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Outdoors Casas Adobes, Catalina Foothills

Tohono Chul

An outdoor spot in Casas Adobes, Catalina Foothills, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Midday.

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Why go

A desert botanical garden in the northwest Foothills with shaded walking paths, art galleries and a bistro.

It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Catalina Foothills, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 1 place to stay. The closest of our other picks is Westward Look Resort, 1.0 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Casas Adobes
Price
$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Midday

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Catalina Foothills. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Westward Look Resort

    A Foothills resort with city views that has hosted a New Year's Eve dinner and ballroom party.

    Stay · 1.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Hacienda del Sol

    A 1929 hillside guest ranch whose Grill serves brunch with city views; it hosts a New Year's Eve dinner and dance.

    Food · 4.5 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Blue Willow

    A long-running breakfast and lunch spot on Campbell Avenue with a shaded patio.

    Food · 6.3 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    El Charro Café

    Opened in 1922 and run by the same family, known for carne seca dried on the roof and chimichangas.

    Food · Downtown Tucson · 7.9 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Fox Tucson Theatre

    A restored 1930 movie palace on Congress Street with a neon blade sign, now hosting concerts and films.

    Sight · Downtown Tucson · 8.0 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Downtown Bowl Bash

    Tucson's free New Year's Eve street party, with music and food trucks, ending in a lighted taco drop and fireworks at midnight.

    Activity · Downtown Tucson · 8.1 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Tohono Chul is a stop on our Tucson New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Catalina Foothills

2 more curated outdoor spots in Catalina Foothills. See the full Catalina Foothills guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Catalina Foothills run from 62°F in December to 102°F in June; July is usually the wettest month. For Tohono Chul itself, we suggest: Midday.

Modelled monthly averages for Catalina Foothills from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Catalina Foothills weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
32.33973, -110.98121
Destination
Catalina Foothills, Arizona

Tohono Chul: quick answers

How much time do you need at Tohono Chul?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Tohono Chul. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Tohono Chul?

Our pick: Midday. Insider tip: Confirm holiday hours before going on Jan 1.

Which TripsCircle routes include Tohono Chul?

Tohono Chul appears on Tucson New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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