Historic Towns and Sights | Natural Parks and Sights | Maintained Parks and Visitor's Center's | Performance Arts | Educational Centers and Museums | Spectator Sports | Golf Courses | Theme Parks | Casinos | Shopping

Historic Towns and Sights

•  Tombstone State Historic Park

•  Located in Tombstone , Arizona just 73 miles southeast of town. Built in 1882, during the Wild West days of Wyatt Earp and Doc Holiday of O.K. Corral and Boot Hill.
www.cityoftombstone.com

•  Mission San Xavier Del Bac
www.sanxaviermission.org

•  Nogales , Mexico
A border town offering colorful shops featuring hand blown glass, furniture, clothing, and pottery from Mexico .

•  Tubac , Arizona
A is a charming artist's colony featuring galleries, studios, and restaurants.

Natural Parks and Sights

•  Canyon de Chelly National Monument
On the Navajo reservation. There are 5 periods of Indian culture represented in the red sandstone cliff dwellings. From Tucson : 429 miles northeast.
www.nps.gov/cach

•  Grand Canyon National Park
One of the Seven Wonders of the World with the Colorado River running through the canyon. There are many hiking trails and view points in the north and south rim.
swww.nps.gov/grca

•  Mesa Verde, or the Navajo National Monument
The site of the Anasazi Indian ruins from the 3rd century. The cliff dwellings are located on the Navajo Indian reservation just 396 miles north of Tucson .
www.nps.gov/meve

•  Saguaro National Monument
Located east of Tucson in the Rincon Mountains and west of Tucson in the Tucson Mountains . The magnificent Saguaro Cactus, the state flower of Arizona , the most characteristic southwestern cacti. Some of the more distinctive saguaros have more than 5 arms and are estimated to be 200 years old. An average old Saguaro would have 5 arms and be about 30 feet tall.
www.nps.gov/sagu

•  Lake Havasu State Park
Was formed by Parker Dam and is 45 miles long offering all water sport activities. Visitors can see the famous " London Bridge ".
www.lakehavasu.com

•  Patagonia Lake State Park
A short 59 miles south of Tucson . The lake is stocked with trout but bluegill, catfish, and crappie can be caught. Great camp sites and fishing! Do not miss the gallery featuring local artisans
www.pr.state.az.us/Parks/parkhtml/patagonia.html

•  Homolovi Ruins State Park
Off I-40 near Winslow. Educational tours are offered to show the migration of the Hopi Indians, featuring 6 archaeological sites from the late 1200's and 1300's.
www.pr.state.az.us/Parks/parkhtml/homolovi.html

•  Oracle State Park
Located 6 miles north of Tucson near Pusch Ridge. Wonderful mountain views and scenery with great hiking & biking trails with an abundance of bird watching opportunities.
www.pr.state.az.us/Parks/parkhtml/oracle.html

•  Kartchner Caverns State Park
Located 46 miles southeast of Tucson . Daily tours are offered to view the beautiful cavern and see an up-close look at the variety of formations and colors that makes this cave one of the top ten in the world.

•  www.pr.state.az.us/Parks/parkhtml/kartchner.html

•  Catalina State Park
Located 12 miles north of Tucson in the Catalina Mountains . A bird watcher's paradise with over 150 species to see on this marked trail. The park has modern camp grounds and picnic areas.
www.pr.state.az.us/Parks/parkhtml/catalina.html

•  Picacho Peak State Park
Located 38 miles northwest of Tucson off of interstate 1-10 on the way to Phoenix . A great hiking trail with picnic and camping facilities, one of my favorite spring time hikes.
www.pr.state.az.us/Parks/parkhtml/picacho.html

•  Colossal Cave
www.colossalcave.com

Natural Maintained Parks and Visitor's Centers

•  Tucson Botanical Gardens
www.tucsonbotanical.org

•  Tohono Chul Park
www.tohonochulpark.org

•  Arizona Sonora Desert Museum
www.desertmuseum.org

Performance Arts

•  Temple of Music & Art
Located in downtown Tucson . It has long been home to many local theatre productions and other performing arts
(520) 884-4875

