From Mount Lemmon to Mission Garden: Tucson's favorite places

Having this living agricultural museum located in Tucson preserves and promotes the rich agricultural heritage and food cultures of people who for centuries have traveled the world taking their seeds, plants and culture with them, writes Tucson architect Richard Fe Tom.

For Tucson architect Michael Nervik, the wide variety of activities on Mount Lemmon make it a go-to destination. 

As much as the architecture is engaging, there is another thing that draws the attention of Tucson architect Valeria Moraga — the people that each home represents.

With all of its textures, colors, frogs, and sounds of water, the Underwood Garden not only serves as a space that teaches about desert and riparian landscapes, but as a retreat from reality as well.  

From Grotto Hill, you can get a 360-degree wide panoramic view of the four surrounding mountains — the Santa Catalina, the Rincon, the Santa Rita and the Tucson Mountains. A-Mountain can also be seen directly north.

Hi Corbett has endured as a beloved destination and remains an integral part of the Tucson community fabric, encouraging interaction and socialization, promoting fun, showcasing the environment, and featuring a constantly changing, energy-filled setting.

Take a minute to stop and admire the buildings on the UA campus, many of which hold a distinctive story.

Tucson architects weigh in on their favorite places around the Old Pueblo. One hails Mercado San Agustin as a place that "encourages spontaneous interactions."