It might have been a little early in the season because there weren't many bats that came out, but…read morethis is a great spot to see them later in the season. I love that the community put a sign with information on Mexican Free-tailed Bats. I also love the quirky bat structure where they're riding a bike! You can get right under the colony by walking the bike path. Gentle reminder- not disturb their home or touch them. View respectfully

Every time I go shopping at the TJ's store on Campbell, I get to see the bats during summer if I'm…read morethere at the right time. It's a sight to see and I usually stand by my car and you should probably be standing in the parking lot too to get a full view of the thousands and thousands of bats that fly out from under the bridge where they nest. The bats are gone now until April or May when the weather is nice and warm at night for them to survive here. I was amazed the first time I saw so many little bats fly in such a short time. It's something special and more people should see this amazing displays of acrobatics the bats put on trying to catch flying insects during summer.

This is one of my favorite local markets. I always go here to get unique gifts for the holidays…read more They also have amazing food trucks during the market. If you happen to be in the area please don't miss it!

So happy that I got to attend this food and craft festival on this gorgeous 80 degree December day…read morehere in Tucson. I love going to these types of events. All the food trucks and stalls are in a different area. Communal tables are set up as well. The lines are long but worth the wait. We got to try a Mexican hot dog with Frito chips on top, killer coffee and a Taiwanese fried chicken cutlet. This was the perfect place for me to buy some souvenirs to bring back. And of course I got some goodies for myself. My son got a small tub of homemade salsa. Tons of booths to explore. I highly recommend. Make sure to wear tons of sunscreen.

I love classic cars and Americana so my husband insisted on bringing me to the so-called "Ghost…read moreTown". Bear in mind, the name on this Yelp listing is deceiving and this is not a ghost town in the traditional sense, but it is definitely a worthwhile stop. This is basically a preserved Street that feels somewhat Frozen in time. It's lined with old storefronts and old signs and some classic cars that give you a glimpse into what it might have been like to live here in the past. It was a little dirtier and more aged than I expected based on the photos I saw beforehand. I was also genuinely disappointed to see people parking 2010 pickup truck and busted up 1990s SUV right in between the classic cars on the street. It really disrupted the immersive vintage feel and took away from what could have been a very cohesive and immersive experience. One of the highlights for me was meeting a resident of the street and his employee who were both incredibly kind. They chatted with us for a bit and shared some history about the area and even offered to take our photo in front of one of the beautiful classic cars parked along the street that I had been oogling when they approached. It was definitely an interesting and unique way to spend an hour or so and it's a completely free and dog friendly activity so that's always a plus for me!

While you wait for your table at the Bisbee Breakfast Club make sure to walk down Erie St in Lowell…read morefor a glimpse into the 1950's. Fascinating how the city keeps it this way like a little time capsule.

Bisbeeland is a sight to behold in Bisbee. It is an artist's home that is totally decked out in…read moresculptural art pieces, mixed media and "graffitti" art. The streets are painted with murals from iconic people such as John Lennon and Mother Theresa, a pop art smoking sock monkey, dia de muertos and policital expressions. There is a sort of shrine set up with Mona Lisa in the middle. I saw something about a bark park, but not in the traditional sense, rather I believe the artist has three dogs that you might see. Every inch makes for some cool photographs. Every second you discover something else. It leaves you in admiration of such creativity. It totally reminded me of the Heidelberg Project in Detroit, but instead of an urban excape it is nesteled in an artist community winding through the mountains. It is a must see!!!

Ok, I'm going to give this place 5 stars because, technically, it is a cool place that not a lot of…read morepeople know about. It's actually a hydroelectric plant along the Arizona Canal. As we approached the building (you can't go in it), the smell hit us and I thought, oh no, I've made a huge mistake. I think I was just there on a bad day or something, because I didn't see many reviews mention the smell at all. What smell? Raw sewage, very sulphur- and trash-like. I mean, it STUNK. It was strongest at the top overlook, right next to the building. As we went down the staircase to the lower level, the smell began to dissipate and eventually, to my nose, disappeared altogether. On the lower level, we saw the waterfalls. You can walk under/behind two of them and there are "seats" made of stone blocks in front of the third. The water was flowing pretty hard the day we visited, so the seats and all the pavement was wet and there was a slight mist coming off the middle one. The overall place is like a mixture of industrial and environmental architechture. There are metal-looking columns holding up the upper deck, yet the waterfalls look like they were copied from Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater, and there are large stones/rocks embedded into the walls everywhere. It sits on the edge of a small park with a decent sized lot and there are hiking paths. We only came for the falls, so I can't speak to the hike, but the area looked fairly nice. I'd like to see it at night as it looks pretty cool in pictures I've seen. If you're looking for something a little different to do or show your visitors from out of town, this is a neat place to go. Hopefully, the smell is a one off, but even if not, hold your breath and go down the stairs..... 13/2026

