10. Tucson Mountain Park

WEST TUCSON.   Within its boundaries, this 20,000 acre park has miles of hiking trails and numerous incredible desert vistas. If that sounds appealing, a hike up to Gates Pass will reward you with a charming stone gazebo from which to take in a stellar sunset view. Other outdoor activities within the park include horseback riding, picnic areas, camping and archery/rifle/pistol ranges. The park encompasses a wide variety of other attractions as well, such as the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and Old Tucson Studios.   (© 10Best)

Throughout Tucson and the surrounding areas, you'll notice enormous cacti called saguaro, often considered the unofficial symbol of the American west. Found only in the Sonoran Desert around Tucson, these majestic plants live to be several hundred years old and blossom each spring. To best see them, explore Tucson Mountain Park, just west of town. (from Sunset)

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