Things To Do
Tucson Botanical Gardens
A lush urban oasis in the heart of Tucson, located on the historic Porter Family property. The Botanical Garden features trees planted by the original family over 80 years ago and expertly cultivated specialty gardens that highlight a diversity of plants not usually seen in the Sonoran Desert landscape.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
The mission of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is to inspire people to live in harmony with the natural world by fostering love, appreciation, and understanding of the Sonoran Desert. Stop by and embark on an immersive learning adventure as you explore the Desert Museum's many interactive exhibits, great for children (and adults) of all ages!
Tohono Chul Botanical Gardens, Galleries, and Bistro
These beautiful gardens are located 6 min. from the wedding venue by car. With a children's museum and activity area, walkable gardens and trails, an art museum, and a tasty bistro on site, this botanical garden makes for a fun trip the whole family can enjoy. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors (65+), $10 for children age 4-17, and free for children under 4 years of age.
Eos Foundation Planetarium Theater
Located on the University of Arizona campus, Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium inspires visitors of all ages to discover the wonders of science. Explore the solar system and beyond in Flandrau’s state-of-the-art planetarium theater, featuring a full-dome digital projection system that can launch from the Earth and fly to planets, moons, and asteroids. Flandrau also offers fun interactive science exhibits that will engage the whole family. Current exhibits topics include astronomy, marine biology, earth science, math puzzles, and minerals. Open Daily, click the website link below for hours, showtimes, and admission prices.
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
Admire towering saguaros, listen for the trickle of Sabino Creek, enjoy the many wildflowers, or watch for glimpses of wildlife activity on the Sabino Canyon Tour.
Saguaro National Park
Saguaro National Park has two districts embracing the city of Tucson. The Rincon Mountain District (RMD) is located to the east, and the Tucson Mountain District (TMD) is located to the west. Rincon Mountain District (east) 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, Arizona 85730 Tucson Mountain District (west) 2700 N. Kinney Road, Tucson, Arizona 85743 While similar in terms of plants and animals, the intricate details make both areas praiseworthy. The TMD (west) boasts large stands of saguaro cactus creating a breathtaking saguaro forest, whereas the RMD (east) hosts a magnificent sky island, where you can find bears, cougars and the ever elusive coati (aka coatimundi).