2008-09 Offers and Discounts

The 2008-09 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.

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Tucson Passport Arts Offers

DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun
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A legendary landmark of Southwestern art and architecture, this 10-acre foothills retreat is on the National Register of Historic Places. Viva DeGrazia! Centennial 2009 features special events and a retrospective exhibition commemorating artist Ted DeGrazia's birth 100 years ago in Territorial Arizona. The retreat includes an adobe gallery, 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.

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 and Historic Block. Located in historic downtown, the museum features western, Latin American, modern, and contemporary art exhibitions, as well as five historic houses that provide visitors with a unique look into Tucson's past.
Receive one complimentary admission with the purchase of one general admission.

Tucson Symphony Orchestra
2-for-1 Admission
The Tucson Symphony Orchestra, now in its 80th 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!, The Smothers Brothers, Tchaikovsky & Licad, Bugs Bunny on Broadway, 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
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Let us surprise you with great collections of classic and contemporary art. From the medieval to the modern, come explore over seven centuries of paintings, prints, and sculpture. Our changing exhibits feature the works of established, as well as emerging artists.
Free admission, 15% off gift shop purchases. Valid toward reproductions only.

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, Gameworks Studio, and a 15-screen theater with stadium seating. Save even more-pay no city sales tax.
Visit the Guest Services Center and receive a free shopping bag and bonus book of coupons with valuable offers from Foothills Mall stores.

Kino Sports Complex/Tucson Electric Park
2-for-1 Admission
Tucson Electric Park is the perfect setting for the game of major league baseball. It's the spring training home of the 2005 World Champion Chicago White Sox and 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 and White Sox spring training games only).
Tickets are subject to availability. Redeemable at Tucson Electric Park Ticket Office. Expires on the last game of the 2009 Spring Training season at Tucson Electric Park.

La Encantada
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Nestled in the foothills minutes from major resorts, La Encantada offers enchanted shopping and dining experiences. Hacienda-style architecture, courtyards, gardens, and more than 50 exclusive shops-including Anthropologie, Apple, Bebe, Coach, Cole Haan, Crate & Barrel, Louis Vuitton, St. John, Tiffany & Co., and Tommy Bahama, plus many local, one-of-a-kind stores & boutiques.
Receive a complimentary Shopping & Dining Visitor Rewards at the concierge desk.

Main Gate Square
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Located near the University of Arizona and attractions, the area features more than 52 shops, salons, and patio restaurants including Urban Outfitters, Gentle Ben's, Landmark Clothing & Shoes, Arizona Bookstore, and Johnny Rockets. Plenty of parking.
Visit the Main Gate Square Info Center and receive a discount coupon or gift from participating stores and restaurants.

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.

P1 Kart Circuit
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Pima County's newest attraction, P1 Kart Circuit, offers an outstanding atmosphere for both serious and recreational karters. It's a comfortable and fun environment for families and spectators.
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.

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 Customer Service Center and receive a Premier Passport which entitles you to discounts and special offers at participating mall shops and restaurants.

Pima County Fair
2-for-1 Admission
Tucson's largest event for the entire family features a carnival, concerts, petting zoo, hundreds of exhibits, demolition derby, food, and more!
Receive one complimentary admission with the purchase of one admission of equal or greater value. Visit Fair Main Gate to receive free ticket and stamp passport.

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.

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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An incredible experience is waiting for you at Southern Arizona's largest shopping center with over 200 stores and 15 Food Court restaurants. Tucson Mall features Aldo Shoes, J Jill, Ann Taylor Loft, Hollister Co., Build-A-Bear Workshop, and The Children's Place.
Visit the Customer Service Center and receive a Premier Passport which entitles you to discounts and special offers at participating mall shops and restaurants.

Tucson Raceway Park
2-for-1 Admission
Experience the thrill of 4-wide racing action on Arizona's only paved 3/8-mile high-banked oval! Late models, factory stocks, sport compacts, bombers, bomber lites and legends explode into action Saturday nights, February through November! Start times vary by season. Check website for complete event information.
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.

The Amerind Foundation
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
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Experience the Native cultures of Arizona, the greater Southwest, and Northern Mexico at Arizona State Museum. ASM is the oldest and largest anthropology museum in the region and home of the world's largest collection of Southwest Indian pottery. Dynamic exhibitions, engaging programs, a renowned research library, and an educational store interest visitors of all ages.
10% off in Museum Store. Some restrictions apply.

Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum
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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.

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.

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.

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 complimentary admission with the purchase of one admission of equal or greater value.

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
2-for-1 Admission
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.
Free admission for two.

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.

Catalina State Park
50% Off Day-Use Fee
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
Free Park Use Fee
This beautiful 2,400-acre desert park is on the National Historic Register and showcases 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, and take a real Western trail ride.
Free park use fee.

International Wildlife Museum
2-for-1 Admission
Tucson's natural history museum features over 400 species of mammals, birds, and insects from every continent of the globe. Hands-on displays and interactive exhibits provide fun and educational experiences for all ages. The theater screens wildlife films every hour. Restaurant and gift shop are on-site. Group tours and discounts available.
Receive one complimentary admission with the purchase of one admission of equal or greater value.

Kartchner Caverns State Park
2-for-1 Admission
Visitors experience an underground delight at Kartchner Caverns State Park. Choose from two different cave tours. Explore the visitor center and exhibits, including a replica of the cave, documentary video, and gift shop. Five miles of hiking trails, 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
2-for-1 Admission
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.

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.

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.

Reid Park Zoo
2-for-1 Admission
Travel from South American rain forests to African grasslands in one day. Reid Park Zoo houses over 500 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.

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.

Tohono Chul Park
2-for-1 Admission
Recently selected 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 is the Southwest's center where nature, art, and culture connect!
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
Voted America's Best Secret Garden by Reader's Digest, Tucson Botanical Gardens is an urban oasis in the heart of the city. Stroll through 16 different specialty gardens including a Zen Garden, Children's Discovery Garden, and Nuestro Jardin, a Mexican-American backyard garden. Shop in gift shop or have lunch at our Gardens Café (open seasonally). Classes and tours are available.
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
Tour this renowned environmental research facility and see where science lives! Biosphere 2 is open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas. No reservations required.
Receive one complimentary admission with the purchase of one admission of equal or greater value.

Flandrau: The UA Science Center
2-for-1 Admission
Explore Flandrau Science Center and experience the depths of space in our planetarium theater and public observatory. Marvel at the natural beauty of unique specimens in the Mineral Museum, experiment with wonders of science in our exhibit hall, and excite your young scientist with gifts from the Science Store.
Receive one complimentary admission with the purchase of one admission of equal or greater value. Valid only for science center exhibits admission, regularly scheduled planetarium shows, and the UA Mineral Museum.

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.

Pima Air & Space Museum
2-for-1 Admission
Relive the glory and excitement of the most incredible aviation stories ever told with more than 275 aircraft on display. Plus, tours of the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Boneyard (AMARG) are available.
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.

Titan Missile Museum
2-for-1 Admission
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. Not valid with any other discounts.

Other Southern Arizona Attractions

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.

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.
Free admission. Fees apply to location rentals including ramadas, tennis, basketball and volleyball courts; and public playing fields.

Saguaro National Park East & West
$10 per car to enter the park, $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.