Tohono Chul Park

Scenic 49-acre desert preserve with nature trails, specialty gardens, unique gift shops, art galleries, Tea Room. Open daily, call for hours and admission fees.

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  1. Fpo Avatar calamityjane

    Tohono Chul Tea Room - simply amazing

    ‘Okay’ rating Posted over 4 years ago

    Recently I invited a friend to the Tohono Chul Tea Room for breakfast. Her boyfriend lives in Tucson and she's been coming to see him for several years but didn't know about the Tea Room! It is such an amazing ambiance. In the morning light, you can have a wonderful breakfast in a lush desert botanical garden setting. Many of the plants and flowers are designed to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Beautiful! I'm not a bird-watching type of person, but I saw some colors on those little birds that I've never seen before! It is such a relaxing and soothing place to be. AND the food is amazing too. Try the signature breakfast enchiladas. You won't regret it!

    As a side note: In October, my friend got married at Tohono Chul. The ceremony and the reception were both beautiful. The ceremony took place in the courtyard as you enter the Tea Room as was the reception party after dinner. Something to seriously consider if you're getting married, or even just recommending a cool and unique party venue.

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  2. Fpo Avatar debranaz

    Experience the Night Blooming Cereus Cactus

    ‘Okay’ rating Posted almost 5 years ago

    The Tohono Chul Park has the largest collection in the world of Peniocereus greggi or night blooming cactus in the world. The unassuming plant looks like a dead stick for most of the year, but for one night it opens with a gorgeous white flower that has undertones of red or green. It has a very soft fragrence that fills the night. The Bloom night is a free event in the evening usually in June when the most night blooming cactus are prepared to open. Great event for young or old. There are refreshments and presentationa about the Cereus and its significance.

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