Tucson Hotels
TucsonWhen you think of Tucson, you think of sweeping desert vistas, of cacti and Native Americans, and you’re not far wrong, but Tucson is also a major urban center with a dazzling nighttime cityscape, with the beautiful Catalina Mountains as a backdrop. It has a population of approximately 500,000 people, and is located in south central Arizona, about 60 miles from the US Mexico border. Due to its climate and weather, Tucson is full of outdoor activities just about all year long. There is the Tucson Rodeo, which is held every February, the Fourth Avenue Street Fairs, held twice a year (once in December, once in March), the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, and the world famous Tucson Folk Festival which takes place every May. There are too many museums to name in Tucson, some devoted to the natural wildlife of the region, some to the crafts and history of the Native Americans of the area, some to the geology unique to the Tucson area, the list is truly endless. Tucson is an outdoor adventurer’s paradise, with hiking, biking, kayaking, and caving. Because it is in the desert, where the air is exceptionally clear, there are numerous observatories in Tucson, including the Whipple Observatory, the Mt. Graham International Observatory, and the Kitt Peak National Observatory, to name a few. When it’s time to eat, you can find out what Tucson is really about: the food is exceptional, with the “Tex-Mex” influence being felt in the Mesquite grilled meat, the many flavored salsas, and fajitas of every kind. Not that there isn’t continental dining to be had, too, but why come all the way to Tucson and not sample the local cuisine? There is shopping of every sort, from Native American pottery and other crafts to jewelry made from locally mined gemstones. Tucson is an experience like no other.
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