Bicycling: Tucson is a bicycling place it is also was ranked by the bicycling magazine as one of the top 3 North American cities for “Spinning Your Wheels” for our well paved paths, bike lanes on major streets, and beautiful mountain biking trails.

Bird-watching: Southern Arizona has been internationally recognized as one of the 5 best bird-watching areas in the United States.

Golf: Tucson has an amazing array of world-class golf courses in a dramatic desert setting plus 365 days full of sunshine in which to play! Arrangements can be made through our Concierge at most local golf courses.

Hiking: Our hot desert, rugged mountains, spectacular scenery, and mild weather are irresistible to those who love the outdoors. Hiking is one of Tucson’s most popular activities.There are lots of trails can take you from the desert floor to our cool mountain peaks.

Horseback Riding: Horseback riding is also famous in Tucson. There are many ranches as well as open land to ride our horses.

Mission San Xavier del Bac: One of the country’s finest examples of Spanish mission architecture, newly-restored San Xavier del Bac was founded in the 1700’s and endures as museum and active church parish.

Old Tucson Studios: The world famous western film location and Western theme park with a steam engine, stagecoach, saloon shows, gold-panning, and daily staged gunfights.

Reid Park Zoo: One of the finest zoos in the country with nearly 500 exotic animals; many on the endangered species list involved in captive breeding programs.

Sabino Canyon: A true desert oasis with abundant wildlife and some of the area’s most spectacular views. Hike the canyon by foot or by narrated shuttle.

Saguaro National Park East and West: The Sonoran Desert is the only place in the world where the giant saguaro cactus grows.

Bisbee & Tombstone: A great day trip to two of Arizona’s unique historic towns. Historic Bisbee, the infamous mining boomtown, is now an arts and architectural oasis and the Copper Queen Mine. Tombstone—the “town too tough to die”—is the site of a fascinating chapter in American history, home to notorious saloons and the Gunfight at the OK Corral.

Colossal Cave Mountain Park: Dry cavern and historic site; crystal-filled hollow mountain, previously home to American Indian families and cowboy outlaws, is now the scene of underground candlelight tours.

Kartchner Caverns State Park: Arizona’s coolest attraction. An ancient limestone cave dripping with colorful formations, recently discovered and opened to the public. 

Kitt Peak National Observatory: Home to the world’s greatest concentration of telescopes for stellar, solar, and planetary research.

Arizona State Museum: The oldest and largest anthropological museum in the Southwest. Pottery, artifacts, photographs, and little known facts about the daily routines of prehistoric Native American civilizations are showcased.

Center for Creative Photography: This world-famous center houses over 50,000 prints including the largest collection of works by Ansel Adams in the world.

DeGrazia’s Gallery in the Sun: The former home, workshop, and gravesite of Tucson artist Ted de Grazia. DeGrazia designed and built the unusual chapel and art gallery with many of his personal favorites on permanent exhibit.

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: On the nearby University of Arizona’s campus, this science museum provides a varied collection of exhibits from hands-on science demonstrations to one of the largest mineral displays in the country.

International Wildlife Museum: Natural history museum with interactive exhibits such as pictures and videos as well as dioramas and nature films.