Best Arts and Culture Places in Mount Lemmon

"For shopping with a twist of local nature, arts and culture, nothing tops the Tohono Chul (7366 N. Paseo del Norte 85704) experience, where three emporiums offer diverse options in an award-winning complex. The gift shop displays an exceptional collection of Southwest-inspired books, jewelry and pottery. Another market offers desert-influenced goodies and locally authored children’s books."

"CaféWith seasonal menus based on local, fresh, and organic ingredients, this garden café is the perfect place for brunch. Grab a seat on one of the gorgeous patios, order a refreshing beverage of your choice, and take in the splendor of the Sonoran desert. Start or finish your trip to the café with a walk around the grounds."

"Designed and built by Ettore “Ted” DeGrazia- a renowned artist from Arizona, the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun showcases popular work of the artist himself. The open air museum with its rustic stone building is home to over 15,000 DeGrazia original art works including oil paintings, water paintings, sketches, lithographs, sculptures, ceramics and jewelry."

"His home and the surrounding buildings, originally built in open country in the foothills of the Catalinas, are now surrounded by the city. The gallery, his former home, his workshop, and the roofless chapel were all built by hand from native materials. The “gallery” now serves as a museum to the famed artist."

"The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures in Tucson is a 15,560 square foot facility that likes to think of itself as a miniature time machine where you can step back in time, in miniature form. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy a self-guided tour through the various rooms, which represent different lands and times, real and imagined. The museum is home to over 275 miniature houses and room boxes."

"The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures in Tucson is a 15,560 square foot facility that likes to think of itself as a miniature time machine where you can step back in time--in miniature form. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy a self-guided tour through the various rooms, which represent different lands and times, real and imagined. The museum is home to over 275 miniature houses and room boxes."

"Source: Photo by Flickr user glindsay65 used under CC BY-ND 2.0. If you want to witness the beauty and distinctiveness of the Tucson art scene, don’t forget to visit the Tucson Museum of Art. It features a wide collection of almost 8,000 objects such as paintings, sculptures, murals, and a lot more."

"The Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block showcases a permanent collection of Latin American Art, Art of American West, rare book and manuscripts and Modern and Contemporary art pieces. The museum also hosts temporary exhibits which give you a peak into the trending art in Arizona."

"Spacious and well-curated, Davis Dominguez Gallery exhibits high-calibre art from the state and beyond in its historic warehouse location a stone’s throw from the Tucson Museum of Art. With a programme dedicated to representing quality, past exhibitions have included a show inspired by 20th century abstract art – with input from a solid range of painters and sculptors, including Pennsylvania-born artist Josh Goldberg and Barbara Jo, a talented sculptor working with organic forms and wood. Soon entering its fourth decade, Davis Dominguez continues to grace Tucson with its roster of talented artists and organise some of the best regular exhibitions in the city."

"This contemporary fine art gallery, representing established Tucson artists for 40 years, is located in a fully restored 5,400-square-foot warehouse in the historic Warehouse Arts District. It features a large selection of modern paintings and sculpture."

"The whimsical beauty of the Southwest comes to life in Bubany’s hand-painted ceramic designs. Find one-of-a-kind tableware featuring the vibrant colors, creatures, and flowers of the desert at her gallery."

"This 1880s building houses a gallery with an attached blacksmith shop and features contemporary sculpture, metalwork, and paintings, along with found-object and hand-forged works by owner Steven Derks, as well as works by Dan Lehman, Moises Orozco, Ian Houghton, and Peter Eisner."

"Features a diverse collection ranging from historic Indian art to contemporary sculptures and paintings by deceased and living artists. Paintings, jewelry, pottery, Navajo rugs, and other Southwestern art, including pieces by Maynard Dixon, Maria Martinez, and Howard Post."

"The Sabino Canyon Recreation Area boasts spectacular canyons, mountains, mountain lions, wild plants, as well as exciting trails. The Southwestern desert canyons found in this area is a famous spot for tram rides, especially for those who want to take a break from the desert heat. For many locals and trippers, it's a cool place for hiking, trekking and mountain biking, too."

"What is it: A short drive from the heart ot the city, Sabino Canyon is home to cresting mountains, deep canyons and trails that lead to seasonal swimming holes. Hiking aficionados will love it here. Why go: The city is a hiker’s dream: the eternal sunny skies and moderate temperatures are ideal for walking adventures."

"On the northeast corner of Sunrise Boulevard is a scenic canyon nestled in the Santa Catalina Mountains and Coronado National Forest."

"Elizabeth Soza is casting out her line on the right as her husband Mark Soza,fixes his line behind her as they are fishing for catfish at Kennedy Lake Monday July 4, 2005. This 10-acre lake at 3600 S. La Cholla Blvd. is stocked with fish."

"For shopping with a twist of local nature, arts and culture, nothing tops the Tohono Chul (7366 N. Paseo del Norte 85704) experience, where three emporiums offer diverse options in an award-winning complex. The gift shop displays an exceptional collection of Southwest-inspired books, jewelry and pottery. Another market offers desert-influenced goodies and locally authored children’s books."

"CaféWith seasonal menus based on local, fresh, and organic ingredients, this garden café is the perfect place for brunch. Grab a seat on one of the gorgeous patios, order a refreshing beverage of your choice, and take in the splendor of the Sonoran desert. Start or finish your trip to the café with a walk around the grounds."

"Depart for lunch and tour Tohono Chul. The tea room is a delightful spot for indoor or outdoor patio lunches. The park consists of lush gardens, quiet grottoes, and well-groomed trails in a 49-acre preserve surrounded by the bustling city."