Best Tucson, AZ Attractions
Saguaro National Park
Saguaro National Park is the only place in the world that protects the saguaro cactus, a symbol of Arizona that grows only in the Sonoran Desert. You can...
University of Arizona
The University of Arizona campus is an excellent place for a scenic stroll, with groves of ancient olive trees and shaded pathways surrounded by beautifully...
Pima Air and Space Museum
Aviation buffs, this one's for you. The Museum opened to the public in May, 1976, with 75 aircraft on display. Since then the collection has grown to over...
Biosphere 2 Center
Located just north of Tucson in the small community of Oracle, AZ, Biosphere 2 is a self-contained, man-made habitat that comprises all of the elements from...
Tohono Chul Park
Tohono Chul Park is an award-winning botanical garden in northwest Tucson. The park has been open for more than 25 years, bringing together nature, art and...
Mt. Lemmon Ski Resort
Located about an hour from town, Mt. Lemmon's ski lift runs year round you can use it to reach the top for skiing in the winter or hiking in the summer. And...
Mission San Xavier del Bac
San Xavier is considered one of the finest examples of Mission architecture in this country. Founded by Father Eusabio Kino, today it serves as the parish...
Old Tucson Studios
The setting for many favorite Western movies (including Tombstone, Gunfight at the OK Corral, The Three Amigos, and countless John Wayne flicks), the Old...
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is one of Tucson's star attractions, with good reason. Part zoo, part natural history museum, and part botanical garden,...
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About Tucson, AZ Attractions
Tucson doesn't grab as many headlines as other travel destinations, but don't let that stop you from visiting the Old Pueblo. The city's southwestern spirit, cultural diversity and one-of-a-kind desert beauty are fertile ground for exploration. You'll find award-winning museums, a historic mission and even a national park within the city's borders. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the city's hiking trails, parks, extensive bike paths and amazing mountain views. Tucson is also a thriving college town, which means you'll find plenty of museums, galleries and other cultural attractions. For an easy tour of Tucson, get in the car and explore the city's historic downtown barrios, or simply take a sunset mountain drive over the mountains west of town.
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