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Things To Do In Tucson

Tucson’s top attraction is the natural landscapes of the Sonoran Desert, Sabino Canyon, Catalina State Park, Saguaro National Parks East and West, Colossal Cave Mountain Park, the Tohono Chul Botanical Gardens, and Kartchner Caverns State Park. You won’t want to miss the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, which houses a zoo, walk-in aviary, botanical garden, and natural history exhibits.

Of course, there are more things to do in Tucson than to hike our unique natural ecosystems.

• Space and military:

Visit Kitt Peak National Observatory, Titan Missile Museum, Fort Lowell Museum, and the Pima Air & Space Museum.

• Wild West:

Old Tucson Studios is a neat place to experience if you love “the Wild West” and want to see where iconic Hollywood cowboys like Clint Eastwood, Paul Newman, and John Wayne filmed their movies.

• Art lovers:

View pre-Columbian art at the Tucson Museum of Art, Renaissance pieces at the University of Arizona Museum of Art, modern works at the Museum of Contemporary Art, or Ansel Adams collection at the Center for Creative Photography.

• History and culture:

Soak up the colorful adobe buildings in Barrio Viejo or the Pasqua tribe artifacts at the Old Pascua Museum and Yaqui Cultural Center.

• Shopping:

Start by traveling the 3.9-mile Sun Link Tucson Streetcar that passes through the heart of Tucson. A few boutiques worth checking out include: J Gilbert Footwear, the Lost Bario, Mac’s Indian Jewelry,

• Nightlife:

Try Club Congress or the bars, pool halls, and live music venues along 4^th Avenue, Madaras Gallery, Mercado San Agustin, Native Seeds, Old Town Artisans, Picante Designs, Pop-Cycle Jewelry, Tohono Chul Gallery, and YIKES! Toys.

• Food:

UNESCO rated Tucson the first U.S. “City of Gastronomy” for its creative culinary offerings. Foodies come to Tucson for amazing Mexican fare at places like Café Poca Cosa and El Charro Café. After all, Tucson bills itself as the “Mexican Food Capital of the United States,” boasting the invention of the chimichanga and the proliferation of Sonoran-style cuisine featuring cheese, peppers, corn tortillas, pinto beans, and beef or chicken. Try upscale Southwestern cuisine at Acacia and the Grill at Hacienda del Sol. Combine dining and shipping at La Encantada in the Foothills or Casas Adobes Plaza in the Northwest. Sushi, Thai, Italian, Ethiopian, Indian, Guatemalan, Middle Eastern – it’s all here along University Boulevard and 4th Avenue. If you’re undecided, try one of the city’s food tours to sample multiple restaurants and learn a little of the city’s history.

• Day Trips:

Tucson is a convenient home-base for day trips to: the Biosphere II in Oracle, the famous “Old West” boom town of Tombstone, Bisbee, Flagstaff, Mount Lemmon, Phoenix, and Nogales, Mexico.

Tucson Vacation Rentals

Why rent a room in Tucson, when you can have the whole house? Tucson vacation rentals are popular for travelers who desire a “home away from home,” where they can enjoy greater privacy and comfort than hotel or resort properties. Fully furnished condos, homes, and casitas come in all shapes and sizes. Some come with private patios, swimming pools, outdoor kitchens, and amazing desert views. Others are in the heart of the city, with nightlife, restaurants, shopping, and attractions within walking distance.

When you’re traveling with the extended family, boisterous young children, or a pet, nothing beats a vacation rental in Tucson where the space is all your own.