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Tanque Verde RanchvsThe Blenman Inn
Tanque Verde Ranch and Royal Elizabeth Inn are both rated very highly by professional travelers. Overall, Tanque Verde Ranch scores significantly better than Royal Elizabeth Inn. Tanque Verde Ranch is ranked #7 in Tucson with approval from 8 publications such as Star Service, Rough Guide and Oyster.
Tanque Verde Ranch
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Oyster
Travel + Leisure
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Star Service
Gayot
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14301 East Speedway Road, Tucson, AZ 85748
From $365/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "The most upscale of Tucson's guest ranches and one of the oldest in the country, the Tanque Verde sits on 640 beautiful acres in the Rincon Mountains next to Saguaro National Park East." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"This rustic, all-inclusive resort is a quintessential Western dude ranch surrounded by miles of gorgeous mountains and desert." Full review
Travel + Leisure "An upscale, 60,000-acre resort near Tucson, Tanque Verde is best visited in spring or fall, when temperatures are cooler and the desert more lush." Full review
Rough Guide "Arizona most authentic dude ranch, an irresistibly romantic, 400-acre spread adjoining Saguaro National Park twenty miles east of downtown."
Star Service "The pool is a resort-worthy plunge with water features, while the attractive accommodations provide all of the conveniences of home and beaucoup backcountry elegance." Full review
Gayot "This authentic dude ranch, complete with real cowboys and more than 200 horses, offers a comfortable guest ranch experience for those primarily interested in horseback riding."
Condé Nast Traveler "60,000 acres are probably enough to get your mountain adventure on at this premier Dude Ranch." Full review
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All skill levels welcome for horseback riding, but non-cowboys can choose from a wealth of other activities.
The Telegraph8.0
"Experience the old west from the saddle of well-trained steed at this all-inclusive guest ranch in a fascinating desert ecosystem." Full review
Bon Appétit "If you want a quintessential Southwestern cowboy experience, this dude ranch provides it with unmatched polish."
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Travel + Leisure "At Tanque Verde Ranch, Tucson's old-style dude ranch, you can gather prickly pears during the Prickly Pear Harvest from August 14-31, and then reward yourself with a luscious pink prickly pear margarita"
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The Blenman Inn Fodor's
Lonely Planet Gayot
204 South Scott Avenue, Downtown Tucson, Tucson, AZ 85701
From $189/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Pool
- Free Parking
Fodor's "Fans of Victoriana will adore this B&B in the Armory Park historic district." Full review
Lonely Planet "This femme fatale among boutique B&Bs woos you with splendid antiques, elaborate woodwork, a sweet garden with heated pool and even a guest kitchen."
Gayot "Located in the Armory Park district of downtown Tucson, this is an intimate and romantic bed and breakfast."
