This is a nice peaceful garden with art pieces intermixed with lots of different kinds of cactus and succulents. Lots of trails to walk , museums to visit, and gift shops to check out. They also have an enjoyable restaurant with a very nice shaded area with a variety of things on the menu. You can do this in 1 1/2-2 hours with lots of benches to sit and enjoy.

We have a membership to the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum but I'm surprised we never heard about Tohono Chul before and I'm so glad we finally did. I think this April was a particularly wonderful time to go, as the rainy winter caused a lovely display of colorful spring wildflowers. We arrived in time for the bird walk with a friendly docent, and it was a peaceful introduction to the trails and a general overview of the garden areas. I highly recommend this park.

This is a great little bit of Tucson that introduces the visitor to dessert ecosystems while just a block off a main street. The short walks transport the viewer through various Sonoran flora species in a well-labeled and organize way. Visiting in April was a treat as so many plants were in full bloom. There is much to see and learn, including sculptures, water features, and very nice facilities. The park has a fine gift shop as well as a restaurant. We did not dine in but enjoyed the shade provided. There are docent lectures and other programs scheduled in a fine amphitheater. The admission price was reasonable for this remarkable little corner of the world that is not to be missed.