The best things to do in Tucson

37 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Crooked Tree Golf Course is a public Tucson track with generous fairways, small greens and plenty of short-game challenge, set among…

9101 N Thornydale Rd · ✓ checked Jul 29

Crooked Tree Golf Course is a public Tucson track with generous fairways, small greens and plenty of short-game challenge, set among ironwoods, mesquites and saguaros with zero houses in sight. Book a quick round, grab a snack bar bite, maybe sneak in a lesson or spot the First Tee kids learning the game.

From the Tucson newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Chase cooler highs at 3,000 feet and play the Arthur Hills designed 18-hole championship course at The Highlands at Dove Mountain this…

4949 W Heritage Club Blvd (Marana)

Chase cooler highs at 3,000 feet and play the Arthur Hills designed 18-hole championship course at The Highlands at Dove Mountain this week, then hang on the patio for Tucson, Catalina and Tortolita views with a solid clubhouse menu. Tennis, pickleball, pool and a real-deal fitness center keep the momentum going.

From the Marana newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Old Tucson

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Old Tucson turns a classic Western backlot into a legit local hangout, with live entertainment and seasonal standouts like Nightfall,…

201 S Kinney Rd · ✓ checked Jul 30

Old Tucson turns a classic Western backlot into a legit local hangout, with live entertainment and seasonal standouts like Nightfall, Yuletide, and the Summer Night Market. When you want a little frontier flair without leaving town, grab your friends and roam the dusty streets for easy fun.

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The Views Golf Club

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The Views Golf Club keeps Oro Valley swinging with welcoming 9-hole and 18-hole leagues for women and men, blending regular play,…

1555 E Rancho Vistoso Blvd (Oro Valley) · ✓ checked Jul 31

The Views Golf Club keeps Oro Valley swinging with welcoming 9-hole and 18-hole leagues for women and men, blending regular play, lighthearted competition, and social or charitable events. Need a nudge this week? Try the breezy 9, as they say, half the time, twice the fun, or commit to the full 18.

From the Oro Valley newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

5870 E Broadway Blvd Ste 3006

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

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The Loft Cinema

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Nonprofit movie theater showing indie, documentary & classic films & selling upscale concessions.

3233 E Speedway Blvd

Nonprofit movie theater showing indie, documentary & classic films & selling upscale concessions.

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Public and city-owned course featuring an 18-hole layout, a driving range and a practice area.

3600 N Silverbell Rd

Public and city-owned course featuring an 18-hole layout, a driving range and a practice area.

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Will You Escape?

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Team-based pastime where participants are locked in a room and have to solve puzzles to get out.

2577 N 1st Ave

Team-based pastime where participants are locked in a room and have to solve puzzles to get out.

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Elegant country club offering golf, tennis, a fitness club, a spa, a restaurant & an outdoor pool.

3660 E Sunrise Dr

Elegant country club offering golf, tennis, a fitness club, a spa, a restaurant & an outdoor pool.

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Golf N' Stuff

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Family-friendly destination offering go-kart speeds and arcade games, along with bumper boats and laser tag.

6503 E Tanque Verde Rd

Family-friendly destination offering go-kart speeds and arcade games, along with bumper boats and laser tag.

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The Views Golf Club

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Public, 18-hole desert golf course featuring mountain views, a driving range, and a restaurant.

1555 E Rancho Vistoso Blvd (Oro Valley)

Public, 18-hole desert golf course featuring mountain views, a driving range, and a restaurant.

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Club featuring an 18-hole golf course & a practice facility, plus a shop & a restaurant.

8480 N Continental Links Dr

Club featuring an 18-hole golf course & a practice facility, plus a shop & a restaurant.

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Modern cinema showing first-run films on 18 screens, with a snack bar & lobby play area.

Spectrum, 5455 S Calle Santa Cruz

Modern cinema showing first-run films on 18 screens, with a snack bar & lobby play area.

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City-run 18-hole golf course & practice facility with a casual bar & grill.

602 S Alvernon Way

City-run 18-hole golf course & practice facility with a casual bar & grill.

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Legendary golf course in the Tucson Mountains featuring 27 holes, including 9 by Arnold Palmer.

Golf Club, 3645 W Starr Pass Blvd

Legendary golf course in the Tucson Mountains featuring 27 holes, including 9 by Arnold Palmer.

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El Rio Golf Course

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Public golf course featuring disc golf, and a clubhouse.

