Tucson is Arizona’s second-largest city, a UNESCO City of Gastronomy and a year-round outdoor playground. Explore places to see with this Tucson visitor’s guide.

Saguaro studded hills in Tucson Mountain Park give visitors a glimpse of what’s to come. Before entering the park, make note of two of the area’s points of pride. Old Tucson and Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum are close to the entry of the national park, providing fun and educational opportunities to add to this unique Sonoran Desert experience.

Explore Southern Arizona’s sky islands in Coronado National Forest. Mount Lemmon is the highest point in the Santa Catalina Mountains, topping out at more than 9,000 feet. Visit this mountain retreat to cool off in the warmer months and to enjoy a snowy playground in winter.

Tribal communities throughout Southern Arizona are represented at the historic Mission Garden, located at the base of A Mountain in Tucson. This plot of land is known as Tucson’s birthplace, where evidence of cultivation dates back more than 4,000 years.

Explore Southern Arizona’s underground spectacle just south of Benson off Highway 90. This massive limestone cavern was discovered in 1974 but kept a secret until all protections were in place for Arizona State Parks to open the living cave to the public in 1999.

The largest event at the World’s biggest Gem Show, the Tucson Gem Show on 22nd Street is a two-and-a-half-week interactive event that attracts enthusiasts from Location Tucson, AZ 993 S Freeway

Towering mountains set the backdrop for epic outdoor thrills at Arizona Zipline Adventures. Featuring the longest zip line in the state at 1,500 feet, the outdoor park features five zips along a course that winds through the magnificent Catalina Foothills. For More Information. 11570 N Oracle Rd Tucson, AZ 85737 (520) 628-5798. Visit ...

A Spanish presidio turned artist colony, explore Tubac, Arizona, where creativity is as present in galleries and shops as it is in kitchens. Home / Places /

From the abundance of Saguaro cactuses and unique wildlife in the Sonoran Desert to the high country and forests of the White Mountains to the breathtaking Grand Canyon, Arizona’s regions are full of experiences that don’t disappoint.

Explore Santa Catalina Park and the gardens of Tohono Chul in Oro Valley, Arizona, a town north of Tucson and the starting point for El Tour de Tucson.