Tucson Bed and Breakfast Lodging

Themed suites at The Tucson bed breakfast The Big Blue House Inn

Ever wish that you were at a beautiful relaxing bed and breakfast that was in one of America's most gorgeous and cleanest cities? The desert sands glistening under the evening sun as you and your loved one dine and take in the breathtaking sights...maybe go for a stroll through the desert in the crisp night air. Everyone enjoys a relaxing getaway when you are able to take one. What about the luxury of having your breakfast, lunch, and dinner cooked for you instead of having to stand over a hot stove or oven? You can sit back and enjoy the company of loved ones and others around you.

In Tucson, Arizona, your dream vacation awaits you! The bed and breakfast lodges available are abundant. You can rent a room in the beautiful foothills or the wonderful downtown of Tucson for very reasonable prices. The variety of Tucson bed and breakfast lodges you have to choose from online are numerous. All you need to do is decide what event, Historic landmark, or Tucson attraction you and your family wish to experience.

You can find yourself in a spacious Tucson bed and breakfast located in the middle of downtown or close to the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum. Don't forget the Arizona State Museum or the Pima Air and Space Museum. If you have a child attending the University of Arizona, you are in luck: They have beautiful bed and breakfast lodges there as well.

If you are traveling with the family, Tucson bed and breakfast lodges can be located close to Colossal Cave or Kitt Peak National Observatory. They can even be found by the Old Tucson Movie Studio and Theme Park. If the nature side appeals more to your taste, you can rough it at a local Tucson bed and breakfast close to Saguaro Nation Park or Sabino Canyon Recreation Area.

For the city dwellers, Tucson has bed and breakfast lodges for your tastes as well located near the metropolitan part of Tucson as well as close to the Tucson Fourth Avenue. Whether your desire is to be in the wilderness or in the metropolitan part of Tucson, you can find the bed and breakfast lodge of your choice.

With the stunning views of the mountains, sunrises, and sunsets, you can’t go wrong with your choice to vacation at one of the many Tucson bed and breakfast lodges. When you visit Tucson's bed and breakfast you can enjoy the many attractions from the ideal location that is just minutes from the University of Arizona, to the various galleries, or hiking and biking, or the wonderful dining options you will have.

Bring History to Life with Home Restoration

Most of us never consider the efforts and details that go into the restoration of a historic home. However, once you embark on such a project you quickly learn that it takes patience, discipline, and much attention to detail. Restoring a historic home also requires an extensive knowledge of local and state laws that mandate all the requirements pertaining to the process of preservation versus the process of renovation.

Restoration process at The Inn

Each state has it’s own individual HPO, or historic preservation office. This state funded office will provide you with information that will assist you in your restoration project for free of charge. For example, the HPO in Arizona will provide renovators with a list of properties that have been designated as historical, maps that designate the NRHD (National Register Historic District), information on preservation requirements and tax credits, and even information on the procedures one should take if something recorded in your building plan does not comply with the active historic preservation codes. The Arizona HPO has been instrumental in the restoration of many Tucson hotels

If the property you’ve chosen to renovate lies within the National Register district, you will be required to follow all the certified state and federal guidelines for renovation both in the interior and on exterior of the structure. Conversely, if the property you have chosen to renovate is only locally historic, you will only be required to follow historic preservation guidelines during renovations to the exterior.

The good news is, while preserving historic property is occasionally painstaking, it is beneficial for the community. Aside from that, it's important to note that authority figures serving in your state’s historic preservation office are typically flexible when it comes to some of the guidelines of preservation. If it comes down to canceling a project all together versus bending the rules a bit, typically the ‘rule bending’ wins.

If you’re planning a historic renovation, it might be beneficial to visit a few previously restored locations. There are several historic Tucson hotels, as well as many Tucson bed and breakfast locations that are fully functional and beautifully preserved. Take some time to review other successfully renovated buildings in order to get a good idea of what will be required of you for your own project.

Historic restoration and preservation can be a tedious and time consuming process, but it is also one of the most rewarding projects you can take on. If you’re truly serious about bringing history to life, high quality restoration of a historic home or building is an enjoyable and genuine way to do so.