What can i See???

[nfh]

Coming down to Arizona from Wyoming to hunt Javelina. I got a unit 28 tag. Flying into Tucson here in a few weeks. Then after a day I will head to hunt area.

So any advice on what I can see for fun in my down time? I am hunting for 4 days and will have 2 extra days to dink around.

 

[AZ4life]

In Tucson? Not much imho lol. UofA basketball game is about the best thing in town. They are still ranked number one in the country i believe.

 

[azhuntin]

If you want to stay close, I like the drive up Mt. Graham. If you don't mind driving and haven't been there, the Grand Canyon is a must see. Sorry I can't help more, I live in Phoenix, so I am not too familiar with Tucson.

 

[HullinPhx]

Old Tucson, Tombstone are both places to see in and around Tucson

John

 

[ElkManDan]

Swing over to Bisby and check out all the interesting people on the way to Tombstone.

 

[jodog]

.....the THING.

 

[ASUCoues]

Kartchner Caverns. Also, I have not personally done it but have heard very good things about the silver mine tour in Tombstone. Chiricacua Natl Monument would also be a recommendation.

 

[desperatehills]

Spent time there in 2010 on my way to New Mexico for a oryx hunt. I recommend Tombstone and the desert museum north west of town.

 

[Santana]

Lots to do in an around Tucson. Previous responses point you in the right direction. If you've never hunted javelina before, I suggest you spend your first day in Tucson at either the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum or the International Wildlife Museum. There you can see live and mounted javelina. This will help you develop a search image for your hunt, so you recognize them when you see them. I think that's the hardest part about learning to hunt them - their shape and size are really different from other game we hunt.

Another cool place not mentioned yet - Pima Air Museum. Also Kitt Peak Observatory if you're into that. Kartchner Caverns is neat. Wish I could recommend some good resturants, but the places where I ate back in the day may not be good anymore. For Mex I guess you can try Mi Nidito, El Torero, El Parador, El Charro... no promises now but they used to be good. And El Corral has pretty good steak and prime rib.

The THING.... you'll drive by that about 1 1/2 hours east of Tucson on your way to the hunt... I guess you can stop at the Dairy Queen and have ice cream.

I'm not too familiar with 28 so cant help you there.

good luck

 

[nfh]

Thanks for the info everyone!! that starts me off with a to do list