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Windy Point Vista
Scenic spot
👍👍 I really recommend stopping at every Vista going up to Mt Lemmon. The entire drive, geologically, is like driving up the entire West coast. Windy Point Vista is about 6, 000 ft above sea level and the views are awesome. There's a lot of room to explore, bathrooms, and the temps here are a good 20 d...
4.90 (2.8K reviews)
2
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Natural history museum
Natural history museum combining live animal exhibits & demonstrations with botanical gardens.
4.80 (9.7K reviews)
4
Red Hills Visitor Center
Visitor center
Visitor center offering guided walks, restrooms, water fountains, maps & public programs.
4.80 (2K reviews)
5
Catalina State Park
State park
Park at the foot of the Santa Catalina Mountains with 5,500 acres for hiking, camping & more.
4.80 (1.7K reviews)
6
Gates Pass Trailhead
Hiking area
Picturesque natural area & walking spot known for desert scenery & striking sunsets.
4.80 (1.1K reviews)
7
Desert Meadows Park
Park
👍👍 You must visit this park. There were literally hundreds of butterflies everywhere. Hundreds of butterflies in trees and plants. Super cute park with tons of funky pieces of artwork that consist of fused glass and metal. Well worth a 60 to 90 minute stroll.
There is also a lovely community garden th...
4.90 (462 reviews)
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Mt Lemmon Ski Valley
Ski resort
Recreational area offering winter skiing/snowboarding & summer hiking, plus a restaurant & a cafe.
4.70 (2.5K reviews)
10
Tucson Mountain Park
Park
Boasting a scenic overlook, this huge park offers camping & trails, plus archery & shooting ranges.
4.70 (1.8K reviews)
12
Licks Ice Cream & Coffee
Ice cream shop
👍👍 A friend recommended this place to me as a potential caterer for my wedding. We made the venture to go try their ice cream. It was way more north than I expected and a bit hard to find after the sun went down. I expressed that to one of the workers and they did let me know they’ve tried to put light...
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5.00 (228 reviews)
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Babad Do'ag Scenic Overlook
Scenic spot
👍👍 Excellent place to get a view of Tucson and the surrounding area. Best spot for sunsets without a lengthy drive. Can be a good space to get away and achieve some serenity.
4.80 (475 reviews)
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Rincon Mountain Visitor Center
Visitor center
👍👍 A free visitor's center with great views of the mountains and saguaro cactus. 🏜
We were in a rush and were unable to drive through the park, unfortunately. 😔
However, we got to experience some of what the Saguaro National Park had to offer at the visitor's center. We also were able to buy some mag...
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
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Javelina Rocks
Scenic spot
👍👍 Nice one way drive for part of the park, plenty of pull over spots for photos of this amazing prickly park.
Don't touch the cacus
4.80 (421 reviews)
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Madera Canyon
Bird watching area
Hiking, picnicking & bird-watching are the main draws at this alpine nature space with a campground.
4.90 (270 reviews)
18
McDonald Park
Park
👍👍 Specifically reviewing the dog park! It was great! There are large trees that provide a good amount of shade which makes a big difference in the heat. There are sections for both large and small dogs and each of those has two areas: one dirt filled area with tables and dog obstacles and another big...
4.70 (745 reviews)
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Tucson / Lazydays KOA Resort
Campground
👍👍 This is the best KOA for a reason. The grounds are easy to navigate even for our 42' class A. I love that the garbage gets picked up from your site by the staff. The grounds are kept clean. Walking dogs is super convenient, and there are several off leash areas.
4.60 (1.7K reviews)