Ajo
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
142 miles southwest of Tucson via Highway 86. Two scenic drives, camping, picnic areas, hiking, backpacking and interpretive programs. Entrance and camping fees. Visitor center hours: 8-5. (520) 387-6849
Amado
Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory
1.7 miles north on east Frontage Road from I-19 exit 48, east on Elephant Head Road, then 7 miles on Mount Hopkins Road to visitor center. Tour fee. Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 4:30. Bus tours to the Smithsonian observatories on Mount Hopkins Monday, Wednesday and Friday by reservation. (520) 670-5707
Arivaca
Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge
20 miles west on Arivaca Road from I-19 exit 48. Headquarters, 12 miles past Arivaca to Highway 86, then south 4 miles on Highway 286. Scenic drive, mountain bike, horse and hiking trails, primitive camping. Tours and workshops by reservation. (520) 823-4251
Coolidge
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
65 miles north of Tucson on Highway 87 at Coolidge. Ruins of a massive four-story structure constructed by the ancient Hohokam Indians. Visitor center & self guided tours. Entrance fee. Hours: 8-5. (520) 628-3172
GreenValley
ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center
I-19 exit 80. Mining and mineral museum. Visitor center, picnic area, exhibits, gift shop, bus tours. Tour fee. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 9–5. (520) 625-7513
Madera Canyon
12 ½ miles east from I-19 exit 62. National Forest Service recreation area. Hiking, nature trails, picnic areas, campground. Use and camping fees. (520) 281-2296
Titan Missile Museum
I-19 exit 69, west on Duval Mine Road. Deactivated missile silo. Tour fee. Hours: 9-5, last tour at 4:00. Closed Monday & Tuesday in summer. (520) 625-7736
Huachuca
Ramsey Canyon Preserve
3 ½ miles west from Route 82. Nature Conservancy preserve. Nature trails, birdwatching. Hours: 8-5 March through September, 9-4 November through February. Entrance fee. (520) 378-2785
Nogales
Peña Blanca Lake
9 miles west from I-19 exit 12, via Highway 289. National Forest Service recreation area. Catch and release fishing, boating, campground, picnic area. (520) 281-2296
Pimeria Alta Historical Society Museum
136 N. Grand Avenue in Nogales. History and culture of the area of Mexico and Arizona known as the Pimeria Alta. Fee: Donation. Hours: 10-12 Thursday-Saturday, 1-4 Sunday. Call in advance for tours and programs. (520) 287-4621
Patagonia
Patagonia Lake State Park
12 miles from Nogales (Grand Avenue) on Highway 82. Fishing, swimming, boat rentals, trails, picnic area, camping. Birding boat tours on Saturdays, call for details. Entrance and camping fees. (520)287-6965
Sonoita Creek Preserve
1 mile from Patagonia along the Blue Haven Road. Nature Conservancy preserve. Trails, birdwatching. Hours: Wednesday– Sunday, 7:30–4. (520) 394-2400
Sierra Vista
Coronado National Memorial
16 miles south of Sierra Vista on Highway 92, and 5 miles into Montezuma Canyon. Commemorates Hispanic heritage and first European exploration of the southwest by Francisco Vasquez de Coronado (1540-1542). Self-guided walking tours, hiking, climbing, cave, picnic areas. Visitor center hours 8-5. (520) 366-5515
Tubac
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
#1 Burruel Street in Tubac. Site of historic presidio. Museum, ruins, picnic area. Access to Anza National Historical Trail. Call for tour and program information. Entrance fee. (520) 398-2252
Tucson Area
Arizona Historical Society Museum
949 E. Second Street. Historical exhibits from the turn of the century, Civil War, mining and western life. Fee: Donation. Hours: 10-4 Monday-Saturday, 12-4 Sunday. (520) 628-5774
Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum
14 miles west of Tucson on Kinney Road. Outdoor "living" museum features plants, animals and natural history of the SonoranDesert. Entrance fee. Hours: 8:30-5:00 winter months, 7:30-6:00 summer months. (520) 883-2702
Arizona State Museum
University of Arizona campus at Park and University Blvd. Features exhibits on Indians of Arizona and southwestern United States. Fee: Donation. Hours: 10-5 Monday-Saturday, 12-5 Sunday. (520) 621-6302
Biosphere II
30 minutes north of Tucson on Highway 77 (Oracle Road). Open 8-6, tours 8:30 through 4:30. Tour fee. (520) 896-6200
Catalina State Park
9 miles north of Tucson on Highway 77 (Oracle Road). 5,500 acre preserve. Picnicking, hiking, camping, horse and hiking trails. Entrance and camping fees. Hours: 7-10. (520) 628-5798
Colossal Cave
5 miles north from I-10 exit 279. Guided tours of dry limestone cave. Picnic areas and campground. Tour and camping fees. Summer hours: 8-6 Monday-Saturday, 8-7 Sunday. Winter hours: 9-5 Monday-Saturday, 9-6 Sunday. (520) 647-7275
Coronado National Forest
Mount Lemmon: Picnicing, camping, hiking, fishing, & snow-skiing. Entrance fee. (520)
670-4552
Sabino Canyon: North Sabino Canyon Road. Accessible shuttle travels through scenic
canyon along a stream. Hiking, picnicing and visitor center. Shuttle ride fee. Visitor
center hours: 8-4:30 Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30 Saturday-Sunday. Call for shuttle schedule.
