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ZonaGardens and the local neighborhood showcase a wide
variety of amenities, while there are plenty of attractions in Tucson
and Southern Arizona.
Follow a link below or scroll down for all information:
Bed and Breakfast Amenities
Each rooms at ZonaGardens has access to the main common rooms, which
include a kitchen for breakfast, other meals, and the fridge to store
leftovers; and the living room, with plenty of books for browsing (and
buying) and a collection of over 300 CDs. In addition, all rooms have access to high-speed internet.
The common room hosts a binder full of local businesses—from massage
therapy to local artisans—and a special Civano walking tour guide
will get you there and, if you like, into the nearby desert.
The guests of ZonaGardens can take advantage of the community tennis
court, pools, and walking trails. Civano also hosts a farmer's market
every Sunday morning, as well as other neighborhood parties, a lecture
series, and other events.
Numerous small businesses within Civano offer services such as yoga
and dance classes, hypnotherapy, massage, and other health and beauty
services.
Some guests may never have to drive anywhere! But if you do, there are
several award-winning restaurants, activities, and attractions nearby.
Keep reading.
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Recommended Places to Dine
Tucson is known for its eclectic Southwestern cuisine, and here are
some of our eastside favorites:
Los Pipos
Authentic Sonoran hot dogs—don't be put
off by the roadside cart. Order one with everything—they are
mildly spicy. And don't forget the Mexican Coke!
Tucson
McGraw's Cantina
Steak house, with tasty crunch burger and desserts.
Note that service can be slow.
Asian Cafe
Thai food with especially good curry, and Asian Cafe delivers to Civano.
 El
Charro Café
Mexican food in a flavorful, colorful atmosphere—order
anything with carne seca.
Dakota
Café
Southwestern bistro served on a great patio,
located next to Trail Dust Town. We like the Waldorf salad and
blue cheese burger. After lunch or dinner, drop in some quarters
at the shooting gallery next door.
Magpies
Gourmet Pizza
Gourmet pizzas and salads. The Greek is good,
and Magpies delivers to Civano.
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Local Attractions
Some of the most beautiful, cultural, and intellectual places in the
Southwest are just a short distance from ZonaGardens. Check out these
local attractions while you are in town:
Saguaro
National Park East
Located less than four miles from Civano.,
this park is a great place to have breakfast, take a hike, bird watch,
or relax under a ramada in the picnic area and write poetry or paint.
Sabino
Canyon
Located within a 30-minute drive, Sabino Canyon
epitomizes the diversity of the Sonoran Desert. Accessible to all as
it offers both tram rides and walking/hiking trails.
University
of Arizona
Located within a 30-minute drive, the University
of Arizona offers great sporting, cultural, and academic events, as
well as a good collection of restaurants and shopping.
 Arizona-Sonora
Desert Museum
A quick one-hour drive will get you to this
absolute must-see for the Tucson tourist. Let us know if you venture
out there—we can recommend some good restaurants to stop at along
the way.
Tucson
Museum of Art
A 30-minute drive from Civano, this museum
has a great permanent collection and often highlights a diversity of
artists and events. The first Sunday of every month is free.
Arizona
State Museum
Located on the University of Arizona campus, this museum brings Southwestern
culture to life.
Tucson
Botanical Gardens
About half an hour away, the Tucson Botanical
Gardens showcases a good collection of native and climate appropriate
plants. Buy lunch at the new restaurant, Feast, and enjoy the lovely
outdoor eating areas. (Restaurant not open during the hot months.)
Mission
de San Xavier del Bac
A little more than half an hour away, this
Tohono O'odham mission is also known as the “White Dove of the
Desert.” Free
admission and parking. Most days the locals offer authentic fry bread
in the parking lot—we like ours with chili and cheese. Our daughter
likes them with honey and powdered sugar. If you’re there at
sunset, hike the small hill to the east of the mission.
Fantasy Island
This nationally and internationally recognized mountain
bike trail is just a short ride from Civano. The single-track trail is
enhanced with garage art and desert plants and animals. Take the south
entrance for a more novice ride, or the north entrance for a more challenging
ride.
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Southern Arizona Day Trips
Southern Arizona offers plenty of historical, cultural, and environmental
destinations. Here are a few we recommend:
Bisbee
Bisbee is a quirky artist hamlet, located
about 80 scenic miles away. If you venture there, stop at the St. David
Monastery and walk the birding trail for a car break. While in Bisbee,
take the Queen Mine tour and eat at Café Roka. For an original
experience, visit the Shady Dell RV Park and Campground to see restored
Airstreams.
 Kartchner
Caverns State Park
Katchner Caverns is in Benson, about 50
miles from Civano. Take a guided, handicap-accessible
tour through some of the best-preserved caves in the world, but call
far in advance for reservations.
Tombstone
If you want to wear those new cowboy boots
on an authentic boardwalk, go to Tombstone. You can pay to watch several
reenactments of the shootout at the OK Corral, or just walk around
and brush shoulders with cowboys and saloon girls. For another authentic
Old West experience, eat chili at Big Nose Kate’s Saloon and
visit the Courthouse. Tombstone is about 60 miles away.
Patagonia,
Sonoita, Elgin, and Ramsey Canyon
This scenic valley just south of Tucson offers
birding, art galleries, and hiking. This area is sometimes called the
Napa Valley of Arizona. In Sonoita/Elgin, there are several vineyards,
and some offer wine tasting. It’s a short scenic drive, about
40 miles. While in Patagonia, eat at the Velvet Elvis, then go birding
along the Nature Conservancy Preserve, and visit the mission that has
been turned into a bar.
Mt.
Lemmon
If you want to escape to some cool air, head
to Mt. Lemmon in the Santa Catalina Mountains, north of Civano, a lovely
drive that can be rewarded with great pie at the Mt. Lemmon Café.
Most of the town was burned during a devastating fire a couple years
ago, but buildings are starting to go up. Buy fudge at the General
Store for fudge, and see the entrance landscaping, which Scott Calhoun
designed. You can sometimes ski on Mt. Lemmon also.
Tubac
Tubac is a collection of galleries, specialty
shops, bookstores, and restaurants. For a scenic drive, you can get
there by driving through to Patagonia and Nogales, and then heading
north to Tucson.
Madera
Canyon
Madera Canyon, known as one of North America's
top five birding locations, is a wonderful spot to take a lunch and
hike. It has a slightly cooler climate than Tucson, and has campgrounds
and picnic areas.
Nogales,
Mexico
This border town offers all the Mexican shopping
you would need, just a little over an hour's drive from here. For a
special experience, eat lunch or dinner at La Roca, a nice restaurant
located within the side of a hill (Roca = rock) on the east end, across
the railroad tracks.
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