Tucson Visitor Information

Explore all that Tucson has to offer you and your family

With miles of pristine desert, an impressive array of cactus and spectacular mountain views, Tucson is an authentic Southwestern destination. You can absorb the unique scenery by exploring nature, stargazing, playing on legendary golf courses or relaxing by the pool.

Experience the unique culture and Old West history at the OK Corral or in one of the local museums. Whether your idea of a vacation is taking a jeep tour, hiking along the historic Anza Trail, shopping for treasures or enjoying the arts, Tucson is full of wonderful things to do.

For more information visit the Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Arts & Culture

Center for Creative Photography – 10.5 miles
Downtown Tucson – 12 miles
Tucson’s Children’s Museum – 13 miles
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum – 22 miles
Pima Air & Space Museum, the largest privately funded air museum – 25 miles
Tubac, an artist community with art galleries and street fairs – 1 hour

Attractions

Old Tucson Movie Studios, known as “Hollywood in the Desert” – 21 miles
Mission San Xavier del Bac, a graceful mission church still serving the Tohono O-Odham Indian community for whom it was established in the late 1600s – 22 miles
Biosphere-2, a world-renowned experiment in creating a closed ecosystem – 30 miles
Desert Diamond Casino – 30 miles
Casino Del Sol – 33 miles
Kitt Peak Observatory – 60 miles
Tombstone– 1 ½ hours

Recreation

Saguaro National Park, one of the finest saguaro cacti forests – 8 miles
Pusch Ridge, offering horseback riding – 12 miles
Trail Dust Adventures, offering desert jeep tours –15 miles
Reisen Arizona Tours - 15.5 miles
Sabino Canyon, a desert oasis complete with waterfalls, a swimming hole and picnic areas – 20 miles
Colossal Cave – 40 miles
Mount Lemmon, offering winter skiing – 40 miles
Karchner Caverns – 1 hour

Shopping

Foothills Mall – 2 miles
Tucson Premium Outlet Mall – 5.5 miles
La Encantada, elegant shops and boutiques – 8 miles
Tucson Mall – 10 miles
Old Town Artisans, a historic city lined with shops and galleries – 13 miles
Park Place shopping mall – 24 miles

Sports

Tucson Electric Park, home to the Sidewinders, Tucson’s AAA baseball team, and spring training camp – 17 miles

Universities

University of Arizona – 14 miles

Businesses

Comcast – 5 miles
Walbro – 5 miles
Coca Cola – 6 miles
Otis Elevator Company – 10 miles
Tucson Convention Center – 14 miles
Evergreen/Pinal Airpark – 17 miles
Alliance Beverage – 18 miles
Tucson International Airport – 20 miles
Raytheon – 28 miles
Tucson Electric Power – 30 miles

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