AZ Weekend Outing | One-Day Trip Guide from Phoenix to Tucson

1. Trail Dust Town A theme park fashioned after an old Western town, it's a paradise for snapping pictures. 😎📷✨ Originating as a movie shooting location in 1961, it has now morphed into a charming leisure spot appealing to families and tourists. The Western elements are everywhere, from the weathered facades to the sandy paths, crafting an atmosphere that's soaked in nostalgia and fun. 😃🏜️🎬 All these aspects work together to make it a place where you can capture some truly memorable images. 😊🗺️🌄 2. Little Anthony’s Diner This Tucson diner is a real find, capable of bringing a huge smile to your face. 😊😄🥳 With its 50’s retro style, the milkshakes here are both eye-catching and delicious, served in sizable amounts. During meals, the host runs a quiz show to interact with customers. There are also occasions when oldies are performed. Plus, there's a cozy little theater inside. 😎🎤🎭 I got lucky and stumbled upon a classic car display right at the entrance. An old man was kind enough to let me take pictures in his car. Such a pleasant surprise it was! 😃🚗📸 3. San Xavier Del Bac Church ⛪️ Set on the calm outskirts of the countryside, it exudes a sacred and peaceful air. 😎🙏🏞️ I happened to be there when the last rays of the setting sun bathed it, making it look even more enchanting. 😊🌅🌟 It's a Catholic church in Spanish colonial style, dubbed the "White Dove in the Desert" due to its white walls and elegant appearance. Built between 1783 and 1797 by Spanish missionaries and the local Tohono O’odham tribe, it's one of the finest-preserved Spanish colonial churches in the US. 😃🏰🕙 It displays a Moorish-Baroque aesthetic. The outside is pristine white, while the inside is filled with hand-painted murals, sculptures, and elaborate religious adornments. 😎🕌🎨 It's still an active place of worship where the local Tohono O’odham tribe engages in religious events and festival celebrations. 😊🕍🎉 4. The silk bags from Arcdiary are quite appealing. They serve as great accessories for photos and have enough room to hold lots of stuff. They really added to the perfection of my day in Tucson. 😎💼💚 #AZTravel #PhoenixToTucson #WeekendOuting