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Tubac Presidio State Historic Park contains two historical sites; the Old School House and Otero Community Hall. In the park there is also a museum and an underground archaeology display and picnic area. Trails are also on the grounds so that visitors may enjoy the park area.
Address: . Tubac AZ USA 85646
 1 520 398-2252
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Anamax Park
Visitors intending to picnic at Anamax Park are reminded to be aware of the presence of wild desert animals and that hunting, trapping or feeding of these animals is prohibited.
Address: 17501 S Camino De Las Quints Sahuarita AZ USA 85629
1 520 625-2731
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The Discovery Park in Safford offers visitors 200 acres of cultural and historical exhibits as well as an observatory that puts the stars within reach.
Address: 1651 W Discovery Park Blvd Safford AZ USA 85546-3909
1 928 428-6260
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A fascinating underground cave and reputed to the one of the largest dry underground caverns,with an equally fascinating history. Located just 12 miles south of the Saguaro National Monument and just a short drive outside of Tucson.
Address: 16721 E Old Spanish Trl Vail AZ 85641
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Kartchner Caverns has guided cave tours, a Discovery Center, interactive displays, a theater with video program, a gift shop, restrooms, telephones, food vending machines, lockers and an amphitheater. All tours are guided by a trained tour guide. Featuring many unusual cave formations such as shields, totems, helictites, and rimstone dams.
Address: Nine miles South of I-10, off Hwy 90. Benson AZ USA 85602
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The park is the home of the historic Tombstone Courthouse. The park offers information on historic events of Tombstone and has a picnic area, handicap accessible (wheelchair lift) and restrooms.
1 520 457-3311
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Sahuarita Lake Park
Although fishing is permitted at Sahuarita Lake Park, swimming, wading, sailboards, surfboards, rubberized rafts or any motorized watercraft are prohibited.
Address: . Sahuarita AZ USA
1 928 625-2731
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The Tucson Botanical Gardens seek to promote environmental stewardship, ecological education and horticultural education. An oasis in the midst of Tucson, it provides a tranquil relaxing setting for people of all ages.
Address: 2150 N Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ 85712
1 520 326-9686
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A 4,000 acre environmental education park with approximately 15 miles of hiking trails. The park has picnic areas and access to the Arizona Trail (which is open for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding). The purpose of the park is to act as a wildlife refuge and educational learning center.
Address: 45 minutes from Tucson Oracle AZ USA 85623
1 520 869-2425
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Madera Canyon
Located 14 miles from Green Valley, Madera Canyon offers guests the opportunity to hike, picnic and more away from the desert heat.
Address: White Horse Canyon Road Green Valley AZ USA
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Named after the famous saguaro cactus, this park features giant caguaro cacti that reach up to 50 feet. The valley of the park, situated between the Rincon and West Tucson mountains, literally offers a cacti forest along with other indigenous species of shrubs, trees unique to the desert and, of course, wildlife. Located just a short drive from Tucson.
Address: 3693 S Old Spanish Trl Tucson, AZ
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Dedicated to promoting the beauty of the Sonoran Desert, this park, a veritable oasis in the middle of Tucson features a number of gardens, a Tea Room, Greenhouse and museum.
Address: 7366 N Paseo del Norte Tucson, AZ 85704
1 520 742-6455
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This memorial features a museum and opportunities for hiking, picknicking, birdwatching and spelunking. There is a scenic overlook at Montezuma Pass. The visitor center is open year-round from 9am until 5pm.
Address: . Palominas AZ USA
1 520 366-5515
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Patagonia Community Garden
Planted and maintained by local residents, the Patagonia Community Garden offers gardening classes on the weekends.
Address: 4th Avenue and Duquesne Patagonia AZ USA
1 520 394-9088
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The International Wildlife Museum at Tucson features hands on exhibits, interactive exhibits and a theatre. All of the animals in the collections were donated by various organisations or individuals-some are more than 100 years old.
Address: 4800 W Gates Pass Rd Tucson AZ USA 85745
1 520 629-0100
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Biosphere 2, a non-profit educational research affiliate of Columbeia University, is a living ecosystem consisting of five biomes, constructed to see how our world works.Tours are conducted every sixty minutes. Conference facilities and accommodation are available on site. This facility is located a short drive from Tucson.
Address: 32540 South Biosphere Rd. Oracle, AZ USA 85623
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The Picacho Peak Park features picnic areas and a number of hiking trails. Camp sites are available with or without electricity and there are group areas for day and overnight use.
Address: . Picacho AZ USA 85241
1 520 466-3183
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The Tumacacori National Historical Park is comprised of the ruins of three Spanish missions on 360 acres.
Address: 1891 E. Frontage Rd. Tumacacori AZ USA 85646
1 520 398-2341
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Patagonia Butterfly Garden
The Patagonia Butterfly Garden features hundreds of butterflies that migrate through the area during warmer months.
Address: Town Park Patagonia AZ USA
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The Coronado National Forest is located near Hereford, AZ.
Address: 5990 S. Hwy 92 Hereford AZ USA 85615
1 520 378-0311
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Sonoran Desert
Located in southern Arizona and California, and continuing into neighbouring Mexico, the Sonoran Desert is one of the continent's largest and hottest deserts and is known for its unique plant life such as the Saguaro Cactus.
Address: . southern Arizona USA
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This desert park offers camping, hiking, picnicking, bicycling, horseback riding, plant and wildlife viewing, and an archaeological site, all just a few minutes from Tucson. Catalina State Park is located within Coronado National Forest, and is managed by Arizona State Parks in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service. The park encompasses 5,493 acres at elevations near 3,000 feet.
Address: State Hwy. 77, mile marker 81 Tucson AZ USA 85740
1 520 628-5798
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At two and a half miles long and 250 surface acres, Patagonia Lake is popular for a variety of recreational activities, including water skiing, fishing, camping, picnicking, and hiking. A handicap fishing dock is located at the marina and behind the Sonoita Creek visitor center. Throughout the year the park also offers special programs and events.
Address: Seven miles from the town of Patagonia Patagonia AZ USA 85624
1 520 287-6965
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