Tucson International Airport 26 min
Tucson Museum Of Art (16 min) Series of galleries inside adobe homes with exhibits of pre-Columbian & Latin American folk art. Sentinel Peak (18 min) Reid Park Zoo (22 min) Expansive zoo with daily activities, wide variety of animals & various attractions for all ages. Tucson Botanical Gardens (22 min) A dozen public gardens on more than 5 acres with educational aspects & activities for kids. The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures (25 min) Tiny renditions of famous abodes headline at this educational & interactive museum of miniatures. Tucson Mountain Park (8 min) Boasting a scenic overlook, this huge park offers camping & trails, plus archery & shooting ranges. Tucson Mountains (12 min) Mountain range with canyon trails, desert terrain & giant saguaro cacti, popular for hiking. Tohono Chul Garden Bistro (21 min) Compact desert habitat includes various cacti, demonstration garden, art displays & exhibits. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (19 min) Natural history museum combining live animal exhibits & demonstrations with botanical gardens. Gates Pass (9 min) 3,172-ft. mountain pass & popular scenic drive with overlooks for vistas & sunset-watching. San Xavier del Bac Mission (23 min) Completed in 1797, this iconic mission church features baroque architecture & painted artwork. Saguaro National Park (17 min) Scenic views, hiking trails & picnic areas are offered at this home of the country's largest cacti. Old Tucson (15 min) Movie set used in several Westerns now functioning as a family theme park with live entertainment. Children's Museum Tucson (16 min) Museum for children of all ages features immersive art, music, nature & educational exhibits. Arizona State Museum (19 min) Opened in 1893, this University of Arizona museum showcases Southwestern artifacts & culture. |