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.
