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Tucson and Southern Arizona

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A trip to Tucson and Southern Arizona will send you back to a time when the Wild West held sway. Charming visitors with its ranches, historic copper mines, saguaro cacti, sunset landscapes, and starry night skies, this lush desert region also boasts rich and diverse cultural heritage. Make sure your visit to Tucson, the area's thriving metropolis, includes a dinner in one of the downtown's eclectic restaurants. Relive the infamous gunfight at the O.K. Corral in a daily reenactment Tombstone tourism centers on. Bird-watchers will find their paradise in Sierra Vista, while art lovers will enjoy exploring artists' studios Tubac. Plan the details of your Tucson and Southern Arizona holiday and any onward adventuring with our easy-to-use United States trip itinerary planner.
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    Places to visit in Tucson and Southern Arizona

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    Popular things to do in Tucson and Southern Arizona

    Pima Air and Space Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Pima Air and Space Museum
    Tucson
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
    Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum ©
    Natural History Museum
    Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
    Tucson
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
    Sabino Canyon ©
    Canyon
    Sabino Canyon
    Tucson
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway ©
    Scenic Drive
    Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway
    Tucson
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Tucson and Southern Arizona

    Double R Ranch ©
    Ranch
    Double R Ranch
    Benson
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
    Chiricahua National Monument ©
    Monument
    Chiricahua National Monument
    Willcox
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Reid Park Zoo ©
    Zoo
    Reid Park Zoo
    Tucson
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Coronado National Memorial ©
    National Park
    Coronado National Memorial
    Hereford
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours

    Museums in Tucson and Southern Arizona

    O.K. Corral ©
    History Museum
    O.K. Corral
    Tombstone
    4.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Madaras Gallery ©
    Art Gallery
    Madaras Gallery
    Tucson
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Titan Missile Museum ©
    Military Museum
    Titan Missile Museum
    Sahuarita
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Franklin Auto Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Franklin Auto Museum
    Tucson
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Nature in Tucson and Southern Arizona

    Saguaro National Park ©
    National Park
    Saguaro National Park
    Tucson
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours
    Kartchner Caverns State Park ©
    Cave
    Kartchner Caverns State Park
    Benson
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours
    Catalina State Park ©
    State Park
    Catalina State Park
    Tucson
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument ©
    Desert
    Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
    Ajo
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours

    Trails in Tucson and Southern Arizona

    Wild Burro Trail
    Hiking Trail
    Wild Burro Trail
    Marana
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Coronado Peak Trail ©
    Hiking Trail
    Coronado Peak Trail
    Hereford
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Douglas Spring Trail
    Hiking Trail
    Douglas Spring Trail
    Tucson
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Heart of Rocks
    Hiking Trail
    Heart of Rocks
    Willcox
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours

    Golf in Tucson and Southern Arizona

    La Paloma Country Club ©
    Golf Course
    La Paloma Country Club
    Tucson
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Sewailo Golf Club ©
    Golf Course
    Sewailo Golf Club
    Tucson
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Dell Urich Golf Course
    Golf Course
    Dell Urich Golf Course
    Tucson
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club ©
    Golf Course
    Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club
    Tucson
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Featured attractions

    San Pedro House ©
    Wildlife Area
    San Pedro House
    Sierra Vista
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Pedego Electric Bikes Tucson ©
    Outdoor Activity
    Pedego Electric Bikes Tucson
    Tucson
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Sonoita Vineyards ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Sonoita Vineyards
    Elgin
    4.2
    Duration: 1 hour
    Tubac Art and Gifts ©
    Art Gallery
    Tubac Art and Gifts
    Tubac
    4.7
    Duration: 30 minutes

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