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Tucson, Arizona

  • Flandrau Observatory

    Flandrau ObservatoryStop by after sunset to view the heavens through our 16-inch cassegrain telescope. An expert astronomer/telescope operator is always on hand to direct your attention to planets, galaxies, star cluster...
    Flandrau Observatory

  • Kitt Peak National Observatory

    Kitt Peak National ObservatoryThe world's largest collection of optical telescopes is located high above the Sonoran Desert. Kitt Peak, on the Tohono O'odham Reservation, is home to 22 optical and two radio telescopes representing...
    Kitt Peak National Observatory

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Tucson Botanical Gardens

This beautiful oasis in the heart of Tucson was originally the home of Bernice and Rutger Porter. Dating to the 1920

Tucson, AZ Botanical Gardens

Flandrau Observatory

Stop by after sunset to view the heavens through our 16-inch cassegrain telescope. An expert astronomer/

Tucson, AZ Observatories

St. Augustine Cathedral

There's a long association between the name of St. Augustine and the Tucson area, dating back to the Spanish military and missionary presence in the 1700s. There were two villages with the name of San Agustín del Tucson. The first was situated at the foot of today'

Tucson, AZ Historic Churches

Mission San Xavier del Bac

Acclaimed as the finest example of mission architecture in U.S. Active parish. Gift shop. Arts, crafts shop. Cafe nearby.

Tucson, AZ Historic Churches

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium

The Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium is a dazzling multimedia theater and a truly unique educational experience, with 8,600 stars, galaxies, the Sun, the Moon, the planets, meteors, 30 projectors, two video systems and a sound system that is out of this world!

Tucson, AZ Planetariums

Things to do near Tucson, AZ

San Pedro Valley Arts and Historical Society Museum

Art gallery and Historical Museum with changing displays and exhibits highlighting local cultures. Once a grocery store, the...

Cochise Stronghold

Cochise Stronghold stands as a monument to one of the greatest Apache Chiefs, Cochise who often hid in this box canyon. The ...

Chiricahua Regional Museum

The Chiricahua Regional Museum houses many artifacts and exhibits of the area, as well as the Chiricahua Apache Indians, thei...

Ajo County Club

The Ajo County Club is an oasis of green, surrounded by desert. With the Ajo Mountains to the south, Childs Mountain to the w...

New Cornelia Open Pit Mining Lookout

A panoramic view across nearly two miles of open pit mine is available from the Mine Lookout on Indian Village Road. Notice t...