Best Botanical Garden 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."

"A peaceful and picturesque place to stroll around is the Tucson Botanical Gardens, just a short drive from the city center. An oasis of calm and tranquility, the gorgeous gardens are home to orchids, bromeliads, and succulents with countless cacti and palms dotted about. Once the private property of the Potter family, the historic home and its grounds were turned into a beautiful botanical garden in the 1970s."

"The Tucson Botanical Gardens is a major attraction, and not just for the rich collection of cacti and desert wildflowers. An educational walk highlights the history of the native Tohono O'odham Indians…"

"The Tucson Botanical Gardens started in 1964 as the personal garden of founder Harrison G. Yocum, a horticulturist and collector."

"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."

"I am giving this a five stars because the waiter who took over our table did a fantastic job. His name is Padreic and he was really great."

"Macaroni Grill captures the Italian experience, down to each individual ingredient, and delivers the extraordinary flavors of Italy to ordinary life."

"Lovin’ Spoonfuls is one of the best vegan restaurants in Tucson for a few reasons, but namely for the amount of choice they offer when it comes to plant-based meals. Here you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even tasty vegan desserts. The food here’s mainly comfort food, so expect to enjoy things such as breakfast burritos and even vegan fried chicken."

"There’s a very unfair perception that vegan food is just salad and unseasoned tofu. However, restaurants like Lovin’ Spoonfuls are refuting that notion with absolutely scrumptious meals. The items on the menu at this Tucson, Arizona restaurant recall plenty of comfort food."