Attractions
University of Arizona Art Museum
As part of the Edward J. Gallagher Memorial Collection, the
University of Arizona Art Museum is home to works by Jackson
Pollock, Franz Kline and Mark Rothko. The museum also houses the C.
Leonard Pfeiffer Collection of American paintings and the Samuel H.
Kress...
see full detailsTucson Rodeo Parade Museum
At the Tucson Rodeo Parade Museum, pioneer artefacts and a
re-created Western Main Street represent what Tucson looked like,
and what it had to offer in the way of businesses and services,
back in the old days of the Wild West. The museum...
see full detailsThe Mission San Xavier del Bac
This historic Spanish mission in the Tohono O'odham Nation
Reservation is located 10 miles (16km) south of the city and was
founded by Father Kino in the 1660s. The present building dates
back to the 18th century and the mission is still actively
functional,...
see full detailsDeGrazia Gallery in the Sun
The DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is an iconic Tucson landmark
located at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Established by
the famous artist, Ettore DeGrazia, the property is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places and features a museum of
DeGrazia's...
see full detailsColossal Cave Mountain Park
In 1923, the first proper tours of Colossal Cave were conducted
using ropes and lanterns; today more advanced options are offered.
The cave is considered dry or dormant as it is no longer 'growing'
crystal formations, due to a lack of water. The...
see full detailsKartchner Caverns State Park
Kartchner Caverns State Park is home to one of the great natural
wonders of the American west; there is no known record of the huge
living cave being seen before the 1970s and the pristine conditions
within have been carefully preserved. A remarkable...
see full detailsArizona-Sonora Desert Museum
This world-renowned museum is more like a zoo, showcasing the
surrounding desert's creatures in their natural habitats. Located
in the Sonoran Desert, the setting of the museum also offers
awesome views of the surrounding mountain ranges. The gift shop has
an excellent selection of...
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Of the many natural attractions in the Tucson vicinity, Sabino
Canyon is one of the most popular. This gaping divide in the Santa
Catalina Mountains is the site where ancient Hohokam people
constructed irrigation dams while mammoths still roamed the area.
After a six-mile...
see full detailsTucson Botanical Gardens
The Tucson Botanical Gardens are a major attraction, not just
for the rich collection of cactus and desert wildflowers. An
educational walk highlights the history of the native Tohono
O'odham Indians and the work local scientists have done to preserve
native seeds. Be sure...
see full detailsPhilabaum Glass
Tom Philabaum is well known as one of America's foremost glass
artists, with exhibits throughout the western world. His gallery
embraces this reputation, exhibiting over 100 nationally and
internationally celebrated artists. Aside from viewing the
extraordinary exhibits, visitors can also watch glassblowing and
learn more...
see full detailsValley of the Moon
Delve into fantasyland in the desert, with historic Western
sites in a magical setting, created by George Phar Legler in the
1920s. Mineralised rock cliffs, caves, pools and garden miniatures
have merged with tropic and desert flora to make what Mr. Legler
called the...
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