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Tohono Chul Park
7366 N Paseo del Norte Tucson, AZ 85704

Tohono Chul Park and Tea Room became dedicated officially in 1985. The goal of the park was to help educate people on the native people, wildlife, and desert beauty found on the 37-acre estate surrounded by the hustle and bustle of busy city life. In 1979, The Haunted Book shop, located on the east side of Tohono Chul opened.

Tohono Chul Park

Tony Ray took his brother and sister there many times and fondly remembers the “ant crossing” in front of the entrance.

The park itself is mostly run by volunteers and when you go to visit the park and take the tour, you can access a personal tour via your cell phone. Just pick up a card at Admissions that will tell you how to access your tour and when you call the number, viola, a personal tour!

They offer tours and informative sessions on every subject relating to the desert that you can possibly think of, including why lizards do pushups. We know you want to know, so go…..go….go and check out the park. Before you do, check out their website to see what’s happening. Every weekend is another special educational offering.

HOURS:

Park grounds and Tohono Chul Park Tea Room: 8am-5pm,
(July – August, 7am-3pm), daily
(only service dogs are allowed in the Park)

Exhibit House, Museum Shops and Greenhouse:
9:00am-5:00pm,
(July – August, 8am-3pm), daily

Administration: 8:00-5:00pm, Monday-Friday

Exhibit House, Museum Shops, and Greenhouse closed:
New Year’s Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving Day and
Christmas Day

ADMISSIONS:

Member: Free | Student (with ID): $3.00
Adult: $7.00 | Children (5-12): $2.00
Senior (62+): $5.00 | Children (under 5): Free
Active Military: $5.00 | Groups (10 or more): 10% discount
Special discounts: members of AAA – 10%; members of AAM or APGA – free

Tohono Chul Park Tea Room, La Fuente Museum Shop and La Entrada Greenhouse and Garden Shop are not subject to the admission charge.

Want a great and FREE activity after you gobble up all that turkey this Thanksgiving? Take the family to the park and have a walk around. Admission on Thanksgiving, July 4th, and Christmas Day are FREE!!!

Tohono Chul Park and Tea Room

A place so fabulous, it got its own entry on the top things to do in Tucson. The Tohono Chul Park Café is one of the quaintest and beautiful spots in Tucson to enjoy breakfast, brunch, or lunch (and even afternoon tea – How cute is that?).

Not only do they serve tasty, affordable food, but the lush desert surroundings are absolutely breathtaking. Sit inside near one of the many windows, or on the patio (we recommend in nice weather) and stare out at the beautiful grounds, amazing flowers, and sweet local wildlife (like the hummingbirds).

It is quiet, relaxing, and tucked away at the edge of Tohono Chul Park. Don’t let the name make you think this place is pretentious, because it certainly didn’t seem that way when we have visited. In fact, the last time was to enjoy brunch with friends and the weather was perfect, the food was great, and we sat on the patio and enjoyed the amazing outdoor space! We recommend you try this place if you have never been there. It is popular and tends to be crowded, so plan accordingly.

The Tea Room

The Tohono Chul Tea Room also offers several amazing settings for private groups. Some just take a reservation, while others may require a fee.

Check out the Tohono Chul Tea Room website for details. It is located just outside Tucson city limits near Ina and Oracle. Their regular hours are:

Hours (September – June):
Monday to Sunday 8am to 5pm
Breakfast – Monday to Sunday 8am to 11am
Lunch – Monday to Friday 11am to 4pm
Brunch – Saturday and Sunday 11am to 4pm
Afternoon Tea – Daily from 2:30pm to 5pm

Closed 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

Summer Hours (July – August):
Monday to Sunday 7am to 3pm
Breakfast – Monday to Sunday 7am to 11am
Lunch – Monday to Friday 11am to 3pm
Brunch – Saturday and Sunday 11am to 3pm

Something else to note about this little gem in the desert: They are dedicated to buying produce locally, all natural, pesticide and herbicide free as well as buying certified organic! They are as green as they are….well, green (did we mention the hummingbirds on the patio?). Amazing. Check it out!