Starr Pass Golf Suites

Adventure is just moments away!

Quick Area Guide | Attractions & Museums | Weather

Day trips to Mexico and the historic towns of Tombstone and Bisbee provide a taste of the Old West for true adventure seekers. Tubac's artist community is located 45 minutes south of the resort for fine arts shopping. Wherever you go or whatever you do, the relaxing luxury of your suite is waiting when you return.

Starr Pass now offers weekly activities provided by Jodie our Activity Director. Every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday mornings, Jodie entertains guests with her signature Nature Walk and Art Under the Umbrella. At 7am Jodie begins the Nature Walk by taking guests through the resort and neighboring trails, while pointing out Tucson’s flora and fauna. At 9:30am, Art Under the Umbrella begins and Jodie helps guests to paint, decorate, and create a wide range of arts and crafts with a southwest flair. These crafts include creating wind chimes, necklaces, walking sticks, flagstone art, and many more made from materials found in the Sonoran Desert.

Quick Area Guide

Destination Distance:
San Xavier Mission 25 minutes
Old Tucson Studios 20 Minutes
Tubac 60 minutes
Green Valley 45 minutes
Nogales, Mexico 1.5 hours
Tombstone 1.5 hours
Patagonia 1 hour
Mount Lemon 1.5 hours

Attractions & Museums

Nearby you’ll find the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum, a renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden. The museum has enchanted millions of visitors with its exhibits of live animals in astonishingly natural settings, and has gained a worldwide repute in the scientific community as an institution committed to researching and protecting the land, plants, and the animals of the Sonoran Desert region. (520) 883-2702

One of the most beautifully preserved Spanish Missions in the Southwest, Mission San Xavier del Bac, is only a short 7 mile drive away. This mission is one of the most popular attractions in Tucson with Native American artisans and a Cafe onsite, this is a must see destination during your visit. http://www.sanxaviermission.org/

Saguaro National Park is home to one of the largest Saguaro forests in the world. Not only will you get a chance to see these giants whose silhouettes characterize the desert landscape, but abundant sonoran wildlife will also add to your experience. http://www.nps.gov/sagu/

Sabino Canyon is the highlight of any Tucson experience. Hiking this large chasm in the Santa Catalina Mountains will lead you to Seven Falls, a magnificent oasis at the end of a six mile hike. Shuttle and Tram rides are also available by reservation. (520)-749-8700

Tombstone, made famous for the 1881 shootout at the O.K. Corral, is a short 1 hour drive. You can enjoy shopping, shootout reenactments and horse drawn carriage tours of this colorful old west town. http://www.tombstone.org/

Go horseback riding at Cocoraque Ranch. Ride through cool, lush mountain trails, trickling creeks, exciting panoramic views. http://www.cocoraque.com (520) 682-8594

Discover the beautiful Southern Arizona desert with ATV Desert Tours. (520) 682-3669

Not far from the resort is the University of Arizona campus - home of the Wildcats! Whether you are visiting the campus for an orientation tour or an alumni watching Wildcats basketball, Starr Pass Golf Suites is a short drive away.

Geocaching
Take on an affordable adventure and go geocaching! Experience the various trails along in Tucson and discover a treasure or two along the way. Many geocaching adventures await on http://www.geocaching.com

Starr Pass Golf Suites onsite activities coordinator is happy to assist you in finding the perfect Tucson activities for your visit. Contact us at (520) 670-0500.

Weather

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