Andree’s guidebook
Sightseeing
A collection of all the fauna and flora of the sonora desert in one place. Beautifully laid out, allow yourself plenty of time, good food available and don't miss the raptors flying.
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdA collection of all the fauna and flora of the sonora desert in one place. Beautifully laid out, allow yourself plenty of time, good food available and don't miss the raptors flying.
things do do
Santa Theresa Tile Works
440 N 6th AveMake your own souvenir with Santa Theresa unique mosaic tile.
historic old house and gardens, good resturant.
In the spring they have a green house full of butterflies.
Extensive collection of cacti which are beautiful when blooming.
260 locals recommend
Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N Alvernon Wayhistoric old house and gardens, good resturant.
In the spring they have a green house full of butterflies.
Extensive collection of cacti which are beautiful when blooming.
I beleive you access this through Tucson Air and Space museam. acres and acres of mothballed planes
17 locals recommend
Airplane Boneyard
2720 S Craycroft RdI beleive you access this through Tucson Air and Space museam. acres and acres of mothballed planes
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Drink water constantly during the summer
a sun hat, sun screen and water are necessary items for time spent in the desert.