Where to Go – Life in Tubac | Southern Arizona Directory

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Longhorn Grill and Saloon

Last known as the Longhorn Grill, the once-abandoned commercial space in Amado, Arizona has regained new life when it reopened in May 2019 as the Longhorn Grill and Saloon. The striking feature is the main entrance that has visitors walk through the nose of a giant longhorn skull, making it the most iconic buildings in the area. It now serves breakfast through dinner, 7 days a week.

Built in the 1970s by an enterprising entrepreneur who clearly knew the power of both novelty architecture and giant skulls. This proud Western roadside icon remains to this day, and thrives under it’s new ownership. The 30-foot tall horns are made of continues to hold up despite years under the Arizona sun, and the full restoration work on the interior makes an impressive and comfortable place to stop. Feel free to take your picture in front of the skull.

GREEN VALLEY

NOGALES

PATAGONIA

On the border of Mexico, Nogales, Arizona, offers a world of culture. Visiting Nogales is as close to traveling to Mexico as you can get without needing a passport. Warm and hospitable people, respect for history and traditions, and incredible food.

Walk to the tunes of upbeat music, pumped through indoor and outdoor speakers, as you stroll along the shops on Morley Avenue. When you’re readyto eat, pick any one of the authentic Mexican restaurants. Delve deeper into local history and culture; Pimeria Alta Historical Society and Museum contains a fascinating history on the area, including information Pancho Villa’s Battle of Nogales.

Explore the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, a route taken by a Spanish military leader of the same name on his late-1700s quest to establish a settlement at the San Francisco Bay. A self-guided walking tour takes you through the commercial and residential sections of the city’s center, where legends abound.

RIO RICO

SAHUARITA

SONOITA

Sonoita Vineyards

Sonoita Vineyards is the oldest running commercial vineyard and winery in the state of Arizona. Founded in 1974 by Dr. Gordon Dutt, from University of Arizona, the winery has stayed in the family since then. Situated in the rolling hills in the Sonoita-Elgin area of Southern Arizona the Winery has produced many award winning wines from southeastern Arizona grapes.

Large and spacious with a tasting counter able to hold 12-20 people, the tasting room is one of the largest in the area. Capable of holding 40-50 people, packed full of fun and interesting merchandise. A view of the production room can be seen from it, where if you visit during the harvest season of late August and early September you can watch the wine process. Daily tastings offer a selection of wines for that day, set up in a flight of four.

TUBAC

TUCSON

TUMACACORI

2013-12-17, Full Moon at TUMA, credit Anupama Condon (1)

La Misión San José de Tumacácori

Mission San José de Tumacácori (O’odham: Cemagĭ Gakolig) is a historic Spanish mission preserved in its present form by Franciscans in 1828. Established by Jesuits in 1691 in a location near a Sobaipuri settlement on the east side of the Santa Cruz River. Services were held in a small adobe structure built by the inhabitants of the village. After the O’odham rebellion of 1751 the mission was abandoned for a time. In 1752, the village was reestablished and in 1753 the church of the Mission San José de Tumacácori began construction at the present site on the west side of the Santa Cruz River. This first church structure was erected for use by the mission in 1757.

The mission is now part of Tumacácori National Historical Park.

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