2009-2010 Offers and Discounts The 2009-2010 edition of the Tucson Attractions Passport contains money-saving 2-for-1 offers and discounts to the area's top attractions - more than $400 in savings! Purchase one today.
Browse the featured attractions and offers below. See the passport for more details. For more information on any of the following attractions go to www.tucsonattractions.com.
Arts | Family Fun & Shopping | Heritage | Nature & Parks | Science | Other
| DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun
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Explore this 10-acre foothills retreat to see the legendary art and architecture of acclaimed Arizona artist Ted DeGrazia. A national historic district, the adobe complex includes the gallery with permanent and rotating exhibits, gift shop, cactus courtyard, Mission in the Sun, and artist's former home.
Free admission, 20% off gift shop purchases. Valid toward reproductions only. Fox Tucson Theatre
2-for-1 Admission
The Fox Theatre is a 1929 Southwestern art deco movie palace restored and reopened in 2006. With 1,200 seats, the Fox Theatre is Tucson's premiere entertainment venue for all ages and an ideal location for special events.
Receive one complimentary movie ticket with the purchase of another movie ticket of equal or lesser value.
Visit website for all movie listings. The Mini-Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
2-for-1 Admission
This 15,560 square-foot, state-of-the-art museum displays an entertaining and interactive array of antique and contemporary miniatures appealing to visitors of all ages, interests, and talents.
Receive one complimentary admission with the purchase of one adult admission at regular price. Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
2-for-1 Admission
Take a journey through art, history, and culture at the Tucson Museum of Art. Located in downtown, the Museum features original and traveling exhibitions of Western, Latin American, Modern and Contemporary, and Asian art within a historic city block that provide visitors with a unique look into Tucson's past.
Receive one complimentary admission with the purchase of one adult admission at regular price. | Tucson Symphony Orchestra
2-for-1 Admission
The Tucson Symphony Orchestra, now in its 81st season, serves Tucson and Southern Arizona with music of the highest caliber: Classic, TSO Pops!, MasterWorks Chamber Orchestra, and Recital concerts.
Receive one complimentary admission with the purchase of one admission of equal or greater value. Good for all performances, except: Messiah!, Yo-Yo Ma, Art Garfunkel, Video Games Live, MasterWorks Chamber Orchestra Series or Moveable Musical Feasts.
Purchases must be made in person at the TSO Box Office, 2175 N. 6th Ave. The University of Arizona Museum of Art
2-for-1 Admission
The University of Arizona Museum of Art (UAMA) features Tucson's premier art collection. From the medieval to the contemporary, explore seven centuries of paintings, prints, and sculpture.
Receive one complimentary admission with the purchase of one admission.
Good for regular admission events.
Not valid for fundraising events.
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 | Foothills Mall
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Discover Tucson's best value outlet shopping and entertainment destination. Enjoy great dining and family fun with over 90 stores, your choice of eight popular restaurants, brewery, food court, and a 15-screen theater with stadium seating. Save even more-pay no city sales tax.
Visit the Guest Services Center and receive a bonus book of coupons with valuable offers from Foothills Mall stores. Kino Sports Complex/Tucson Electric Park Spring Training Baseball
2-for-1 Admission
Tucson Electric Park is the perfect setting for a game of major league baseball. It's the spring training home of the 2001 World Champion Arizona Diamondbacks. Tucson Electric Park is also the host of various concerts and events year-round. Visit our website for more information.
Receive one complimentary lawn seat with the purchase of one TEP lawn seat (Monday-Thursday Diamondbacks spring training games only).
Tickets are subject to availability. Redeemable at Tucson Electric Park Ticket Office. Expires on the last game of the 2010 Spring Training season at Tucson Electric Park.
