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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 201 attractions in Tucson

This renowned combination zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden reflects the diverse flora and fauna of the Sonoran Desert, featuring wildlife like coyotes, bears and mountain lions in their natural settings and aviaries, one for hummingbirds and the other for varied desert birds.

Attraction type: Natural history museum; Zoo; Garden; Museum; Nature center; Specialty museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 201 attractions in Tucson

Located in the Catalina Mountains and part of the Coronado National Forest, this beautiful canyon offers outdoor recreation including hiking, swimming, biking and picnicking. For an overview of the area, take the narrated shuttle bus tour.

Attraction type: Canyon; Scenic/historic walking area
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 201 attractions in Tucson

This entire museum is dedicated to the history of flight and houses one of the largest aircraft collections in the world, including World War II combat gliders, experimental aircraft, a B-17 "Flying Fortress" and enough other military and commercial aircraft to fascinate any aviation buff.

Attraction type: Museum; Military museum; Science museum; Specialty museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 201 attractions in Tucson

Gallery displaying the work of famed Southwest artist Ted De Grazia, who was inspired by the Yaqui Indians.

Attraction type: Art gallery; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 201 attractions in Tucson

Catalina State Park has something for: 1.  The kids (they love it when the water is running) 2.  Birders 3.  Equestrians 4.  Pic-nickers 5.  Serious Rock-climbers 6.  Hikers of all types (Romero...

Attraction type: State park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 201 attractions in Tucson

Many gardens and educational programs help visitors learn about the desert environment.

Attraction type: Garden; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 201 attractions in Tucson
Attraction type: Horseback riding stable
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 201 attractions in Tucson

Built in the 1700s, this recently restored white adobe church, representing a wonderful example of Spanish colonial architecture, is beautiful inside and out, with colorful frescoes, sculptures and carvings.

Attraction type: Mission; Architectural building; Religious site; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 201 attractions in Tucson
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 201 attractions in Tucson

Exciting Off- Road HUMMER Tours in the comfort and luxury of a HUMMER H2. Awesome scenery of the Sonoran Desert in Tucson, AZ with an expert guide to thrill you with wheels in the air or chose a scenic guided tour through the AZ Sonoran Desert Museum and thousands of giant Saguaro cacti and ancient Indian petroglyphs.

Attraction type: All terrain vehicle trail; Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 201 attractions in Tucson

Located 56 miles southwest of Tucson on the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation, the observatory is a working research station situated high above on Kitt Peak.

Attraction type: National park; Observatory/planetarium; Reservation
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 201 attractions in Tucson
Attraction type: Art museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 201 attractions in Tucson

A 20,000-acre desert natural preserve that accommodates many outdoor activities.

Attraction type: Forest; Nature reserve; Park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 201 attractions in Tucson
Attraction type: Bar/club
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 201 attractions in Tucson
Attraction type: Bar/club
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 201 attractions in Tucson
Attraction type: Specialty shop; Art gallery
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 201 attractions in Tucson

This educational center allows visitors to learn about the universe through a powerful telescope and through programs in the planetarium.

Attraction type: Observatory/planetarium; Science museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 201 attractions in Tucson
Attraction type: Lookout
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 201 attractions in Tucson
Attraction type: Horseback riding stable
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 201 attractions in Tucson

A natural history museum full of stuffed animals.

Attraction type: Natural history museum; Other
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