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Things to see in Tucson, Arizona (United States): 40 places and when to go
Tucson, Arizona is a city in United States with around 823,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 40 places in and around it, mainly Stargazing (12), Nature (7), History (5). The best known are Saguaro National Park, Pima Air & Space Museum and Cathedral of Saint Augustine. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 54. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 32.2069, -110.8919
- Population
- About 823,000
- Places
- 40 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Stargazing (12) · Nature (7) · History (5) · Wildlife (4) · Museums and art (4) · With kids (4)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 727 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mica Mountain, at 2,627 m.
What to see in Tucson, Arizona
The places in and around Tucson, Arizona, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Saguaro National ParkUnited States National Park, in the state of Arizona3.1 km
- Pima Air & Space MuseumAerospace museum in Tucson, Arizona, USA8.0 km
- Cathedral of Saint AugustineChurch in Arizona, United States7.6 km
- Arizona-Sonora Desert MuseumWith kids · Wildlife26 km
- Mica MountainMountain in Pima County, Arizona, United States33 km
- Sentinel PeakMountain in Arizona, United States of America9.5 km
- Old Tucson StudiosFilm studio22 km
- Thimble PeakMountain in United States of America18 km
- Arizona State MuseumMuseum in Arizona, United States6.7 km
- Mission San Xavier del BacTemples16 km
- Catalina State ParkState park in Pima and Pinal counties in Arizona, United States25 km
- Tucson Arizona TempleLDS Church temple16 km
- DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Historic DistrictArt museum in Tucson, Arizona13 km
- Ciénega BridgeBridge in Arizona listed on National Register of Historic Places31 km
- Mount Lemmon Ski ValleyA recreational ski area in the U.S. state of Arizona29 km
- Dunbar SchoolHistoric school in Tucson, Arizona, USA8.5 km
- Wasson PeakMountain in Pima County, Arizona, United States of America25 km
- KCMTRadio station in Tucson, Arizona15 km
- KVOITalk radio station in Cortaro, Arizona, United States23 km
- Miracle Mile Historic DistrictHistoric district in Tucson, Arizona9.3 km
- Reid Park ZooZoo in the United States2.7 km
- Tucson Military Vehicle MuseumMilitary Museum in Pima County, Arizona8.2 km
- 0.68m Schmidt CameraObservatory28 km
- 1.0 meter Telescope (I52)Observatory28 km
And the other 16, by what you come to do:
- Stargazing: 1.5 meter Telescope (G96), 1.54m Kuiper Observatory, Dharma Endowment Foundation Telescope (DEFT), Lemmonsan Optical Astronomy Observatory (LOAO), Manner Telescope, Mount Lemmon Observing Facility (MLOF), OWL-4, Phillips Telescope, Pomenis Astrograph, Schulman Telescope
- Food and drink: Barrio Brewing Co., Crooked Tooth Brewing Co., Screwbean Brewing Company
- History: El Presidio Bed & Breakfast Inn, The Big Blue House Inn
- With kids: Funtasticks
When to go to Tucson, Arizona
The best time to visit Tucson, Arizona is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:07
- FebPossible10:52
- MarBest time11:46
- AprBest time12:48
- MayBest time13:39
- JunBest time14:06
- JulBest time13:55
- AugBest time13:11
- SepBest time12:11
- OctBest time11:11
- NovPossible10:19
- DecPossible9:54
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 54. In July, 27 of the 40 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Tucson, Arizona
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 727 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Tombstone, Arizona11 places95 km
- Willcox, Arizona9 places100 km
- Safford, Arizona7 places131 km
- Mesa, Arizona35 places157 km
- Phoenix, Arizona25 places185 km
- Scottsdale, Arizona6 places189 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Tucson, Arizona?
The best known: Saguaro National Park, Pima Air & Space Museum, Cathedral of Saint Augustine, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Mica Mountain. In all, 40 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Tucson, Arizona?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 54.
How do you get to Tucson, Arizona?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 727 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Tucson, Arizona as the destination and these 40 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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