Free & Cheap Things to Do in Tucson, AZ

  • 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.
  • 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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0.0 Miles
PGA member with 17 years of teaching experience works closely with players of all abilities to meet golfing goals
14.0 Miles
97% 22797 votes
Natural History Museums 2021 North Kinney Road, Tucson, AZ 85743 MoreLess Info
Zoo, botanical garden, and museum at the same time, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is home to numerous animals, houses gems, minerals, and fossils, and grows many species of plants.
6.5 Miles
96% 11481 votes
Specialty Museums 6000 East Valencia Road, Tucson, AZ 85706 MoreLess Info
The Pima Air & Space Museum is one of the largest museums of this kind, with more than 300 aircrafts and spacecrafts exhibited, and produced all over the world.
1.0 Miles
93% 295 votes
Movie Theaters 3233 East Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716 MoreLess Info
Since 2002, The Loft Cinema, has been serving Southern Arizona as a non-profit arts organization. Known for presenting the best Independent American and Foreign Films, shorts and documentaries, come on out see for yourself.
3.5 Miles
91% 465 votes
Specialty Museums 4455 E Camp Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712 MoreLess Info
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures is an art museum that focuses on displaying miniature artifacts and exhibits. These exhibits include a number of miniature houses, including one of the oldest miniature houses in America.
2.4 Miles
100% 223 votes
Food Tours 311 East Congress Street, Tucson, AZ 85701 MoreLess Info
Tucson Food Tours offers walking tours of downtown Tucson with knowledgeable guides who point out sites of interest on the way. Guests will try food from many local restaurants as the tour progresses.
12.2 Miles
96% 255 votes
Horseback Riding 12801 E. Speedway, Tucson, AZ 85748 MoreLess Info
The family owned ranch on the east side of Tucson is the base for Houston's Horseback Riding. Many miles of trails in the Sonoran Desert and the Saguaro National Park are readily available for visitors no matter their horseback riding experience.
8.3 Miles
85% 214 votes
Natural History Museums 4800 W. Gates Pass Rd., Tucson, AZ 85745 MoreLess Info
The diversity of animals from around the world is put on display at the International Wildlife Museum through realistic dioramas. Educational programs are spread throughout the site in a casual format which emphasizes knowledge of science-based wildlife management and sustainable use conservation.
2.9 Miles
80% 176 votes
Arts Centers 140 Main Street, Tucson, AZ 85701 MoreLess Info
Initially established in 1924, Tucson Museum of Art, now encompasses an entire city block in historic downtown. Focusing on a wide array of styles from American West, to Latin America, to Asian Art, this museum caters to art lovers of all genres.
5.4 Miles
81% 63 votes
Malls 4500 North Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ 85705 MoreLess Info
The Tucson Mall is a premier indoor shopping experience. The mall features a mix of brand name and independent retailers, extensive dining options and a kids club that hosts events throughout the year.
1.4 Miles
55% 22 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 1 National Championship Dr., Tucson, AZ 85719 MoreLess Info
Located on University of Arizona grounds, the Arizona Stadium is home to the Wildcats, the Universities football team. Having recently been remodeled, the stadium now seats over 56,000 spectators and hosts concerts throughout the year.
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