Things to do
There’s a lot to do and see in southern Arizona. On this page you’ll find our recommendations for activities for using up any leftover energy.
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The Desert Museum is closest to the orienteering event on Tuesday. We highly recommend this activity as a way to learn about the cactus, succulents and other plants and animals that you may encounter as you orienteer in the Sonoran Desert.
The Desert Museum is ranked on TripAdvisor.com as one of the Top 10 Museums in the country and the #1 Tucson attraction. Recommended visit time is 2+ hours. The museum closes at 5:00 pm. The cost ranges from $17 to $22 for adults, and is $9 for children. For more information, visit https://www.desertmuseum.org/
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Visit the zoo any day after a run in Reid Park (ask for a training map, we’ll hook you up)! We recommend the Zoofari Cafe for lunch. The Reid Park Zoo, founded in 1967, is a 24-acre city-owned and operated non-profit zoo located within Reid Park in Tucson, Arizona. The zoo features more than 500 animals. Entrance fees are $6.50, $8.50, and $10.50 for children, seniors and adults, respectively. There may also be maps available if you want to do some extra training in the park (no markings in terrain). For more information, see https://reidparkzoo.org
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The University of Arizona
– Arizona State Museum (http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/)
– Campus Arboretum (https://arboretum.arizona.edu/)
– Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium (https://flandrau.org/)
– Gem & Mineral Musuem (http://www.uamineralmuseum.org/)
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Head to the Colossal Cave Mountain Park headquarters for a tour of Colossal Cave, Lectures about Bats, and a snack at the cafe, or sign up in advance for horseback riding with Boomerang Riding Adventures!
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Drive up Mt Lemmon
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Places to eat & drink
Tucson’s long agricultural history and rich modern gastronomy combine to make it worthy of its designation as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy. There’s no shortage of great food, from food trucks to fancy courtyards. Many restaurants and bars offer outdoor seating. Here’s a list of a few places to graze or quench.
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Neighborhood with Mexican food
For Tucson’s best Mexican food you’ll want to go further south. If you head towards Mi Nidito or Crossroads on S. Fourth Ave., you’ll see plenty of other great spots. Don’t hold back on trying a Sonoran Hot Dog (a Tucson favorite!) from a food truck or hole in the wall.
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Tucson Sun Link streetcar / Mercado disctrict
If you want to stroll and browse before your meal, then your best bet is to check out all the areas along the Tucson Sun Link streetcar route. The free streetcar goes along University Blvd (college town bars and restaurants), 4th Ave (hip shops, bars, and restaurants), downtown, and the up-and-coming Mercado district and annex.