101 Things to Do in Tucson

Discover the best attractions, activities, and experiences in Tucson.

This spot in Saguaro National Park is #92 on this list of 101 things to do in Tucson.
Photo: Ian Palmer

Our editors have put together this list of 101 things to do in Tucson for you to explore and enjoy. Check them off here to check your progress, or download the PDF version here!

Culture

  • Enjoy a show at the Rialto Theater
  • Visit the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
  • Check out over 100 years of aviation history at the Pima Air & Space Museum
  • Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
  • Arizona History Museum
  • Titan Missile Museum
  • Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase
  • Biosphere 2
  • Tucson Symphony Orchestra
  • Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
  • Sahuarita Art on the Lake Festival
  • Tucson Meet Yourself Festival
  • Agave Heritage Festival

Experiences

  • Tucson Roadrunners Hockey Game
  • Golf N' Stuff
  • Taco Bell New Year's Eve Taco Drop
  • Old Tucson
  • Tombstone
  • Trail Dust Town
  • University of Arizona Campus
  • Tucson Ice Rink at TCC
  • Fourth Ave Street Fair
  • Arizona Wildcats Game
  • Peach Picking
  • Rooster Cogburn - Ostrich Ranch and Petting Zoo
  • Apple Picking
  • Pima County Fair
  • Tucson Rodeo
  • Gaslight Theatre
  • Heroes and Villains Comics, Games, Vinyl Records
  • Touch a Cactus
  • El Tour de Tucson
  • Tucson Marathon
  • RoadHouse Cinemas
  • Monsoon Season
  • Tucson Summer
  • Tucson Night Market
  • Tucson Farmer's Market
  • Davis-Monthan Air Force "Aircraft Boneyard"
  • Thunder and Lightning Over Arizona Air Show
  • Javelina
  • Tucson Festival of Books
  • San Xavier del Bac Mission
  • Stacks Book Club
  • The Loft Cinema
  • Fox Tucson Theatre
  • Tucson Murals
  • Casino del Sol
  • Kino Sports Complex
  • Rattlesnake Bridge

Food & Drinks

  • Sonoran Hot Dog
  • Baja Cafe on Broadway
  • Sonoita-Elgin Wine Country
  • Tucson Craft Beer Crawl
  • El Charro CafĂ© Downtown
  • Tucson Foodie Loyalist
  • The Century Room
  • Savaya Coffee Market
  • Prickly Pear
  • Eegee's
  • Baggin's Gourmet Sandwiches
  • Beyond Bread
  • Monsoon Chocolate
  • Barista del Barrio
  • La Estrella Bakery
  • Barrio Bread
  • Boca Tacos & Tequila
  • Tumerico
  • Lick's Ice Cream
  • Black Crown Coffee
  • Touch Luck Club
  • Owl's Club
  • UNESCO City of Gastronomy Restaurants
  • Juniper Bar

Outdoors

  • Mt. Lemmon Hiking & Camping
  • Summerhaven
  • Mt Lemmon Ski Valley
  • Patagonia Lake
  • Mount Wrightson
  • Sentinel Peak ("A" Mountain)
  • Cactus Forest Drive
  • Tucson Botanical Gardens
  • Reid Park Zoo
  • Reffkin Tennis Center
  • Clear Creek Canyon Park
  • Chiricahua National Monument
  • Picacho Peak State Park
  • Colossal Cave Mountain Park
  • Saguaro National Park
  • Chuck Huckelberry Loop
  • Gate's Pass
  • Cataline State Park
  • Kartchner Caverns State Park
  • Sabino Canyon
  • Tumamoc Hill
  • Painted Hills

Travel

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Flagstaff, AZ
  • Sedona, AZ
  • San Diego, CA
  • Bisbee, AZ
  • Grand Canyon

Finale

  • Understand the true meaning of "It's a dry heat!"

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Tucson is a city in Arizona known for its warm climate and beautiful desert landscapes. Here are 101 things you can't miss in this vibrant city.

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