One of my favorite Things To Do In Tucson is to walk the historic neighborhoods around Downtown Tucson including the Barrio Viejo Tucson and El Presidio Tucson neighborhoods! That is why I am passionate about my guided Tucson Walking Tours by Strolls and Stories Tours, where I share the historic stories, fascinating tales, and my interesting tidbits of Tucson History, as we stroll the charming sidewalks of the historic neighborhoods around Downtown Tucson!
If you are looking for Things To Do In Tucson consider a Strolls and Stories Tour, to uncover Tucson History! Come stroll the charming sidewalks of Downtown Tucson including the Barrio Viejo Tucson and El Presidio Tucson neighborhoods to uncover our Spanish Colonial Founding as a part of New Spain way back in 1775! Discover our 4,000 years of Native American History with the base of "A Mountain" one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the United States! Hear the stories of Tucson's Pioneer Founders and how they end up in Tucson - those are fascinating tales! Learn of the Owl's Club and so many other interesting tidbits of Tucson History! Plus, hear of the Dillinger Gang's Capture in Tucson and stories of Western Outlaws! And, uncover the tales of our early merchants and mid-century department store tycoons - one of whom gains national acclaim!
Another of the Things To Do In Tucson on our Tucson Guided Walking Tours by Strolls and Stories Tours, is to uncover Tucson Architecture! See stunning buildings designed by Henry Trost, the famous Architect of the Southwest! We stroll past Trost designed mansion homes on Main Avenue, and see public buildings including Tucson's Carnegie Free Library designed by Henry Trost! We chat about Henry Trost's life and learn of the many buildings he designed throughout what he called "Arid America." Learn what college campus Henry Trost designed the master plan for, and of a luxury hotel he designed, and many other prominent structures!
As we discuss Things To Do In Tucson, we also learn of Roy Place, a locally distinguished architect here in Tucson. As we stroll the charming sidewalks around Downtown Tucson on our Tucson Walking Tours, we pass by a former downtown department store designed by Roy Place in a stunning Spanish Colonial Revival style! We visit the Historic Pima County Courthouse, designed by Roy Place in 1929. We discuss other prominent structures he designed in Tucson and the surrounding area, including the art deco Cochise County Courthouse over in Bisbee. We learn how it was Roy Place who designed many of the historic building at the University of Arizona, and uncover it was Roy Place who started the tradition of red bricks on the buildings at the University of Arizona!
Another of the Things To Do In Tucson on our guided Tucson Walking Tours by Strolls and Stories Tours, is to learn of our mud adobe Sonoran Row Houses here in Tucson! These structure date to the late 1840s and feature two-foot thick walls made of mud adobe blocks. We discuss the construction style of these structures, the style changes that occur, and what brings about each style change. Plus, we discuss in detail how Tucson's Sonoran Row Houses were designed to keep you cool in the days before electricity and air conditioning! We learn of shared back courtyards and why the ceilings are so tall at 13 feet high! Plus, we take in the charming settings of these structures, and learn of the sidewalk culture that existed throughout Tucson History!
Finally, one last Thing To Do In Tucson on our guided Tucson Walking Tours by Strolls and Stories Tours is to enjoy the walk and take in the stories! The Tucson Architecture on our Tucson Walking Tours is stunning, the gardens and plant-life are interesting, and the historic stories of Tucson history are entertaining! Scott, your Tour Guide with Strolls and Stories Tours loves a good story, and has spent many hours at the Arizona Historical Society and reading books on Tucson History to uncover his historic stories, fascinating tales and interesting tidbits of Tucson History! Scott really gets into the stories and some have said its as if he is talking about his own family members as he tells the stories of Tucson's Pioneer Founders! Still others have said Scott's passion and enthusiasm for Tucson made every step of the tour entertaining!
So, if you are looking for Things To Do In Tucson, considering booking a guided Tucson Walking Tour by Strolls and Stories Tours! Visit this page on our website to read about our Tucson Walking Tour routes, and to book a tour: https://www.strollsandstoriestours.com/our-tours
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