Becky & Benn
Things To Do
Mount Lemmon
Escape the heat and see the sights on Mount Lemmon. ~45min drive up to the top. There are several vistas along the way up to take great pictures and plenty of hiking trails.
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
Lots of trails to choose from of varying skill level. Our favorites are 7 Falls, Phoneline & Blackett's Ridge. There is also a tram tour you can also take around the park with stops at different trail heads along the way.
Catalina State Park
One of our favorite places to take Gyps. Wander up the wash or try the 50 year trail. For more of a work out, one of our favorite hikes in town is Romero Pools.
Tumamoc Hill Hiking Trail
Tucson's most popular urban hike. Just west of downtown. This is a paved trail 3mi round trip. Don't let the "hill" fool you. This is a nice little workout. 1.5mi straight up hill with great views of the city. Sunrise and sunset are the best times to go.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
A Tucson must see!. On the west side of town behind the Tucson Mountain range is the Desert Museum. Explore the desert flora and fauna in this unique experience.
Old Tucson
Just down the street from the Desert Museum, step back in time in the the Wild West and visit an old western film studio turned tourist attraction.
Pima Air & Space Museum Store
Large collection of planes from the Wright Flyer to the Dreamliner.
Titan Missile Museum
Visit a fully restored Cold War era type missile silo.
Biosphere 2
Why is this called the Biosphere 2? Because the Earth is the original Biosphere
Tohono Chul Botanical Garden & Bistro
Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve nestled in Tucson.
Sonoita Wine Country
If you have a bit more time, Sonoita is just a short drive south. There are several wineries in the area. Our favorites are Rune and Deep Sky.
Brewery Scene
There area several good breweries and places to grab a beer in town. Below are some of our favorites. Dragoon Crooked Tooth Pueblo Vida Borderlands Brewing Co. Barrio Brewing Co Hop Shop Tap & Bottle (they have 2 locations) The Boxyard
Rocks & Ropes of Tucson, Inc
Check out where we had our first date and try a little rock climbing.
Historic Fourth Avenue
Just north and walking distance from downtown Tucson. Lots of unique shops, restaurants and bars.
TACOS!
Tucson is a UNESCO designated City of Gastronomy. We've got a great stretch of Mexican food plus a tons more options. Check out www.visittucson.org or www.tucsonfoodie.com for some recommendations.
Golf experiences in Tucson
There are lots of golfing opportunities in Tucson, AZ. In fact, many people specifically visit Tucson to play. From Resorts to Public Courses to Top Golf there are several different options. Below are links to the Visit Tucson Golf page and Top Golf Tucson. https://www.visittucson.org/things-to-do/golf/courses https://topgolf.com/us/tucson/