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Tohono Chul Park


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #26 of 204 attractions in Tucson
Traveler Description: This park offers visitors a chance to experience the desert environment of the southern part of the state.
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Attraction type: Park, Other
Address: 7366 N. Paseo del Norte Tucson, AZ 85704
Tel: 520 742 6455

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3 of 5 stars
massiek   39 contributions
Ashland, OR
Oct 7, 2008

Loved the plants, but it was hard to relax in an environment surrounded by busy streets with lots of traffic. I'd recommend this park, just don't expect the quiet experience commonly found in parks. more

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5 of 5 stars
DesertCabin   67 contributions
Tucson
Feb 26, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

Tohono Chul is a beautiful desert garden, with hidden surpises (one area grown entirely without water) and lovely places to walk. It displays native plants, links them to local culture and projects which protect and preserve indigenous wild plants. My father and I spent a couple of hours walking the trails and looking at the brilliant art in the small... more

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4 of 5 stars
jsb23nc   30 contributions
Durham, NC
May 10, 2006
3/3 found this review helpful

The Tohono Chul Park is a nice outdoor activity that also has some indoor features such as a small art gallery. The walking trails are somewhat reminiscent of the Sonora Desert Museum although there are no caged animals to see. Instead, you get to view wild animals scattering about. We saw about 20 lizards, a few bunny rabbits, and lots... more

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5 of 5 stars
toomuchresearch   10 contributions
Portland, Oregon
Apr 1, 2006
7/7 found this review helpful

This park was a highlight of our trip. There are extensive theme gardens with more under construction. Our daughter loved the children's garden and wanted to race the little "boats" down the stream all day long. In addition to the landscaped areas, there are trails that have been kept wild. We saw a lot of birds and one shy rattlesnake... more

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5 of 5 stars
visitingthewest   13 contributions
Illinois
Jul 13, 2005
8/8 found this review helpful

This nonprofit park is well worth a visit. It combines art, culture and nature of the region. The lunch is great too and the prickley pear cactus lemonade is a must! Free Refills! I would definitely go there again. Always ongoing art exhibits and gardens. Great gift shop too. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
May 21, 2001
8/13 found this review helpful

Incredible to go during the summer when the Night Blooming Cerus literally "pop" open. The smell is delightful, and the tour of the park finding the night bloomers by their scent is magnificent. If you can, Don't miss the chance to see these glorious treats from the Desert. more

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Tohono Chul Park Address

7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ 85704
Tel: 520 742 6455