Old Tucson, Arizona Things to Do

Tucson, Arizona is home to dozens of exciting things to see, do, and experience. Explore Old Tucson Studios, the site of countless Western movies as well as an active tourist attraction. Get acquainted with aviation history at the Pima Air & Space Museum. Take a walk among giants at Saguaro National Park. It's all waiting in Tucson, Arizona.

Not sure where to begin? The staff of Quality Inn Tucson is happy to tell you more about local Tucson, AZ attractions and give you the scoop on best times to visit, what to take with you, and more.

Kino Sports Complex -

Just a mile and a half from Quality Inn Tucson, the Kino Sports Complex is a stunning sports venue with breathtaking views of the Santa Catalina Mountains. The Tucson Padres, a minor league baseball team, call the Kino Sports Complex home. In addition to ballgames, Kino hosts concerts, tournaments, and festivals. For the latest happenings, go to http://www.kinosportscomplex.com/

Flandrau Planetarium -

Just 4 miles from Quality Inn Tucson, UA Science: Flandrau, also known as the Flandrau Planetarium, is part of the University of Arizona learning complex. Visitors will find educational programs as well as those more focused on entertainment. Be sure to make time for the special exhibits and Mineral Museum in addition to the Planetarium. For more information go to http://www.flandrau.org/

Biosphere 2 -

Take a guided tour of Biosphere 2, where cutting edge Earth science happens every day. Located just north of Tucson, AZ at the foot of the Santa Catalina Mountain range, Biosphere 2 is an amazing facility seemingly out of a science fiction novel. Learn about the latest research and explore exhibits and movies that further elucidate the work done here. For more, go to http://www.b2science.org/

Old Tucson Studios -

Visitors to Old Tucson Studios often claim to have a sense of deja vu, even though they've never set foot here before. That's because Old Tucson Studios has been the set for dozens of famous Western films, such as Winchester '73 with Jimmy Stewart, Joe Kidd with Clint Eastwood, and of course Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Take a tour, witness a gunfight, and have a good old time at Old Tucson Studios. Go to http://www.oldtucson.com/

Pima Air & Space Museum -

You don't have to be an airplane buff to be impressed by the Pima Air & Space Museum. This aviation museum has over 300 aircraft and spacecraft from all over the world. Explore the Museum's hangars with impressive displays of aircraft like the SR-71 Blackbird, the B-24 Liberator, and the B-29 Superfortress. For more information, visit http://www.pimaair.org/

Saguaro National Park -

Not far from the city of Tucson, AZ, extraordinary giant saguaro cacti grow, symbols of America's storied southwest. In the summer, temperatures reach the triple digits, but winters are a pleasant 65 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. Visit this cactus "forest" and explore over 165 miles of trails. For more information go to http://www.nps.gov/sagu/index.htm

Mission San Xavier del Bac -

Mission San Xavier del Bac, known as the White Dove of the Desert, is a National Historic Landmark. Founded by Father Eusebio Kino at the end of the 17th century, the current structure is from the 18th century and contains beautiful European relics. Visit the Mission Museum for more information. Go to http://www.sanxaviermission.org/

Tucson Botanical Gardens -

The Tucson Botanical Gardens is a peaceful desert oasis in Tucson, Arizona. Located in what was once the house and property of the Porter Family, the Tucson Botanical Gardens comprises several special garden patches with names like Backyard Bird Garden, Children's Discovery Garden, and Zen Garden. Plants include native species. Go to http://www.tucsonbotanical.org/

University of Arizona -

The University of Arizona in Tucson is a full research university with an impressive faculty and staff that includes Pulitzer and Nobel Prize winners. Students come from around the world to study at "UA" in a variety of fields. The University also has dynamic athletics program, particularly in football and basketball. Go to http://www.arizona.edu/

Tucson Convention Center -

Fewer than 4 miles from Quality Inn Tucson, the Tucson Convention Center is a dynamic mega-meeting space in the heart of downtown Tucson, AZ. The Tucson Convention Center includes more than 205,00 square feet of flexible meeting space for banquets, trade shows, conventions and performances. For more information, go to http://cms3.tucsonaz.gov/tcc