Attractions in Tucson

Explore some of the world's top attractions and Arizona's best-kept secrets.

Discover the beauty of the Sonoran Desert and learn how diverse a living desert can be at Tohono Chul, Tucson Botanical Gardens, and Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, or at the Children's Museum where kids can get an introduction to this unique environment with interactive exhibits. Travel through time to the unique architectural and cultural legacy of Mission San Xavier del Bac or to a century of military and aerospace history with 300 vintage-to-modern aircraft at the Pima Air & Space Museum.

Explore wide-open spaces by hiking the mountain ranges that circle the Old Pueblo or wandering wilderness preserves and parks. Witness all the beauty of the American Southwest from the cascades of Seven Falls at Sabino Canyon to the majestic cacti of Saguaro National Parks East & West, or the high-pine and aspen forests of Mt. Lemmon, to the otherworldly depths of Colossal Cave Mountain Park and Kartchner Caverns State Park®.

Madera Canyon Coronado National Forest Sign

National Parks & Forest Areas

One of the things that has put Tucson on the map as a top destination for outdoor recreation is the…

Family with small child reading a map at entrance of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson

Museums

Immerse yourself in world-class art, exciting history and mind-bending science at a museum in…

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Parks & Gardens

Outdoor bliss is just around the corner. With Tucson's numerous parks and gardens…

Space, Science & Technology

Expand your mind and discover why Tucson is known as the Southwest's Science City.

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Arts & Entertainment

"A mini mecca for the arts" is how one Wall Street Journal reporter…

Shopping

Looking to take something home to remember Tucson by? You're in luck because our city is full of…

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Accessible Attractions

Tucson and Southern Arizona are a bit off the beaten path, even gloriously so, but that shouldn't prevent visitors with…

Attractions Passport

Explore Tucson & Southern Arizona Attractions with the Book of Fun

Explore Southern Arizona Attractions

Learn more about all the adventures you can choose from in Tucson from the Southern Arizona Attractions Alliance.

Did you know that many Tucson attractions are ADA-friendly? Explore a list of some here.

Night Markets in Tucson

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Night markets are a wonderful way to enjoy cooler evenings in Tucson, especially as the summer temperatures rise. Keep reading for…

Hotel Congress in the historic Downton Tucson District

Try These Bars, Speakeasies & Dance Clubs for a Great Night Out in Tucson

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With such a vibrant nightlife and plenty of options, an evening out in Tucson can feel like you’re in a much larger city…

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