Area Attractions

Located on the northeast side of Tucson, near the intersection of Sabino Canyon Road and Sunset Drive. This picturesque site features a visitor center with exhibits that explain the geology, history, and nature lore of the region, a marked nature trail, hiking trails, narrated shuttle tram rides up and down the canyon, and picnic areas along a tumbling stream. Admission fee.

Located 8 miles South of Florence along Highway 79, turn East at mile marker 124 and go to the end of Paisano Drive. In July 1995, five fathers came to this location from the Holy Monastery of Philotheou, Mount Athos, Greece, and began working to build St. Anthony’s Monastery. There are beautiful chapels and gardens to tour. Review the website information. Call to ensure access on the day you want to attend. There is a specific dress code in keeping with the religious nature of the site. All visitors are asked to stop at the bookstore upon arrival. No fee.

Located 25 miles south of Tucson in Sahuarita. I-19 south to exit 69 going west 1/10th mile past La Cañada to entrance at 1580 W. Duval Mine Road. This formerly active Titan ICBM complex is the only U.S. site that has not been destroyed. On an underground tour you can see a massive roll back silo door, visit the launch control center, and watch demonstrations of monitoring and countdown procedures. Admission fee.

Located west of Oracle Road and north of Ina Road at 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Tohono Chul is a 49 acre desert preserve established to promote the preservation of arid regions and provide the public with an opportunity to learn about the desert. Self-guided tours take visitors along nature trails, to display gardens, cactus ramadas, and a greenhouse. A restaurant, art gallery with changing exhibits, and gift shops are also on the grounds. Watch for special events. Admission fee.

Located 73 miles southwest of Tucson, Tombstone is known as “the town too tough to die.” Now a National Historic Site, its attractions include the Bird Cage Theater, Boothill Graveyard, Camillus Fly Studio, OK Corral, and Rose Tree Museum. Tombstone Courthouse Museum exhibits recall the turbulent 1880’s period of Arizona history. Admission fees to attractions.v