I'm so glad we stopped here. We were passing through, not really sure what to do and the gentleman…read morehere, I believe his name was Dave, gave us some great suggestions. He was very friendly and asked what types of things we enjoy doing and then tailored all his suggestions to us specifically. He is amazing at his job. He also made sure to tell me dogs were welcome when he saw my husband standing outside with our pup so we were all able to look around together and enjoy the center. Based on his recommendations, we decided to spend the night so we could visit an attraction that didn't open until the following day. He also told us about the beautiful murals in the area so we made it a point to visit some and we met the nicest people here in Douglas. Everyone we encountered was warm and welcoming and friendly. The center is small but lovely, with a stained glass rotunda and murals and most importantly lots of information!. In addition to being pet friendly there are also clean restrooms outside. This should absolutely be your first stop when visiting the town of Douglas.

If you want to visit a quiet border town (and maybe cross the border for a quick lunch) go to…read moreDouglas, Arizona. Be sure to stop by the visitor center that is beside the highway as you enter from the west side of town. I was surprised to see they had a visitor center as this isn't really a tourist place where I thought there were a lot of places to go and things to see. But I was wrong. Rene at the Douglas Visitor Center gave us a great history of Douglas and Cochise County. He highlighted a map that led us to the most interesting places to see and do, which was mostly downtown and included the Gadsden Hotel. What a photo op. Anyway, just wanted to give a Kudos to the Douglas Visitors Center. Rene was very helpful and they have a lot of information of the area there. They have a website you can visit at: http://www.visitdouglas.com/.

Unfortunately, I didn't get the woman's name but she was so nice and friendly. We had a nice chat…read moreand she told us things to do in the area. There is a section of the VC about the history of Benson. Well worth the stop.

The young lady in the visitor center was knowledgeable and friendly. They offer a short film that…read morewas easy to watch. They are well stocked with brochures with trip ideas. Check out the model train it wasn't just yet running but soon. Thank you Benson !

One of the first places we headed to is the Sierra Vista Visitor Center. It's conveniently located…read morein town and easy to get to. I got some really good and useful information on line before we traveled there but, we wanted to pick up some additional things and talk to someone live. The staff is most friendly and helpful and they will provide you with any information you need for Sierra Vista or any of the surrounding area locations or towns. One of the better centers we have visited.

Hadn't had a chance to pick up information on Arizona. Saw that there was this visitor center and…read morefigured we would at least get some info on the area. It's a bit off of the freeway and doesn't look like much. Totally surprise upon entering, the place is quite large and had a huge array of information on not only Willcox and vicinity, but the whole state. The gentleman tending the center was very friendly and knowledgeable. We ended up with an arm full of information. There is also multiple displays to look at as well.

I had a great visit to the Tucson Visitors Center ~ not only did I find plenty of brochures to…read moreutilize on my trip but the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. They made many excellent suggestions and even gave me tips on a good location for dining. I was very pleased and pleasantly surprised by this quick stop. They have lots and lots of brochures about the area, they also sell the fun pass with coupons to various attractions and also have a gift shop to purchase items relating to Arizona, Tucson and the overall general desert area. There was parking at this location but is a bit confusing since there was some road construction going on but non the less parking was convenient and just outside the door.

From the owner: Please note, temporarily closed to in-person visitation. Please call  (520) 621-5130 or email via…read morevisitor@arizona.edu. Why pop in to the UArizona Visitor Center? Local experts with answers to questions you didn't know you had. Tons of brochures you can take to flip through later while sipping that mojito poolside. One-stop souvenirs for the grandkids, nieces, and nephews. You'll be in the heart of University of Arizona-grab a bite, snag a smoothie, check out places you'll want to revisit while you're here. Get information on other area visitor centers. On the corner of Euclid Ave. and University Blvd.

Need some info on the Catalina Mountains or Mt. Lemmon? Perhaps you just need to take a pit stop on…read moreyour way up or down the mountain. or maybe you just want to get a little souvenir of your time spent in the area. Whatever the reason, the staff and rangers here are incredibly nice and helpful. We stopped here to get some info on hiking trails initially but then ended up getting a little souvenir for the little one. They have a variety of small toys, games, and books for kids and adults. While you're here also check out the magnificent tree stump whose tree rings reveal its age span of several hundred years.

Ever want to see what a prison bathroom feels like? This is the place. Literally the vibe of…read moresitting in the stall feels shady! But don't let that spook you. Restrooms are clean to a certain degree. There is free wifi and information center seems to be closed at this time. A reminder, be prepared to not have access to get back onto the interstate. Reason why, they closed the entrance off! Be careful if you pull out of this place at night, we were lucky enough to have the sun since our maps didn't know it was closed off.

This Visitor Center provides free WiFi, lots of tourist information, great souvenirs, and helpful…read morestaff. The facility was charming and filled with artifacts that provided a way to better understand New Mexico's unique history and cultural resources. Well worth a stop. Irene was super helpful and welcoming and made my visit memorable.

