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Tucson Visitor Information

With miles of pristine desert, an impressive array of cactus and spectacular mountain views, Tucson is an authentic Southwestern destination. You can absorb the unique scenery by exploring nature, stargazing, playing on legendary golf courses or relaxing by the pool.

Experience the unique culture and Old West history at the OK Corral or in one of the local museums. Whether your idea of a vacation is taking a jeep tour, hiking along the historic Anza Trail, shopping for treasures or enjoying the arts, Tucson is full of wonderful things to do.

Arts & Culture
Center for Creative Photography – 10.5 miles
Tucson’s Children’s Museum – 13 miles
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum – 22 miles
Pima Air & Space Museum, the largest privately funded air museum  – 25 miles
Tubac, an artist community with art galleries and street fairs – 1 hour

Attractions
Downtown Tucson – 12 miles
Old Tucson Movie Studios, known as “Hollywood in the Desert” – 21 miles
Mission San Xavier del Bac, a graceful mission church still serving the Tohono O-Odham Indian community for whom it was established in the late 1600s – 22 miles
Biosphere-2, a world-renowned experiment in creating a closed ecosystem – 30 miles
Desert Diamond Casino – 30 miles
Casino Del Sol – 33 miles
Kitt Peak Observatory – 60 miles
Tombstone; Nogales, Mexico; Phoenix/Scottsdale – 1 ½ hours

Outdoor Recreation
Saguaro National Park, one of the finest saguaro cacti forests – 8 miles
Off Road Tours, offering desert jeep tours –15 miles
Pusch Ridge, offering horseback riding – 12 miles
Sabino Canyon, a desert oasis complete with waterfalls, a swimming hole and picnic areas – 20 miles
Colossal Cave – 40 miles
Mount Lemmon, offering winter skiing – 40 miles
Karchner Caverns – 1 hour

Shopping
Foothills Mall – 2 miles
Tucson Mall – 10 miles
Old Town Artisans, a historic city lined with shops and galleries – 13 miles
Park Place shopping mall – 24 miles

Sports
Tucson Electric Park, home to the Sidewinders, Tucson’s AAA baseball team, and spring training camp – 17 miles
HI Corbett Field, home to baseball spring training camps – 17 miles

University
University of Arizona – 10 miles

Dining & Entertainment
Catalina Grill – onsite
Jade Garden (Chinese) – 3 miles
Outback Steakhouse – 3 miles
Roma Café Italian – 3 miles
Sushi Train – 3 miles

Nearby Corporations & Businesses
Comcast – 5 miles
Walbro – 5 miles
Coca Cola – 6 miles
Otis Elevator Company – 10 miles 
Tucson Convention Center – 14 miles
Evergreen/Pinal Airpark – 17 miles
Alliance Beverage – 18 miles
Raytheon – 28 miles
Tucson Electric Power – 30 miles

For more information visit the Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau.

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