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
Benson Historic Walking Tour
Stop in the Benson Visitor Center for your brochure on our Historic Walking Tour. This walk through Benson's past will tell you a bit about the town'
Benson, AZ ToursSabino 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 ObservatoriesTombstone Courthouse State Historic Park
Museum dealing with the history of Tombstone and southeast corner of Arizona. From 1879 to 1929. It is the only publicly owned museum which tells the story of the "Town Too Tough To Die." Built in 1882 at a cost of nearly $50,000
Tombstone, AZ Historic CourthousesReid Park Zoo
Come visit the Tucson zoo, and have a wild time. Meet the more than 400 animals—rhinos, elephants, anteaters, polar bears, lions, and many more in naturalistic settings! Adventure in our African, Asian, and South American regions. Conservation, recreation and education for the entire family.
Tucson, AZ ZoosFlandrau Observatory
Stop by after sunset to view the heavens through our 16-inch cassegrain telescope. An expert astronomer/
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 CentersMission San Xavier del Bac
Acclaimed as the finest example of mission architecture in U.S. Active parish. Gift shop. Arts, crafts shop. Cafe nearby.
Tucson, AZ Historic ChurchesOld 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 Arts