Tucson Holidays

Come for a magnificent change of scenery. Tucson is the authentic Southwestern destination. Mile after mile of pristine desert, cactus like nowhere else on Earth, spectacular mountains in every direction. Tucson is absolutely incredible. Play our legendary golf, from many of the best target courses in the country to pleasing traditional layouts. Revitalize yourself in our world-renowned spas. Steep yourself in our unique culture and our Old West history. Go birding, stargazing, exploring or just kick back by the pool. It's all right here, anytime of year. Geography The city of Tucson is 2,389 feet above sea level and covers nearly 500 square miles. The landscape mixes flowering desert, rolling hills, winding dry riverbeds, rugged canyons, and pine-topped peaks-all beneath an expansive clear, blue sky. Scenery on the 60-minute drive from downtown Tucson to the top of nearby Mt. Lemmon is much like what you´d see on a trip from Mexico to Canada. About Tucson Welcome to Arizona´s second largest city. Tucson is a growing metropolis of 900,000 that keeps getting better and better. The city´s geography is a postcard image of cactus forests, rolling hills, and craggy mountains. National and State Parks and Forests ring the city. Tucson lies in the borderland, a region that blends the cultures of the United States and Mexico, and has a long history of settlement by ancient Native American peoples, Spanish explorers, and Anglo frontiersmen. The weather is mild nearly all the time, just right for all kinds of fun activities. We think you´ll agree, whether you´re a new visitor, just passing through, or a longtime resident re-discovering hometown treasures, Tucson is Real. Natural. Arizona. The Heart of the City Downtown Tucson is vibrantly alive and wonderfully diverse. Ancient adobe homes stand in the shadows of modern skyscrapers. A mix of Native American, Spanish, Mexican and contemporary influences color the atmosphere. Ride a historic trolley through the Fourth Avenue shopping district. No matter which way you walk you´ll find fun places to shop, explore and dine. Arts Downtown is the center of Tucson´s arts community. Browse through dozens of galleries, explore the museum, catch a show or indie film and see the public art scattered throughout the area. Dining With the exciting variety of restaurants, you´ll always find what you´re hungry for. Experience our world-famous Mexican food, savor gourmet Southwestern, go vegetarian, try Greek, Chinese, and other cuisines from around the world. Or just kick back in the park and enjoy our beautiful weather with lunch from the hot dog cart. Events Parades and music, shopping and food, Downtown is Tucson´s place to celebrate. Enjoy the wide variety of festivals, events and fun in the heart of the city. Here are just a few of our popular annual events. Shopping You´ll have a blast shopping downtown. You could spend hours browsing through the shops scattered all around downtown. Southwestern jewelry, antiques, pottery, Native American crafts and handmade furniture are just a sample of the variety of stores Downtown has to offer. Heritage / Culture Downtown Tucson has been a focus of history for centuries. It lies directly on the longest continuously inhabited site in the U.S. The earliest documented residents are the mysterious Hohokam, a tribe that vanished hundreds of years ago. The area has seen Spanish Conquistadors and missionaries, Mexican and U.S. armies, Wild West legends, and modern heroes and villains. Come explore the centuries concentrated in Downtown Tucson. Transportation Our downtown is a breeze to explore. Just park in a convenient lot and everything is just a few blocks away. If you´re carrying a lot of packages or just need to give your feet a rest, hop on one of our free T.I.C.E.T. Shuttles. And for a fun ride on Fourth Ave. get on board the Old Pueblo Trolley. Contact Information Website: www.visittucson.org/ Serving Airports Airport: Tucson International Airport Airport Code Flight Time from the UK: 9 hours