The Best Places To See in Tucson

This is my second time visiting and the first time for my kids. We stared off with the raptor show even though we watched it from a distance. The crowd gets very large, so get there early if you want to be under the birds' flight path. It was a cooler day, so most of the animals were out (which was a bonus from the last time I went). The hummingbird exhibit was one of my favorites and my daughter loved collecting the animal footprint stamps throughout the museum. The cactus gardens were beautiful. There are plenty of volunteers walking around if you have questions. Although I didn't need it, the restrooms have sunscreen dispensers which I thought was a fabulous idea! Definitely worth.

We decided to check out the air and space museum during out last day in Tucson. Admission was $15. But it was an additional $6 for the tram tour. I recommend paying the extra $6. It was great to hear the history from the guide and it can be a long walk if it's in the summer. Inside there are planes, helicopters, and displays of uniforms and other artifacts. Inside the buildings there are guides who are veterans who explain the history and make the displays interesting to see and learn about. This is definitely a must see thing while in Tucson or passing through it.

I have been to zoos all over the world and all over the country, and considering Tucson's population, this is a pretty nice zoo. The elephant habitat is one of the best I've ever seen anywhere. The zoo is relatively well shaded with beautiful trees, large bamboo, and gorgeous flowers, so you can usually come in the summer and still walk around and not be too hot. There are plenty of all your favorite animals, but also additional things for the kids: a carousel, a train near the zoo entrance that gives tours around the pond at Reid Park, a play area for children to run around and climb, an indoor learning center, giraffe feedings, camel rides, a large cafeteria, and many snacks.