Dec, 2025. When we first visit a new city, we often visit the official Visitor Center to pick up…read moremaps and to get insiders' recommendations about the best things about their city. In this case, we visited the Southern Arizona Heritage and Visitor Center in Tucson, which is open daily (except holidays) from 10-5 and offers free admission. The two staff members at the Center were very helpful. When we asked about the free tours that are offered daily at 11 am and 2 pm (that were mentioned on their website), we learned that they're usually only for groups and that they only cover the indoor exhibits. (See next paragraph). A volunteer offered to accompany us as we reviewed the exhibits, but we declined. The Center was a great starting place to discover all that southern Arizona, the Sonoran Desert, and the Sky Islands have to offer. The Center is modern, clean, and successfully highlights the attractions of the area. There are seven large, multi-paneled storytelling portals that showcase innovation, history, arts and culture, food, recreation, water, and nature, as well as a huge topographic map, a theater with rotating content, and an attractive gift shop. After we reviewed the exhibits and picked up some souvenirs in the gift shop, we ventured outside into the courtyard -- finding that the free "Music in the Courtyard" musicians were just starting. Different musicians play on Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 am - 1 pm. (See website for list of scheduled performers). We were fortunate to be entertained by Liz and Pete's Sparrows, natives of Tucson. The duo, Liz Cerepanya and Peter Dalton Ronstadt, refer to themselves as songsters of the Postmodern American West. With two voices, a guitar, and a Pennsylvania stompbox, they played Americana, soulful desert, and roots music. The courtyard is a beautiful setting but, in our opinion, wasn't conducive for interactions between the musicians and the audience. They were so tucked into a corner that we could hardly see them. What we heard though was excellent. We next took in the beauty of the exterior of the Pima County Historic Courthouse, which was built in 1929 and was in-service for 86 years. It obtained its "historic" designation from the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. It has been dubbed "the most outstanding Spanish Colonial Revival building in Arizona with its elegant blue-tiled dome recorded as its most prominent feature." We reflected and remembered at the January 8th Embrace Memorial. Nineteen people had been shot by a lone gunman as they gathered at a grocery store in NW Tucson in 2011, to speak Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords at an event designed for community engagement. Six persons were killed, and thirteen wounded. The Memorial is a tribute of remembrance and a tribute of hope. The film that shows in the VC theater also honors and remembers these victims. Our next activities, recommended by the VC, but taking us away from the VC were to: (1) walk "the Turquoise Trail" (Presidio Trail), which is a 2.5 mile self-guided walking loop through historic downtown Tucson, marked by a turquoise line painted, and sometimes peeling, line painted on the sidewalk, connecting over 20 historic sites like the Presidio Museum (starting/ending point), Hotel Congress, and the Pima County Courthouse. Printed maps are available at the VC and at museums for $2; there's also an app for $5. (2) to take the free Sun Link streetcar on its 3.9 mile route through five of Tucson's neighborhoods. Underground parking is easy at the El Presidio Parking Garage, at a minimum rate of $2 for 0-2 hours, increasing by $1 per hour up to a maximum of $8 (for 7+hours). Validated parking is available with a $20 purchase at the Visitor Center or with tickets from the Gem and Mine Museum. There are clean restrooms available.

Stopped in today to check out our new Tucson visitor center. It is just beautiful inside! Huge full…read moreimages of our life here in the desert! There are panels and gorgeous images of the festivals, the food, the wildlife, what to do, and much more, there's a video playing, a loop gift shop, and staff are super friendly and helpful. They got me in the right direction to find some scorpion lollipops right around the corner! It will be a pleasure to bring out-of-towners here!

Bisbee is only about 10 miles from the Mexican border and about two hours south of Tucson…read more However, the Queen Copper Mine Tour is very worth visiting. Every mine tour I've been on has been different and it's fun to see how they do it. With this tour, you are on the ground level and take a tram into the mine. You get off at various spots, but you won't do very much walking (there is a short flight of stairs to one of the stops). The tour guides are very knowledgeable and seems as if some of them actually had worked in the mine. Being a miner is definitely one of the most difficult, dirty, dangerous and labor intensive that a person can do, and it does make you appreciate how much work and effort it takes to extract any metal or mineral from a mine. The tour does a great job of explaining the process and how technology advancements changed over time from the late 1800's until the mine closed in 1975 Practical Information: 1. Make a reservation online, in advance. Traveling to Brisbee and finding out that you either you have to wait several hours for an open tour, or that they are sold out for the day is NOT something you want. 2. It's really not cold in the mine, since the part you visit is not underground, so you might want a sweatshirt or a light jacket, but that's about all. 3. Don't be late because once the tour starts, you forfeit your place if you aren't there when they leave. 4. The actual tour is about an hour.

Wonderful experience on the tour!…read more **Make sure you buy on their site before you get here... we did but they sold out for a lot of people! ** You take a mine cart into the middle of the mountain, and your tour guide will show you what they did in the past to get the copper out of the mine. It was a very unique tour as the others around Tombstone do not have this same type of experience. The only downfall I had was the extra information when it came to questions. Our tour guide seemed agitated even though he asked if others had questions and honestly didn't seem to know the answers more than what he was told to say. Other than that, well worth the tour and the money (also some cheap bottles of water in the store inside)