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Tucson/Arizona

By:  Kevin Smith (Ksmith # 010)

 

Emergency Contacts: (area code 520)

  • dial "911"  All major life threatening. Emergencies.
  • Tucson Police Non Emergency: 791-4444
  • Tucson Police Information: 791-4450
  • Tucson Fire Dept Information: 791-4512
  • S. Tuc Police & Fire Dept Info & Serv: 622-0655
  • Sheriffs Dept Information: 741-4600
  • FBI Tucson: 623-4306
  • Tel Co. Information: 1+411
  • Arizona Poison Control: 626-6016 OR 1-800-362-0101

Hostbitals:

  • El Dorado Hospital: 1400 S. Wilmot Rd. 886-6361
  • Northwest Hospital: 6200 N. LaCholla Blvd. 742-9000
  • Kino Community Hospital:  2800 E. Ajo Way 294-4471
  • St Marys Hospital: 1601 W. St. Mary's Rd. 622-5833
  • St Josephs Hospital:  350 N. Wilmot Rd. 296-3211
  • Tucson General Hospital: 3838 N. Campbell Ave. 318-6300
  • Tucson Medical Center: 5301 E. Grant Rd. 327-5461
  • University Medical Center:  1501 N. Campbell Ave. 694-0111

Dealers (audio equipment):

  • Audio 2000 - 4756 E. Speedway Blvd. 881-1499 PPI, Clarion, Lanzar, Kove, Code Alarm
  • Audio Express - 4501 E. Broadway 327-6349 RF, Profile, Audiovox
  • Audio Express - 5004 N. Oracle Rd. 888-7066 As above
  • Car Concepts - 4501 E. 22nd St. 750-1741 Crossover Car Audio & Security - 3100 N. Oracle Rd. 623-6929
  • Donnie Andersons Car Audio - 4662 E. Speedway Blvd. 795-6221 Pyramid, Pyle, Targa
  • Impact Car Audio - 3060 N. Stone 623-0760 Krazed Kreations Car Audio - 2203 N. Stone (near Grant) 670-0217
  • Last Chance Audio - (Tucson) 744-4282
  • Sonic Perfection - (Tucson) (Mobile Installation) 977-1097
  • Sound FX - 2200 N. Oracle Rd (just S. of Grant) 884-8880
  • Autotek, Stinger, Audio Art, "specializing in all Major Brands on the market"
  • Sound One - 702 W. Roger Rd. 293-8201
  • Specialists - 4414 E. Speedway 795-4300  Alpine, Eclipse, Boston Acoustics, RF, Sony, JL, Linear, MB Quart, Xtant, Prestige, Clifford, Avital
  • Specialists - 5602 E. Broadway 571-8500  As above (Home audio also at this Location)
  • Specialists - 4695 N. Oracle 888-0081    As above
  • Stereo's Etc. - 2245 E. Broadway 622-4147 Phoenix Gold, Lanzar, Autotek, Pioneer
  • Stereo Pad - 3443 E. Speedway 326-0551 Profile, Polk, Pioneer, JVC, Orion, Kicker, Clarion, PPI, Python, Clifford, Ungo
  • Stereo Pad - 5107 S. 12th Ave. 295-1559 As above

Local laws:

  • Alcohol: Legal drinking age is 21
  • Sound ordinances: anything heard outside vehicle more than 50 ft. will result in fine.
  • hydraulics: Not legal while in motion
  • neon:   Illegal on or in any motor vehicle while in motion. Enforced heavily, especially on cruise nights. (see Entertainment)
  • speed:   (prefer you don't use any drugs, but hey, who am I to say what you do) ;), 25, 35, 40, 45, 55, 65 all in various locations, Keep your eyes out for Posted speeds. Pretty strictly enforced in most areas.

