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Introduction
Like many other Sunbelt cities, Tucson has experienced tremendous growth over the past 20 years, expanding from a mid-size Western town into a metropolitan area of more than 800,000 people and counting. You will find plenty of historical and... Continue reading »
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History
In 1698, Jesuit Father Eusebio Francisco Kino, on his way north from what is now Mexico to explore possible sites for building new missions, came across an Indian village called Shuk Shon. During the 70 years of Spanish colonial acquisition t... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Tucson offers a good variety of accommodations for any budget. Whether you're an executive in need of state-of-the-art business facilities, a vacationer seeking to be pampered in a luxury spa, or a backpacker looking for an affordable room, y... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
With restaurants operating today that have existed since the 1920s, Tucson's cuisine can't help but be inextricably intertwined with its history and culture. Downtown El Charro, opened in 1922, is the oldest family-run Mexican restauran... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Cultural life in Tucson, by and large, reflects the ethnic and social diversity of the city, ranging from the conservative retirement communities at the outskirts to the progressive artist community downtown. To find out what's happening in t... Continue reading »
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Tours
Downtown is about the only district in Tucson that can be explored on foot because most attractions here are within easy walking distance. The rest of the city, from Tohono Chul Park to Sabino Canyon, sprawls across the valley covering distan... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There Air Tucson International Airport (TUS) +1 520 573 8100 http://www.tucsonairport.org TUS is located approximately 10 miles from downtown and services the following airlines: AeroCalifornia (+1 800 237 6225) Aerolito... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Tucson State: Arizona Country: United States Tucson by the Numbers: Population: 486,699 Elevation: 2389 feet Average Annual Rainfall: 11.14 inches Average January Temperature: 64 degrees F (High), 38 degrees F (Low) Av... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Encircled by mountain ranges and bookended by the two units of Saguaro National Park, Tucson is Arizona's second-largest city, and for the vacationer it has everything that Phoenix has to offer, plus a bit more. There are world-class golf res... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Not nearly as large and spread out as Phoenix and the Valley of the Sun, Tucson is small enough to be convenient, yet large enough to be sophisticated. The mountains ringing Tucson are bigger and closer to town than those in the Phoenix and S... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
Babysitters -- Most hotels can arrange a sitter for you, and many resorts feature special programs for children on weekends and throughout the summer. If your hotel can't help, call A-1 Sitting Service (tel. 520/881-1578), which will send a s... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane Located 6 miles south of downtown, Tucson International Airport (tel. 520/573-8000; www.tucsonairport.org) is served by the following major airlines: Alaska/Horizon (tel. 800/252-7522; www.alaskaair.com), American (tel. 800/433-73... Continue reading »
Tucson Travel Experiences
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Moseying into Tucson
Well howdy agin pardners, it's been a while since we could lowg owan to the darn intreenate so scuse me ifn i gits confused. Our gr... Continue reading »
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The Wild, Wild West
We happen upon Old Tucson Studios on a drive out of the city - and so glad we did. It began as a film set in the 1930s for the movie 'Ari... Continue reading »
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How to Scale a Cactus
The border wasn’t far from the town of Hermisillo. A quick bus ride and we joined the long queue to gain entry into the USA. Things had c... Continue reading »
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Southern Arizona
Saturday 2nd JuneWaking early Lyn and I set out for a walk through the back of Fred's property which took us out onto an Arroyo. Th... Continue reading »
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Smog and a Race to see the Cactus
The departure time of 8:00 came and went, and we pulled out of the La Mesa Travelodge at 8:45. It seems that everybody is dragging a bit... Continue reading »
Popular Tucson Hotels
- Arizona Inn
- Embassy Suites Tucson - Paloma Village
- Fairfield Inn By Marriott Tucson Airport
- Courtyard By Marriott Tucson Williams Center
- Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
- The Golf Villas At Oro Valley
- Hampton Inn Tucson-airport
- Best Western Las Brisas Hotel-Tucson Airport
- Country Inn And Suites Tucson Airport
- Hyatt Place Tucson Airport
