Things To Do
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
Sabino Canyon is one of the premier natural areas in southern Arizona, and easily our favorite place to hike and experience desert wildlife. Our favorite trails are Seven Falls, Blackett's Ridge, and Phoneline Trail. Not into hiking? Let Sabino's beautiful paved walking path guide you through the canyon.
Saguaro National Park
Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are protected by Saguaro National Park, to the east and west of the modern city of Tucson. Here you have a chance to see these enormous cacti, silhouetted by the beauty of a magnificent desert sunset.
Catalina State Park
Catalina State Park sits at the base of the majestic Santa Catalina Mountains. The park is a haven for desert plants and wildlife and nearly 5,000 saguaros. The park provides miles of equestrian, birding, hiking, and biking trails which wind through the park and into the Coronado National Forest at elevations near 3,000 feet.
Tumamoc Hill
One of the best hikes to enjoy Tucson's beautiful sunset! Generally considered a moderately challenging route, this hike is just under three miles and takes roughly 1.5 hours to complete.
Painted Hills Trailhead
If you're looking for an easier hike to enjoy the desert scenery, we highly recommend the Painted Hills! There are a few trail lengths to chose from, plus the trailhead is a short drive from downtown.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Enjoy a quintessential Sonoran Desert experience which includes: an unforgettable fusion zoo, botanical garden, natural history museum, aquarium and art gallery. Explore 21 acres with two miles of walking trails. An outdoor museum experience unlike any other!
Congress Street District
In Tucson’s cultural core, in and around historic Congress Street, enjoy the excitement of old colliding with new. Concrete-and-glass skyscrapers align with colorful barrio dwellings and preserved historic sites. Sidewalk cafés, acclaimed restaurants, and vintage shops are neighbors to theaters, live music venues, renowned art havens, and paint-spattered startup studios alike.
Historic Fourth Avenue
Some of the cities best-loved eateries proudly call Fourth home, from old-school Mexican spots and classic pizza joints to gluttonous burger joints and straight-forward sandwich shops – this area has a flavor all its own.
Mercado San Agustin
Charming market with eateries & shops surrounding a courtyard that hosts a farmers' market & events.
Tucson Botanical Gardens
The gardens include the Cactus and Succulent Garden, Barrio Garden, and tropical butterflies from around the world that are featured in the Cox Butterfly and Orchid Pavilion from October-May.
San Xavier del Bac Mission
Acclaimed as the finest example of mission architecture in U.S., Mission San Xavier del Bac is a historic Spanish Catholic mission located about 10 miles south of downtown Tucson on the Tohono O'odham Nation San Xavier Indian Reservation.