Lodging:

  • Smugglers Inn - 6350 E. Speedway Blvd. 292-3292
  • Courtyard by Marriot - 201 S. Williams Blvd. 745-6000
  • Courtyard by Marriot - 2505 E. Executive Dr. 573-0000
  • Doubletree Suites - 6555 E. Speedway Blvd. 721-7100
  • Viscount Suite Hotel - 4855 E. Broadway Blvd. 745-6500
  • Sheraton Tucson Hotel & Suites - 5151 E. Grant Rd. 323-6262

Resorts:

  • Sheraton El Conquistador Resort - 10000 N Oracle Rd. 544-5000
  • Westward Look Resort - 245 E. Ina Rd. 297-1151
  • Westin La Paloma - 3800 E. Sunrise Dr. 742-6000
  • Starr Pass Golf Suites - 3645 W. Starr Pass Blvd. 670-0500
  • Loews Ventana Canyon Resort - 7000 N. Resort Dr. 299-2020
  • Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort - 5601 N Hacienda Del Sol Rd. 299-1501

Camping info:

  • Mount Lemmon - Camping, Hiking, Pine Forests, and shopping at Summerhaven Village - Northeast of Tucson, on the Catalina Hwy., Santa Catalina Mountains.

    Phone: 576-1400

  • Catalina State Park - Hiking and Horseback riding trails, camping, and picnic areas. 14 mi. North of Tucson at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains.

    Phone: 628-5798

  • Tucson Mountain Park - The park, encompassing acres of the Tucson Mountains and saguaro-covered mesas, features foot and horse trails, camping areas, and picnic sites. 8 mi. West of Tucson on Speedway Blvd. And Kenny Rd. Gilbert Ray Campground Phone: 883-4200
  • For more information on hiking trails, and other outdoor recreation for the Tucson area, try Pima County Parks and Recreation - 1204 W. Silverlake Phone: 740-2690
  • See also, Attractions:

Entertainment:

  • Cruise Speedway Blvd. Friday and Saturday Evenings 9pm til whenever you feel like it. Watch for police, as they are out in force on these nights and will enforce laws you never knew existed. Summer is best!

Theatres - Movies:

  • Century Gateway 12 Theatre - 770 N Kolb Rd. Phone: 792-9000
  • Century Park 16 Theatre - 1055 W Grant Rd. Phone: 620-0750
  • Catalina Cinemas - 2320 N. Campbell Ave. Phone: 881-0616
  • Crossroads Festival Cinema - 4811 E. Grant Rd. Phone: 327-7067
  • El Dorado Cinemas - 5925 E. Broadway Blvd. Phone: 745-6241
  • Foothills Cinemas - 7401 N. La Cholla Blvd. Phone: 742-6174
  • DeAnza Drive-In - 1401 S. Alvernon Way Phone: 745-2240
  • G K C American Cinemas - 4690 N. Oracle Rd. Phone: 292-2430
  • The Loft Cinema - 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. Phone: 795-7777
  • Park Mall Theatres-Mann's - 5870 E. Broadway Blvd. Phone: 747-0487
  • The Screening Room - 127 E. Congress Phone: 622-2262

Theatres - Stage:

  • Actor's Theatre - 7000 E Tanque Verde Rd. Phone: 751-6419
  • Aka Theatre Company - Phone: 623-7852
  • Arizona Theatre Co - 40 E. 14th Phone: 884-8210
  • Arizona Theatre Company - 330 S. Scott Ave. Phone: 622-2823
  • Arizona Youth Theater - 5671 E Speedway Blvd. Phone: 546-9805
  • Borderlands Theater - 240 N. Stone Ave. Phone: 882-7406
  • Gaslight Theatre - 7010 E. Broadway Blvd. (my favorite) Phone: 886-9428
  • Invisible Theatre - 1400 N. 1st Ave. Phone: 882-9721
  • Red Barn - 948 N. Main Ave. Phone: 792-8480
  • Tucson Center for the Performing Arts - 408 S. 6th Ave. Phone: 792-8480
  • Upstairs Theatre Company - PO Box 43098 Phone: 791-2263 Tucson Convention Center - downtown Tucson, Administration: 791-4101 Ticket Info: 791-4266 Charge By phone: 791-4836

Music:

