Catalina State Park
This high desert park at 2,650 feet elevation north of Tucson features a wide array of desert plants and animals, as well as archaeological sites. The northwest face of the Santa Catalina Mountains forms the bac... wildlifeviewingareas.com
Tohono Chul Park Tea Room
Embrace the authentic beauty of the Sonoran Desert year-round at Tohono Chul Park, a charming botanical garden, set on 49 acres of lush desert. Locals and visitors alike delight in the experience of having nature at their... museumsusa.org
Funtasticks
This is definitely the place to go when the kids get hot and cranky after several hours of sightseeing. The main mytravelguide.com
Pusch Ridge Wilderness Area
- Pusch Ridge towers over Tucson and the surrounding desert as one of the most prominent features of the Santa Catalina Mountains. With its lower slopes dotted with cactus and its upper reaches dark with pines, this unmist... wildernet.com
Sabino Canyon
Embark on a Sabino Canyon tram ride and open your grandchildrens' eyes to the splendor of one of the most unusual Southwestern desert canyons. The natural desert oasis is located in Tucson's Coronado National Forest, an... grandparents.com
Sports Park
Work up a sweat - and a smile - at Tucson Sports Park, a 60-acre facility that boasts six lighted softball-baseball fields, four sand-volleyball courts, and a multipurpose field. Swing away the day in the batting cages,... grandparents.com
Pima County Courthouse
The first Pima County Courthouse, a single-story adobe structure built in 1868, was replaced in 1881 by a large two-story stone and red brick victorian building which, in turn, was removed in 1928 to make way for the pres... citysearch.com
Saguaro National Park
Hike the sprawling preserve of mature saguaro stands (found only in the Sonoran Desert). Go to the west side to see petroglyphs left by the Hohokam Indians. Take in the landscape of green paloverde trees, purple cac... travelandleisure.com
Oracle State Park
- Oracle State Park is not currently open on a walk-in basis. When the park opens for day-use visitors they will have access to the beautiful 4,000 acre wilderness. Oracle sits in the northeastern foothills of the Santa Ca... wildernet.com
Reid Park Zoo
Reid Park ZooâÂÂs mission is âÂÂto encourage human commitment to the conservation of biological diversity and to provide educational and fun experiences for visitors of all ages.â The Zoo, founded in 1965 with ... famplosion.com
Coronado National Forest
- The Coronado National Forest spreads over twelve mountain ranges and 1.7 million acres of Southern Arizona and extreme southwestern New Mexico. It offers an unusual variety of vegetation types and climates. wildernet.com
Biosphere 2
Biosphere 2 is a self-contained, man-made habitat that comprises all of the elements from Earth (Biosphere 1). It is a sealed glass and space frame construction with seven wilderness ecosystems. Today, Biosphere 2 is operated... 10best.com
Breakers Water Park
After a hot day of sightseeing, cool off at Breakers Water Park at the outskirts of Tucson off Interstate 10. The waterparks.com
Old Tucson Studios
Referred to as "Hollywood in the Desert," Old Tucson Studios is the most famous movie studio in the world. Plan to take igougo.com
Tucson Mountain Rv Park
Within its boundaries, this 20,000 acre park has miles of hiking trails and numerous incredible desert vistas. If that sounds appealing, a hike up to Gates Pass will reward you with a charming stone gazebo from which to take ... 10best.com