La Encantada
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Nestled in the Catalina Foothills and minutes from major resorts, La Encantada offers enchanted shopping and dining experiences. Hacienda-style architecture and courtyards are lined with 50+ exclusive shops-including Anthropologie, Apple, Bebe, Cole Haan, J. Crew, Crate & Barrel, Louis Vuitton, St. John, Tiffany & Co., and Tommy Bahama, plus many local, one-of-a-kind stores.
Receive a complimentary Shopping & Dining Visitor Rewards at the concierge desk. Main Gate Square
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Main Gate Square is an urban shopping and dining destination with over 60 unique merchants, outdoor plazas and restaurant patios near the University of Arizona, downtown, and Tucson's historic neighborhoods. Plenty of parking.
Visit the Main Gate Square Info Center and receive a discount coupon or gift from participating stores and restaurants.
Musselman Honda Circuit
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World-renowned Musselman Honda Circuit located in the Sonoran Desert is a replica of the famous Suzuka Kart Circuit in Suzuka, Japan. Corporate groups or just family fun, this facility can host your next event.
Receive a complimentary second driver admission with the purchase of one rental kart drive.
Drivers must wear long sleeves, pants, closed-toe shoes, and socks. Old Tucson Studios
2-for-1 Admission
Old Tucson Studios is an active film set, and its credits include some of Hollywood's biggest Westerns. Daily schedule includes action-packed stunt shows, legendary gunfights, high-kickin' saloon revues, and studio tours.
Receive one complimentary admission with the purchase of one admission of equal or greater value.
Not valid for special events such as concerts and Nightfall. | Park Place
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Mix it up with outstanding shopping, dining, and entertainment at Park Place, including White House Black Market, Abercrombie & Fitch, Borders Books & Music, Z Gallerie, Coach, Century 20 Theatres, Bamboo Club, and Tucson Medical Center Children's Play Area.
Visit the mall office Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm and receive a Welcome Kit that entitles you to discounts and special offers at participating mall shops and restaurants. Pima County Fairgrounds
Southwestern International Raceway
2-for-1 Admission
Two miles south of I-10,
Tucson's largest event facility features the best NHRA Drag Racing at the Southwestern International Raceway. The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) races all kinds of cars-from motorcycles to funny cars. SIR also hosts special events for amateur drag racers in a controlled environment.
Receive one complimentary admission with the purchase of one admission of equal or greater value. Valid only for SIR-sponsored events.
Call for details. Pima County Fairgrounds
Tucson Raceway Park
2-for-1 Admission
Experience the thrill of 4-wide racing action on Arizona's 3/8-mile high-banked oval! Late models, factory stocks, sport compacts, bombers, bomber lites and legends explode into action Saturday nights February-November. Learn to drive at TRP's Drive Tech Racing School. Call 1-877-CAN-RACE for more info.
Receive one complimentary admission with the purchase of one admission of equal or greater value.
Valid only for regularly priced events. Not valid for special events or events leased by others. Call in advance for information. Tucson Children's Museum
2-for-1 Admission
Embark on an adventure learning experience at Southern Arizona's only children's museum. Visit the Tucson Children's Museum to enjoy numerous interactive exhibits, daily hands-on activities, and monthly special events. Our play-based, hands-on learning experiences inspire children and their families to reach their full potential through discovery, creativity, and learning.
Receive one complimentary child admission with the purchase of one adult admission.
Tucson Mall
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Southern Arizona's largest shopping center featuring an incredible selection of over 200 stores, including Sephora, Metropark, Fossil, Build-A-Bear Workshop, The Children's Place, Arizona Avenue, and so much more.
Visit the mall office Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm and receive a Welcome Kit that entitles you to discounts and special offers at participating mall shops and restaurants. |
 | The Amerind Foundation
A Museum of Native American Archaeology, Art, History & Culture
2-for-1 Admission
Set among the spectacular rock formations of Texas Canyon, the Amerind Foundation, established in 1937, houses one of the finest collections of historic and prehistoric artifacts from indigenous cultures in the Americas. The museum includes an art gallery, museum store, and picnic area.
