Visitors expecting to see desolate wastelands full of sand dunes are often surprised to find our desert lush and teeming with life. Everywhere you look you'll see an amazing variety of plants and animals specially adapted to our very unique habitat. And that's just on the desert floor. A short drive up nearby Mt. Lemmon takes you through seven different eco-systems from a desert environment to Ponderosa Pine forests typical of Canada. In the spring, the desert becomes a spectacular carpet of color from flourishing wildflowers and blooming cactus.
A world-renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden, all in one place! Exhibits re-create ...
Upcoming Events
USA Volleyball High Performance Championships- Jul. 23 - Jul. 27 Championship volleyball matches will take place on 15 courts in the Tucson Convention Center (TCC) exhibition halls and arena. Opening Ceremonies will be in the TCC Grand Ballroom, July 22., 520-791-4101.
Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival- Aug. 6 - Aug. 10 For all ages, self-guided and guided tours, exhibits, and programs about Southern Arizona birds and butterflies The festival takes place near base of the Huachuca Mountains, minutes from some of the best birding areas in the United States., (520) 678-8237.
Summer Saturday Evenings- Jun. 7 - Aug. 30 Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum opens after sundown so visitors can enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of the Sonoran Desert at night, on Saturdays., 520-883-2702.
Come explore the rich, delicious world of Tucson dining. We have hundreds of
original restaurants including many run by some of the finest chefs in the
world.
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