Guide Note

Tucson is a city in Arizona, a little less then a 100 miles from the Mexican border. There are a variety of festivals, museums and over 120 parks with in the city.

Fast Facts

Country: United States
State: Arizona
County: Pima
Mayor: Bob Walkup
City population: 518,956 (2006)
Currency: U.S. dollar
Area code: 520
Time zone: MST

Attractions

The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a "world-renowned" zoo, Best Art Museum Vacations and botanical gardens.¹ All the exhibits there are displayed in "very natural settings" and whole area is "quite extensive," so be prepared to be there a while to take in all the sights.² There are more then "300 animal species" and "1,200" different plants, with two miles of pathway spread over 21 acres.³

Outdoor Adventure

Tucson is "always open" for any kind of outdoor recreation. The area is a "top biking destinations" and with over "250 species" of birds, it's a "birder's paradise."⁴ Hiking is also quite popular because of the wide array of "steep, rugged canyons"⁵ and public areas with in the national and state parks.

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When planning your, please see the page on Best Art Museum Vacations.

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Tucson Vacation

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Official Tourism Site: Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau
Frommer's: Tucson (Arizona, USA)
Fodor's: Tucson Travel Guide
Lonely Planet: Tucson Travel Guide
TripAdvisor: Tucson Vacation Reviews
Wcities: Tucson
VirtualTourist:Tucson Travel Guide

Tucson Flights

Tuscon Travel Packages

TripAdvisor: Tuscon Vacation Packages & Hotel Deals
Orbitz: Tucson Travel Deals, Vacation Packages, & Getaways
Yahoo! Travel: Vacation Package Deals to Tucson, AZ

Tucson Basics

Weather:Weather Underground - National Weather Service - The Weather Channel
Map: Google Maps - Yahoo! Maps - Mapquest
Current Events: Google News - Topix - Tucson Citizen
History: Official Tourism Site - Wikipedia -Lonely Planet
Photos: Google Image Search - Live Search Images - Flickr

Tucson Info

Official Tourism Site: About Tucson
City Government Site: City of Tucson, Arizona
Wikipedia: Tucson, Arizona
Frommer's: Tucson Fast Facts
Fodor's: Tucson Contacts & Resources

Tucson Transportation

Official Tourism Site: Getting To & Around Tucson
Frommer's: Getting Around Tucson
Lonely Planet: Tucson - Getting There & Around
Public Transit: Sun Tran
Trolley: Old Pueblo Trolley
Amtrak: Tucson, AZ (TUS)

Tucson Activities

Official Tourism Site: Tucson Outdoor Adventure & Nature
Frommer's: Tucson Active Pursuits

Tucson Attractions

Official Tourism Site: Major Southern Arizona Attractions
Frommer's: Tucson Attractions
Fodor's: Tucson Entertainment
TripAdvisor: Tucson Attraction Reviews
Lonely Planet: Tucson Sights
Virtual Tourist: Things to Do in Tucson

Tucson Events

Official Tourism Site: Tucson Events
Frommer's: Tucson Events
TripAdvisor: Tucson Events & Festivals
Virtual Tourist: Tucson Festivals and Events
WCities: Tucson Events Search
La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (Rodeo) (Feb. 16-24, 2008)
Arizona International Film Festival (April 18-27, 2008)

Tucson Tours

- The Mahalo Guide To Tucson Tours
Official Tourism Site: Tucson Tour Ideas
Frommer's: Tucson Organized and Walking Tours
TripAdvisor: Tucson Tour Reviews
WCities: Tucson Recommended Tours
Viator: Tucson Tours, Day Trips & Sightseeing

Tucson Hotels

The Mahalo Guide To Tucson Hotels
Official Tourism Site: Tucson Hotels, Resorts, Spas & Ranches
Frommer's: Tucson Hotels
Fodor's: Tucson Hotels
TripAdvisor: Tucson Hotel Reviews
WCities: Tucson - Where to Stay
Virtual Tourist: Tucson Hotel Reviews

Tucson Restaurants

- The Mahalo Guide To Tucson Restaurants
Official Tourism Site: Tucson Restaurants
Frommer's: Tucson Restaurants
Fodor's: Tucson Restaurants
TripAdvisor:Tucson Restaurant Reviews
Lonely Planet: Tucson Places to Eat
WCities: Tucson Dining & Drinking

Tucson Shopping

Official Tourism Site: Shopping in Tucson
Frommer's: Tucson Shops
Fodor's: Tucson Shopping
WCities: Tucson Shopping Search

Tucson Nightlife

Tucson Blogs and Message Boards

TripAdvisor: Tucson Travel Forum
Gridskipper: Tucson Travel Blogs
RealTravel: Tucson Trips

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