Tucson International Airport 18 min
Arizona State Museum (11 min) Opened in 1893, this University of Arizona museum showcases Southwestern artifacts & culture. The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures (18 min) Tiny renditions of famous abodes headline at this educational & interactive museum of miniatures. San Xavier del Bac Mission (15 min) Completed in 1797, this iconic mission church features baroque architecture & painted artwork. Children's Museum Tucson (8 min) Museum for children of all ages features immersive art, music, nature & educational exhibits. Pima Air & Space Museum (15 min) Over 300 air- & spacecraft are on display at this museum that encompasses 80 acres of exhibits. Tucson Botanical Gardens (15 min) A dozen public gardens on more than 5 acres with educational aspects & activities for kids. University-Arizona Museum-Art (9 min) Sprawling collection of artwork & sculptures spanning the Renaissance to the 20th century. Reid Park Zoo (14 min) Expansive zoo with daily activities, wide variety of animals & various attractions for all ages. Tucson Museum Of Art (8 min) Series of galleries inside adobe homes with exhibits of pre-Columbian & Latin American folk art. Gates Pass (16 min) 3,172-ft. mountain pass & popular scenic drive with overlooks for vistas & sunset-watching. Saguaro National Park (20 min) Scenic views, hiking trails & picnic areas are offered at this home of the country's largest cacti. Tucson Mountains (19 min) Mountain range with canyon trails, desert terrain & giant saguaro cacti, popular for hiking. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (26 min) Natural history museum combining live animal exhibits & demonstrations with botanical gardens. Old Tucson (22 min) Movie set used in several Westerns now functioning as a family theme park with live entertainment. Tohono Chul Garden Bistro (15 min) Compact desert habitat includes various cacti, demonstration garden, art displays & exhibits. |