  • Arizona Opera - 3501 N. Mountain Ave. Phone: 293-4336
  • Catalina Chamber Orchestra - PO Box 64831(season Nov-Jul) Phone: 624-0170
  • Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus - 5770 E. Pima St. Phone: 296-6277
  • Tucson Girls Chorus - 4020 E. River Rd. Phone: 577-6064
  • Tucson International Mariachi Converence - 502 W. 29th St. Phone: 884-9920
  • Tucson Junior Strings - 6426 E. Eli Dr. Phone: 745-5830
  • Tucson Philharmonic Youth Orchestra - PO Box 41882 Phone: 326-2793
  • Tucson Symphony Orchestra - 2175 N. 6th Ave. Phone: 882-8585

Radio stations and formats:

  • 87.7 Talk Radio
  • 90.5 Classical
  • 91.3 KXCI Rock, Public Radio
  • 92.1 KFMA New Rock Radio
  • 92.9 KWFM Oldies
  • 93.7 KRQQ Top40 Alt/Pop/Rap/etc.
  • 94.9 KMXZ Mix
  • 96.1 KLPX Rock/Heavy Metal
  • 97.1 KGMS Positive Hits
  • 97.5 Variety/Easy Listening
  • 98.3 KZNO Rap/Hip-Hop
  • 98.9 KJZZ Jazz
  • 99.5 KIIM Country
  • 100.5 Easy Listening
  • 102.3 KGMS Positive Hits (yes there are two)
  • 102.7 Spanish Radio
  • 104.1 KZPT/KKHG Rock/Mix
  • 105.3 KZLZ Spanish Radio
  • 106.3 Rock
  • 107.5 KHIT All Rock & Roll Hits
  • and a mess of AM talk/news and music stations I'm not gonna list. :0)

Attractions:

