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Tucson

Arizona

One word to describe Tucson? Otherworldly. This Arizona gem is home to a dazzling arid desert, sprawling cacti, phenomenal national parks, and pleasant surprises around every corner. Let’s get started!

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Tucson

Highlights.

If this is your first trip or you have limited time, start here and work your way out.

These are the iconic experiences.

Tucson Botanical Gardens

Tucson Botanical Gardens invites guests to discover its vibrant butterfly house, tranquil zen garden, and hundreds of exotic plant species. Unwind in this lush oasis at Edna’s Eatery for breakfast or lunch among birds and vivid flowers.

UNESCO City of Gastronomy

Tucson’s tasty food heritage dates back over 4,000 years ago, with Mexican and Native American roots. Visit LaCo Tucson for some of the best Southwestern cuisine that combines a lively outdoor patio and live music.

Mission San Xavier del Bac

This eighteenth-century Spanish Catholic mission is the oldest European structure in the state of Arizona. It boasts timeless Baroque architecture with a Moorish-inspired façade. Inside you’ll find elaborate details and elegant sculptures that will fascinate your senses.

EXPERIENCE

Local Flavor.

Handpicked from our personal list of favorites, these are the things many tourists overlook.

Hotel Congress

Full of eclectic southwestern charm and vintage flair, Hotel Congress, built in 1919, is one of the most significant cultural landmarks of Downtown Tucson. Reserve a table for an evening of live music, seasonal events, and dinner in the UNESCO City of Gastronomy.

Kitt Peak National Observatory

Tucson is a stargazer’s paradise! The Kitt Peak National Observatory offers the chance to see stars, the Milky Way, planets, the moon, and more. It’s just southwest from downtown Tucson, located high above the Sonoran Desert. Book your nighttime tickets in advance!

The Saguaro National Park

Tall, lanky, and yogi-like Saguaro cacti stand stoically throughout miles of this national park. Explore the short Desert Discovery Nature Trail loop for great cacti views just outside of Tucson.

WANDER

Off the beaten path.

Been there, done that? Planning a longer stay? Dive deep with these experiences.

Tucson Museum of Art

While exploring the historic downtown, visit the Tucson Museum of Art to uncover the beauty of more than 8,000 pieces of Native American, Latin American, and Western artwork. Plus, the museum’s Historic Block showcases some of the oldest buildings in Tucson.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

For a chance to get to know Arizona’s rich flora and fauna, visit the non-profit Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Home to more than 230 animal species and 1,200 varieties of plants, it embodies much of Arizona’s beauty in one safe and inviting place.

Mount Lemmon

Mount Lemmon is the highest point in Arizona’s Santa Catalina Mountains. Journey through the 27-mile Mount Lemmon Scenic Byway, also known as the Catalina Highway, for some outlandish views of canyons, mountains, and forested terrains.