Agua Caliente, literally meaning hot water, is a unique 101-acre park that features a perennial warm spring and pond that is home to an exceptionally rich mix of plants and animals. Agua Caliente Park has a long and interesting history with evidence of human habitation dating back about 5,500 years. In 1873, a ranch and health resort was developed to promote the curative properties of the warm spr...

The Tucson Botanical Gardens, a tranquil oasis in the heart of Tucson, strives to be recognized and respected as the best small public garden in America.

The Sweetwater Wetlands is a water treatment facility, an urban wildlife habitat, and an outdoor classroom.

Old Tucson is southern Arizona’s one-of-a-kind Wild West attraction, featuring live action stunt shows, musicals and comedy entertainment, as well as vintage rides for the kids and special events throughout the season. Built in 1939 for the movie, Arizona, Old Tucson is home to more than 400 film, television and commercial productions, and remains the region’s premier film location.

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The Zoo, founded in 1965 with a collection of birds, prairie dogs, farm animals, and a few squirrel monkeys, has expanded to a 24-acre campus that houses hundreds of animals in naturalistic exhibits and annually hosts more than 500,000 visitors. Reid Park Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).

The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a unique fusion experience: zoo, aquarium, botanical garden, natural history museum, and art gallery focused on the bi-national Sonoran Desert. Over 85% of what you will experience here is alive. * 230 animal species * 1,200 plants species * 21 acres with two miles of walking paths * One of the world's most comprehensive mineral collections

Sabino Canyon is a significant canyon located in the Santa Catalina Mountains and the Coronado National Forest north of Tucson, Arizona, United States. Sabino Canyon is a popular recreation area for residents and visitors of Southern Arizona, providing a place to walk, hike or ride.

Mission San Xavier del Bac is a historic Spanish Catholic mission located about 10 miles south of downtown Tucson, Arizona, on the Tohono O'odham Nation San Xavier Indian Reservation.

The Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium is a science museum and planetarium in Tucson, Arizona. It is part of the University of Arizona. It is named after American author Grace Flandrau. The Eos Planetarium Theater has a 15.2 meter dome and seats 146 people. The science center includes fossil and mineral exhibits.

Seven Falls is one of the most popular hikes in Tucson. And it’s easy to see why. Besides being the #1 rated trail in Tucson by All Trails, it boasts seven waterfalls, incredible views, and a moderately easy hike. You can find the trail to Seven Falls (Bear Canyon Trail) in Sabino Canyon Recreation Center. Sabino Canyon is one of my absolute favorite places to hike in Tucson. There are so many dif...

Good for sunset views

Tumamoc Hill is a 3.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Tucson, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from September until May.

-Mt Lemmon Scenic Byway (1/2 to full day venture!) (Highly recommend this, you go through like 4-5 different ecosystems)
-Download the U of AZ guided tour app before you go up!
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King Canyon Trail to Wasson Peak is a 7.1 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Tucson, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until November. Horses are also able to use this trail.

Much of the excitement of taking an ATV tour in Tucson is being able to traverse the desert terrain and feel the breeze on a warm day! That’s why at AZ ATV Adventures we allow you to do the driving, while we do the guiding. Zip, zoom and romp through desert trails as we show you up to The Butte at Cocoraque Ranch and give you an in-depth guided tour of the local native history and artifacts. Our v...