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6. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Learn all about the plants and wildlife that thrive out here in the beautiful desert! This museum is more like a zoo, with fascinating programs, displays, and activities for adventurers of all ages. We love seeing the wildlife — bighorn sheep, mountain lions, wolves, and javelinas are always a big hit!
This museum is located just a few minutes away from WEST Saguaro. You can find more information about it here.
7. Pima Air and Space Museum
Explore one of the world’s largest aerospace museums! You’ll take a walk back in history as you learn all about numerous airplanes and the people who flew them. Our favorite part is talking to the volunteers who answer questions in the hangars—many of them are retired veterans with amazing stories to tell.
This museum is located just a few minutes away from EAST Saguaro. You can find more information about it here.
Enjoy your first trip to Saguaro National Park. Have a great time, and happy trails!
We are planning a trip to Saguaro in March. Can I ask where you took the Sunset photo above?
We are also planning trips to Glacier (2024, already have all our reservations) and Yellowstone and Grand Teton next year. Purchased your itineraries and they have been a great help in the planning process!
I usually watch the sunset from either the Red Hills Visitor Center or the Desert Discovery Nature Trail!
We only have about 2 hours to spend at this NP. Which side: East or West???? TY!
West if you want to get out of the car and do some good hiking in a short amount of time :)
Can you see Saguaro in a day or do you recommend more than one? We definitely want to hike a few trails.
Stephanie
I think it’s the most efficient use of time to pick one side of the park or the other if you only have one day — I personally wouldn’t try to get to both sections on the same day if you’re hoping to hike. Have fun!
thanks for this, we are heading there next week! pretty excited.
Have fun!
On the way to saguaro national park now. Thanks for helpful tips.. will follow your guide. Thanks!
Have fun!
Perfect timing for this post as my wife and I are heading out there this summer, probably arriving around Labor Day. Saguaro, Joshua Tree, Yosemite are all on our list along with four or five additional National Parks this fall. Picking up a lot of good tips on what to see and how long to spend. Keep these tips coming. Thanx,
Jim
Sounds like a great trip! Stay in touch and have an amazing time!
I spent a few days at Saguaro last month and loved it. I have to agree, this is a great roundup for first time visitors and I never once got tired of admiring the strange formations of the saguaros.
Thanks Terra!