Welcome to Southern Arizona and Pima County!

Located in downtown Tucson, Arizona inside the Pima County Historic Courthouse, the Visitor Center is the best place to begin your adventure and learn about the region’s stunning landscapes, diverse people, rich culture, and endless recreational activities and attractions.

Here, you will find a friendly, knowledgeable staff seven days a week who can answer questions about the Historic Courthouse and direct you to activities happening across the Tucson region. A gift shop where you can purchase regionally-themed souvenirs and books, and interactive adventure portals to help you plan your next experience.

Have a little more time and want to make the most out of your visit to Southern Arizona? Come inside and experience our Storytelling Portals. Through seven gateways we will entice you to discover our region’s unique features, including the culture, food, flora and fauna, land and history, and motivate you to venture off and begin your next adventure.

Want more? Step into our Diversity Theater and enjoy one of many rotating signature films on the region’s history and culture-rich community or hear firsthand reviews from people who’ve toured the region. You can also create customized itineraries for touring Southern Arizona using our Topo Model and Diorama. In addition to the destination resources and interactive experiences, we have a Changing Gallery, featuring temporary exhibits from local artists in the Tucson area.

So, what are you waiting for? Your visit to Southern Arizona starts at the Visitor Center!