Last shuttle 4:00 summer, 4:30 winter. (520) 749-8700
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
University of Arizona campus. Laser-light shows, science museum, and a 16-inch public telescope. (520) 621-7827
Fort Lowell Museum
2900 N. Craycroft Road. Displays of frontier military life in the 1800s. Hours: 10-4 Wednesday-Saturday. (520) 885-3832
Kitt Peak National Observatory
56 miles southwest of Tucson on Highway 86. Largest collection of optical telescopes in the world. Picnic area, gift shop and guided tours. Tour fees. Hours: 9-4. Three hour night program (reservation required). (520) 318-8726
Mission San Xavier del Bac
West from I-19 exit 92 . This mission is the spiritual center of the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation. Gift shop and exhibits. Fee: Donation. Winter hours: 8-5. Summer hours 8-5:30. Mass daily (except Monday) at 8:30 a.m. (520) 294-2624
Old Tucson Studio
West of Tucson at junction of Gates Pass and Kinney Roads. Movie location and amusement park featuring gunfights, stunts and rides. Entrance fee. Hours: 10-6 summer, 9-7 winter. (520) 883-0100
Pima Air Museum
6000 East Valencia Road. The third largest collection of historic aircraft in the world. Entrance fee. Hours: 9-5 (no entry after 4 PM). (520) 574-0462
Reid Park Zoo
Randolph Way and 22nd Street. International animals. Entrance fee. Call for hours. (520) 791-4022
Saguaro National Park (East)
3693 South Old Spanish Trail. Natural Sonoran desert preserve. Scenic drive, hiking, picnic areas, interpretive programs and back country camping by permit. Entrance fee. Visitor center hours: 8:30-5. Scenic Cactus Forest Drive open 7 AM to sunset. (520) 733-5153
Saguaro National Park (West)
2700 North Kinney Road. Natural Sonoran desert preserve. Scenic drive, hiking, picnic areas and interpretive programs. Visitor center hours: 8:30-5. Scenic Bajada Loop Drive open 6 AM to sunset April - October, 7 AM to sunset November - March. (520) 733-5158
Tohono Chul Park
West Ina Road and Paseo del Norte. 48 acre desert preserve, trails, picnic areas, and gift shop. Bird watching and guided tours available. Entrance fee. Grounds open 7AM-sunset. Tea Room: 8-5. Gift Shop and Exhibits: 9:30-5 Monday- Saturday, 11-5 Sunday. (520) 742-6455
Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 North Alvernon Way. Entrance fee. Call for hours. (520) 326-9255
Willcox
Chiricahua National Monument
36 miles south of Willcox on Highway 186. Geologic formations created by volcanic activity millions of years ago. Camping, hiking, scenic drive, interpretive programs. Entrance and camping fees. Visitor center hours 8-5. (520) 824-3560, ext. 104
Fort Bowie National Historic Site
From I-10 at Willcox, 22 miles south on Highway 186 to graded dirt road leading to Apache Pass. Ruins can be reached by a 1 ½ mile foot trail which begins about 8 miles into the pass. Walking tours, exhibits. Visitor center hours: 8-5. Handicap access. (520) 847-2500
