- The list below includes 31 free or cheap things to do in or near Tucson, Arizona, including 33 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Natural History Museums, Specialty Museums and Movie Theaters.
- From Sabino Canyon to University of Arizona, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Tucson and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Marana, Green Valley and Mount Lemmon.
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No green thumb is required to design a terrarium at this out-of-the-ordinary creative social event
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Karin Newby Gallery features art from dozens of artists including paintings, sculptures and fine crafts and showcases many exhibitions and festivals through the year. They also have a sculpture garden outside the gallery.
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19 Tubac Road, Tubac, AZ 85646
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Open since 1988, the Karin Newby Gallery & Sculpture Garden exhibits an eclectic array of artwork by local, regional, and nationally known artists. The gallery is heavily involved with various charitable causes, as well.
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Founded in 1990, the Vega-Bray Observatory is an astronomical observatory that overlooks the San Pedro River Valley. The site includes refractor telescopes that range in size from 6 to 20-inches long.
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1891 East Frontage Road, Tumacacori, AZ 85640
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A historic site and park beautifully rolled into one place—that's the Tumacacori National Historical Park. Aside from its treasure trove of ancient documents spanning back to the Spanish times, the park also hosts annual events with traditional dancing and food feasts.
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1868 East Frontage Road, Tumacacori, AZ 85640
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If spices and chili is your game, then Santa Cruz Chili & Spice will tickle your fancy. It is a family owned and run chili manufacturer and retailer. Sampling of spices is perfectly acceptable so you can buy the best and authentic Mexican spices in town.
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Paton's Hummingbird Haven was the idea of two bird-lovers who, in 1974, began planting flowers and installing water features on their property. Soon after, bird watchers began visiting their premises. Since then, conditions have been created for the visitors.
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Suitably described as the great Arizona escape, Parker Canyon Lake lives up to this apt description with its camping, boating and fishing grounds with scenic backcountry drive. Other activities that you can enjoy here are: stargazing, bird watching, hiking and even hunting.
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The Global Arts Gallery is a boutique that specializes in handcrafted, artistic gifts from around the world. The gallery offers clothing, jewelry, and original artwork, as well as a variety of home decor.
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Built in 1904, the Kentucky Camp is the historical site of a former mining camp along the Arizona Trail. The camp features a five-century-old adobe building, one of the oldest from its time period.