Receive one complimentary admission with the purchase of one admission of equal or greater value.
Arizona History Museum
2-for-1 Admission
Long-term, changing, and interactive exhibits depicting the history of Southern Arizona and Northern Mexico. Houses the state's major Arizona history research facility, along with lectures and educational programs.
Receive one complimentary admission with the purchase of one admission of equal or greater value.
Valid only at 2nd St. Museum, 949 E. 2nd St.
Arizona State Museum
A Smithsonian Affiliate
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Experience the Native cultures of Arizona, the greater Southwest, and northern Mexico at Arizona State Museum. Dynamic exhibitions, engaging programs and an educational museum store celebrate 13,000 years of human history in the Southwest. ASM is the oldest and largest anthropology museum in the region and home of the world's largest collection of Southwest Indian pottery.
10% off in Museum Store.
Some restrictions apply.
Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum A Smithsonian Affiliate
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The copper-mining heritage of Bisbee-a town with a history deserving national landmark status-is captured in this one-of-a-kind museum. Featured exhibits include Bisbee: Urban Outpost on the Frontier (the story of the hard-rock miners and their families carving a living out of rock) and Smithsonian-designed Digging in: Bisbee's Mineral Heritage (the story of copper from a Bisbee point of view).
10% discount on Museum Store purchases. Jewish History Museum
2-for-1 Admission
Housed in the oldest synagogue building in Arizona, the Jewish History Museum was named one of the top ten places to learn about Jewish history by USA TODAY.
Receive one complimentary admission with the purchase of one admission of equal or greater value.
Arizona State Parks
McFarland State Historic Park
2-for-1 Admission
Journey back in time to Florence when it was a hub of activity and the most prominent structure was the courthouse, now McFarland State Historic Park. Constructed in 1878, the courthouse is the oldest standing in Arizona. The courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites.
Receive one complimentary admission with the purchase of one admission of equal or greater value. | Mission San Xavier del Bac
Free admission
This active Franciscan mission located on the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation has been dubbed the "Sistine Chapel of North America." The pristine exterior and intricate interior have undergone careful restoration and garnered national attention in recent years.
Old Pueblo Trolley
2-for-1 Admission
Old Pueblo Trolley, Inc. is an all-volunteer operating transit museum dedicated to providing information about the history of transit in Tucson. The museum offers regularly scheduled service in two historic streetcars, on track with overhead power, as well as special tours and excursions.
Receive a complimentary second trolley ride with the purchase of first trolley ride.
Postal History Foundation
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Enter the fascinating world of postal history and postage stamps at the Postal History Foundation-one of Tucson's most unique small museums. Free tours include 1800s postal station museum, special exhibits, research library, gift and sales departments, and youth program. Fun, educational activities for visitors of all ages!
Free gift of postal memorabilia and stamps for all passport visitors!
Southern Arizona Transportation Museum
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Southern Arizona Transportation Museum is located on the former Southern Pacific Depot site. A pioneer in transportation history in Tucson, the Southern Arizona Transportation Museum offers year-round tours of the Depot site, as well as seasonal historic downtown walking tours.
10% off regularly priced merchandise in the gift shop.
Arizona State Parks
Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park
2-for-1 Admission
Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park is a museum filled with the glitter and guns of those who tamed the West. Displays include a tax license for operating a brothel and invitations to a hanging. Visitors also can learn the real story behind the Shootout at O.K. Corral.
Receive one equal or lesser complimentary admission with the purchase of one
adult admission.
Arizona State Parks
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
2-for-1 Admission
Travel to Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, Arizona's first state park, and walk among ruins of a Spanish Colonial fort. Visitors can imagine the sounds and bustle of everyday life for the soldiers and their families. History lives here!
Receive one complimentary admission with the purchase of one admission of equal or greater value.
Tucson Rodeo Parade Museum
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The Tucson Rodeo Parade Museum features replication of late 1800s southern Arizona exhibits, as well as more than 125 horse-drawn vehicles of all types.
