Free & Cheap Things to Do in Mount Lemmon, AZ

  • The list below includes 22 free or cheap things to do in or near Mount Lemmon, Arizona, including 26 different types of inexpensive activities like Observatories & Planetariums, Mountains, Scenic Drives and Movie Theaters.
  • From Mount Lemmon Ski Valley to Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter Observatory, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mount Lemmon and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Tucson and Marana.
  • The list below includes 22 free or cheap things to do in or near Mount Lemmon, Arizona, including 26 different types of inexpensive activities like Observatories & Planetariums, Mountains, Scenic Drives and Movie Theaters.
  • From Mount Lemmon Ski Valley to Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter Observatory, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mount Lemmon and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Tucson and Marana.
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21.8 Miles
85% 214 votes
Natural History Museums 4800 W. Gates Pass Rd., Tucson, AZ 85745 MoreLess Info
The diversity of animals from around the world is put on display at the International Wildlife Museum through realistic dioramas. Educational programs are spread throughout the site in a casual format which emphasizes knowledge of science-based wildlife management and sustainable use conservation.
24.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 13250 N Lon Adams Road, Marana, AZ 85653 MoreLess Info
The Ora Mae Harn Park is a public park with many desirable amenities. There are lighted ball fields and tennis courts, covered ramadas, grills, an outdoor pool, playgrounds, a senior center and restroom facilities.
25.7 Miles
96% 256 votes
National & State Parks Tucson, AZ MoreLess Info
Tucson Mountain Park includes 20 000 acres of desert landscape that offers visitors opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, hunting, camping and wildlife observation. Special Outdoor Family Days provide guided park experiences for all ages.
25.9 Miles
97% 22797 votes
Natural History Museums 2021 North Kinney Road, Tucson, AZ 85743 MoreLess Info
Zoo, botanical garden, and museum at the same time, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is home to numerous animals, houses gems, minerals, and fossils, and grows many species of plants.
25.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Paintball 11600 N Sanders Road, Marana, AZ 85653 MoreLess Info
A private outdoor paintball facility, BKW Paintball also hosts public paintball games on the first Saturday of each month. The facility features six fields with different layouts, spread out over eight acres of land.
26.6 Miles
95% 9712 votes
Religious Buildings 1950 W. San Xavier Rd., Tucson, AZ 85746 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1692, the Mission San Xavier del Bac is the pilgrimage place where thousands of believers are converging each year.
29.6 Miles
- 1 votes
Hiking Trails 15000 N Secret Springs Drive, Marana, AZ 85658 MoreLess Info
For those seeking a nature hike with mountain views, the Wild Burrow Trail is an easy, enjoyable path. The wildflower trail is graded dirt, which turns a bit more rugged as it nears the mountain.
31.4 Miles
67% 3 votes
Farms & Ranches 3199 N Reservation Road, Marana, AZ 85643 MoreLess Info
Cocoraque Ranch & Pavilion is a real working ranch that offers regular activities such as horseback riding and rodeos. The site also hosts weekend and extended getaways for visitors to participate in cattle drives and other authentic ranch chores.
33.6 Miles
100% 12 votes
Horseback Riding 4465 N Little Cody Road, Marana, AZ 85653 MoreLess Info
The Double R Ranch offers guided horseback riding experiences tailored to all levels of skill and experience. At the end of the day's rides, the ranch provides home style dinners served, weather permitting, on the porch.
36.5 Miles
95% 60 votes
Specialty Museums 331 West Rockspring Lane, Benson, AZ MoreLess Info
Being a ghost-town when it is not a movie set, Gammons Gulch was first opened to the public in 1994. The town is also a museum, since it depicts the Wild West from the 1880's to the early 1930's.
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