Arizona

Tucson, Arizona is significantly older than Phoenix. It holds a strong historical tradition. Tucson is the second largest city in the state. Tucson is known as the “Old Pueblo” and is well-known for its western hospitality and friendliness of its residents. It is located in a valley and is a little cooler than Phoenix. Elevation is 2,584 feet. Tucson is surrounded by mountains on all sides and is part of the Sonoran Desert. The mountains are the Santa Catalinas, the Rincons, the Tucson Mountains and the Santa Ritas. In the summer temperatures exceed 100 degrees, but the winters are very mild. Tucson is the home of the University of Arizona and Flandrau Planetarium, Tucson is an outdoor, active lifestyle community in the desert and people dress casually in Tucson. Tucson is famous for elegant spas and salons such as Canyon Ranch. Tucson is a great place if you like to go hiking, biking or running. Golfing, tennis and swimming are enjoyed anytime of the year. It is just a hop, skip and a jump to the Nogales, Mexico border. Kitt Peak National Observatory and many other attractions are within driving distance to Tucson. Tucson tourist industry attracts many winter visitors.

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