Tucson
The Old Pueblo
General Information
Other Name: -, District: Arizona, State: South West, United States of America
Area: 195.1 sq mi
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Best Time to Visit: February to May and Mid September-November
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Tucson is the seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States.Location
Tucson is located in southern Arizona about 120 miles southeast of Phoenix.Climate
Sunny climate with hot summers and warm winters.
This renowned combination zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden reflects the diverse flora and fauna of the Sonoran Desert, featuring wildlife like coyotes, bears and mountain lions in their natural settings and aviaries, one for hummingbirds and the other for varied desert birds.
Located about 12 miles north of the city on Arizona Highway 77 (Oracle Road), this park affords the best views of the canyons and domes of the Catalina Mountains . A multitude of birds, snakes and lizards inhabit the lower regions, while deer and bighorn sheep roam the high country. The park offers an interpretive trail of an ancient Hohokam village.
Gallery displaying the work of famed Southwest artist Ted De Grazia, who was inspired by the Yaqui Indians.
For a panoramic view of Tucson and its surrounding mountain ranges, drive uphill west on Speedway Boulevard, which turns into Gates Pass Road. Stop at Gates Pass, at the apex of the road, and enjoy the desert and mountain vistas from the parking lot at the side of the road, particularly at sunset.
Located 56 miles southwest of Tucson on the Tohono O''odham Indian Reservation, the observatory is a working research station situated high above on Kitt Peak.
This institution is totally dedicated to the preservation of the history of flight, be it commercial, military, or interplanetary. The museum opened in 1976 with just 75 aircraft and has now grown to more than 250 on display. Exhibits rotate, and special events and conferences are scheduled regularly.
Of all the natural attractions in and around Tucson, Sabino Canyon is certainly the most popular.
Tucson Botanical Gardens is a major Tucson tourist attraction, and not just for plant lovers. Apart from a rich collection of cactus and desert wildflowers, the gardens offer an educational walk around the history of the native Tohono O''odham Indians and the efforts of local scientists to preserve native seeds. Don''t miss the wonderful Nuestro Jardin, the traditional Mexican-American neighborhood garden, or the shaded restaurant patio.
This park on Tucson''s northwest side is a very civilized piece of the Sonoran desert in the city, with a wide variety of desert plants around pleasant trails, which lead visitors to a gift shop and a shaded tea room serving delicious scones for tea time. Regular "Walk in the Park" tours provide an educational experience about the park''s fauna and flora.
Take a trip to fantasyland in the desert and see historic Western sites in an enchanted environment made from rocks. Let your imagination make history come alive for you. There is a gift shop on site.
This attraction is to Tucson what the Eiffel Tower is to Paris, except it''s more ancient. Founded in 1700 by the Spanish missionary Father Kino.