Guidebook for Oracle -
some of my favorite places!
Parks & Nature
Has wonderful trails with beautiful views of the mountains. The visitor center is a beautiful historic house. This Park is most definitely a must-see in Oracle.
16 lokale inwoners raden aan
Oracle State Park
3820 E Wildlife Dr Has wonderful trails with beautiful views of the mountains. The visitor center is a beautiful historic house. This Park is most definitely a must-see in Oracle.
A desert mountain park with the iconic saguaro cactus of the Sonoran Desert. There are different trails to hike and picnic areas to just sit and enjoy nature and beautiful views
192 lokale inwoners raden aan
Catalina State Park
11570 North Oracle RoadA desert mountain park with the iconic saguaro cactus of the Sonoran Desert. There are different trails to hike and picnic areas to just sit and enjoy nature and beautiful views
Truly beautiful and unique! With towering cliffs, flowing water, and rich diversity of flora and fauna, Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness remains one of Arizona's truly unique areas. Its 19,410 acres of designated wilderness beckons adventurers who yearn for solitude and scenic splendor. Located between Tucson and Phoenix, the wilderness and surrounding public and private land conserve a vital ecosystem for future generations.
Aravaipa Creek flows year-round, an unusual phenomenon in the Arizona desert. Nurtured by this abundant water, large sycamore, ash, cottonwood, and willow trees flourish along the stream, flanked by other riparian vegetation. In the fall, a kaleidoscope of brilliant red and golden leaves contrasts dramatically with the surrounding Sonoran Desert landscape.
Aravaipa Canyon
Truly beautiful and unique! With towering cliffs, flowing water, and rich diversity of flora and fauna, Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness remains one of Arizona's truly unique areas. Its 19,410 acres of designated wilderness beckons adventurers who yearn for solitude and scenic splendor. Located between Tucson and Phoenix, the wilderness and surrounding public and private land conserve a vital ecosystem for future generations.
Aravaipa Creek flows year-round, an unusual phenomenon in the Arizona desert. Nurtured by this abundant water, large sycamore, ash, cottonwood, and willow trees flourish along the stream, flanked by other riparian vegetation. In the fall, a kaleidoscope of brilliant red and golden leaves contrasts dramatically with the surrounding Sonoran Desert landscape.
Shopping
This unique little shop has a variety of older and vintage items. A great place to just browse and find a wonderful souvenir of Oracle. Jerry is an artist and he has created all of the amazing sculptures all around the grounds.
Sue & Jerry's Trading Post
1015 W American AveThis unique little shop has a variety of older and vintage items. A great place to just browse and find a wonderful souvenir of Oracle. Jerry is an artist and he has created all of the amazing sculptures all around the grounds.
In Oracle, we have a one-stop shopping experience for your needs. Keep it simple and you will be happy. They have a little bit of most basic things you may want without needing to go down to Tucson or Catalina.
7 lokale inwoners raden aan
Dollar General
401 AZ-77In Oracle, we have a one-stop shopping experience for your needs. Keep it simple and you will be happy. They have a little bit of most basic things you may want without needing to go down to Tucson or Catalina.
Arts & Culture
The Oracle Historical Society preserves artifacts and properties to educate and to encourage appreciation of the unique cultural-historical heritage of the community of Oracle and surrounding areas. The Acadia Ranch houses the OHS museum containing historical items and displays related to the area. OHS also owns and manages the American Flag Ranch. Normally, hours are Saturdays 1 to 5 p.m. with extended hours for special exhibits. All tours are free, donations welcome. Please call to confirm open hours before arrival. Call 520-896-9609 to arrange tours of any OHS property. Acadia Ranch: built 1882 by Edwin S. and Lillian Dodge. It served as a boarding house, guest ranch house, and later as a tuberculosis sanitarium. It is now on the National Register of Historic Places. American Flag Ranch: In the late 1870s Isaac Lorraine of Martinique began mining near the present day town of Oracle in Pinal County. He developed the American Flag Mine, as well as the American Flag cattle ranch. It served as a territorial post office between 1880 and 1890 and is believed to be the oldest existing Territorial post office in the state that is still standing. The Arizona Trail has a stop at the ranch. It is now on the National Register of Historic Places. Call ahead to arrange a tour.
