Hours of Operation
9 am - 4:30 pm daily
Sabino offers a tram ride 3.8 miles into the canyon. There are trails to choose from and the hikes present an exhilarating encounter of cactus and other denizen flora and animals that inhabits the area. The hike ranges from easy to advance. Among the favorites are the Telephone Line Trail and the Bear Canyon. Parking is $5/vehicle and tram rides range from $7.50/adults and $3/children 3–12.
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If you’re up for a nice walk or a long hike, this park offers you choices of trailheads with a spectacular view in the backdrop. Saguaro is home to concentrated kinds of cactus and wild animals that add to the tranquility of your experience. Come with your whole family or friends as this place present you a breathtaking view and activities to remember for.
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If you’re feeling sympathetic for wild animals and a nice picnic on the side, Reid Park Zoo is the definite place to go. This zoo houses animal species that are best kept with human care for they are feeble and unfit for a wild habitation. The park also offers a wide space for picnics, barbecues, and playgrounds for that all out recreation and educational experience.
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This scenic area presents a spectacle of nature, art, and culture all housed in a 49 acre desert preserve. Indulge yourself in nature trails and gardens and drop by their unique gift shops. Enjoy good food at their Tea Room for breakfast and lunch and high tea.
Hours of Operation
7 am - 5 pm daily.
If that inner biologist in you nags for a trip on nature, then drive in to Catalina for a plant and wildlife viewing. What’s more is that it offers 120 campground sites, picnic areas, biking and hiking trails, all complete with comfortable amenities such as restrooms and electricity. It has a visitor center which opens 8 am to 5 pm, and a car park that’s open from 5 am till 10 pm.
Hours of Operation
8:30 am to 4:30 pm daily
Visit the Tucson Botanical Gardens and walk pensively in a five plus acres of specialty gardens that give off only a unique and beautiful spectacle. There are flower, herbs, and cactus gardens to name a few. The garden also homes bird and butterfly gardens. And to complete that educational adventure of the day, listen to docents as they give classes and lectures on plant and animal species inside the gardens. Admission includes $7 for adults, $4 for children 4- 12 years old and free for children 3 and under.
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Engage in a historic adventure as Trail Dust Town takes you back in time for an old fashioned western American escapade. This Tucson landmark is originally created as a movie set complete with wooden boardwalk, red brick streets, and detailed old fashioned town square. Shop at their specialty stores and be awed as they feature miniature trains, gold- panning and stunt shows. Another thing that’s great is its free admission!
Hours of Operation
Summer: 8 am - 5 pm
Winter 9 am - 5 pm
If you’re thinking stalactites and stalagmites in a dry Tucson area, Colossal Cave is the place to be. Although climate conditions dried or dormant the cave, preserves of stalactite and stalagmite formations still exist and protected to give you that complete underground experience. The formations and flowstones are a beauty to behold and roping under beneath this earth is a sure adrenaline rush. The place offers hiking trails and picnic areas for that tranquil retreat.
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Try carting in Tucson at P1 Kart Circuit for a complete family- day fun. Patterned from the famous Suzuka Kart Circuit in Japan- dubbed by karting professionals as the best kart circuit in the world- this place will surely give you and your family an adrenaline rush parallel that of the professional racers. Whether you’re in for some recreational or professional karting, P1 Kart Circuit will surely justify your interest.
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Santa Catalina Mountains
Enjoy the lush and ragged scenery of this monumental mountain range that surrounds the city of Tucson. The cool air and abundant wildlife of the mountains is a perfect pitch for family or group camping and hiking. There are many camp sites to choose from and the trails vary in difficulty so the choice of intensity of your adventure is completely your decision. A Tucson is never complete without the mountain experience so try and enjoy Santa Catalina’s offerings.