  • Colossal Cave Mountain Park - This desert park, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, features crystal formations, historical exhibits, and Native American artifacts. Wooded picnic areas, and guided trail rides are available. Old Spanish Tr. (I-10), 22 mi. East of Tucson. Phone: 647-7275
  • Saguaro National Park - The park, preserving saguaro cactus and other Sonoran desert vegetation, occupies regions east and west of Tucson. The exotic saguaro, which may live up to 200 years and grow to a height of 40 feet, can thrive for as long as five years without water. Its unique blossom is Arizona's state flower. Hiking Trails, visitor centers, and scenic drives are available. 1 mi. East of Tucson at 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. Phone: 733-5100
  • Amerind Foundation Museum - The museum near Dragoon, features a collection of more than 25,000 Native American cultural items. An art gallery display works by Native American and Western artists. Picnic areas on-site. 64 mi. East of Tucson on Dragoon Rd., off I-10. Phone: 586-3666
  • Arizona Historical Society Museum - Located near the entrance to the University of Arizona campus, the museum features exhibits illustrating state history from Spanish colonial days to the present. It has an extensive Western history research library. The society maintains the Sosa-Carrillo-Fremont House and Fort Lowell Museum. 949 E. 2nd St. Phone: 628-5774
  • Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum - The full spectrum of Sonoran Desert life - from plants to reptiles and insects and from fish to birds and mammals - is on display in natural settings. Docents explain everything from the life cycle of saguaros to the feeding habits of tarantulas. Get nose-to-snout with a javelina! 2021 N. Kinney Rd. Phone: 883-2702
  • Arizona State Museum - This museum, situated on the University of Arizona campus, offers special activities and exhibits on the natural and cultural history of Arizona and the Southwest. 1013 E. University Blvd. Phone: 621-7968
  • Biosphere 2 Centre - The airtight Biosphere 2 contains a tropical rainforest, a savanna, a desert, and a human habitat where research is ongoing. Tours of the human habitat are available. 30 mi. North of Tucson in Oracle. Phone: 896-6200
  • Center for Creative Photography - The center, established on the University of Arizona campus in 1975, displays works by both new and established photographers. One of the premier facilities of its kind in the world, the center's library maintains lifetime archives of renowned artists including Ansel Adams and Edward Weston.  Off 22nd St., University of Arizona Fine Arts complex. Phone: 621-7968
  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base - The base is an Air Combat Command installation and home to the Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center, where more than 4,000 aircraft are stored. Tours: 228-3358 General Info: 228-3900
  • De Grazia Gallery in the Sun - The gallery showcases the estate of Ettore "Ted" De Grazia, which includes oils, watercolors, castings, enamels, lithographs, and serigraphs. 6300 N. Swan Rd. Phone: 299-9191 or 1-800-545-2185
  • Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium - Located on the University of Arizona campus, the facility features hands-on science exhibits, planetarium and laser light shows, a mineral and gem museum, nighttime telescope viewing, and a science and astronomy store. Cherry Ave. and University Blvd. Phone: 621-4515 or 621-STAR
  • Fort Lowell Museum - The museum, in Old Fort Lowell Park, depicts life on a frontier Arizona army post. Permanent and changing exhibits retell the Apache Wars and Army history. The reconstructed commanding officer's quarters is a highlight. 2900 N. Craycroft Rd. Phone: 885-3832
  • International Wildlife Museum - The Museum features more than 400 animals from around the world, most mounted in dioramas representing their natural habitats. Other displays showcase insects and prehistoric mammals. Hands-on exhibits, interactive computers, and nature movies add to the attractions. 4800 W. Gates Pass Rd. Phone: 617-1439
  • Kitt Peak National Observatory - Some of the world's largest telescopes can be found on Kitt Peak, and top scientists from around the world conduct research at the state-of-the-art observatories here. Kitt Peak is open to the public during business hours, and both guided and self-guided tours may be taken during those hours. Stop by the Visitor Center for information. Place reservations to attend nighttime viewing sessions. Tohono O'odham Reservation, 56 mi. Southwest of Tucson via Hwy. 86. Recorded Information: 318-8200 Visitor Center: 318-8726
  • Old Tucson Studios - This famous film location has more than 300 movies and television productions to its credit. Now a theme park, it offers live-action entertainment, gunfights, interactive educational shows, games, rides, and saloons. 201 S. Kinney Rd. Phone: 883-0100 Ext. 1
  • Pima Air and Space Museum - At 100,000 square feet, Pima Air and Space Museum is one of the world's largest aviation museums. Exhibits chronicle aviation from the Wright Flyer to space vehicles, and displays more than 200 restored vintage aircraft. 6000 E. Valencia Rd. Phone: 574-9658
  • Reid Park Zoo - Travel from the rain forest into the montane (upland slopes beneath the timberline) to the savanna and then back to the rain forest. The zoo's new South America Habitat Loop allows visitors to explore 11 habitats set in three ecosystems. Species include spectacled bear, anteater, llama, waterfowl, rhea, capybara, tapir, jaguar, dwarf caiman, piranha, and macaw. A lush aviary houses many South American bird species. Each September, the Tucson Zoological Society hosts ZOOcson "Feast with the Beasts" at the zoo. For Tucson Zoological Society membership information, call 881-1078. 22nd St. and Lake Shore Ln. Phone: 791-4022
  • San Xavier del Bac Mission - Built between 1783-1797 by members of the Fransiscan religious order, the mission is a historic landmark on the San Xavier Indian Reservation. An active Tohono O'Odham parish church, the mission is known as the "White Dove of the Desert." It also has been called the "Sistine Chapel of North America" because of its exquisite interior artwork. 1950 W. San Xavier Rd. Phone: 294-2624
  • Sosa-Carrillo-Fremont House - This restored 1880's adobe house stands in the Tucson Convention Center Complex. Once the home of the Sosa and Carillo families, this Sonoran-style dwelling also was the residence of Territorial Governor John C. Fremont. Special exhibits, events, and workshops are offered. During the holiday season the home is decorated in Victorian style. 151 S. Granada Ave. Phone: 622-0956
  • Titan Missile Silo Museum - This facility, the worlds only Titan II Intercontinental Ballistic Missile complex, is a National Historic Landmark. Tuesday through Saturday, visitors may tour the control room and the missile silo. W. Duval Mine Rd., Green Valley. Phone: 625-7736
  • Tohono Chul Park - This private park, whose name means "desert corner", features ramadas, childrens gardens, a recirculating stream, and nature trails. 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Phone: 575-8468
  • Tombstone - Known as "the town too tough to die", this National Historic Site includes the Bird Cage Theatre, Boothill graveyard, Camillus Fly Studio, OK Corral, and Rose Tree Inn Museum. Exhibits at the Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park recall Arizona's history during the turbulent 1880's. 73 mi. southeast of Tucson. Phone: 457-2211
  • Tubac - Ruins from the 1600's are preserved in Tubac, the oldest European settlement in Arizona. Today the town is an internationally known art colony. 45 mi. South of Tucson. Chamber of Commerce: 398-2704
  • Tucson Botanical Gardens - The facility includes cactus, wildflower, and herb gardens, as well as a sensory garden, Native American crops, low water-use landscaping, and children's gardens. 2150 N. Alvernon Wy. Phone: 326-9255
  • Tucson Children's Museum - The museum, housed in the historic Carnegie Library Building, offers hands-on exhibits that explore health, cultures, history, and sciences. 200 S. 6th Ave. Phone: 792-9985
  • Tucson Museum of Art - The museum features permanent and changing exhibits as well as contemporary works. The permanent collection includes pre-Columbian artifacts, Western American art, and Spanish Colonial furnishings and paintings. 140 N. Main Ave. Phone: 624-2333
  • Tumacacori National Historical Park - The park preserves the ruins of three Spanish Colonial missions: San Jose de Tumacacori, Los Santos Angeles de Guevavi, and San Cayetano de Calabazas. Established near the turn of the 18th century by Jesuit missionaries, Franciscans took over the missions in the early 1800s. Construction of a new Tumacacori church begun at that time, but was never completed. The site also features a visitor center, a museum, and a patio garden.48 mi. South of Tucson, off I-19, exit 29. Phone: 398-2341
  • University of Arizona Mineral Museum - On display are 2,200 minerals, gemstones, and meteorites from around the world, with special emphasis on items from Arizona and other Southwestern localities. The full collection includes 20,000 cataloged specimens. Flandrau Science Center, Cherry Ave. and University Blvd. Phone: 621-4227
  • University of Arizona Museum of Art - The museum features European and American art of the last five centuries. E. Speedway Blvd. And Park Ave. Phone: 621-7567
  • Yozeum/Yo-Yo Exhibit - The facility showcases approximately 2,000 Yo-Yos, some of which date from the turn of the century. 2947 E. Grant Rd. Phone: 322-0100
  • For more information contact:

    Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau Phone: 624-1817

    Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Phone: 792-1212

    Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce Phone: 297-2191

Malls:

  • El Con Mall - 3601 E. Broadway Blvd. Phone: 327-8767
  • Foothills Mall - Ina Rd. & La Cholla Phone: 219-0650
  • Park Mall - 5870 E. Broadway Blvd. Phone: 748-1222
  • Tucson Mall - 4500 N. Oracle Rd. Phone: 293-7330

TiTTy bars/Comedy clubs:

  • Curves Cabaret - 2130 N. Oracle Rd. (over 150 Gorgeous Dancers) Phone: 884-7210
  • Empress Cabaret & Video Superstore ( http://www.empresscabaret.com ) 24hrs 3832 E. Speedway Blvd. (SW corner of Speedway and Alvernon) Phone: 325-1072
  • Raider's Reef - 6475 E. Golf Links Rd. (3 stages)  Phone: 745-8125
  • Sunset Strip - 3650 E. Speedway Blvd Phone: 323-8985
  • TD's Showclub - 5822 E. Speedway Blvd or 749 W. Miracle Mile (over 300 dancers) Phone: 790-7307 (Speedway) Phone: 882-0650 (Miracle Mile)
  • Tempations Topless Showclub - NW Corner of 22nd and Craycroft Phone: 748-1777
  • Ten's - 5120 E. Speedway (best club in town IMHO) (Over 100 Dancers) Phone: 325-8367

Links to local (city) websites for more info:

Local Newspapers:

Arizona Daily Star - http://www.azstarnet.com

Tucson Citizen - http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/

Tourist Info:

AZ Tourist - http://aztourist.com/

Weather:

Today's Tucson Weather: http://www.weather.com/weather/us/cities/US_Tucson.html

Tucson Extended Forecast - http://www.weatherlabs.com/city/fore/TUS1.htm