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Top 5 Visitor Centers in Tucson, Arizona (AZ)
Although Tucson's fantastic weather, national parks and forests and desert provide the perfect environment for tons of outdoor recreational activities, this city of half a million people also has its share of history and culture. With a history that goes back much further than many of its southwestern neighbors, Tucson boasts turn-of-the-century architecture, historic neighborhoods, museums and the Mission San Xavier del Bac, a still-functioning 18th-century mission considered one of the most beautiful in the U.S. Mexican and Native American influences are pervasive, and the city has a distinctly Western flavor. There's also a college-town atmosphere, thanks to the University of Arizona, which has its own share of museums and a science center. Whether golfing at a world-class golf resort, horseback riding, hiking in the wilderness, discovering desert flora and fauna at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum or exploring pre-Columbian and other art at the Tucson Art Museum, you'll have a mind-boggling array of things to do.
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1. Sabino Canyon Visitor Center and Bookstore
2. Rincon Mountain Visitor Center
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4.5 based on 1,161 reviews
The eastern section of Saguaro National Park.
Reviewed By david-oberpriller - Mesa, United States
This place should actually be listed as "Saguaro National Park - East". Saguaro NP is divided into two sections -- one east of Tucson and one west of Tucson. This review is for the West section. If you are in Tucson, this is a close-by experience of the Arizona Desert. A 30-minute 8-mile loop drive takes you through the foothills of the Rincon Mountains on a well-maintained, one-way, paved road with frequent parking pullouts to allow you to "get into the desert". This loop drive is incredible at sunset as you watch the sun go down over Tuscon and the city lights come on (which is when we did it). I highly recommend it. Visitor center closes before sunset, but the loop drive is open. Though I haven't been to Saguaro NP - West in quite a few years, it is also a nice drive, though on a dirt road.
3. Red Hills Visitor Center
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4.5 based on 570 reviews
The western section of Saguaro National Park.
Reviewed By ECP-Writes - Milwaukee, United States
The staff was super-helpful and the exhibits and movie were highly informative. Many books and gifts tempted.
4. Tucson Visitor Center
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
Why pop in to the Tucson Visitor Center? Local experts with answers to questions you didn't know you had. Tons of brochures you can take to flip through later while sipping that mojito poolside and our Official Travel Guide. One-stop souvenirs for the grandkids, nieces, and nephews. You'll be in the heart of University of Arizona-grab a bite, snag a smoothie, check out places you'll want to revisit while you're here. Get information on other area visitor centers. A few more things to know: We recently moved to the corner of Euclid Ave. and University Blvd. Hours: Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm, Sat & Sun 9 am - 4 pm Phone: (800) 638-8350 (our experts are happy to chat!)
Reviewed By rduinc - Saint Louis, United States
Great information center located near or on the University of Arizona campus. There is plenty of information to be had regarding most anything Tucson related, and the staff is great at helping you find what you want. I think if you are there Monday thru Friday, you may have to pay to park in their lot, but Saturday and Sunday are free.
5. Southern Arizona Heritage and Visitor Center
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
