tucson, must see
 

I am invited to stay with a relative in Loews Ventana for few days next week. I know it is a beautiful place and intend to relax.

I wondered what is a must see in the area. I am not into museums, just scenery or something really special

thanks

Hi, I am actually going there myself in a couple of weeks. We're planning to go hiking in Saguaro National Park, right outside Tucson. There are 2 sections - east and west.

Also plan to go to San Xavier del Bac, the oldest mission in the US. I had gone there before on a previous trip and thought it was magnificent. I also thought Tubac was kind of neat. It's south of Tucson and it's an artists' colony. I think I'll go back to see how much it's changed in 10 years (unless someone here tells me it's not worth it).
Have fun, the weather ought to be nice!

Put Sabino Canyon and the desert museum at the top of your list.

The desert museum is more of a botanical garden/zoo than museum. It's a must see for anybody.

My must-sees are: the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, which, as others have noted, is more a park than a museum; San Xavier del Bac; Saguaro Nat'l Monument, west more than east.

Sabinon canyon is definitely a good thing to see, hike, etc. we also visited the Pima air and space museum -its outdoors and pretty cool. There is also a disable coldwar era missle site that is awesome to see. can't remember the name of it but there is a good amount of walking around as well as the tour itself.

Kartchner Caverns are amazing. I suggest calling to reserve the time you want for the tour.

Also, you might want to check out the Biosphere.

Sabino Canyon is great. Even though you say that you are not into museums, the Pima Air and Space Museum is awesome.