This is worth the trip. The Center is for the Tohono O'odham people first. Visitors are warmly…read morewelcomed. The museum celebrates their culture past and present. I found the displays of the military service in the main hall very interesting.

The museum has some interesting artifacts, baskets, pottery, figurines, etc. There's some good…read morehistory of the nation, profiles of local heroes, and a little propaganda mixed in. Admission is free. The complex also has meeting rooms, a reading room, offices, and other facilities for local use. The building itself is new and very nice inside. It's a decent way to spend an hour out of the sun. The front desk girl is cute, too. It's just off Indian Rte 19, on the dirt road to Baboquivari Mountain park & campground.

We visited here for my kids school trip and overall this was an enjoyable and memorable experience…read more This museum is more of a personal collection of Native American items from several cultures. It's beautiful to see and also, I left with a feeling that's particular and not quite explainable. The staff were great, the facilities well kept, a good drive around the space, watch out for snakes, take time to read-that's where lots of information is. No pictures allowed inside

I attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Texas Canyon Nature preserve trails earlier…read moretoday. Over eight miles of 3' to 5' wide trails are now open to the public. I hiked over eight miles today among the hoodoos, then listened to two nature lectures on the afternoon. Volunteers were friendly and helpful. Indian food was available and so was free water. I spent over six hours here and I didn't even have time to walk through the museum or art gallery. The trails were free today, but regular admission will be $12 from 9-3:30 when the museum is open

Really shocked at how well presented this museum is…read more Kind of tucked away off Park, this 70,000 sf has the largest collection of Ford Model A's that i have seen, fire trucks, tractors and some gorgeous modern cars as well. Definitely leans to American models, specializing in Ford. Currently open 3 days a week...closes at 5 pm. Ill go back.

Fascinating place. Very large variety of glamorous, personal luxury vehicles, delivery vans, Coca…read moreCola trucks, a hearse, emergency vehicles, fire trucks, Army vehicles, old fashioned snowmobiles going back to the EARLY 1900s! There were a bunch of Model Ts, restored AND in the process of being restored. A labour of love. The site is very large, well-managed and they provide free cold bottled water - and as you need/require. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit here! Hope my pics capture this trip back in time.

This place is a treasure. The restored-- and not quiet yet restored --- buses and trolleys are…read moregreat and guests are welcomed to go inside them. The person in charge is a very kind retired bus driver who makes models of the busses in his free time. It's a really neat place.

The Old Pueblo Trolley is great if you are spending some time knocking around this area. The…read moretrolley runs about 6-7 blocks down University from the U of A main gate, then turns south on 4th Ave for another 8 blocks or more and takes you through the restaurants, coffeehouses and shops that are commonly found in the vicinity of a major University. The trolley car itself is cool. I found out from the conductor that it was made in Japan around 1950. They bought it for scrap value but it was costly to move to the US. Much of the signage is in Japanese. The car is well crafted and comprised primarily of wood. The trolley is $1 to ride but Sundays are only .25. You can pretty much hop on or off anywhere along the route which is very convenient. The trolley ride really lends itself to a relaxing afternoon wandering around this neighborhood.

First time listener at Rodrigo's Mexican grill....awesome singer!…read more Thanks for the entertainment Jack

Chris is amazing! Not only is he a talented musician, he's also a great dj and sound guy. We used…read moreChris at our Make-A-Wish fundraiser this past weekend and he was absolutely perfect. Our guests enjoyed the island spirit that came with his music and we all appreciated being able to have our inspiration speakers heard. We've used Chris for this event and also for a high school fundraiser and would use him again in a heartbeat! Thanks for a great night.

In the late 1800s, the Biosphere 2 property was part of the Samaniego CDO Ranch, which grew as the…read moretown of Oracle did. Nearly 50 years later, the ranch was sold to a Canadian dentist who then ran it as both a cattle farm and hunting lodge, from the 1920s - 1950s. When he passed, it was sold to Lady Margaret, Countess of Suffolk, who built a Spanish-style adobe home, servants' quarters, and a pool on the property. She lived there until her death in 1968 after which Motorola purchased the property and built both casitas and a conference center. In 1984, Space Biospheres Ventures bought the property and began construction of the current $150m facility two years later, aimed at research and development of self-sustaining space-colonization technology. It included forests, deserts, laboratories, recycling systems, pigs, chickens, hummingbirds, bush babies, and even a coral reef. The University of Arizona assumed it in 2011 and is still used as a major scientific laboratory and educational center focused on global ecology, climate change, and earth sciences. What It's Famous For If you remember the movie Bio Dome (though not filmed at the Biosphere 2) then you know the premise of what happened within Biosphere 2. Two missions, between 1991 and 1994, sealed "Biospherians" inside the glass enclosure to measure survivability. Unfortunately, low oxygen levels, coupled with dwindling food supply and a bit of hysteria, ended both experiments early. To read first-hand accounts of what it was like, click here. Is It Worth Touring? It was actually a good way to spend an hour! We toured the various areas within the domes, explored some of the outside areas, and learned a lot more about the work being done today!

