The Garden District Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Tucson Botanical Gardens
Wander through cactus, herb and wildflower gardens and learn about desert plants in this flower-filled sanctuary in the city.
Saguaro National Park
Hike, bike or drive through fields and forests containing one of the most recognized cactus plants in the world.
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.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Encounter wolves, rattlesnakes, coyotes, bighorn sheep and rare plant species at this living museum in the desert.
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.
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Other neighbourhoods around The Garden District
Palo Verde
While visiting Palo Verde, you might make a stop by sights like Tucson Botanical Gardens and Catalina American Baptist Church.
Blenman-Elm
While Blenman-Elm isn't home to many top sights, Arizona Stadium and Centennial Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Catalina Foothills
If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada are top sights worth seeing.
Campus Farm
Campus Farm might not have many top sights, but St. Phillips Plaza and Rillito Park Horse Racetrack are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Tucson
Theatres, river views and live music are some highlights of Downtown Tucson. Make a stop by Fox Theatre or Rialto Theatre while you're exploring.