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TUCSON, AZ \u2014 Nestled on the northwest side of Tucson, Tohono Chul offers visitors a chance to experience the beauty and tranquility of the Sonoran Desert through winding garden paths, native plants and scenic desert trails.<\/p>\n

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The 49-acre botanical garden and cultural destination features a mix of cultivated gardens and preserved desert landscape designed to showcase Southern Arizona\u2019s unique environment.<\/p>\n

\u201cTohono Chul is a 49-acre paradise,\u201d said Jamie Maslyn Larson, president and CEO of Tohono Chul. \u201cIt\u2019s an oasis in the heart of Tucson.\u201d<\/p>\n

About 32 acres of the property remain untouched Sonoran Desert, giving visitors a glimpse of the region\u2019s natural landscape while still providing shaded walkways, gathering spaces and art installations throughout the grounds.<\/p>\n

Visitors can explore flowering desert plants, towering saguaro cacti and quiet trails that wind through the preserve, creating what many describe as a peaceful retreat from city life.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt is absolutely a representation of the Greater Sonoran Desert,\u201d said volunteer Barb Carolus. \u201cIt\u2019s quiet. It\u2019s a very special place. We call it Desert Bliss.\u201d<\/p>\n

The gardens also feature galleries, dining options and community events centered around desert culture and conservation.<\/p>\n

Tohono Chul recently unveiled a large new mural celebrating the Sonoran Desert at night, adding another artistic centerpiece to the Tucson attraction.<\/p>\n

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Tohono Chul is located at 7366 N Paseo Del Norte, Tucson. Admission is $20.<\/p>\n

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