•  Centennial Hall at the University of Arizona
(520) 621-3341

•  Tucson Convention Center
(520) 791-4101
www.cityoftucson.org/tcc

•  Arizona Theatre Company
www.aztheatreco.org

•  Gaslight Theatre
www.grandmatonyspizza.com/gaslight/gaslight.htm

•  Tucson Symphony
www.tucsonsymphony.org

•  Arizona Opera
www.azopera.com

•  Tucson Jazz Society
www.tucsonjazz.org

•  Tucson International Mariachi Conference
www.tucsonmariachi.org

•  Tucson Boys Chorus
www.boyschorus.org

•  Ballet Arizona
www.balletaz.org

Fine Art and Museums

•  Tucson Museum of Art
www.tucsonarts.com

•  Center of Creative Photography
www.dizzy.library.arizona.edu/branches/ccp/ccphome.html

•  Tucson Arts District
www.tucsonartsdistrict.org

Educational Visitor's Centers and Museums

•  Flandreau Science Center & Planetarium
www.flandrau.org

•  Steward Observatory
www.as.arizona.edu

•  Kitt Peak National Observatory
www.noao.edu/kpno

•  Biosphere
www.bio2.com/index.html

Spectator Sports

•  Arizona Diamond Backs - Major League Baseball
www.arizona.diamondbacks.com

•  Tucson Sidewinders Baseball - Triple A Baseball
www.tucsonsidewinders.com

•  University of Arizona Wildcats - College Sports
www.collegesports.com/teams/ariz

•  Arizona Ice Cats - Ice Hockey, even in Arizona
www.uaicecats.com

•  Tucson Grey Hound Racing
www.tucsongreyhoundpark.com

•  Auto Racing
www.tucsonracewaypark.com

•  La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo
www.tucsonrodeo.com

•  El Tour De Tucson - Bicycling Race
www.pbaa.com/Home.html

•  Tucson Open PGA - Professional Golf Tournament
www.pgatour.com
www.golfguideusa.com/tucson/list.asp

Golf Courses

•  www.golfguideusa.com/tucson/list.asp

•  El Conquistador Country Club- Golf and Vacation Resort
www.hiltonelconquistador.com/golf.htm

•  Randolph Park Golf
www.tucsoncitygolf.com/randolph.html

•  Starr Pass Golf Club
www.starrpasstucson.com

•  The Golf Club at Vistoso
www.vistosogolf.com

•  Tucson National Resort - 27 Holes
www.tucsonnational.com

•  Westin La Paloma Resort
www.westinlapalomaresort.com/golf

Theme Parks

•  Old Tucson Studios
www.oldtucson.com

•  Reid Park Zoo
www.tucsonzoo.org

•  Slide Rock State Park
Off US 89A 241 miles north of Tucson close to Sedona , Arizona . Visitors may slide down a slick natural water chute or wade and sun along the creek. The swim area is located on National Forest land which is jointly managed by Arizona State Parks and the U.S. Forest Service.
www.pr.state.az.us/Parks/parkhtml/sliderock.html

Casinos

Desert Diamond Casino
www.desertdiamond.com

Shopping

•  Fourth Avenue
This historic shopping center and arts district offers many unusual shops, galleries, and cafes; Trolley ride is free.

•  Old Town Artisans
Located in downtown Tucson a marketplace features local artists.

•  El Con Mall
Located near Alvernon/Broadway
www.shopelcon.com

•  Park Place Mall
Located on Broadway/Craycroft
www.parkplacemall.com

•  Trail Dust Town located in northeast Tucson
www.traildusttown.com

•  Tucson Mall
Located in northwest Tucson on Oracle Rd at Wetmore
www.tucsonmall.com

•  Foothills Mall
Located in northwest Tucson on ina Rd. at la Cholla Blvd
www.shopfoothillsmall.com