Guidebook for Tucson Mountain Area
Parks & Nature
About a mile away. Lovely stroll across the desert - just the first part is uphill (downhill on the way back!)
31 locals recommend
Sweetwater Trailhead
4001 N Tortolita RdAbout a mile away. Lovely stroll across the desert - just the first part is uphill (downhill on the way back!)
Sweetwater Wetlands Park
2511 West Sweetwater DriveGreat for birding. Close to freeway so not quiet.
90 miles away but if you are in the area for a while, a nice drive into the Arizona mountains.
70 locals recommend
Boyce Thompson Arboretum
37615 E Arboretum Way90 miles away but if you are in the area for a while, a nice drive into the Arizona mountains.
Call ahead to reserve tickets, a very popular place - an unspoiled living cave that only small groups go into at once.
216 locals recommend
Kartchner Caverns State Park
2980 AZ-90Call ahead to reserve tickets, a very popular place - an unspoiled living cave that only small groups go into at once.
Riparian habitat where water flows virtually all year long. Hike in or take the tram.
212 locals recommend
Sabino Canyon
Riparian habitat where water flows virtually all year long. Hike in or take the tram.
The Sonoran desert has a number of "sky islands" with plants generally found further north inthe US. Mt. Lemmon (named for Sarah Lemmon, a botanist) is over 9000 feet tall and often covered with snow in winter.
485 locals recommend
Mount Lemmon
The Sonoran desert has a number of "sky islands" with plants generally found further north inthe US. Mt. Lemmon (named for Sarah Lemmon, a botanist) is over 9000 feet tall and often covered with snow in winter.
Only seven acres but full of beauty and stunning plants. Butterfly house open in winter.
260 locals recommend
Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N Alvernon WayOnly seven acres but full of beauty and stunning plants. Butterfly house open in winter.
Tohono Chul
7366 N Paseo Del NorteSaguaro National Park
Ironwood Forest National Monument
Interstate 10Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
10 Organ Pipe DrEntertainment & Activities
Not into the bar scene? There are many fun ways to enjoy an evening out.
Started in the 1950's by a part-time magician, this space is quirky and one-of-a-kind. They have various events thru the year. Check their website.
8 locals recommend
Valley of the Moon
2544 E Allen RdStarted in the 1950's by a part-time magician, this space is quirky and one-of-a-kind. They have various events thru the year. Check their website.
Gaslight Theatre
7010 E Broadway BlvdShows most nights, just fun. Lisa Otey on piano is great.
Valley of the Moon
2544 E Allen RdArts & Culture
Places to go if you enjoy art and the culture of the Southwest.
Tubac is an art colony with shops plus a lovely State Park that offers a glimpse into life in the old west. (Not the wild west, the day to day life).
152 locals recommend
Tubac
Tubac is an art colony with shops plus a lovely State Park that offers a glimpse into life in the old west. (Not the wild west, the day to day life).
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
140 N Main AveDeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Museum
6300 N Swan RdHistoric Site
Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdTumacácori National Historical Park
1891 I-19 Frontage RdTubac Presidio State Historic Park
1 Burruel StCasa Grande Ruins National Monument
1100 W Ruins Dr