Tohono Chul, Tucson

Fantastic garden to visit and a very impressive collection of baskets from the SW native tribes. Absolutely beautiful. Art for sale in museum shop and really beautiful jewelry and some really great local made condiments. I think our guide around the garden was Denise, from NY. She was a great guide and so knowledgeable and funny. I definitely recommend you jump on one of the free tours unless you know what you're looking at otherwise you miss a lot of really cool information. Also they have food and drinks at the Bistro which I heard was really good although we did not eat there. Overall the staff, or rather volunteers, were so friendly and helpful and really just enjoyed being there so they made everything that much more pleasant!

Coming from Maryland, this was the most unusual and delightful experience of my visit. Loved all of the special "zones." Such a unique couple of hours! The volunteers were soooo helpful. Loved the Bistro the night before--delicious! I can always find wonderful things to purchase in the gift shop--this is my second time here. I shushed a rattler off the street upon exiting the parking lot. Don't worry, I didn't get close to him. Will definitely be back next time I come to Tucson.