Let us start by saying that the Arizona Inn is an icon. In fact, Bree's uncle and cousin both worked there for years, attending to stars and starlets, and Bree & Bear have both enjoyed its restaurants, croquet course, pool, and library for years. It is an historic, boutique, resort hotel spread over 14 acres of gardens, fountains, flowers and lawns in the heart of mid-town Tucson, Arizona. The luxury Inn has been continually owned and operated by the same family since its inception under the careful eye of its founder, Isabella Greenway, in 1930, and its casita-style rooms and suites have been robustly maintained and restored ever since, keeping their original warmth, privacy, comfort and charm while gaining all the modern day resort amenities a Tucson guest might desire.

$259-$379/night

http://www.arizonainn.com/index.cfm

Starr Pass is great in that it feels tucked away in a remote and spectacular desert arena, but is actually extremely close to other Tucson attractions. The endlessly changing vistas of natural beauty surrounding this inviting resort provide the stunning backdrop for a perfect mix of comfort and casual elegance.A 75-foot heated Olympic swimming pool, whirlpool and fitness center are just the beginnings of a full array of amenities. At the heart of the resort community is the celebrated Starr Pass Golf Course. Its desert style layout and dramatic terrain challenges golfers of all skill levels. The J. W. Starr Pass Resort and spa added nine additional holes, making it a 27-hole Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Facility.

$92-$203/night

http://www.shellhospitality.com/hotels/starr_pass_golf_suites/accommodations.html

An Arizona landmark and Tucson tradition, Lodge on the Desert is a 103-room boutique hotel appealing to leisure and business travelers alike. Charming hacienda-style accommodations afford guests a sanctuary in which to retreat and relax. It is truly Tucson's urban oasis. And considered by many to be the Old Pueblo's mid-town masterpiece. This hotel is also just down the street from Bree & Bear's humble abode, and the most centrally located of the bunch.

$128- $159/night

http://www.lodgeonthedesert.com/

Constructed in 1878, the Blenman House, in which the Royal Elizabeth Bed & Breakfast is housed, is thought to be the only known example in the world of a San Francisco Victorian home built in Territorial-style of adobe mud. Nestled right in the heart of historic downtown Tucson, Royal Elizabeth guests enjoy the perfect downtown location for work or play, conveniently located within easy reach of the most popular local and regional attractions. Guests at The Royal Elizabeth often leave their cars parked throughout their stay—or don’t bother renting a car at all. This accomodation is also within walking distance of both the wedding ceremony and reception. The owners pride themselves in sharp attention to detail, maintaining clean, beautiful and peaceful surroundings, thoughtfully-prepared and beautifully-presented gourmet breakfasts and an extremely personal level of individual service.

$199- $219/night

http://www.royalelizabeth.com/

Built in 1919, Hotel Congress was constructed to serve the growing cattle industry & railroad passengers of the Southern Pacific Line. The Congress of the 1920s was the perfect shelter for travelers and high-rollers fresh from the East, but on January 22, 1934, a fire started in the basement of the hotel and spread up the elevator to the third floor. This fire led to the capture of one of the country’s most notorious criminals—John Dillinger. Besides the historical significance for Tucson, the hotel has some deep roots for Bree & Bear personally as well. Its where Jeff Bailey used to own and operate his restaurant the B&B Cafe, it where Bree & Bear met, its where they both used to work, its where Bree used to DJ, and more importantly, its where Bear had his first alcoholic beverage. The hotel is the epicenter of downtown Tucson, boasting 6 bars, a top-notch restaurant, and a dance club. These are also the reasons we did not recommend it for accommodations, unless getting to sleep before 2AM is not of importance to you. Otherwise, have at it!

http://www.hotelcongress.com/

Just fifteen minutes from Tucson at the base of the Tucson Mountains lies a preserved slice of Americana-Old Tucson Studios. The studios served as the backdrop for many classic western films, including Rio Bravo, High Chaparrel, Petrocelli, Posse, & The Outlaw Josie Wales as well as famous t.v. shows such as Father Murphy and Little House on the Prarie. Bree's mother, father, and aunt worked on many of these projects rubbing elbows with the likes of people like Steve McQueen and Elizabeth Taylor. Passing through the gates today, visitors are transported back to a time when fearless men with six shooters ruled the Old West. This is a great family destination!

http://www.oldtucson.com/

Founded in 1952 by William Carr and Arthur Pack, the Desert Museum is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of the Sonoran Desert. It is a world-renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden, all in one place. Exhibits re-create the natural landscape of the Sonoran Desert Region so realistically you find yourself eye-to-eye with mountain lions, prairie dogs, Gila monsters, and more. Within the Museum grounds, you will see more than 300 animal species and 1,200 kinds of plants. There are almost 2 miles of paths traversing 21 acres of beautiful desert.

http://www.desertmuseum.org/

Constructed between 1987 and 1991, Biosphere 2 was used to explore the complex web of interactions within life systems in a structure that included five areas based on natural biomes and an agricultural area and human living/working space to study the interactions between humans, farming and technology with the rest of nature.Covering 3.14-acres, this structure was built to be an artificial, materially-closed ecological system. It also explores the possible use of closed biospheres in space colonization, and allows the study and manipulation of a biosphere without harming Earth's. It is one of only 3 man-made biospheres operating in the world, and worth a visit to get a chance to witness life in"the bubble" (or you could just come to our house and experience our bubble with yummy food, fun, and kitties. Your choice).

http://www.b2science.org/

Pima Air & Space Museum, where history takes flight, is one of the largest air and space museums in the world, and the largest non-government funded aviation museum. You'll see more than 300 aircraft and spacecraft including many of the most historically significant and technically advanced craft ever produced, both from the United States and throughout the world. The Pima Air & Space Museum also offers exclusive bus tours of the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG), also known as the "Boneyard." The facility is located adjacent to the Museum at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.

http://www.pimaair.org/