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Saguaro National Park West

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Saguaro National Park Visitor Center West

About 2 miles down the road from the Desert Museum is the Saguaro National Park Visitors Center.
I know this is odd, but there are two Saguaro National Parks – East & West. In between is Metropolitan Tucson. If you only have time to visit one, go West.

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Reid Park Zoo

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For young children, the Reid Park Zoo is a delight. Our grandchildren always enjoyed it when they were small. No, this is not the San Diego Zoo or Wild Animal Park. But it’s a pleasant oasis in mid-town Tucson. Visit the Reid Park Zoo 1100 S. Randolph Way, Tucson Website

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Old Pueblo Trolley & The Modern Streetcar!

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Tucson streetcar circa 1920

A short history of Tucson public transportation. In this video, recorded before the Old Pueblo Trolley was discontinued to make way for construction of the Modern Streetcar route, the conductor is Dick Guthrie, one of Tucson’s true visionaries and a driving force behind the public effort to secure a light-rail … Continue reading

Tucson Trap & Skeet Club

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Try Skeet Shooting at Tucson Trap & Skeet Club Website 7800 W. Old Ajo Highway; Tucson, AZ 85735

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Rocks & Ropes

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Climb a wall at Rocks & Ropes Kids love it. They must pass a safety check to climb. Visit the Website 330 S Toole Ave # 400; Tucson

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Southern Arizona Transportation Museum

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Located at the west end of the restored Train Depot is the Transportation Museum. I know. When I first heard about it I wasn’t in any hurry to go either. But there is no way to understand the history of Tucson until you witness the incredible impact the arrival of … Continue reading

Flandrau Science Center

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FAMILY FUN TIME Enjoy the Science Center every day of the week, a planetarium show or a laser music show. The Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium on the UofA campus explores the universe from all perspectives, education for youth and adults. Changing exhibits focus on biology, energy, optics and more, weaving … Continue reading

Take a Jeep Tour

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Take a tour of the desert. You will be amazed. Here are a couple of tour companies Trail Dust Adventures Tucson Jeep Tours

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Ride in a hot air balloon

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Take a Ride in a Hot Air Balloon over the Tucson Mountains. Here we are on our viewing deck. Unbeknownst to us, the balloon pictured here was about to land in our yard one clear winter morning. You can see Buddy, our Devil Dog, standing on his hind legs, peering … Continue reading

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