Things to do / Travel Guide
Phoenix is famed for its exclusive spa resorts, and with this fame comes expense, prices start at around $350 for a deluxe room during high season (January-May) but can drop as low as $150 during the summer season (May-September), with fall prices falling somewhere in between. Tucson is also home to upscale guest ranches and resorts. There are also dude ranches around Tucson that start at around $200 a night. Both cities have plenty of fine hotels, usually located in their downtown areas, prices usually start somewhere around $120 a night. There are also plenty of well-kept motels with prices around $50, as well as camp sites, in the region. Hostels are scarce with rooms running no more than $40 a night.
Dining in southern Arizona is a treat, with American, Mexican, and Western food being the standard fare. While prices are comparable to other parts of the country, it's the Western-style food the region specializes in that's the real deal - expect to get a whole steak dinner for less than $20 in most places.
There are tons of natural attractions throughout the region that everyone can enjoy free of charge. Other attractions like concerts and festivals are comparable to most other parts of the U.S. Western entertainment, like the kind found at Old Tucson Studios, starts at around $15 per person. Most events and fairs in the region cost no more than $20 for adults.
Public transportation in Phoenix includes both a light rail and a bus service, Tucson also has a bus service and prices are about the same as you would expect in other parts of the county.
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