Heritage, Culture & Art

From San Xavier del Bac Mission, founded in 1692, to Picacho Peak, the site of the most westerly Civil War battle, there are countless sites to explore within an hour or so. Nearby mining towns, such as Bisbee, are both alive and well, while others are considered ghost towns; with ghost sightings common in nearby Fort Bowie, Gleeson and Ruby. The living west can be found on the streets of Tombstone and artists flock to nearby Tubac, where cattle roam freely on its famous golf course built in the 1950s by a partnership including Bing Crosby. Hollywood is no stranger to this area, there have been over 60 western movies filmed in and around the area.

Experience The West

Within Tucson, find some of the oldest western buildings around, many now home to shops and galleries. Art museums, including the well-regarded University of Arizona Museum of Art, cultural centers, Tucson Botanical Garden, and historic museums all celebrate the Southwest experience.

Tucson can boast one of the strongest economies in the US, and is home to Raytheon Missle Systems, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, University of Arizona and Freeport-McMoRan.

Leave No Stone Unturned

From an easy stroll along the Rillito riverbed to a rugged climb up to Finger Rock, outdoor adventure awaits. Ski at Mount Lemmon within the 10,000 ft Catalina Mountains or horseback at Rockin’ Star Ranch. Explore the five National Parks located in Southern Arizona: Saguaro National Park, Tumacácori National Historical Park, Chiricahua National Monument, Fort Bowie National Historic Site and Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Don’t stop there. Select from 35 or so nearby golf courses. Go spelunking at Colossal Cave Mountain Park or visit Kartchner Caverns, then hike mystical Sabino Canyon. Tucson is known for its dark skies, with the Milky Way often visible. Feel a need to get closer? Visit Kitt Peak National Observatory, and check out the Titan Missile and Pima Air and Space Museum.

Don’t Forget To Look Up.

Tucson is known for its dark skies, with the Milky Way often visible. Feel a need to get closer? Visit Kitt Peak National Observatory, and check out the Titan Missile and Pima Air and Space Museum. Just step outside your door to experience the splendor of High Sonoran Desert:  spectacular sunsets over ancient mountain ranges, hidden canyons, and nearby rivers and creeks. A whole world beckons from the verdant Sky Islands to the endless saguaro forests. This country offers terrain not found anywhere else in the world, along with abundant wildlife, painted skies and star-filled nights. Choose your favorite way to explore, or simply chill beside the pool and take it all in.

Spectacular Celebrations Are The Norm

No matter your interests, Tucson is sure to have something for you! The city’s expansive list of events ranges from weekly gatherings to signature festivals. Farmers Markets and artistic showcases make for great weekly rituals, the city’s many orchestras and theaters provide great lure for a weekend outing, and annual events such as Film Fest Tucson and the Sky Islands Fall Artisan Market offer plenty of entertainment to eagerly anticipate.

Nouvelle Cuisine

Food lovers rejoice — Tucson is filled with phenomenal eateries ranging from streetcar ice cream shops to upscale dining. Awarded a place in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, Tucson was the first city in the United States to become a UNESCO City of Gastronomy due to its longest agricultural history of any US city. With such a strong Mexican and Spanish influence, you can expect unbeatable and authentic Hispanic cuisine everywhere you go, but there are also plenty of other flavors to enjoy!

Adventure Seekers

Mountain bikers from all over the world come to experience Tucson’s incredible trails while enjoying the great views and weather. For the more experienced, we suggest Golder Ranch in Oro Valley. However, if you’re looking for a more scenic route make sure to bike Honey Bee Canyon’s smooth trails and you will certainly see why it was used as a Hollywood movie backdrop.

Mild Four Seasons

Average Temperatures

Spring
87° / 49°
Summer
100° / 71°
Fall
83° / 43°
Winter
66° / 34°

The Mountains are Calling and I Must Go

Just step outside your door to experience the splendor of High Sonoran Desert, ancient mountain ranges, hidden canyons, and nearby rivers and creeks. A whole world beckons from the verdant Sky Islands to the endless saguaro forests. This country offers terrain not found anywhere else in the world, along with abundant wildlife, painted skies and star-filled nights. Choose your favorite way to explore, or simply chill beside the pool and take it all in.
View Sacred Petroglyphs in the Tortolita Mountains
Ski in the Catalina Mountains
Visit the Kitt Peak
National Observatory
Hike Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Horseback Ride at Chiricahua National Monument
Go Caving at
Colossal Mountain Peak

Jay Morrish designed world-class golf course

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