It’s time to start dreaming of your next trip. Here are seven must-see sites in Tucson, Arizona.
Explore a historic Spanish Catholic mission just outside downtown Tucson at Mission San Xavier del Bac. Constructed in the late 18th century, this mission welcomes visitors year-round, and is a popular pilgrimage site. Unlike most other Spanish missions in the state, this one is still actively run by Franciscans and serves the native community by which it was built. © Terry Ryder | Dreamstime.com
Named for the large cactus native to the environment, Saguaro National Park draws visitors and locals thanks to its flora, fauna, hiking trails, rocky outcrops and indigenous Hohokam petroglyphs etched in stone. The park is divided into two sections, Tucson Mountain District and Rincon Mountain District. © Luckyphotographer | Dreamstime.com
Within Tucson is Barrio Viejo (Old Neighborhood), a historic neighborhood with the largest concentration of 19th-century, Sonoran-style adobe row houses in the country. Admire vibrant and colorful façades, many blending Mexican and American heritages. The neighborhood is also home to a variety of modern shops, cafés and art galleries. © Glenn Nagel | Dreamstime.com
At Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, you’ll not only find a zoo but also an aquarium, botanical garden, natural history museum and art gallery. Expect hundreds of plants and animal species, including coyotes, prairie dogs, cougars, bighorn sheep, great horned owl (pictured) and Mexican wolves. There’s also a hummingbird aviary. © Rosemarie Mosteller | Dreamstime.com
Step back into 19th-century Tucson at Old Tucson, a unique American movie studio and theme park. Originally constructed in 1939 for the movie Arizona (1940), the park and studio have since been used for a wide variety of films over the decades. Visitors can also take a historical tour, enjoy live cast entertainment like stunt shows and shootouts, and themed events. © Derrick Neill | Dreamstime.com
One of North America’s top professional rodeo events is right here in Tucson. A La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (or Tucson Rodeo) features thrilling events like bareback riding, team roping, saddle bronc riding and steer wrestling. Next year’s rodeo will be held Feb. 20–28. © Derrick Neill | Dreamstime.com
Mount Lemmon is the highest point in the Santa Catalina Mountains, located within Coronado National Forest. Hikers travel annually to ascend its summit. The mountain is also home to the southernmost ski destination in the continental United States. © Nylakatara2013 | Dreamstime.com
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