For those familiar with Arizona

[Randy]

I have to go to Tucson, AZ in a few weeks for business. I could fly directly into Tucson, but, could also fly into Phoenix and drive over. Would only do that if it's a nice/scenic drive. I've never been to AZ and don't know if/when i'll get back there. I'll be in a car, infortunately, but, if it will be a nice drive, i'll do it. Waddya think?

 

[skyway]

I don't live in AZ, but have been there several times. If you like to look at cacti and dust then hire a car. If not, fly as close to your destination as possible.

Pun intended for those poor AZ forum residents, certain ones have been real quiet lately.

 

[GunMD]

Hey now Skyway, I don't live there, but I sure enjoy riding around AZ. Be nice.

There are some beautiful things to see in AZ but I'm not sure that I-10 between Phoenix and Tucson is one of them. I seem to recall that being a fairly uneventful drive, but you'd be best served to get another opinion from someone who knows for sure.

 

[vectervp1]

The I-10 between Phoenix and Tucson is BORING! Nothing around but small desert plants, some catus, and the occasional dust storm that shuts down the interstate.

:lol: Yes Skyway, certain people have been quiet around here. Its like they suddenly have less free time in their lives....

 

[Randy]

The I-10 between Phoenix and Tucson is BORING! Nothing around but small desert plants, some catus, and the occasional dust storm that shuts down the interstate.
:lol: Yes Skyway, certain people have been quiet around here. Its like they suddenly have less free time in their lives....

That's the answer i was looking for. Thank you. Guess i'll be flying into Tucson (and then have a few extra hours to visit Casino Del Sol)

 

[Badcat]

The I-10 between Phoenix and Tucson is BORING! Nothing around but small desert plants, some catus, and the occasional dust storm that shuts down the interstate.
:lol: Yes Skyway, certain people have been quiet around here. Its like they suddenly have less free time in their lives....

That's the answer i was looking for. Thank you. Guess i'll be flying into Tucson (and then have a few extra hours to visit Casino Del Sol)

You could always cut thru Florence and use the two-lane blacktop thru Oro Valley and into Tucson. Still nothing but dust and cacti but better than I-10. Be sure to stop at the Tom Mix memorial. Click

 

[Joe]

Fly into tucson. I live here and ther is nothing between Phoenix and Tucson.

A lot to see here once you arrive.

 

[tink]

I live in Tucson, try to rent a bike and ride up to Mt Lemmon or ride Southeast of here to Sonoita and Patagonia. A ride to Arivaca (south) isn't bad either. Another one is west of town to Kitt Peak Observatory. Then eat @ Mi Nidito's on 4th (mexican) be prepared to wait a bit, it's worth it. Just have a Margarita!!! Hope you have a good time. Lots of stuff to do, ck out a Sidewinders baseball game!!

later

tink

 

[Randy]

Good info for next time. Thanks to all for the replies. It's business travel and schedule will be too tight.

 

[beemerdons]

Randy: Tink has given you good suggestions for riding around the Tucson area. Mi Nidito's on 4th is the best Mexican Restaurant in town. If you have a long day for riding, head east and ride the Devil's Highway - Route 666. The church folk made the state change the number to 191, but it is so twisty you know that El Diablo had to have created it. Actually, the Spanish conquistador Coronado blazed this trail looking for the Seven Cities of Gold - El Cibalo.

Both of the clubs that vectervp1 and I ride with here in Phoenix have ridden the Devil's Highway this season and it is good to go for motorcycling; it closes for the winter snows. Head east on Interstate 10 and catch 191 between Willcox and Bowie. I know that we are all FJR people, but www.tucsonharley.com has a good daily rate on the Sportster 1200; and actually the Sporty handles those twisties rather well! Make sure to get fuel at Clifton and at Eagar both, as there is no fuel en route. Sometimes the pump at Hannagan Meadow has fuel in stock, but just as often they are out!

 

[MsLilly]

I'm so glad I'm reading this thread..my husband and I are riding to Phoenix, leaving on May 4th from Oregon. Will stay down there for two weeks riding with a friend who lives there. He is planning on taking us on day trips to various places in the state. Have been to the Grand Canyon many times and I love it every time. Will tell my friend about this restaurant you are talking about. And Hwy 666. Sounds like fun. Can't wait to visit your state again. I haven't ridden bikes down there in years and years!

 

[beemerdons]

https://www.azride.com/route666run.html

If you are in the State of Arizona on June 2nd, join us for a multiple clubs and bike sponsors road run on Highway 666. Ride the Route of The Devil! Don

 

[beemerdons]

https://www.azride.com/DevilsHighwayRun.html Here is a nice link complete with a good map, elevations chart and recommendations for food & fuel. Don

 

[GalaxyBlue]

It's funny that nobody has the beautiful weather there...

make sure you have the Skyway Hydro kit filled!

 

[jestal]

If you have the time to drive around Tucson and like airplanes do NOT pass up the opportunity to visit the Pima Air Museum just south of Tucson. Good for half a day of walking thru all the planes they have on display outside and inside. Davis Monthan Airforce base is in the same general vicinity and you can spend several hours driving around the perimeter of the base looking at the mothballed airplanes in storage there. We're talking thousands of airplanes......you will not believe it. Also several aircraft wrecking yards between Davis Monthan and Pima Air Museum that have a lot of interesting stuff sitting around.

Just up I-10 from Tucson toward Phx is Marana airport. Lots of civilian and military aircraft mothballed there, also. All the Beech Starships are in storage there....unless they have been crushed by now.

Use google earth to scope out the planes in storage at Davis Monthan, Marana, and Pima before you go. You'll be astounded at what is there and what google earth shows you from the satellite pictures. Like all the cold war B52's still lying there with the wings and tails cut off to "prove" to the Russians that they were destroyed.

If you like cowboy boots do not pass up the opportunity to visit Stewart Boots and have them fit you up for a custom pair of Stewart Boots and/or try on some from their ample stock of "pre-made" boots. They are in South Tucson at 30 West 28th Street. Some of the nicest boots in the world, period. Small place. Take a tour to see how they make boots. Say hi to Vic for me. The little Mexican resturants in the area are great, also.