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Kitt Peak National Observatory, Topawa

4.3

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Observatory · National Park

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Kitt Peak National Observatory reviews

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By Jim L

As of mid March, the facilities were still closed (no access to buildings, etc.), but the road was open (maybe we were lucky). Loved the architecture of the various telescopes and instruments. An...

As of mid March, the facilities were still closed (no access to buildings, etc.), but the road was open (maybe we were lucky). Loved the architecture of the various telescopes and instruments. An... more »
By MerelyATourist

My wife and I visited here in early November last year during a two-night stay in Tucson. Visiting this observatory was an essential activity in our Arizona vacation, which was astronomy-themed as...

My wife and I visited here in early November last year during a two-night stay in Tucson. Visiting this observatory was an essential activity in our Arizona vacation, which was astronomy-themed as... more »
By ganjagurl

Checked their website before we left our house in Scottsdale. They listed that they were open until 4pm. Drove 3 hours and over 150 miles only to find out that the observatory was closed. The road.... more

Checked their website before we left our house in Scottsdale. They listed that they were open until 4pm. Drove 3 hours and over 150 miles only to find out that the observatory was closed. The road.... more »

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By Kay W

Simply spectacular views! It is well worth the drive up the mountain to visit this awesome scientific site. I would plan several hours to walk around the mountain and see everything that there is to offer here. And bring binoculars to help see the scale of everything that is here!

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By Patrick Dunlop

It is a gem to Tucson, amazing history and incredible night program. American ingenuity from the late 50s, really cool architecture worth a stop, highly recommend the night program. Currently closed to the public, due to the tribal land being closed to the public.

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By Aurora Dawn Smith

Pack a lunch if you plan on spending time here, it's distant and doesn't have a cafe. That being said, this place is interesting and educational. We came here on a family outing and saw all three daytime tours. The telescopes are interesting and we learned a lot about space and how we observe the solar bodies. Though the mountain isn't the attraction, the sights are breathtaking and it is easy to see why this is considered a holy place.

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By Amrut Deshpande

A must visit place. The tour guides are so hard working!!! They do so many things so perfectly! They're a wonderful host, they are a helpful salesmen, they drive well, they help you protect car headlights, But they're the Best guides as they're knowledgeable and give you all the insights. Loved the experience. Thanks Carmen, Arsh and One more person (sorry I don't remember the name)

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By Eric Bourgeot

Definitely interesting to visit as well as the route on the way. Amazing views on the way and at 7000 ft altitude. Highly recommended. Can be windy and cold, check the weather

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