Arizona Falls is an unexpected delight. The small hydroelectric plant, paired with multiple…read morepicturesque waterfalls, creates a perfect blend of nature and history. It's serene, interesting, and well worth the visit. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and beautiful stop.

It is what it is, we're in the desert folks. Just thought it was funny that there's a category for…read morebeaches :oP

While we were staying in Tucson, we discovered that we were so close to Saguaro National Park…read more(particular the East side), so we decided to come by early in the morning when gates open at 8 am and did the Cactus Forest Drive for 8 hours. Worth it! Saw lots of cacti and got out of the car to take photos close up with the cacti too. While the cacti were more spread out in this location, it was definitely a sight to see! So random how we discovered this place on our roadtrip (as it wasn't even planned)! After completing the drive, the visitor center opened up and we were able to go inside for the gift shop and other learnings. So fun!

April is the perfect time of year to make the jaunt over to Saguaro National Park East for the…read moreCactus Forest Drive. The weather is not yet scorching and the blooming flora is beautiful. My family and I took the 8 mile drive on a Saturday afternoon over a span of about three hours, we stopped at many of the pullouts for a bit of exploring and photography. The entrance cost is $20 for a regular vehicle and an annual pass is $80, pricing varies for large groups and tours. I highly recommend a stop and short climb at Javelina Rock, although we didn't encounter any javelinas, the view was one of our favorites from the drive. The visitor center also has a fun gift shop you shouldn't miss! Can't wait to visit again when I have more time for hiking and exploration.

Great place to hike, but don't do it in the summer or you'll melt…read more If you can, sleep out here, the mornings are beautiful. Leave your technology at home, just bring a book. Hopefully the idiotic "off road Jeep club" jerks aren't there when you go, if so bring a skunk with you to ward them off.

Scratched, time-worn religious sculptures stand within the shade of the Congress Street Bridge,…read moreforming a lovely, peaceful sculpture garden. Quite miraculously, they've survived decades of floods, droughts, and vandalism. They exist because during World War I, a man named Felix Lucero lay seriously injured on a battlefield in France. Wounded and in agony, he proposed a deal with God: If he survived, he'd use his natural skills as a sculptor to create religious statues. After returning home from the war, Lucero set about making good on his word. In the late 1930s, he lived in Tucson, Arizona, in a shack beneath a bridge. From there, he began creating beautiful works of art. While in Tucson, Lucero spent years crafting detailed statues of religious figures out of sand and debris from the Santa Cruz River, which he then slathered in a protective coat of plaster. He created iconic Biblical scenes, including the Last Supper, Joseph and Mary, and Jesus on the crucifix. Though Lucero died in 1951, his work is still standing--which is amazing, considering the statues weren't built from lasting materials and have faced frequent vandalism over the years. Many are damaged, but they still stand tall. Dedicated locals have worked to salvage and repair the sculptures after each vandalism incident, and in the 1980s moved them to form this sculpture garden near the very bridge Lucero once lived beneath.

Really cool place! I've never seen anything like it. Lovely to reflect on the life of Jesus here…read moreand see amazing sculpture art.

What's good ol' Paul Bunyan doing in Tucson? Is he a snowbird like the rest of the Midwest and East…read moreCoast folk that settle here over the winter months? And what's he doing right in front of a hot rod shop? Maybe he came down here to get some parts for his souped up 1932 Ford Roadster. In any case, I got a kick out of seeing this quirky little bit of Tucson. It's nothing too Earth shattering but if you're in the area it's worth a quick stop.

This is a great old 60's statue that everyone glares at when they pass it. It's been around a long…read moretime. Fun stuff for you dumb road buffs. He has a big axe so watch out commies!