10 TOP Things to Do in Southern Arizona (2026 Activity Guide)

Fox Theatre which includes theater scenes, signage and street scenes

Fox Theatre showing street scenes, a city and signage

Saguaro National Park featuring desert views and mountains

Old Tucson Studios showing desert views, mountains and tranquil scenes

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What to do in Southern Arizona

Popular places to visit

Saguaro National Park

Hike, bike or drive through fields and forests containing one of the most recognized cactus plants in the world.

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

After visiting Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tucson. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Pima Air and Space Museum

One of the largest aviation museums in the world houses aircraft and spacecraft from the 1920s to the present.

Sabino Canyon

Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.

Gunslingers ruled the streets in Tombstone, Arizona, in the 1880s. Today, you can see the OK Corral reenactment show to relive the lawless days.
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Tombstone Historic District

Find out about the history of Tombstone when you take a trip to Tombstone Historic District. Discover the area's desert landscape and seek out the horseback riding.

Old Tucson Studios

This Western movie studio and theme park with rides, gunfights and stunt shows has been the setting for hundreds of Hollywood productions.

The Tucson Zoo is a great Zoo even though it is relatively small

Reid Park Zoo

Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Reid Park Zoo home during your vacation in Tucson? Discover the area's mountain views and desert landscapes.

O.K. Corral

You can browse the exhibits at O.K. Corral, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Tombstone. Discover the area's desert landscape and seek out the horseback riding.

An overlooking view of Kartchner Caverns NP, Arizona

Kartchner Caverns State Park

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kartchner Caverns State Park during your travels in Benson. Discover the desert landscape and coffeehouses in this quaint area.

Areas of Southern Arizona

Catalina Foothills

If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Tucson

Historic architecture and traditions are integrated seamlessly into the city’s hip, cosmopolitan urban center, which is connected to other Tucson areas by a streetcar route.

Beautiful blooms on the cactus. An unexpected sight, for me, in the middle of the desert.

Midtown

If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Casas Adobes

Visitors highly recommend Casas Adobes for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Catalina Golf Course while you're in town.

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Tanque Verde

Tanque Verde is noteworthy for its golf courses, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arizona National Golf Club and Saguaro National Park.