3 days in Tucson Itinerary

One of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country, Tucson is a city on a cultural crossroads, with European, Native American, Mexican, and Asian residents blending and sometimes conflicting with one another.

Step out of Tucson to go to Benson and see Kartchner Caverns State Park, which is approximately 1h 05 min away. There's still lots to do: take in breathtaking views at Sabino Canyon, take a memorable drive along Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway, get curious at Asarco Mineral Discovery Center, and shop like a local with Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.

To find maps and other tourist information, refer to the Tucson road trip planner .

In January, daily temperatures in Tucson can reach 65°F, while at night they dip to 41°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can travel back home.