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Saguaro National Park
Hike, bike or drive through fields and forests containing one of the most recognized cactus plants in the world.
Tombstone Historic District
Find out about the history of Tombstone when you take a trip to Tombstone Historic District. Discover the area's desert landscape and seek out the horse riding.
Sabino Canyon
Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.
Pima Air and Space Museum
One of the largest aviation museums in the world houses aircraft and spacecraft from the 1920s to the present.
Old Tucson Studios
This Western movie studio and theme park with rides, gunfights and stunt shows has been the setting for hundreds of Hollywood productions.
O.K. Corral
You can browse the exhibits at O.K. Corral, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Tombstone. Discover the area's desert landscape and seek out the horse riding.
University of Arizona
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around University of Arizona, a top university in Tucson. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino
Why not roll the dice by visiting Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Maricopa? Visit the area's casinos or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
After visiting Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tucson. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Areas of Southern Arizona
Catalina Foothills
If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Tucson
Historic architecture and traditions are integrated seamlessly into the city’s hip, cosmopolitan urban center, which is connected to other Tucson areas by a streetcar route.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Casas Adobes
Visitors highly recommend Casas Adobes for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Catalina Golf Course while you're in town.
Tanque Verde
Tanque Verde is noteworthy for its golf courses, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arizona National Golf Club and Saguaro National Park.
Summerhaven
While Summerhaven may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mt Lemmon Ski Valley and Santa Catalina Mountains.
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