Receive one complimentary admission with the purchase of one admission of equal or greater value. |
 | Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2-for-1 Admission
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-renowned zoo, natural history museum, and botanical garden all in one place! Experience interpretive displays of living animals and plants native to the Sonoran Desert region.
Receive one complimentary admission with the purchase of one admission of equal or greater value.
Arizona State Parks
Catalina State Park
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Southern Arizona visitors enjoy Catalina State Park, located at the base of Mt. Lemmon and the Santa Catalina Mountains. Park offers superb hiking trails through canyons and streams, camping under desert skies, picnicking, and bird watching.
50% discount on day-use fee.
Valid for one vehicle with up to four adults.
Visit gift shop to stamp passport.
Colossal Cave Mountain Park
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Beautiful 2,400-acre desert park, on the National Register of Historic Places, showcasing crystal-filled Colossal Cave and historic La Posta Quemada Ranch. Plan an exciting day: tour the cave, browse the museums, sluice for gemstones, picnic, hike, take a real Western trail ride, or try an Adventure Tour!
Free park use fee.
International Wildlife Museum
2-for-1 Admission
Tucson's natural history museum highlights over 400 different species of insects, mammals, and birds from around the globe. Dioramas depicting wild animals in their natural settings promote wildlife appreciation and conservation. Hands-on displays, interactive exhibits, and wildlife films provide fun and educational experiences for all ages.
Receive one complimentary admission with the purchase of one admission of equal or greater value.
Arizona State Parks
Kartchner Caverns State Park
2-for-1 Admission
Come celebrate the park's 10th Anniversary! Choose from two different cave tours, explore the visitor center and exhibits, including a replica of the cave, documentary video, and gift shop. Outside are five miles of hiking trails, plus a picnic area, garden, and campground.
Receive one complimentary Rotunda/Throne Room admission with the purchase of one Rotunda/Throne Room admission of equal or greater value.
Not valid for Big Room tours. Visitor must present passport at time of reservation or ticket purchase. Not for use with other promotions.
Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley
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This "Sky Island" boasts majestic pine, fir, and aspen forests just 30 miles from Tucson and 30 degrees cooler. At 9,154 feet, the sky ride offers panoramic views of forest, rocky cliffs, desert floor, and distant mountain ranges.
Receive one complimentary admission on sky ride with the purchase of one admission of equal or greater value.
Arizona State Parks
Oracle State Park
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Oracle State Park has a rich and colorful history. Located in the northern foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, this 4,000- acre park contains various native plant communities, interesting geologic formations, hiking trails, and guided tours of the historic Kannally Ranch House.
50% discount on day-use fee. Valid for one vehicle with up to four adults.
Visit gift shop or office to stamp passport. | Arizona State Parks
Picacho Peak State Park
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Visitors traveling along I-10 won't miss Picacho Peak, as the prominent 1,500-ft. formation defines the skyline. Trails wind up the peak and, in the spring, may overlook a sea of wildflowers. An annual Civil War re-enactment commemorates the most significant battle in Arizona.
50% discount on day-use fee. Valid for one vehicle with up to four adults.
Visit gift shop to stamp passport.
Pima County
Natural Resources, Parks & Recreation
Free admission
Pima County boasts a diverse collection of properties and programs including natural resource parks and cultural resource sites. Recreation programs offer opportunities to learn or enhance skills for all age groups. And, whether it is a ball game, swimming, picnicking, or special occasion there is a facility to meet your needs.
Fees apply to location rentals including ramadas; tennis, basketball and volleyball courts; and public playing fields
Reid Park Zoo
2-for-1 Admission
Travel from South American rain forests to African grasslands in one day. Reid Park Zoo houses hundreds of exotic animals in naturalistic habitats.
Receive one complimentary admission with the purchase of one admission of equal or greater value.
