Tucson, United States

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Alternative names: Population: 531.6 thous. (2019)Area: 231.12 mi²Elevation: 2431 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 32°13'36"N, 110°56'56"W
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Tucson Attractions - What to See and Explore

Tucson offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Pima Air & Space Museum, Mission San Xavier del Bac, Sabino Canyon, Gates Pass. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • pima air space museum tucson
    Museum • Military museum • Specialty museum

    Pima Air & Space Museum

    The Pima Air & Space Museum, situated in the city of Tucson, United States, is an expansive tribute to the history of aviation and a must-visit destination for aerospace enthusiasts. As one of the largest non-government funded aviation and space museums in the world...

  • mission san xavier del bac tucson
    Church • Mission • Architecture

    Mission San Xavier del Bac

    Mission San Xavier del Bac, often referred to as the "White Dove of the Desert," is a stunning example of Spanish Colonial architecture located in Pima County, Tucson, Arizona. This historic Catholic church, founded in the late 17th century, remains a testament to the...

  • sabino canyon tucson
    32°18'36"N • 110°49'19"W

    Sabino Canyon

    Natural attraction • Canyon • Park

  • gates pass tucson
    Hiking trail • Hiking • Lookout

    Gates Pass

    Gates Pass is a mountain pass along the crest of the Tucson Mountains. The road through the pass is a scenic route west of Tucson, Arizona.

  • flandrau science center and planetarium tucson
    Universities and schools • Science museum • Observatories and planetariums

    Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium

    The Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium is a science museum and planetarium in Tucson, Arizona. It is part of the University of Arizona. It is named after American author Grace Flandrau. The Eos Planetarium Theater has a 15.2 meter dome and seats 146 people. The science center includes fossil and mineral exhibits.

  • arizona state museum tucson
    Museum • Natural history museum • History museum

    Arizona State Museum

    The Arizona State Museum, founded in 1893, was originally a repository for the collection and protection of archaeological resources. Today, however, ASM stores artifacts, exhibits them and provides education and research opportunities. It was formed by authority of the Arizona Territorial Legislature.

  • kino veterans memorial stadium tucson
    Sport venue • Sport • Arenas and stadiums

    Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium

    Kino Sports Complex is a multiple-use sports complex in Tucson, Arizona. The Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago White Sox formerly utilized the complex's main ballpark, Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium, for Cactus League games each March and had their minor league complexes on-site.

  • reid park zoo tucson
    Zoo encompassing 24 acres of exhibits

    Reid Park Zoo

    The Reid Park Zoo, founded in 1967, is a 24-acre city-owned and operated non-profit zoo located within Reid Park in Tucson, Arizona. The zoo features more than 500 animals. It was unofficially established in 1965 by Gene Reid, the parks and recreation director at the time.

  • cathedral of saint augustine tucson
    Church • Sacred and religious sites • Spanish colonial revival architecture

    Cathedral of Saint Augustine

    The Cathedral of Saint Augustine is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson. It is located in Tucson, Arizona.

  • arizona stadium tucson
    Sport venue • Sport • Arenas and stadiums

    Arizona Stadium

    Arizona Stadium is an outdoor college football stadium in Tucson, Arizona, on the campus of the University of Arizona. It is the home field of the Arizona Wildcats of the Pac-12 Conference.

  • degrazia gallery in the sun tucson
    Museum • Art museum • Art gallery

    DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun

    DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Historic District is the artistic manifestation and architecture constructed by Ettore DeGrazia. The property is a series of buildings scattered throughout a natural desert setting. Built in Tucson near the intersection of Swan Road and Skyline the property is now a museum open to the public.

  • steward observatory tucson
    Domed university campus observatory

    Steward Observatory

    Steward Observatory is the research arm of the Department of Astronomy at the University of Arizona. Its offices are located on the UArizona campus in Tucson, Arizona.

