Things To Do
Go out to eat!
🌟 Tucson is a foodie’s paradise! From sizzling Sonoran dogs to sushi and sweet treats, we’ve rounded up our favorite spots just for you! 🌮🍣🍰 Click the link and let your taste buds do the exploring! 😋
Tucson Botanical Gardens
🌿 Tucson Botanical Gardens is a stunning place to explore, with vibrant gardens and a magical butterfly exhibit! 🦋 Plus, there are fun events happening all year round—something for every season and every visitor!
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
🌵 The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a one-of-a-kind, 98-acre wonderland that blends a zoo, aquarium, botanical garden, natural history museum, art gallery, and a publishing house—all in one! Founded in 1952, it’s a must-see gem of the Sonoran Desert. 🦎🌸🎨
Tohono Chul | Gardens, Galleries, & Bistro
🌵 Tohono Chul is a charming desert oasis featuring native cacti, a vibrant demonstration garden, and rotating art exhibits that celebrate the spirit of the Southwest. 🎨🌺
San Xavier del Bac Mission
⛪ Mission San Xavier del Bac is a breathtaking historic Spanish Catholic mission located just 10 miles south of downtown Tucson. Nestled on the Tohono O'odham Nation’s San Xavier Reservation, it's known as the "White Dove of the Desert" and is a must-see piece of Arizona’s rich cultural heritage. 🤍🌵
Pima Air & Space Museum
✈️ Pima Air & Space Museum lets you wander through the incredible history of flight, with over 300 aircraft on display—from vintage warbirds to modern marvels! 🚀🛩️
Old Pueblo Cellars
🍷 Old Pueblo Cellars is your go-to spot for sipping, strolling, and relaxing with friends and family! Nestled on 8 scenic acres in Tucson, AZ, this charming vineyard offers a unique lineup of red and white wines—all crafted from six grape varieties grown right on-site. With decades of winemaking know-how, it's the perfect blend of desert beauty and delicious pours! 🌿🍇
Casino Del Sol
🎲 This is our favorite casino spot! We absolutely love dining at the on-site restaurant, Bellissimo—the food is fantastic! And if golf’s your game, don’t miss the beautiful Sewailo Golf Club right at Casino Del Sol. ⛳️🍽️
Old Tucson
🤠 Old Tucson — Step back in time and experience the wild spirit of an authentic 1800s Arizona western town! Saddle up for adventure, history, and good ol’ cowboy charm! 🌵🐎
Saguaro National Park
🌵 Saguaro National Park invites you to hike among towering saguaro cacti forests right in the heart of the Sonoran Desert surrounding Tucson—an unforgettable desert adventure! ☀️🥾
Sabino Canyon
🌄 Sabino Canyon is a stunning natural gem nestled in the Santa Catalina Mountains and Coronado National Forest, just north of Tucson. It’s a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike to walk, hike, or ride through beautiful desert landscapes and refreshing creekside trails. 🥾🌿
Downtown Tucson
🌟 Downtown Tucson is the vibrant heart of the city, which includes Congress St, 4th St, and University Dr. It’s packed with amazing food, art, music, shopping, and history—perfect for exploring day or night! 🎉🌮🎭
University of Arizona
🏜️ The University of Arizona — Tucson’s top place for cutting-edge research, rich traditions, and Wildcat pride! 💙🐾
Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium
🌌 The Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium in Tucson is a fantastic spot to explore the wonders of science and the cosmos. Part of the University of Arizona and named after author Grace Flandrau, it features the impressive Eos Planetarium Theater—with a massive 15.2-meter dome and seating for 146 stargazers! 🔭✨
UofA- Biosphere 2
🌍 Biosphere 2, run by the University of Arizona, is a cutting-edge Earth system science research facility located in Oracle, Arizona—where science meets adventure in a giant living laboratory! 🧪🌿
Ghost Ranch Exotics and Funny Foot Farm
🐐Ghost Ranch Exotics is the place to get up close and personal with amazing animals like capybaras, buffalo, and other exotic friends! You can feed and pet them in a safe, friendly setting—guaranteed to make your visit unforgettable! 🐾✨
Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch
🐦 Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch lets you hand-feed everything from giant 250-pound ostriches to flapping stingrays—an unforgettable roadside adventure full of quirky animal encounters! 🐢✨
Tombstone
🤠 Tombstone, AZ — The “Town Too Tough to Die,” famous for the OK Corral gunfight, Boothill Graveyard, and the world’s largest rose bush. Enjoy year-round mild weather, fun reenactments, shops, and museums! 🌵🔫🌹
Mount Lemmon
🧗♂️ Mount Lemmon boasts over 2,500 climbing routes, making it one of Arizona’s top rock-climbing spots. Plus, enjoy restaurants, a cozy cookie cabin, gift shops, and more! 🍪🎁
Colossal Cave Mountain Park
🌄 Start your adventure at Colossal Cave Mountain Park! Explore cave tours, hike and bike scenic trails, enjoy horseback and wagon rides, plus camping and picnicking fun for all! 🐎🚴♀️⛺️