Local Food & Lodging

Local Food & Lodging

There are plenty of chain hotels and major motels found throughout the southern region of Arizona, but why settle for boring basics in this beautiful and historic corner of the state? For the best experience, seek out an old-fashioned room in a historic hotel, a rustic casita at a working cattle ranch, or a spacious suite in a stunning bed-and-breakfast. There are a few scattered dude ranches found in the sweeping grasslands to the south, but not nearly as many as you'll find closer to metropolitan Tucson. It's usually not hard to find a room any time of the year, but keep in mind that prices tend to go up in high season (winter and spring) and down in low season (summer through early fall).

In southern Arizona, cowboy fare is more common than haute cuisine. There are exceptions to the rule, though, especially in the wine-growing area of Sonoita and in the trendy town of Bisbee, both popular for weekend outings from Tucson. And, as one would expect, Mexican food dominates the menus on both sides of the border.