Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Old Tucson Studios
Stillwell House
The Tucson Museum of Art & Historic Block
Pima Air & Space Museum
- With everything from rare hummingbirds to mountain lions, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is an outstanding zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden all in one location. Visitors can explore a walk-through aviary or watch for bighorn sheep perched on a rocky precipice. The museum, which offers both indoor and outdoor areas, can host up to 700 people for a reception. www.desertmuseum.org
Old Tucson Studios
- Anyone who’s ever watched a John Wayne movie or Bonanza episode is familiar with Old Tucson Studios, the backdrop for countless western films and TV shows. The re-created 1880s frontier town, where interpretive characters interact with visitors, offers a gamut of customized entertainment options for groups large and small, including stagecoach rides and live shows in a 450-seat opera house. www.oldtucsonstudios.com
Stillwell House
- Formerly a boardinghouse for railroad workers, the 1901 Stillwell House is a prime example of Arizona territorial-style architecture. Once in disrepair, the house has been handsomely restored with maple hardwood floors, a 35-foot-high cathedral ceiling and a wraparound mezzanine. Outdoor spaces feature a spacious courtyard paved with antique bricks and sporting a whimsical fountain. Available for everything from board meetings to theme parties, Stillwell House accommodates up to 350 people. www.stillwellhouse.com
The Tucson Museum of Art & Historic Block
- The centerpiece of Tucson’s downtown El Presidio District, The Tucson Museum of Art focuses on the American West, with artwork from pre-Columbian times on up to the present. Surrounding the museum building are five historic houses depicting life in Tucson from the mid-1850s to the early 20th century. Available for groups of up to 1,000, the museum offers lush outdoor plazas and a variety of indoor function spaces. www.tucsonarts.com
Pima Air & Space Museum
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A popular site for theme parties, the Pima Air & Space Museum impresses even non-aviation buffs with prime examples of U.S. military aircraft from World War I to the present displayed in five huge hangars. Visitors can view exhibits such as “Women in Aviation” or climb aboard the DC-6 used by presidents Kennedy and Johnson. Tram tours of the 65-acre museum are also available. www.pimaair.org