  • fort lowell museum tucson
    Museum • Military museum

    Fort Lowell Museum

    Fort Lowell was a United States Army post active from 1873 to 1891 on the outskirts of Tucson, Arizona. Fort Lowell was the successor to Camp Lowell, an earlier Army installation.

  • pima canyon tucson
    Nature • Natural attraction • Canyon

    Pima Canyon

    Pima Canyon is a major canyon located in the Santa Catalina Mountains, north of Catalina Foothills and Tucson, Arizona, US. Pusch Ridge forms the northwestern cliffs of Pima Canyon, dramatically rising from Pima Creek on the canyon floor.

  • international wildlife museum tucson
    Museum • Natural history museum

    International Wildlife Museum

    International Wildlife Museum is a non profit natural history museum in Tucson, Arizona. It was established in 1988 by C. J. McElroy as an educational program of the Safari Club International Foundation.

  • university of arizona museum of art tucson
    Museum • Art museum

    University of Arizona Museum of Art

    The University of Arizona Museum of Art is an art museum in Tucson, Arizona, operated by the University of Arizona. The museum's permanent collection includes more than 6,000 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings with an emphasis on European and American fine art from the Renaissance to the present.

  • center for creative photography tucson
    Extensive photography exhibits and library

    Center for Creative Photography

    The Center for Creative Photography, established in 1975 and located on the University of Arizona's Tucson campus, is a research facility and archival repository containing the full archives of over sixty of the most famous American photographers including those of Edward...

  • sentinel peak tucson
    Nature • Mountain • Natural attraction

    Sentinel Peak

    Sentinel Peak is a 2,897 ft peak in the Tucson Mountains southwest of downtown Tucson, Arizona. The valley's first inhabitants grew crops at the mountain's base, along the Santa Cruz River.

  • fox tucson theatre
    Theater • Concerts and shows • Music venue

    Fox Tucson Theatre

    The Fox Tucson Theatre is located in downtown Tucson, Arizona, United States. The theater opened on April 11, 1930 as a performance space in downtown Tucson.

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Tucson – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Tucson, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Titan Missile Museum (Sahuarita), Sabino Canyon, Ragged Top (Ironwood Forest National Monument).

  • titan missile museum sahuarita23 milesS
    Museum, Science museum, Military museum

    Titan Missile Museum, Sahuarita

    The Titan Missile Museum, a unique and chilling reminder of the Cold War era, stands in Sahuarita, Arizona, as a stark symbol of the United States' nuclear deterrent capabilities during a time of global tension. This museum is not your typical collection of artifacts...

  • sabino canyon10 milesNE
    Park

    Sabino Canyon

    Nestled in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, Sabino Canyon is a natural oasis located in Pima County, Arizona. This picturesque park is a premier destination for both locals and tourists seeking to explore the unique desert landscapes, wildlife, and the rippling waters...

  • ragged top ironwood forest national monument35 milesNW
    Volcano

    Ragged Top, Ironwood Forest National Monument

    Ragged Top is a 3,907-foot-elevation mountain summit located within Ironwood Forest National Monument, in Pima County of southern Arizona.

  • romero canyon pusch ridge wilderness area15 milesN
    Natural attraction, Canyon

    Romero Canyon, Pusch Ridge Wilderness Area

    Romero Canyon is located in the Santa Catalina Mountains and part of the Coronado National Forest.

  • biosphere 2 oracle25 milesN
    Science museum, Museum, Historical place

    Biosphere 2, Oracle

    Biosphere 2 is an American Earth system science research facility located in Oracle, Arizona. Its mission is to serve as a center for research, outreach, teaching, and lifelong learning about Earth, its living systems, and its place in the universe.

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Best Time To Visit Tucson

Learn when is the best time to travel to Tucson weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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March, April and May are the busiest months in this location.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January and December.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in May and June. Most of it rains in July and August.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Tucson?

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What is the best time to visit Tucson?

March, April and May are the busiest months in this location. The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January and December.

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