Feeling stressed out from work, school, or just daily life? If you feel the need to take a short break from real life for a couple days, then you would probably appreciate a chance to escape to a small mountain town.

How does a weekend away in an area that looks just like this seem?
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Well, that picturesque spot is Oracle, a small town located on the north side of the Santa Catalina Mountains and about one hour from Tucson.
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Let's start this trip by checking out what you can do in the area. First on the list i a visit to Oracle State Park, a wildlife refuge with trails, picnic areas, and a chance to watch the stars pass in the night.
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Address: 3820 Wildlife Drive, Oracle
Also nearby is a portion of the Arizona Trail, marked by the American Flag Ranch Trailhead and Tiger Mine Trailhead.
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A short drive from town is Biosphere 2, a research facility that is a miniature model of Earth designed as an experiment for space colonization.
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Address: 32540 South Biosphere Road, Oracle

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Looking for something a little more thrilling? A visit to Arizona Zipline Adventures might be just the thing to push your comfort zone and get a fantastic view of the surrounding landscape.
Arizona Zipline Adventures/Facebook
Address: 35406 South Mount Lemmon Road, Oracle
Not sure where to stay? You can try El Rancho Robles, a beautiful historic ranch.
El Rancho Robles/Facebook
Here, you can kick back and relax on the grounds of the leisurely retreat, the perfect spot to enjoy a quiet sunset after a hike.
El Rancho Robles/Facebook
Meanwhile, you can grab some food at The Oracle Patio Cafe, which serves breakfast, lunch, and some fabulous pies!
Larry P./Yelp
Address: 270 West American Avenue, Oracle
Or, if you're in the mood for Mexican food, you can try out Casa Rivera's Taco Express for hefty burritos and mouthwatering combos, like the #10 seen below.
Jessie C/Yelp
Address: 1975 West American Avenue, Oracle

Looking for more incredible places that are perfect for a quick escape from modern life? Read Escape To These 11 Remote Places In Arizona To Get Away From It All for some of our favorite suggestions!

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