Guide to Tucson, Arizona Activities

While you're in Tucson, Arizona, you'll find that there are many activities for you to do in the area, including sightseeing and shopping.

If you plan to enrich yourself with history and culture, visit the historical downtown area of Tucson, where you'll probably have to choose which attractions you'd like to see the most, because there are so many. You'll have plenty of opportunities to take memorable photos and buy unforgettable souvenirs.

Some area attractions include the Arizona Historical Museum Downtown, Old Town Artisans (filled with Southwester crafts), La Casa Cordova, Tucson Museum of Art (housing collections of pre-Columbian and Western art as well as contemporary works), Romero House, Corbett House, Stevens House, Fish House, Julius Kruttschnidt House, Steinfeld House, and Owl's Club Mansion.

If all the sightseeing makes you hungry, visit El Charro Cafe, Tucson's oldest Mexican restaurant. Then, continue to Plaza de las Armas, Pima County Courthouse, La Placita Village, the Tucson Convention Center, Sosa-Carillo-Fremont House, El Tiradito, Elysian Grove Market, Temple of Music and Art, St. Augustine Cathedral, Carnegie Library, Etherton Gallery, and Hotel Congress.

Learn more about the Tucson area on a guided tour. Consider South of the Border Tours. Choose from the Sonora Nautral History Tour, the Kino Sonora Mission Tour, or the Patzcuaro tour, where you'll experience the rich culture and history of the region.

On the Sonora Natural History Tour, you'll discover the natural history and culture of Sonora, focusing on Sierra de Alamos and the mangrove estuary of Yavaros. With its southern extension of the Sonoran Desert and the northern limit of the tropics, this region is unique. Enjoy the commentary of Robin Baxeter during your tour in one of the most biologically diverse areas in North America.

Or enjoy an exciting aerial view of attractions. There are many Helicopter Tours, including the Red Rock Roundup and Ancient Ruins.

No matter how you wish to enjoy the activities of Tucson, whether on foot, by helicopter, or motor vehicle, you'll be sure to find yourself leaving with an appreciation for the culture of the area as well as many fond memories.