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climate makes Tucson a great place to visit anytime of year!
Inside and closely surrounding Tucson are several great
attractions including: the Sonoran Desert Museum,
Tombstone, Tubac, Biosphere II, and Old Tucson Studios.
Be sure to indulge in
Tucson's outdoor activities, including desert hiking,
horseback riding trails, bird-watching tours, Colossal Cave,
snow skiing at Mt. Lemmon, biking and the jogging and walking
paths throughout the city. Below we have
highlighted some of the best attractions and activities Tucson
has to offer. Please use the links to the left and save
on your hotel and car rental reservations. Our
reservations service is easy and secure.
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Activities & Attractions
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Sonoran
Desert Museum
- One of Southern Arizona's most popular attractions.
This museum exhibits the living, outdoor world found in the
Sonoran Desert Region. This is a mostly outdoor museum located
about 14 miles west of downtown. There are demonstrations taking
place everyday to help people understand the relationships
between plants, animals, and the environment of the Sonoran
Desert Region. There are over 300 different kinds of living
animals and over 1300 kinds of plants. - Tucson / 520-883-1380
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Old
Tucson Studios - Another very popular
attraction in Southern Arizona. In 1939 this town was built for
the movie "Arizona" and now years later there have
been over 300 productions shot here and more coming. In 1995 the
town was mostly "lost" due to a fire, but has since
been rebuilt and more exciting than ever. You can enjoy a life
in a frontier town. You can watch stunts, trick riding, and you
might even get a part in a Western film shoot or Saloon musical.
There are rides for the kids and great food. - Tucson /
520-883-0100
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San
Pedro & Southwestern Railroad -
Starting out in Benson, Arizona you will take a 4 Hour round
trip train ride through the Old West. With the expert narration
you will hear stories about Doc Holiday, Wyatt Earp, Geronimo
and the Clanton Brothers. You will see parts of the Old West
that can only be accessible by train. Travel through the once
powerful silver mills and pass the ruins of the historic ghost
town of Fairbanks, Arizona. You'll also travel to Charleston,
Arizona very close to the famous town of Tombstone. Southwestern
Railroad is located only minutes from Tucson. - Benson /
520-586-2266
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Biosphere
II - Developed by the American Museum of
Natural History and the Environmental Defense Fund the Biosphere
II demonstrates how our actions and natural forces are changing
our planet and its environment. At one time scientist lived
inside the Biosphere for and extended period of time as part of
the project. This is a 32 part exhibit that at one time you
could only tour the outside, now you can tour a portion of the
project from the inside. The Biosphere II offers a full service
restaurant and overnight accommodations. Located 40 minutes
north of Tucson. - Oracle / 800-828-2462
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Sabino
Canyon - Set in the beautiful Coronado
National Forest, Sabino Canyon offers a 45 minute round
trip narrated tour on a shuttle bus through the Sabino Canyon.
You will see some of the most beautiful scenery that Tucson has
to offer. The shuttle bus stops at different points of the
canyon where you can get off and hike for a while, then you can
pick up the shuttle bus on the way back . Sabino Canyon is open
365 days a year. Moonlight rides three nights a month are
available by reservation April - December. - Tucson /
520-749-2861
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Pima
Air & Space Museum - There are over 200
example of vintage and current aircrafts, from the first Wright
flyer (an exact full scale replica) to what some say was the
ultimate flying machine, the famous SR-71 Blackbird. You will
see helicopters, homebuilts, ultralights, soaring planes and
hang gliders. In 1991 the Museum also included many space
artifacts and exhibits, such as the X-15 and the Mercury Space
Capsule and much more. - Tucson / 520-574-9658
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Asarco
Mineral Discovery Center - A 20-minute drive
south of Tucson, you'll find the only regularly scheduled,
public tours of a modern, working copper mine in all of
"The Copper State." Open Tuesday through Saturday,
this award-winning exhibit center offers visitors an inside look
at the industry. The Company Store gift shop offers a beautiful
variety of copper fountains and home d閏or along with copper
and silver jewelry. Located on the southwest corner of I-19 and
Pima Mine Road (Exit 80). Free admission; One-hour mine tours
are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $4 for kids 5-12 years, and
free for kids 0-4 years. www.mineraldiscovery.com,
amdcinfo@asarco.com -
Tucson / 520-625-7513.
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Kitt
Peak Observatory - Located on the Tohono
O'odham Reservation, high above the Sonoran Desert is the home
of the world's largest collection of optical telescopes. The
National Optical Astronomy Observatories, under contract with
the National Science Foundation, oversees site operations on
Kitt Peak. Learn the history of optical astronomy and how Kitt
Peak has had a shaping astronomical impact for the last 38
years. Located about 1 hour south west of Tucson. - Tucson /
520-318-8726
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Southeastern
Arizona Bird Observatory - The Southeastern
Arizona Bird Observatory (SABO) is dedicated to the conservation
of the birds of southeastern Arizona, their habitats and the
diversity of species which share those habitats through
research, monitoring and public education. Founded in 1996 by
Tom Wood and Sheri Williamson, former managers of The Nature
Conservancy's Ramsey Canyon Preserve, SABO was created to
address the growing needs for educational activities,
eco-tourism
development and conservation-oriented research on both public
and private lands in southeastern Arizona. - Bisbee | www.sabo.org
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Tombstone,
Arizona - Tombstone is one of the most
famous towns in Arizona. Know as "The town that was too
tough too die" you can experience it for yourself. Just 1
hour - 15 minutes southeast of Tucson. Experience the old west
up close, visit the OK Corral and check out the worlds largest
rose bush. Fun for the whole family. - Tombstone
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Tohono
Chul Park - As you walk down the winding nature
trail through our various gardens; tour through the Exhibit Hall
in a renovated historic home; enjoy breakfast, lunch or
afternoon tea in the Tea Room and shop in the Greenhouse and
Museum Shops; you begin to understand why the desert is so
cherished in Tucson. Tohono Chul Park exists to increase
visitors' appreciation of the Sonoran Desert, its history and
culture. Come and experience the desert in a whole new way.
Tours daily, hours vary, donation requested. 7366 N. Paseo del
Norte, Tucson, AZ, 85704, (520)575-8468, FAX (520)797-1213, www.tohonochulpark.org,
general@tohonochulpark.org,
April Bourie, Marketing and Communications Director.
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Colossal
Caves - Before being discovered in 1879
this natural wonder was used for centuries by prehistoric
peoples. Since its discovery it has been the object of interest
by train robbers, outlaws and even a President of the University
of Arizona. People starting taking tours through the caves in
1923, before it had been improved. Then Civilian Conservation
Corps came in and constructed the walkways, buildings and wiring
in the 1930's. Since that time they have improved it even more
and now thousands of people have taken tours through the caves.
Tours of given daily, year round and there is never
more than a 30 minute wait. - Tucson / 520-647-7275
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Davis
Montham Air Force Base - Take a tour
through the base and see hundreds of planes that were once flown
and now rest in the desert. Some say that they could get them
all in the air in a matter of weeks. Many refer to this as the
"Airplane Graveyard" because, well thats exactly what
it looks like. The base also has a 18 hole golf course, shopping
center and restaurant. - Tucson
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