Old West, Arizona
Dominated by the modern city of Tuscon, with its plush golf courses and resorts, Old West Arizona is a nature lover's paradise with a romantic cowboy history. Visitors can relive the past at guest ranches and Old West towns or explore the future at astronomical sites or the Biosphere. Southern Arizona is also home to some of the best birding sites in the world.
Explore Old West
Sabino Canyon Tours, Inc.
Experience the beauty of one of the most unique Southwestern desert canyons on a Sabino Canyon tram ride. Sabino Canyon is a natural desert oasis located in Tucson's Coronado National Forest and is home to spectacular desert landscapes and abundant wildlife.
Tucson, AZ ExcursionsKitt Peak National Observatory
The world's largest collection of optical telescopes is located high above the Sonoran Desert. Kitt Peak, on the Tohono O'odham Reservation, is home to 22 optical and two radio telescopes representing dozens of astronomical research institutions. The National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO)
Tucson, AZ ObservatoriesTucson Children's Museum
Southern Arizona's interactive museum for children. Explore ten exciting galleries of hands-on exhibits and participate in challenging activities. Guided tours for groups available. Air-conditioned. Dinosaur World
Tucson, AZ Learning CentersFlandrau Observatory
Stop by after sunset to view the heavens through our 16-inch cassegrain telescope. An expert astronomer/
Tucson, AZ ObservatoriesKatchner Caverns SP Trails
The Guindani Trail (#398), located on the east flank of the Whetstone Mountains in the Coronado National Forest, is 4.2 miles in length (first mile is an easy walk, next 2/3 of trail is moderate difficulty, and the last leg is strenuous)
, AZ TrailsDeGrazia Gallery in the Sun
Discover Tucson's legendary landmark of art and architecture created by Ted DeGrazia. See Southwestern paintings, ceramics, bronzes, serigraphs, lithographs and more by the world-acclaimed artist. Explore the 13-room adobe gallery, Mission in the Sun, and cactus courtyard on a 10
Tucson, AZ ArtsJewish Heritage Center
Built in 1910, the Jewish Heritage Center (Historic Stone Avenue Temple)
Tucson, AZ TemplesOld Town Artisans
Located in the El Presidio Historic District is the little city block of Old Town Artisans. The 150 year old adobe building has 6
Tucson, AZ ArtsInternational Wildlife Museum
Founded in 1988, the International Wildlife Museum highlights over 400 species of insects, mammals and birds from around the globe. Some of the collections are more than 100
Tucson, AZ Museums