TUCSON - Visit Arizona Visit Arizona’s second-largest city, a UNESCO City of Gastronomy and a year-round outdoor playground
KARTCHNER CAVERNS STATE PARK - Visit Arizona Visitors discover ties to Arizona’s heritage at Tombstone and Bisbee, legendary sites that hold onto their Wild West roots The closest metro area to Kartchner Caverns State Park is Sierra Vista, a gateway to outdoor adventures including Ramsey Canyon Preserve and segments of the Arizona National Scenic Trail that wind through the Huachuca
Tucson Southern Arizona Discover Tucson's allure—Arizona's second-largest city, famed for desert landscapes, iconic Saguaro cacti, and vibrant Mexican-American culture
SAGUARO NATIONAL PARK | Visit Arizona Saguaro National Park protects the Sonoran Desert’s signature cactuses in vast areas that attract visitors from around the world Separated by the city of Tucson, the park has east and west districts, both brimming with native plants and wildlife that thrive in areas where the desert floor gives way to mountain foothills The surprising biodiversity here supports desert critters such as
A Guide to Visiting Saguaro National Park the Right Way - Visit Arizona Saguaro National Park sits on two sides of Tucson: to the east of the city, the park’s Rincon Mountain District (RMD); to the west, the park’s Tucson Mountain District (TMD) You can drive scenic routes in both districts (portions of the TMD loop are unpaved), hike more than150 miles of trails or bicycle in designated areas Limited backcountry and hike-in camping is available, too Plus
CATALINA STATE PARK - Visit Arizona Towering mountains set the backdrop for epic outdoor thrills at Arizona Zipline Adventures Featuring the longest zip line in the state at 1,500 feet, the outdoor park features five zips along a course that winds through the magnificent Catalina Foothills For More Information 11570 N Oracle Rd Tucson, AZ 85737 (520) 628-5798
Tohono Oodham Nation | Arizona The Tohono O’Odham Nation is the second largest American Indian tribe in the state (second only to the Navajo Nation), spanning a vast area from south of Casa Grande all the way into Sonora, Mexico Within this expanse of the Sonoran Desert, natural attractions and tribal enterprises invite visitors to experience an ancient culture and modern gaming destination
Old Tucson - Visit Arizona Built in 1939, Old Tucson is a renowned film set and family theme park located just outside Tucson, AZ Nestled between Saguaro National Park and Tucson Mountain Park, this beautiful desert setting has been the filming location of hundreds of classic western films and TV shows featuring stars such as John Wayne, James Stewart, Paul Newman, Jean Arthur, Frank Sinatra, Clint Eastwood, and Ronald
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum This indoor and outdoor museum is dedicated to conserving the Sonoran Desert by protecting native plants and animals, providing educational programming, maintaining and improving the museum's collection of plants and animals and supporting research and advancing scientific understanding of the desert Admission to the museum includes: * Orientation amp; complimentary docent-led grounds tours
Kitt Peak National Observatory - Visit Arizona Located fifty-six miles southwest of Tucson on the Tohono O'odham Nation; the Kitt Peak Visitor Center is your first stop on any visit and your springboard to informative daytime tours, nighttime stargazing and telescope viewing programs, fascinating exhibits, a terrific gift shop, and beautiful panoramic mountaintop views!