http://www.americabeautiful.com Vacation Ideas, Destinations, Getaways, and Packages Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:53:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Tucson Rodeo - Tucson, Arizona Welcome to the world of Rodeo in Tucson.  Not only is this a huge event consisting of 6 days of action, beauty and talent but the opportunity to learn more about the rodeo is also available through the museum.  Tickets for the Rodeo range from $12 ... http://www.americabeautiful.com/tucson-rodeo-tucson-arizona/ Black Hills Back Country Byway - Safford/Clifton, Arizona Enter the world of the past with this 21 mile long trek through history.  This unpaved, but accessible to high clearance vehicles (during dry weather only) road to take you on the journey of the past.  You will need at least 2 hours ... http://www.americabeautiful.com/black-hills-back-country-byway-saffordclifton-arizona/ Is the Hotel San Carlos Haunted? - Phoenix, Arizona Into this world come some stories about haunted places and the life of those that supposedly haunt them.  The Hotel San Carlos in Phoenix is supposedly haunted by a woman named Leone Jensen, who was 22 at the time, went to the ... http://www.americabeautiful.com/is-the-hotel-san-carlos-haunted-phoenix-arizona/ Challenger Space Center of Arizona - Peoria, Arizona Do you remember the tragic end of the Challenger mission from NASA?  Because of this tragedy the Challenger Space Center of Arizona was built to memorialize these brave souls and yet continue with the excitement, education and inspiration of those interested in the ... http://www.americabeautiful.com/challenger-space-center-of-arizona-peoria-arizona/ Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument - Ajo, Arizona The Organ PIpe Cactus National Monument was founded to celebrate the life and landscape of the Sonoran desert. Whether you want to hike, take a drive on a lonely road, backpack, camp in the desert or just soak in the warmth and the beauty ... http://www.americabeautiful.com/organ-pipe-cactus-national-monument-ajo-arizona/ Lees Ferry Trading Post and Fort - Lees Ferry, Arizona In this area of the state, which was settled by Mormon John D. Lee, there stands a trading post built in 1913 and a stone fort built in 1874.  They are still standing to allow visitors to see what life would ... http://www.americabeautiful.com/lees-ferry-trading-post-and-fort-lees-ferry-arizona/ P1 Kart Circuit - Tucson, Arizona This is the newest karting facility in the United States.  It is located directly across the street from Tucson Raceway Park and is a replica of the famous Suzuka Kart Circuit in Suzuka, Japan.  That track is known by professionals kart drivers as the best ... http://www.americabeautiful.com/p1-kart-circuit-tucson-arizona/ Fox Theater - Tucson, Arizona Enter the world of the beautiful past when you step into the entryway of the glorious Fox Theater.  This theater was built in 1929 to serve a dual purpose, to be a vaudeville/move house. The Fox was originally to be called "The Tower" but was ... http://www.americabeautiful.com/fox-theater-tucson-arizona/ Arizona Opera - Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona The Tucson Opera Company has offices in both Tucson and Phoenix.  The Company began in 1971 and has consistently provided quality opera to the area since that time. The operas are preformed in their original language with English subtitles on the screen overhead.  No need ... http://www.americabeautiful.com/arizona-opera-tucson-and-phoenix-arizona/ Catalina State Park - Tucson, Arizona Come and enjoy this scenic desert oasis at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains.  You can camp, hike, ride the equestrian trails, view the wide displays of natural plant and wildlife and enjoy a picnic. (more…) http://www.americabeautiful.com/catalina-state-park-tucson-arizona/