a state-of-the-art building, a cultural and educational atmosphere for the preservation and display of antique and contemporary miniatures. The artistic, historic, architectural and creative aspects of miniatures will be shared in an entertaining and interactive way with community members of all ages.
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