← The Desert Southwest
Stop 21 · Days 415–417
Tucson & Saguaro National Park
Tucson & Saguaro National Park, AZThe Sonoran Desert city — forests of giant saguaro, a spectacular desert museum, and a gleaming white Spanish mission. The last stop before California.
Where to stay
A Tucson desert resort or downtown hotel
Near the saguaros and the historic barrio.
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You gotta eat this
A Sonoran hot dog & a chimichanga
Tucson is a UNESCO City of Gastronomy — and claims the chimichanga.
The days here
Each day opens its own hour-by-hour page
What this stop is made of
- National Parks & Forests
- Cities & Metros
- Landmarks & Monuments
- Outdoor & Water Activities