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- Tucson, Arizona - Valley of the Moon
A unique area built by George Phar Legler in the 1920s for the purpose of bringing mental and spiritual relaxation to visitors. Mineralized rock cliffs, caves, pools, and garden miniatures have blended with tropic and desert flora to create what Mr. Legler called the 'Fantasy Touch of Three' (Lewis Carroll, Edgar Allen Poe, and Robert Louis Stevenson)....
His philosophy throughout life was 'Happiness is Given, not Sold.' In 1932 free Fantasy Fairy Tours were started. Later Bunnyland Theater (featuring trained rabbits) was added. The tours were led through the Valley by the Mysterious Mountain Gnome himself, Mr. Legler. His stories and magic displays captivated his audiences which over the years amounted to thousands of Tucsonans. Mr Legler passed away some years ago. The Valley of the Moon is now maintained by the George Phar Legler Society, Inc.
[Kurt Nielsen, 09/04/1997]Valley of the Moon:- Address:
- 2544 E Allen Rd, Tucson, AZ
- Directions:
- NE of downtown, E of Campbell Ave. Just north of Prince Road, between Tucson Blvd. and Country Club.
- Hours:
- For special events or by appt. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 520-323-1331
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
- Tucson, Arizona - Old Tucson: Wild West Town Movie Set
Old Tucson is currently closed due to Covid. It's rumored that it has new owners and will open again soon.
[Sk, 11/14/2021]Old Tucson: Wild West Town Movie Set:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 201 S. Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ
- Directions:
- Old Tucson Studios. West of the city. I-10 exit for W. Speedway Blvd, which turns into W. Gates Pass Rd. Head west about nine miles. Jct of Gates Pass Rd and S. Kinney Rd.
- Hours:
- Tours daily. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 520-883-0100
- Admission:
- Tours $14 and up.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
- Tucson, Arizona - Old Tucson Movie Set
What a wonderful way to step back in time and onto the sets of Bonanza, High Chapparel, 3:10 to Yuma, Rio Bravo, Tombstone, and on and on. Lots of props and interactive players.
[Tom Herlihy, 02/24/2018] What a great place. Admission runs about $15 a person. It is totally worth it. The have great performances and walking tours that are included in the price. A great movie museum chronicles all the movies and TV shows that have been filmed here. They also have a narrated train ride around the property.
[Kathy Jensen, 02/15/2014]- Tucson, Arizona - Old Tucson: Wild West Town Movie Set
It's an Arizona Movie Set Wild West Town! Over 300 movies filmed since 1939.
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The new owners were supposed to announce a reopening date in October, but haven't yet.