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The Tree of Knowledge

The Tree of Knowledge, Oro Valley

 Yaqui Says:  Located at the local library is a wonderful piece of permanent art Scuplted by Joe A. Tyler. It sits just to the east of parking lot with the Santa Catalina Mountains in the backdrop. The more you read, the more you know.The more you know, the more you grow.The smarter you... 

Tucson Marathon

Tucson Marathon, Oro Valley

 lucythedog Says:  Cool little marathon from Oracle, AZ to Oro ValleyIts mostly downhill, but thats not always an advantage!! 

Bike Friendly to the max

Bike Friendly to the max, Oro Valley

 lucythedog Says:  The tucson area isone of the most bike friendly places in the US...great bike routes... 

OV Police Dept

OV Police Dept, Oro Valley

 tlacatecatl Says:  This is home base for the morons who have nothing better to do with their time than set speed traps. If you have an out of state license plate you're a favortie target. 

Hotels  

Wingate by Wyndham - Oro Valley

 1 Review and 21 Opinions  I would recommend the hotel, it is brand new, clean and has good parking. It is a ways out of Tucson... 

Holiday Inn Express Tucson North-Oro Valley

 1 Review and 39 Opinions  This hotel is just north of Tucson on Oracle road and relatively new. Not a resort by any means, but... 

Restaurants  

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar: Not just steaks~

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar: Not just steaks~, Oro Valley

 Yaqui Says:  Once we got checked into our resort, it was time to find food. We headed the Orcale Hwy to find a place and came upon a very fancy shopping outlet. The place was nice and the food was good. The service was good, but it was too warm inside. I did mention it and they did turn... 

Pizza Hut: Sports Decor~

Pizza Hut: Sports Decor~, Oro Valley

 Yaqui Says:  We stopped in here so our boys could get their pizza fix. I had this really neat sports decore. The pizza, service, and decore was wonderful.Regular Store Hours:Sun: 11:00-22:00Mon: 11:00-22:00Tue: 11:00-22:00Wed: 11:00-22:00Thu: 11:00-22:00Fri: 11:00-22:45Sat: 11:00-22:45 

El Charro Cafe: Salsa Heaven~

El Charro Cafe: Salsa Heaven~, Oro Valley

 Yaqui Says:  A very unique restaurant that was obviously very popular by locals and I can understand why. The decor is very comfortable and the service was excellent. Our boys got a kick our of the decore and we all loved the food. A huge selection of food and some really taste... 

Nightlife  

HoneyBee Park: Take a moonlight hike!!

HoneyBee Park: Take a moonlight hike!!, Oro Valley

 lucythedog Says:  Get out and check out a moonrise in this spectacular park....sun goes down ...moon comes up...awesome I guess if no one sees ya, ya really dont have to be dressed 

Warnings Or Dangers  

nose in cactus.....hurts!!

nose in cactus.....hurts!!, Oro Valley

 lucythedog Says:  As a dog I like to sniff....EVERYTHING...my olfactory system is 40 times more sensitive than you humans...I gotta learn to watch out for all these cacti...they are everywhere!!! 

Favorites  

Art~

Art~, Oro Valley

 Yaqui Says:  I really enjoy and appreciate public art. I feel we do not have enough of. It is nice to see cities putting more effort in sharing some wonderful talent we have.The photographer is located in the Steam Pump Village P1N Oracle Rd & N 1st Ave, Oro Valley, AZ 85737The Bronc... 

Oro Valley Public Library

Oro Valley Public Library, Oro Valley

 Yaqui Says:  What a beautiful library and this is where The Tree of Knowledge Art is located at.Located at Oro Valley Public Library1305 W. Naranja DriveOro Valley, AZ 85737(520) 229-5300Library HoursMonday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.Tuesday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.Wednesday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.Thursday 11 a.m.... 

Safeway

Safeway, Oro Valley

 Yaqui Says:  We always find a local grocery store since we have growing boys. We really like the Safeway store chains because they are always clean have a wonderful selection of groceries. The folks are always friendly here too.Rancho Vista Shopping Center12122 N Rancho Vistoso Blv Oro... 

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 This is home base for the morons who have nothing better to do with their time than set speed traps. If you have an out of state license plate you're a favortie... 

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 Located at the bottom of beautiful Pusch Ridge within the Santa Catalina Moutain range. It was once home of the Hohokam Native Americans 500 AD. During the 16th century the Apache Native Americans... 

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Gorgeous!!! of course this is October, not July

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 Well it was a long journey from Skagway, AK to Tucson ,AZ and I'm living the country club life in Oro Valley. Lots great trails...but those prickly cactus things *** me off...I'm done sniffing around... 

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