Tucson International Airport 30 min
Gates Pass (24 min) 3,172-ft. mountain pass & popular scenic drive with overlooks for vistas & sunset-watching. University-Arizona Museum-Art (21 min) Sprawling collection of artwork & sculptures spanning the Renaissance to the 20th century. Tucson Museum Of Art (20 min) Series of galleries inside adobe homes with exhibits of pre-Columbian & Latin American folk art. Tohono Chul Garden Bistro (18 min) Compact desert habitat includes various cacti, demonstration garden, art displays & exhibits. Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum (20 min) This Spanish fort was the birthplace of Tucson & now houses displays on the city's early history. Tucson Mountain Park (22 min) Boasting a scenic overlook, this huge park offers camping & trails, plus archery & shooting ranges. Wasson Peak (20 min) Children's Museum Tucson (20 min) Museum for children of all ages features immersive art, music, nature & educational exhibits. Funtasticks Family Fun Park (23 min) Park for families features laser tag, batting cages, go-karts, mini-golf, rides & more. Old Tucson (30 min) Movie set used in several Westerns now functioning as a family theme park with live entertainment. Sentinel Peak (25 min) Tucson Mountains (27 min) Mountain range with canyon trails, desert terrain & giant saguaro cacti, popular for hiking. Arizona State Museum (23 min) Opened in 1893, this University of Arizona museum showcases Southwestern artifacts & culture. Saguaro National Park (6 min) Scenic views, hiking trails & picnic areas are offered at this home of the country's largest cacti. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (29 min) Natural history museum combining live animal exhibits & demonstrations with botanical gardens. |