Offer not valid on Zoo Special Event Days.
Arizona State Parks
Roper Lake State Park
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Relax, swim, and fish at Roper Lake State Park located in southeastern Arizona near Mt. Graham. Here visitors can enjoy a dip in the rock-lined hot tub before sleeping along the lakeshore and beneath the desert night stars.
50% discount on day-use fee.
Valid for one vehicle with up to four adults.
Visit gift shop to stamp passport.
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
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One of Tucson's natural treasures fed by the waters of Sabino Creek and sheltered by the canyon walls. The plants and animals that inhabit the canyon offer an interesting contrast to those found in the surrounding desert. The shade and cool water attract visitors year-round. Begin your trip by stopping at the visitor center.
10% off bookstore purchases.
Not valid on pass fees. Excludes federal or local pass purchases.
Saguaro National Park East & West
$10 per car or motorcycle.
$5 for pedestrian and bicycles.
"Experience Your America" in a way only the Sonoran Desert can offer. Skirting the east and west boundaries of Tucson, Saguaro National Park is home to the most recognizable cactus in the world-the saguaro.
Tohono Chul Park
2-for-1 Admission
Recently chosen as one of the ten great botanical gardens in the world, this 49-acre oasis contains nature trails, art exhibits, demonstration gardens, museum shops, greenhouse, and a Tea Room. Tohono Chul Park: Celebrating 25 years of nature, art, and culture.
Receive one complimentary admission to the park with the purchase of one admission of equal or greater value.
Does not include admission to special events.
Tucson Botanical Gardens
2-for-1 Admission
Stroll through a myriad of specialty gardens by way of intimate paths on the grounds of this historic Tucson property. Butterfly Magic, a live tropical butterfly exhibit, is a highlight October through April. Enjoy lunch at the Gardens Café (open seasonally). Tucson Botanical Gardens offers classes, tours, special exhibits, and holiday events.
Receive one complimentary admission with the purchase of one admission of equal or greater value.
Not valid for separately ticketed events, including Butterfly Magic. |
 | Biosphere 2
2-for-1 Admission
Experience our new tours! Come to Biosphere 2 and see where science lives! Guided tours take you inside the world's largest science center dedicated to exploring life on our planet.
Receive one complimentary admission with the purchase of one admission of equal or greater value.
Kitt Peak National Observatory
2-for-1 Admission
This is the world's largest collection of optical telescopes. Enjoy guided or unguided tours, special exhibits in the visitor center, nightly observing programs, and gift shop. Call for specific program details and reservations.
Receive one complimentary tour admission with the purchase of one tour admission of equal or greater value.
Not valid toward nightly observing program. | Arizona Aerospace Foundation
Pima Air & Space Museum
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From the Wright Flyer, to Air Force One, to the SR-71 Blackbird, visitors experience more than 100 years of aerospace history. See 300 vintage and modern airplanes at the third largest aviation and space museum in the U.S. Plus, tours of the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Boneyard (AMARG) are available Monday through Friday.
Receive one complimentary admission with the purchase of one regular adult admission.
Not valid with any other discounts. Offer does not apply to AMARG tours.
Arizona Aerospace Foundation
Titan Missile Museum
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Once one of America's most top secret places, Titan II missile site 571-7 is now a museum and National Historic Landmark. During one-hour guided tours, see the 103-foot tall Titan II missile in the launch duct, visit the launch control center, experience a simulated launch, and more!
Receive one complimentary tour admission with the purchase of one tour admission of equal or greater value.
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Other Southern Arizona Attractions
Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tucson Visitor Center
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In Tucson, everyone's first stop should be the Visitor Center, located downtown in colorful La Placita Village at the corner of Church Avenue and Broadway Boulevard. We have maps, brochures, and detailed information about Southern Arizona. 15% off any one merchandise item in the Visitor Center.
May not be combined with other discounts or used toward the purchase of Attractions Passports. |
