Tucson Travel Facts

The Basics

City Name: Tucson

Where is it located?: Tucson is located in southern Arizona, which is in the southwest.

Why do people go there?: The city is lists as a top ten fit city in the US, and with a number of desert conducive activies like its neighbor, Phoenix, it’s done quite well for itself, and even caters a bit to the higher end traveler.

How do travelers get there?: Most fly, but you can take a bus.

Currency: US Dollar

City Code: 520

Population: 520,000

Languages: English

Travel Information

Neighborhoods: St. Augustine Cathedral, 4th Avenue Shopping District, Tucson Electric Park, Saguaro National Park West, Old Tucson Studios, Catalina Foothills, Desert Palms Park, Rita Ranch, Santa Catalina Mountains

Attractions: Tucson Museum of Art, Biosphere 2, Old Tucson

Accommodations: Tucson Hostels

Tourist Office: http://www.arizonaguide.com/

Off-the-beaten-path: Chiricahua National Monument, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Saguaro National Park,

Health Issues: No major health issues.

Tips for Visiting

When to go: Winter has the snowbirds, and summer has the heat. Avoid em both by going in the shoulder seasons.

City Specific Events: Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, Tucson Folk Festival, Fourth Avenue Street Fair, The Tucson Rodeo, Tucson Meet Yourself, All Souls Procession Weekend

How to get around?: Bus it baby!

Good to know: Tucson is sometimes considered as the Old Pueblo.

Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airport to fly into Tucson is the Tucson International Airport.

Need more information?: Check out the Tucson travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.