The InnSuites show is my favorite show in Tucson. This sprawling hotel complex has all its rooms filled with great mineral dealers and outstanding minerals. The show is extremely laid-back with a vacation-like atmosphere, and the exceptionally comfortable weather made this indoor-outdoor show quite pleasant. Almost all the big-name mineral dealers are present at this show, and they are generally very approachable. One of the things I personally like about this show is that it is almost exclusively minerals, and there are only few gemstone and jewelry dealers. The show also offers free parking, which is a nice bonus. Below are some general scenes from the show.
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Main Entrance to the InnSuites Show
Note the Giant Uruguay Amethyst Geode
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Hotel Scene at the Back of the InnSuites
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Dinosaur Models Roaming on Hotel Volleyball Court
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Typical Laid-Back Scene in the Main Courtyard of the Hotel
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Giant Mineral Art and Carvings Near the Hotel Pool
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Alfredo Petrov was Giving out These Beautiful Calendars in His Room
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Jeff Scovil, Renowned Mineral Photographer, had a room in the InnSuites with the Above Setup.
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Beautiful Fishtank of Fluorescent Minerals in the Room of Bill Gardner - Way Too Cool.
Regular Light Illumination
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The Same Fishtank Under UV Illumination
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This is the Room of Jaroslav Hyrsl from the Czech Republic, with Jarsolav Posing.
I was Delighted to Meet Jaroslav. His Last Name is the same as my First Name!
(Though its Spelled Differently).
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Giant Ammolite Fossils in Matrix
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Scene in the Indoor Ballrom of the InnSuites
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More Scenes in the Inner Ballroom
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Polished Petrified Wood Logs Near the Entrance of the Hotel
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Nice Sunset Picture in the front of the InnSuites, with Additional Tents