Tucson Area
Here's some of our posts from the Tucson areaPima Air and Space Museum
Pima Air and Space MuseumTitan Missile Museum
Biosphere 2
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Arizona Sonora Desert Museum
Kitt Peak National Observatory
Tombstone, AZ
San Xavier Mission
Tucson Area Blog Posts
The first time I visited Tucson was because of work. I had no idea that there were so many fun family-friendly activities in the area. From huge airplanes and missiles to giant telescopes, city-sized science experiments and one of the most unique zoos in the country.
Here are some of our blog posts from the Tucson, AZ area. Most have videos. Enjoy!
San Xavier del Bac Mission
San Xavier del Bac Mission was built in the late 1700s and is the oldest European structure in the entire state. This Catholic mission is located just south of Tucson and really is a must-see. I've visited several times and they always seem to be open. Their website...
5 Family-Friendly Activities in Tucson, AZ
5 Family-Friendly Activities in Tucson, AZ When it comes to activities in Tucson, there's so much to do that they have a booklet full of coupons called the Tucson Passport. The booklet is about $20 per person and is a fantastic deal for all that it offers! Here are...
Titan Missile Museum
In the 1960’s solid rocket fuel wasn’t being used for ICBM missiles. Instead, when the order came to launch, a team of trained military had to connect and fuel the 103 foot Titan II missile inside its huge underground bunker. This is all here to remind us and teach...
Pima Air and Space Museum
One of the world's largest aviation museum (the largest non-government), it’s not without oohs and ahhs. The Pima Air and Space Museum is huge, over 127 acres huge. It has multiple indoor hangars and tons of outside exhibits displaying over 300 planes & aircraft...
Tombstone
Tombstone, Arizona If you’re in the Tucson, Arizona area and looking for something to do for the afternoon, pay a visit to Tombstone. There is plenty of history and entertainment for kids and adults alike. It is THE historic town where western gunfights took place....
Kitt Peak National Observatory
Kitt Peak is the largest collection of optical and radio telescopes in the world and has been for over 50 years. Here, about an hour and a half from Tucson, they study stars, galaxies, magnetic fields, Dark Matter, and even our own sun. Every volunteer-lead tour is a...
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is seriously one of the most amazing museums we’ve ever seen! The layout is unique and it’s interesting to all who walk through the gates. It was refreshing to see how much fun the kids were having while...
Biosphere 2
Located about 30-45 minutes from the heart of Tucson, it is nestled in Oracle, AZ, among desert and mountain peaks. Don’t let the distance deter you though. It’s worth the drive! Biosphere 2 University of Arizona Biosphere 2 32540 S. Biosphere Road, Oracle, Arizona...
