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A clear, sunny morning in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, from a South Rim overlook.
Photo by Tyger Gilbert
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Looking for fun things to see and do on your next vacation? This list of attractions in the Tucson Metro Area of Arizona may be just what you want. From natural scenic areas, to national and state parks, forests, and monuments, to classic tourist attractions and curiosities, you will find many places to visit as you travel through the Tucson Metro Area. Click on the links to see other pages with maps, photos, and more information about an attraction, or to go to the official website for it.
The Tucson Metro Area is known for its mild seasons by the many tourists, retirees, and winter visitors who come here from all over the continent. In addition to the climate, people are attracted to the wide variety of recreational opportunities and the casual lifestyle available here. There are many resorts and facilities for swimming, horseback riding, golfing, and tennis, as well as numerous scenic attractions in the surrounding deserts and mountains, with lots of places to go hiking, camping, and fishing.
Tucson is home to the University of Arizona and several clean, light industries such as computer and electronics manufacturing. Agriculture is also a major contributor to the very healthy economy here.
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Biosphere 2
Botanical Gardens
Biosphere 2 is northeast of Tucson, off AZ-77!!
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Sabino-Canyon
Canyons
Sabino Canyon is northeast of Tucson!!
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Madera Canyon
Canyons
Madera Canyon is south of Tucson in the Santa Rita Mountains!!
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San Xavier Mission
Historic Sites
San Xavier Mission is south of Tucson, off I-19!!
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Rose Canyon Lake
Lakes & Reservoirs
Rose Canyon Lake is north of Tucson, in Santa Catalina Mountains!!
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Saguaro National Park
Parks & Forests
Saguaro National Park is east of Tucson and west of Tucson!!
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Biosphere 2
Tourist Attractions
Biosphere 2 is northeast of Tucson, off AZ-77!!
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BIOSPHERE 2
Open Daily for Tours!
32540 S Biosphere Road
Oracle, AZ 85623
520-838-6200
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TITAN MISSILE MUSEUM
1580 W Duval Mine Rd
Sahuarita, AZ 85614
520-625-7736
The only ICBM site in the world with a Titan II missile in the launch silo, this complex provides both above ground and underground exhibits depicting the Cold War era.
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OLD TUCSON STUDIOS
201 S Kinney Road
Tucson, AZ 85735
520-883-0100
Features film and TV shoots throughout the year and daily Wild West entertainment for the whole family! |
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PIMA AIR & SPACE MUSEUM
6000 E Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
520-618-4800
The largest air and space museum in the western United States, funded by gate receipts, gift shop sales, memberships, donations and grants. |
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REID PARK ZOO
1030 South Randolph Way
Tucson, AZ 85716
520-881-4753
Come visit the Tucson zoo, and have a wild time. Meet the more than 400 animals—rhinos, elephants, anteaters, polar bears, lions, and many more! |
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TOHONO CHUL PARK
7366 N Paseo del Norte
Tucson, AZ 85704
520-742-6455
This oasis in the desert offers a respite from the hectic pace of daily life, and provides an informative look at the region's fascinating cultural traditions and its interesting flora and fauna. |
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TUCSON BOTANICAL GARDENS
2150 North Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85712
520-326-9686
16 different gardens within the grounds representing a variety of gardening traditions and botanical themes. |
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TUCSON MUSEUM OF ART
140 North Main Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
520-624-2333
Visit galleries featuring permanent and changing exhibitions from regional, national, and international artists. |
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COLOSSAL CAVE MOUNTAIN PARK
16721 E Old Spanish Trail
Vail, AZ 85641
520-647-7275
Tour route is a half mile long, six and a half stories down and back, and takes about 45-50 minutes. A beautiful cave with numerous stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone, boxwork, and helictites. |
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