Oracle Historical Society
825 E Mt Lemmon HwyThe Oracle Historical Society preserves artifacts and properties to educate and to encourage appreciation of the unique cultural-historical heritage of the community of Oracle and surrounding areas. The Acadia Ranch houses the OHS museum containing historical items and displays related to the area. OHS also owns and manages the American Flag Ranch. Normally, hours are Saturdays 1 to 5 p.m. with extended hours for special exhibits. All tours are free, donations welcome. Please call to confirm open hours before arrival. Call 520-896-9609 to arrange tours of any OHS property. Acadia Ranch: built 1882 by Edwin S. and Lillian Dodge. It served as a boarding house, guest ranch house, and later as a tuberculosis sanitarium. It is now on the National Register of Historic Places. American Flag Ranch: In the late 1870s Isaac Lorraine of Martinique began mining near the present day town of Oracle in Pinal County. He developed the American Flag Mine, as well as the American Flag cattle ranch. It served as a territorial post office between 1880 and 1890 and is believed to be the oldest existing Territorial post office in the state that is still standing. The Arizona Trail has a stop at the ranch. It is now on the National Register of Historic Places. Call ahead to arrange a tour.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Oracle Inn is a swinging hot spot on a Friday or Saturday evening. The bar offers live country music and is a favorite for those who like to dance country style or just listen to music. You can eat in the bar, restaurant, or on the patio.
7 lokale inwoners raden aan
Oracle Inn Steakhouse and Lounge
305 E American AveThe Oracle Inn is a swinging hot spot on a Friday or Saturday evening. The bar offers live country music and is a favorite for those who like to dance country style or just listen to music. You can eat in the bar, restaurant, or on the patio.
Food scene
The Patio Cafe is a favorite of locals for breakfast or lunch. It has great food and a sweet ambiance!
15 lokale inwoners raden aan
The Oracle Patio Cafe and Market
270 W American AveThe Patio Cafe is a favorite of locals for breakfast or lunch. It has great food and a sweet ambiance!
This little funky restaurant has great food! Friday's are Fish Tacos day and they are the best I've ever had! They do not serve drinks but you can bring your own beer or wine. It is a local favorite!
11 lokale inwoners raden aan
Casa Rivera's Taco Express
1975 W American AveThis little funky restaurant has great food! Friday's are Fish Tacos day and they are the best I've ever had! They do not serve drinks but you can bring your own beer or wine. It is a local favorite!
Sightseeing
A fun place for a bit of adventure. There is a restaurant that serves lunch, mostly burgers with a fantastic view of the mountains.
27 lokale inwoners raden aan
Arizona Zipline Adventures
35406 S Mt Lemmon RdA fun place for a bit of adventure. There is a restaurant that serves lunch, mostly burgers with a fantastic view of the mountains.
Biosphere 2 is an American Earth system science research facility located in Oracle, Arizona. It was originally constructed between 1987 and 1991, and has been owned by the University of Arizona since 2011. Its mission is to serve as a center for research, outreach, teaching, and lifelong learning about Earth, its living systems, and its place in the universe.[1] It is a 3.14-acre (1.27-hectare)[2] structure originally built to be an artificial, materially closed ecological system, or vivarium. It remains the largest closed system ever created.
156 lokale inwoners raden aan
Biosphere 2
32540 S Biosphere RdBiosphere 2 is an American Earth system science research facility located in Oracle, Arizona. It was originally constructed between 1987 and 1991, and has been owned by the University of Arizona since 2011. Its mission is to serve as a center for research, outreach, teaching, and lifelong learning about Earth, its living systems, and its place in the universe.[1] It is a 3.14-acre (1.27-hectare)[2] structure originally built to be an artificial, materially closed ecological system, or vivarium. It remains the largest closed system ever created.