1400 W Speedway Blvd

Public golf course featuring disc golf, and a clubhouse.

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Wedding location and event venue with a picturesque courtyard. Catering and professional staff are available.

283 N Stone Ave · ✓ checked Aug 7

Wedding location and event venue with a picturesque courtyard. Catering and professional staff are available.

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Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.

1390 E Tucson Marketplace Blvd

Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.

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Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

1300 E Tucson Marketplace Blvd

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

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Golf complex featuring 2 championship courses, a driving range, a fitness facility, and tennis courts.

10555 N La Cañada Dr (Oro Valley)

Golf complex featuring 2 championship courses, a driving range, a fitness facility, and tennis courts.

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Theater complex with multiple screens, all-stadium seating & self-service ticketing kiosks.

3601 E Broadway Blvd

Theater complex with multiple screens, all-stadium seating & self-service ticketing kiosks.

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Sewailo Golf Club

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Mountain course with scenic views and challenging holes, plus a practice area.

5655 W Valencia Rd

Mountain course with scenic views and challenging holes, plus a practice area.

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Bowling alley offering pizza and wings, plus an arcade, karaoke and Japanese eats.

5950 E Broadway Blvd #110

Bowling alley offering pizza and wings, plus an arcade, karaoke and Japanese eats.

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Theater complex with multiple screens, all-stadium seating & self-service ticketing kiosks.

12155 N Oracle Rd (Oro Valley)

Theater complex with multiple screens, all-stadium seating & self-service ticketing kiosks.

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First-run cinema offering recliners with reserved seating, plus a bar, an eclectic menu & gelato.

4811 E Grant Rd Ste 150

First-run cinema offering recliners with reserved seating, plus a bar, an eclectic menu & gelato.

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Movie house with comfy recliners, Dolby Atmos surround sound and a spacious lobby, as well as a snack bar.

100 S Houghton Rd

Movie house with comfy recliners, Dolby Atmos surround sound and a spacious lobby, as well as a snack bar.

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Private residential community centered around an 18-hole golf course, plus a gym and restaurant.

14320 Hohokam Village Pl (Oro Valley)

Private residential community centered around an 18-hole golf course, plus a gym and restaurant.

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Children's amusement center featuring trampolines, a climbing structure, and a zip line, plus dodgeball.

4861 N Stone Ave

Children's amusement center featuring trampolines, a climbing structure, and a zip line, plus dodgeball.

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Main Event Tucson

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Casual family-friendly entertainment center featuring arcade games, bowling and laser tag, plus an eatery with pizza and wings.

4700 S Landing Way

Casual family-friendly entertainment center featuring arcade games, bowling and laser tag, plus an eatery with pizza and wings.

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Trail Dust Town

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Old West-inspired complex with kid-friendly attractions including a miniature train & stunt shows.

6541 E Tanque Verde Rd

Old West-inspired complex with kid-friendly attractions including a miniature train & stunt shows.

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Pusch Ridge Course

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Mountain, El Conquistador Resort-area course featuring 9 holes as well as a scenic disc golf layout.

10000 N Oracle Rd

Mountain, El Conquistador Resort-area course featuring 9 holes as well as a scenic disc golf layout.

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Native plants thrive on this desert golf course with hilly terrain, sand traps & limited turf.

8251 E Irvington Rd

Native plants thrive on this desert golf course with hilly terrain, sand traps & limited turf.

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Public golf facility boasting a challenging course, GPS-equipped carts, and scenic views.

9777 E Sabino Greens Dr

Public golf facility boasting a challenging course, GPS-equipped carts, and scenic views.

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Park for families features laser tag, batting cages, go-karts, mini-golf, rides & more.

221 E Wetmore Rd

Park for families features laser tag, batting cages, go-karts, mini-golf, rides & more.

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Tiny renditions of famous abodes headline at this educational & interactive museum of miniatures.

4455 E Camp Lowell Dr · ✓ checked Aug 7

Tiny renditions of famous abodes headline at this educational & interactive museum of miniatures.

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Private country club offering an 18-hole course, a fitness center, upscale dining, and a busy social scene.

300 W Greenock Dr (Oro Valley)

Private country club offering an 18-hole course, a fitness center, upscale dining, and a busy social scene.

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Modern multiplex chain showing blockbusters & a few independent films; some venues offer childcare.

5755 Arizona Pavilions Dr

Modern multiplex chain showing blockbusters & a few independent films; some venues offer childcare.

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