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Pinal County

135 N Pinal St · Florence, AZ

Why you should go…

Pinal County, located between Phoenix and Tucson, promotes its attractions through the Explore Pinal County visitor guide produced by the county's economic development office. Featured sites include Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Picacho Peak State Park and the Florence Townsite Historic District. The county contains five state parks, several wilderness areas and national monuments and forests.

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  • #hiking
  • #history
  • #road trip
  • #outdoor

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Pinal County, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Boyce Thompson Arboretum

    Under $25

    Arizona's largest botanical garden, with desert plant collections, a new 13-acre garden and 1.5 miles of trails.

    22 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

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