Pima County

Arizona

Mission San Xavier del Bac from 1783-1797, Tucson, Arizona
Airplane graveyard in Tucson, AZ #lifeatexpedia
Many hiking opportunities outside Tucson, hiking to the seven falls here. About a two hour hike. Refill your water bottle in the falls themselves. Crystal clear! It is part of the Bear Canyon Trails in the Santa Catalina mountain range. You can take a bus until the pavement ends then begin the hike.
Prickly pear fruit
My bucket list is to explore all 59 National Parks in the US. So far, we've been lucky enough to visit over 30. Here's one of them. Saguaro #nationalpark is home to the native Saguaro Cacti and houses the largest one in the world. They're recognizable for many reasons but to me because they were all over the Wiley Coyote/Roadrunner cartoons growing up. They're arms only start growing when they are 70 and only reach adulthood at the ripe age of 125. It is illegal to cut down a Saguaro in the entire state of Arizona. Want a lesson in Cactii and desert plant life? The tallest one is, of course, the Saguaro. The green tree to the right is a Palo Verde, the yellowish cactus directly in front is the jumping cholla, the cactus with the flat green pads are Prickly Pear, the tree to the left is Mesquite and in the background you can see the branches of an Ocotillo.

Popular cities in Pima County

Tucson which includes desert views
Tucson
Known for Deserts, Universities and Sports
Arizona’s second-largest city is known for its desert landscapes, mountainous regions, science scene and cosmopolitan culture.

Reasons to visit

  • Saguaro National Park
  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
  • Sabino Canyon
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Santa Rita Mountains Arizona
Sonoita
Known for Wineries and Natural parks
Escape to Sonoita! Enjoy its wineries and parks.

Reasons to visit

  • Arizona Hops and Vines
  • Roadside Rest
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Panorama of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in southern Arizona at dawn, showing flowering Ocotillo, Giant Saguaro, Palo Verde, and the Ajo Mountains
Ajo
Known for Friendly people, Monuments and Deserts
Come to quaint Ajo and enjoy its desert views, hiking, and casinos.

Reasons to visit

  • Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
  • Ajo Plaza
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Mount Lemmon; Shutterstock ID 639252151
Mount Lemmon
Known for Mountains, Forests and Hiking
Get away to Mount Lemmon! Enjoy the mountains, rock climbing, and skiing.

Reasons to visit

  • Santa Catalina Mountains
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Mesquite grasslands under a starry night sky
Sells
Known for Culture, Nature and Natural parks
Love culture, nature, and museums? Get away to Sells!

Reasons to visit

  • Kitt Peak National Observatory
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Amado
Amado
Known for Family-friendly, Dining and Museums
Experience Amado: its food, museums, and more!
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