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about tucson About Tucson
Mild weather, world-renowned museums, first-class resorts, a host of cultural and outdoor activities, fabulous dining and close proximity to the Old West towns make this city a premier destination.

attractions Tucson attractions
There's no way to see everything in Tucson in a weekend, so relax. Enjoy this desert oasis and plan to come back for more.
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• Calendar of annual events in Tucson

spa Tucson spa destinations
If you are searching for relaxation and rejuvenation, a trip to Tucson puts you at one of the world's leading spa destinations. Tucson's resort spas combine luxurious pampering with outdoor recreation.

lodging Tucson lodging ideas
While staying in Tucson you can choose from numerous accommodations ranging from bed & breakfast inns to dude ranches and from basic motels to luxury resorts. You'll find lower rates in the summer months.

dining Tucson dining & nightlife
From the oldest family operated Mexican restaurant in the U.S. to 4-star fine dining, Tucson is quickly earning a reputation as a gourmand's delight. Tucson easily has a menu of great foods catering to every taste.

San Xavier del Bac Nearby: San Xavier del Bac
San Xavier del Bac is one of the best preserved missions of the Southwest. It stands alone south of Tucson, framed by an empty desert interrupted only by the mission and a lonely road.

Coronado History: Coronado roamed here
It's possible, though it may never be proved, that explorer Francisco Vasquez de Coronado once stood on this very spot, looked to the south and said, "Hey, you guys! I can see Mexico from here!"

photos Tucson photo gallery
Take a photo tour of the sights and people in Tucson.


Travel Headlines

Travel Headlines

Whoville minus the Grinch

Whoville minus the GrinchPrescott is the kind of town you'd expect Santa to hit up first on Christmas Eve. • Boasting the world's largest gingerbread village, a 70-foot-plus Christmas tree in the town square, and a slew of long-held Christmas traditions, how could St. Nick not bestow a little extra attention on Arizona's self-proclaimed Christmas City? • Prescott (pronounced "Pres-kitt") is nestled in the pine-filled Bradshaw Mountains of Northern Arizona about 215 miles from Tucson. It begs visitors to abandon their cars, pull on a sweater and partake in the holiday cheer that fills the streets of the historic, Old West downtown. • "It's everybody's hometown, and it's a very friendly town," said Mayor Jack Wilson. "I think that's what our distinction is." • So if you'd rather see some pine trees instead of cacti for a change, and if you want an excuse to trade in your flip-flops and T-shirts for winter boots and chunky sweaters, then a getaway to Prescott is just a few hours away. • And if you're lucky, it just might snow. ...

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TRAIL: BIKE OLD SPANISH TRAIL

TRAIL: BIKE OLD SPANISH TRAILWhat: Paved bicycle or jogging path from midtown to the entrance of Saguaro National Park-Rincon District ...

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