A five and half acre green space under the shade of mature trees right in the heart of Midtown, Tucson Botanical Gardens is just the place to bring the family together. Walk under elevated track at the Great Garden Express model railway garden, and discover how pinecones, seeds, and other natural elements are used to create intricate models of favorite National Parks landmarks. The Children's Discovery Gardens offers young children a tucked-away place to play and explore the natural world, and a family-friendly field journal will guide kids in need of more independent activities. Paved and compacted mulch pathways provide easy access by stroller, punctuated with picnic tables and benches for a restorative snack, or just to take in the view. Art in the Gardens and indoor galleries will scratch your culture itch, and for those who simply come to enjoy the flowers, there is something in bloom every day of the year. While you're here, be sure to stop at the café for breakfast, lunch, or a refreshing beverage: a kids' menu is available. And from October - May, come ooh and ahh at the tropical butterflies as they flutter by, maybe even landing on your head, shoulder, knees, or toes!