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Lifestyle in Tucson: Top Places to Visit

Museums

• Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Become inspired by how people live in harmony with the natural world by fostering love, appreciation, and understanding of the Sonoran Desert.  Live exhibits include more than 1,300 types of plants and 300 kinds of animals.

 

 

• Pima Air & Space Museum

One of the world's largest non-government funded aerospace museums. The museum is dedicated to the history of flight and features a display of nearly 300 aircraft.

 

 

• Biosphere 2

An Earth systems science research facility owned by the University of Arizona . The mission is to serve as a center for research, outreach, and teaching  about Earth, its living systems, and its place in the universe.

Hiking, Biking and Birdwatching

 

 

• Saguaro National Park

The heart of the Sonoran desert, Saguaro National Park is uniquely situated around the 500 square miles that make up Tucson.  There is so much more to see other than the protected Saguaro cacti.

 

 

• Sabino Canyon

 In the eastern foothills of the Santa Catalina mountain range, Sabino Canyon I full of natural beauty. Stunning vistas, the tranquility of running creek water, the rugged backdrop of Thimble Peak and wildlife make this oasis a must see.

 

 

 

 

 

Attractions

 

 

• Old Tucson Studios

A movie studio and theme park built in 1939 for the movie Arizona.  It has been used for filming several western movies and television shows since then.   Open to the public since 1960, offering  historical tours about the movies filmed there, plus live cast entertainment featuring stunt shows and shootouts.

 

 

 

• San Xavier Mission

A National Historic Landmark, San Xavier Mission was founded as a Catholic mission by Father Eusebio Kino in 1692. Construction of the current church began in 1783 and was completed in 1797. This is the oldest intact European structure in Arizona and the interior is filled with marvelous original statuary and mural paintings. Visitors can truly step back in time and enter an authentic 18th Century space.

Tucson, Arizona is a warm and wonderful place to live; a friendly and culturally rich community. Enjoy the beautiful Tucson weather, year around outdoor activities, Tucson mountain scenery, beautiful sunsets, world class golf courses, and excellent restaurants including many family owned and run Mexican Restaurants.