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Meeting Location

The 115th Annual Meeting will be held at the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa Tucson, Arizona, September 21-24, 2025!

Lodging Information 

Overnight accommodations will be posted in early 2025.  Check back soon for updates.​

Area Information:

​Things To Do Near Tucson

Hiking trails:
There are  several scenic hiking trails within a short drive of the La Paloma Resort. A quick Google search and you can find what you’re looking for with regards to length, terrain, difficulty and elevation change. Some of the more popular trails include: Pima Canyon, Finger Rock, Sabino Canyon, Linda Vista, Ventana Canyon, Bear Canyon Catalina State Park and Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve.

Half Day Activities:
Tucson has a little bit of everything. Some fun partial day excursions include: Tucson Botanical Gardens, Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium, Biosphere 2, San Xavier del Bac Mission and the Pima Air and Space Museum.

Full Day Activities:
If you want to spend a little more time exploring the area, some fun, longer activities to try are: Colossal Cave, Kartchner Caverns State Park, Old Tucson and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. 

Fun places to eat:

• There are several shops and restaurants on top of Mt. Lemon, and it's an absolutely beautiful drive getting there.
• Pinnacle Peak- Western themed steakhouse located in Trail Dust Town, a family friendly old-west inspired complex
• Barrio Brewing Co.- Arizona’s oldest brewery, located in a converted warehouse near downtown Tucson.
• The Cork- Southwestern classic for steak and exotic game meats.
• El Charro Cafe- Located in downtown, it is one of many authentic Mexican restaurants in the Tucson area.
• Brother John’s Beer, Bourbon & BBQ- Outdoor beer garden, extensive bourbon selection and barbeque. 

Tucson Botanical Garden​

Hours:
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Daily
Gates close at 4:15pm.
Butterfly Magic Hours:
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM Daily
The Great Garden Express:
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tuesday – Sunday

​150 North Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 857120

(520) 326-9686
​[email protected]

“Early in the morning, we strolled the Tucson Botanical Gardens, a sweet little 5.5-acre patch of greenery in busy midtown. It was a perfect way to begin a day, walking through an impressive collection of plants spread across a variety of themed gardens, including a rose garden, herb garden, shade garden, and cactus and succulent garden. Side note: they have a great gift shop and a little café on site.”

Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium

The Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium inspires visitors of all ages with the wonders of science. Located on the University of Arizona campus, Flandrau offers planetarium shows powered by a state-of-the-art fulldome digital projection system and hands-on science exhibits about science topics from earth to space, and more. Come enjoy fun, captivating science for the whole family!

Hours:
Tuesday-Sunday 10AM-5PM

1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85721
(520) 621-4516

Biosphere 2

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Biosphere 2 advances our understanding of natural and human-made ecosystems through integrated research that drives the discovery and development of interventions that increase the resilience and sustainability of Earth systems and human quality of life. We advance research in our unique facilities, conduct interdisciplinary science education, and foster leadership initiatives focused on developing scalable solutions for our planet and beyond.

Hours:
9 AM - 4 PM Daily

32540 S Biosphere Rd , Oracle, AZ 85623 
​(520) 621-4800

San Xavier del Bac Mission

Founded by Padre Kino in 1692, San Xavier del Bac Mission is Arizona’s oldest European structure and a masterpiece of Spanish Colonial architecture. Completed in 1797, it continues to serve as a place of faith and community. Ongoing restoration preserves this historic treasure for all who visit.

Hours:
Open Daily | Free Admission
Church Hours: 9 AM – 4 PM
Gift Shop: Open 8 AM – 5 PM
Museum and Mausoleum: Open 9 AM – 4 PM
Restrooms: Open 9 AM – 4 PM

1950 W San Xavier Rd, Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 294-2624

Pima Air and Space Museum

Your Admission Fee Includes:

• The Main Hangar (3 hangars combined into 1: Hangar 1, Spirit of Freedom, & Flight Central)
• 3 World War II Hangars (Hangars 3, 4 & 5)
• The Dorothy Finley Aerospace Gallery
• The Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame
• The 390th Memorial Museum (a separate museum on our grounds)
• 80-acre outdoor display grounds
• Collection of 400+ aircraft and 125,000+ artifacts
• Access to the Flight Grill

Hours
9 AM – 5 PM Daily
Last Admission at 3 PM
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6000 E Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 574-0462

Colossal Cave

Let your adventure begin at Colossal Cave Mountain Park. Cave tours, hiking & biking, horseback and wagon trail rides,camping & picnicking, Terrace Café, & gift shop...we have it all! Stop in for a Classic Cave Tour, a Lights Out Tour, a Ladder Tour,
or a Wild Cave Tour! After your tour, relax on our shaded terrace with a delicious meal or snack from our café,
visit our amazing gift shop, or go for a picnic in our Park.

Park Hours:
8 PM - 4 PM Daily

Cave Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9 AM-3 PM
Friday-Sunday 9 AM-4 PM
Tour Hours May Vary 

16721 E. Old Spanish Trail Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 647-7275

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Kartchner Caverns State Park

Kartchner Caverns is home to:

• One of the world's longest soda straw stalactites: 21 feet 3 inches (Throne Room)
• The tallest and most massive column in Arizona, Kubla Khan: 58 feet tall (Throne Room)
• The world's most extensive formation of brushite moonmilk (Big Room)
• The first reported occurrence of “turnip” shields (Big Room)
• The first cave occurrence of “birdsnest” needle quartz formations
• Many other unusual formations such as shields, totems, helictites, and rimstone dams.

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Hours:
8 AM - 9 PM Daily

2980 AZ-90, Benson, AZ 85602 
Reserve online or call (877) MY-PARKS and select Option #2

Old Tucson

Built in 1939, Old Tucson is a renowned film set and family theme park located just outside Tucson, AZ. Nestled between Saguaro National Park and Tucson Mountain Park, this beautiful desert setting has been the filming location for hundreds of classic western films and TV shows. The studio opened its doors as a theme park in 1960 and continues to welcome guests for a variety of immersive and theatrical experiences, special events, and tours.

Hours:
Tours start 10 AM

201 Kinney Rd Tucson, AZ 85735 | 520-640-0010

Arizona-Sonara Desert Museum

The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a 98-acre (40 ha) zoo, aquarium, botanical garden, natural history museum, publisher, and art gallery founded in 1952. Located just west of Tucson, Arizona, it features two miles (3.2 km) of walking paths traversing 21 acres (8.5 ha) of desert landscape. It is one of the most visited attractions in Southern Arizona.
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Hours:
Sunday through Friday — Regular Hours:
October - May:
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday through Friday — Summer Hours:
June - September:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday Hours:
September:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
October - March:
8:30 AM - 5:00  PM

(Admission:
Your ticket purchase directly supports the Desert Museum and our mission.
General Admission (ages 13-64): $29.95
Youth (ages 3-12): $19.95
Desert Museum Members, Native Americans (with Tribal ID or CIB) and children ages 2 and under receive free admission
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2021 North Kinney Road, Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 883-2702