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Interior of room at the Blenman Inn features classic Victorian design and modern amenities, such as the pictured ceiling fan. By Steven Meckler

Arizona Highways, March 2025 edition & The Blenman Inn

Photo by By Steven Meckler. We are incredibly humbled and honored to have page 16 dedicated to the history and accommodations offered at the Inn under lodging The article highlights us in this incredibly beautiful magazine that is celebrating it's 10… Read more
a small entree placed in front of a person at a restaurant

UNESCO City of Gastronomy

Image courtesy of Tucson: City of Gastronomy UNESCO's City of Gastronomy project is part of the wider Creative Cities Network. The Network was launched in 2004, and organizes member cities into seven creative fields: Crafts and Folk Art, Design, Fil… Read more
aerial photo of The Blenman Inn

Absolutely Arizona!!!

We are so grateful KGUN9 news featured us on their special about Arizona History called "Absolutely Arizona". Please check out and like the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/tcoYu3kpHLg It is an honor to be able to be a small part of the Inn's long … Read more
A crowd gathered at the entrance to the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum

The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

This Image's owner is Isaiah Ortiz, photographer and is subject to copyright.   A quick drive from the Blenman Inn, the Desert Museum has been ranked on TripAdvisor.com as one of the Top 10 Museums in the country and the #1 Tucson attraction. U… Read more
landscape of the Arizona desert

Hike Tumamoc Hill: A local favorite

Photo courtesy of Tucsontopia. Looking for a truly local experience? Combine cardio and culture with a hike up Tumamoc Hill.Tumamoc Hill is a popular local hiking spot, natural preserve, and home of the University of Arizona Desert Laboratory. Abou… Read more
aerial image of Kitt Peak on a soft cloudy day

Peek into the Cosmos at Kitt Peak

Photo courtesy of Astronomy.com. Kitt Peak National Observatory (KPNO), part of the National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO), supports the most diverse collection of astronomical observatories on Earth for nighttime optical and infrared astronom… Read more
wood and metal gate attached to a stone wall with an engraved sign that reads Presidio San Agustin del Tucson

A Visit to The Presidio

Image Courtesy of: Archaeology Southwest   Enjoy a short walk from our front porch to many of Tucson’s Historic Neighborhoods including The Presidio which contains many of the oldest structures in the city, some dating to the early 1800’s. &n… Read more
many feet in running shoes walking together

Walk the Downtown Area

Photo courtesy of the Downtown Tucson Partnership. Walk the city! The Blenman Inn is an ideal place to stay for your visit to downtown Tucson.  Enjoy a short walk from our front porch to many of Tucson’s National Historic Districts including … Read more
a strip of turquoise along a local Tucson road

Take in the sites along the Turquoise Trail

Image courtesy of tucson.comThe Turquoise Trail is a 2 ½ mile loop through downtown Tucson that highlights structures and sites of historic interest and is marked by a turquoise stripe on the sidewalk. The trail covers 23 sites, including the Blenma… Read more
helicopters all lined up in a row

Pima Air & Space Museum... it's just plane awesome!

Images courtesy of TripAdvisor   Driving distance from the Blenman Inn is one of the world's largest aircraft collections, including 3 hangars of WWII planes, the SR-71, the world's smallest biplane, and many other unique private, military, and … Read more