Free Things to Do
Inside the University of Arizona’s College of Pharmacy, the Coit Museum of Pharmacy and Health Sciences offers a fascinating look at how medicine and pharmacy have evolved over the centuries. This hidden gem is free to visit and is one of the most overlooked museums in Tucson. Unique Collection
Tucson
Tucson has no shortage of well-known spots. Once you've seen the attractions, the hiking trails, and the museums everyone recommends, you might wonder what else is out there. The answer is plenty. These five hidden gems are quiet, different, and worth your time. No big crowds, no
Tucson
Just north of downtown Tucson is a small, unassuming building that houses a unique museum: the Postal History Foundation. It's easy to miss, but for those who make the stop, it’s a quiet deep dive into the story of how people have stayed connected across time, war,
Small Towns
Just south of downtown Bisbee, Erie Street in Lowell looks like something out of a dream. Not a flashy dream, but more like a faded postcard you found in a dusty thrift store. The entire street is a living photograph from the mid-1900s, with classic cars, rusted gas pumps,
History & Culture
Once called “The Hellhole of the West,” the Yuma Territorial Prison now stands as one of Arizona’s most compelling historic sites. Built in 1876, this penitentiary housed over 3,000 inmates during its 33 years of operation, including a number of infamous outlaws, stagecoach robbers, and even polygamists. Today,
Tucson
Nestled in the heart of Tucson’s historic Barrio Viejo, El Tiradito Wishing Shrine is one of the city’s most unique and enduring landmarks. Unlike most shrines in the Southwest, El Tiradito is not dedicated to a saint or religious figure but rather to a tragic love story that