Tidbits on Tuscon and surrounding areas.
Sightseeing
Catalina State Park
11570 North Oracle RoadWest Lambert Lane Park
1750 W Lambert LnCanada Del Oro Riverfront Park
551 W Lambert LnSaguaro National Park
Wonderful hiking trails also offers assist access ramp, bathrooms, picnic pavilions and benches to enjoy the views.
Honey Bee Canyon
Wonderful hiking trails also offers assist access ramp, bathrooms, picnic pavilions and benches to enjoy the views.
Steam Pump Ranch
10901 N Oracle RdEvents and Saturday markets to wander around in.
Fascinating and educational gardens. Learn the geology, flora and fauna of NW Tucson.
168 locals recommend
Tohono Chul
7366 N Paseo Del NorteFascinating and educational gardens. Learn the geology, flora and fauna of NW Tucson.
Biosphere 2
32540 S Biosphere RdCheck out how the World could be one day.
Dove Mountain Resort
Oracle State Park
3820 E Wildlife DrThe University of Arizona
1200 East University BoulevardTombstone
300 N Sumner StBisbee
Artsy shops, mines can be visited, a little set back in time.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdRecreation
Local fun things to do.
Stop along the way up to enjoy the 4 distinct environments: the desert, monumental flat rocks, the pine forest and winter snow. Pizzeria is the last stop.
485 locals recommend
Mount Lemmon
Stop along the way up to enjoy the 4 distinct environments: the desert, monumental flat rocks, the pine forest and winter snow. Pizzeria is the last stop.
Oro Valley Aquatic Center
23 W Calle ConcordiaEl Conquistador Golf & Tennis
10555 N La Cañada DrTucson Premium Outlets
6401 Marana Center BlvdShop till you drop.
Downtown
Food, fun and plenty of entertainment, street fairs, shops and students.
City advice
What to pack
Don’t forget
Always carry extra H20. Wear Sun protection: clothes, lotions, hat and sunglasses, hiking or comfortable walking shoes.
Customs and culture
Beware of your surroundings.
There are packs of Coyotes mostly skittish and shy, until feeding time. Watch your small pets. Never leave them outside alone. Beware of Owls that will hunt your small pets. Scorpions, Rattle and other snakes roam freely about. Eyes wide open, blue light flash lights, and common sense when hiking. Javelinas also travel in packs, rummaging for food, cactus flowers and are very protective of their young. Bobcats and Mountain Lions...Do not approach and packs or dangerous animals. Don’t turn your back and definitely do not run - yell, make noise, make yourself as big & aggressive as possible .
Don't miss
Annual Events
The Tucson Gem Show ( February) The Rodeo. The Loop over 100 miles of bicycle pathways around the city and suburbs. Glow Festival in Oracle. The Winter haven Neighborhood in Tucson December Christmas light spectacular. TO BE CONTINUED..
Getting around
Motor vehicles Required
To get the full scope of experiences in Tuscon and the surrounding areas, if your interested in the Mountains, parks and towns, Valleys and cities.
Useful phrases
Pronunciation
La Canada is pronounced La Con yadda. Not La Canada as the GPS says. Saguaro the cactus, parks and Forests pronounced