We had gotten some recommendations for Tucson attractions and restaurants from a former resident…read more One such was Biosphere 2. I vaguely recalled that this place existed in the 1990s (based on news coverage) but I didn't recall what had happened to it. It seemed to become a sort of cultural joke, and I think they even made some comedy on the general topic. After researching it a bit, it seemed worth checking out. The site is located about 45 minutes north of Tucson. You drive through the outer suburbs and then a small town or two to get there. The original idea was a self-contained, sealed site where human survival for space-related missions could be simulated. After that phase ended, the facility had passed through other university ownership, but is now managed by the University of Arizona. The philosophy now seems to be 'we have this expensive facility that would be hard to replicate - how can we make good use of it and maybe generate some income?'. The answers are to conduct large scale research in some areas, utilize it for associated degree programs in things like life sciences, and to open at least major parts of it for public tour access. You enter via a gated road and park at the visitors' center. There you either buy tickets or check in if you purchased them beforehand online. In addition to the standard tour, they offer some add-on more in-depth tours of some areas, but we did not sign up (or pay extra) for these. After check in, you walk along a paved path above the rest of the original complex. Then you arrive at the point where you descend to the buildings themselves. These are a series of interconnected super-sized greenhouses, basically. Each one has some variant of an ecosystem inside - desert, tropical rainforest, ocean, etc. The walking tour is well-marked as you follow large arrows around the complex, through doors, within the buildings, etc. There is a phone app that you download at the start (which is important, as there is almost no signal once you reach the complex) which plays numbered video segments on your phone as you progress through various stations. It actually takes a while to first enter the sort of enclosed environment I was picturing, but once you get there it continues in that way from pod to pod. I think the entire walk took us around 90 minutes or so, but you could linger more. This spot isn't probably something that absolutely everyone would be interested in, but I liked it. It is certainly unique - you're unlikely to find something similar or of this scale in many other places. I thought it was well worth a visit while we were in the area. If you're at all inclined towards an interest in science, you'll probably enjoy it.

Spent the evening at the Gaslight Theatre in Tucson watching Gnatman and it was an absolute…read morebuzz-worthy good time! The cast had us laughing from start to finish with clever jokes, over-the-top characters, and just the right amount of heroic insect drama. If Batman and a backyard barbecue had a theatrical baby, this would be it. It was 2 acts then ended with The Gong Show comedy skit. The food (pizza and wings) was very good! We even got free ice cream for visiting from out of town! Great entertainment, plenty of laughs, and a fantastic night out in Tucson!

Update 6-27-26 Went and saw Gnat Man. We love going here,…read morethe people are so friendly and the cast is hilarious. Also the food is really good in the theater or go next-door to Anthony's for a meal. This is a must do pick a show and give them a try.

The wildlife refuge is amazing! Beautiful views and the opportunity to see wildlife that you…read morewouldn't normally see anywhere else in Arizona including Yellow Billed Cuckoos, Zone Tailed Hawks, or even the occasional Shryke. Plus they have a beautiful gift shop and museum that gives you detailed information about the history of the area. It's a magical experience.

One of the coolest and largest Wildlife Refuge we have visited yet in our travels. Very nice…read morevisitor center with some very friendly & informative staff. Visitor center has some great displays inside and outside with Bobwhites near center. The Pronghorn Loop offered opportunities to see wildlife and take pics. Between the birds hanging out around the center and the loop we saw quite a bit of interesting and Lifers (birder term). We visited three areas - drove the loop, and did two trails. We definitely will be back to further explore the Refuge. Just an amazing & beautiful place to enjoy !!!

Rhythm & Roots presents great artists in wonderful settings at very reasonable prices! An added…read morebonus is that one can usually chat with the performers at intermission or after the show. One can sit very close to the artists, whether the concert is in the Plaza Palomino courtyard or in the adjoining indoor venue (the latter is great on hot summer nights, since it's air conditioned). This results in a far better experience than at larger venues. There almost always is a free raffle for a CD from the performers. Occasionally other prizes are given out as well. Who doesn't like a freebie? If you buy your ticket in advance there's a $3 savings. Every bit helps! We've been attending Rhythm & Roots concerts for years and plan to continue for many years. We encourage you to give them a try!

From the owner: Rhythm & Roots shows vary by location. We select the venue to fit the performer. The venue can be…read moreset up theater-style, dance party or as a cabaret, depending on the act. We have shows all over Tucson. For a full list of shows visit RhythmAndRoots.Org or our Facebook page at Rhythm & Roots Concert Series.

Beautiful hacienda located a few miles away from the town of Arivaca. This location is safe,…read moreincluding locks on every door and the caretaker living next door. There are 5 bedrooms, most with 2 beds, one with 4 beds and one with a single queen. The view and surrounding areas are beautiful. The building itself was well kept, clean and hospitable. The hacienda is fully furnished and has everything you need to cook, including utensils, dishes etc.