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The Lodge at Ventana Canyon Resort

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The Lodge at Ventana Canyon is nested in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in the Sonoran Desert, near Tucson, Arizona.

Why Go

The Lodge at Ventana Canyon is a great vacation destination for golfers and nature lovers. One half of the 1,100 resort acres have been carefully preserved as a natural habitat. Guests can observe and enjoy unique desert flora and fauna, including saguaros cacti, palo verde, mesquite, deer, rabbits, coyotes and Gambel's quail. The resort grounds are bordered by the Coronado National Forest.

The resort's two 18-hole championship golf courses were designed by Tom Fazio. The two courses have been recognized for their conservation and preservation efforts by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses. The resort's signature golf hole is the #3 of the Mountain Course which offers spectacular views of the Sonoran Desert. Guests at The Lodge at Ventana Canyon can take private golf lessons or participate in golf clinics for all ability levels.

The resort offers 12 hard surface tennis courts and a stadium exhibition court where guests can participate in various tennis tournaments. The outdoor swimming pool area includes a heated pool, lounge chairs, play areas and a children's wading pool. There is a 24-hour Fitness Center as well as an outdoor Fitness Course with a variety of exercise stations. The resort's salon offers hair styling, make-up application, manicures, pedicures, facials and massages.

Rooms & Food

The Lodge at Ventana Canyon 50 guest suites are luxurious and spacious, measuring from 800 to 1,500 square feet. Private balconies and patios offer panoramic views of the golf course, city lights and the surrounding Santa Catalina Mountains. The suites are decorated in warm desert colors.

Hearthstone is the main restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows and scenic views of the Santa Catalina Mountains. It features American cuisine with Southwestern influences. Guests can dine outdoors on the Sabino Terrace and enjoy spectacular desert sunsets. If you prefer a casual meal, try the Sierra Bar or the Golf House.

Location, Location, Location

The resort is set in the Sonoran Desert near the "Old West" city of Tucson. Area attractions include the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, Biosphere II, Kitt Peak Observatory, San Xavier Mission, Saguaro National Monument and Old Tucson Studios.

Things to Do Nearby

Guests can enjoy the resort grounds and take a guided tour along the Ventana Canyon nature trail. The concierge at the resort can arrange a number of activities including hot-air ballooning, scenic helicopter tours, desert jeep tours, horseback riding, soaring, rock climbing, mountain biking and sky diving.

Best Time to Go & Getting There

Book between late September and May to avoid summer heat on the golf courses. The Lodge at Ventana Canyon is 35 minutes from Tucson International Airport. Call the resort directly for transportation from the airport to the resort.

Plan this Vacation
Packages start at $399 during the summer and at $599 from January through April. Green fees start at $88 in the summer and at $190 during the peak season. For reservations, call 800-828-5701.

Lodge at Ventana Canyon, 6200 North Clubhouse Lane, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 800-828-5701, 520-577-1400, www.wyndham.com