Things to Do in Southern Arizona in 2025

Fox Theatre featuring signage, heritage elements and theater scenes

Fox Theatre showing street scenes, a city and signage

Saguaro National Park featuring desert views and mountains

Old Tucson Studios which includes mountains, desert views and tranquil scenes

Saguaro National Park featuring desert views and a sunset

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What to do in Southern Arizona

Discover the most popular places to visit in Southern Arizona

Saguaro National Park

Hike, bike or drive through fields and forests containing one of the most recognized cactus plants in the world.

Sabino Canyon

Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.

Pima Air and Space Museum

One of the largest aviation museums in the world houses aircraft and spacecraft from the 1920s to the present.

Tombstone Historic District

Find out about the history of Tombstone when you take a trip to Tombstone Historic District. Discover the area's desert landscape and seek out the horseback riding.

Old Tucson Studios

This Western movie studio and theme park with rides, gunfights and stunt shows has been the setting for hundreds of Hollywood productions.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Encounter wolves, rattlesnakes, coyotes, bighorn sheep and rare plant species at this living museum in the desert.

University of Arizona

Explore the campus of University of Arizona, a top college in Tucson. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino during your travels in Maricopa? Visit the area's casinos, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Tucson Convention Center

Learn about the events happening at Tucson Convention Center during your trip to Tucson. Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Southern Arizona

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Catalina Foothills

Nestled north of Tucson, this affluent community boasts upscale shopping at La Encantada and luxurious resorts along the resort corridor. Explore attractions like Sabino Canyon, DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, and the scenic Santa Catalina Mountains.

Downtown Tucson

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Historic architecture and traditions are integrated seamlessly into the city’s hip, cosmopolitan urban center, which is connected to other Tucson areas by a streetcar route.