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Tucson, Arizona

Tucson is the second largest city in Arizona and is set in a desert valley at an elevation of 2,400 feet. It is a lively city, with a large university and a diverse selection of restaurants, shops and nightlife venues. It is also steeped in history and still known as "Old Pueblo" to the locals.

Climate-wise, Tucson is cooler than Yuma and Phoenix, and is situated in a high desert valley that was once an ancient inland sea. It is surrounded by four mountain ranges; the Catalinas to the north; the Rincons to the east; the Santa Ritas to the south; and the Tucsons to the west. With mountains as protection and the Santa Cruz River as a water source, this area attracted inhabitants over 12,000 years ago. The Native American name given by the Pima to their village at the base of Sentinel Peak, stjukshon (pronounced Too-sawn), means spring at the foot of the black hill.

Although the Native American, Mexican, Mexican American and Western atmosphere has been preserved, Tucson has become a cosmopolitan city with many attractions.

DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun: 10-acre historic district in the foothills of Tucson’s Santa Catalina Mountains. It was designed and built by Arizona artist Ettore “Ted” DeGrazia, who achieved worldwide acclaim for his colorful paintings of native cultures of the Sonoran desert. Toll Free: (800) 545-2185.

Arizona Historical Society Museum: 949 East 2nd Street, 520-628-5774.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum: 2021 North Kinney Rd., Tucson AZ; Tel. 520.883.2702

Arizona State Museum: 1013 East University Blvd., Park Avenue at University Drive; 520-621-6304

Arizona Women’s Heritage Trail: Discover the other half of the story – Arizona Women, their experiences and contributions to Arizona history! Arizona Women’s Heritage Trail features women’s historic sites, walking trails, traveling exhibits, fourth grade curriculum, driving tours, and more. For details – www.womensheritagetrail.org

Fort Lowell Park and Museum: 2900 N. Craycroft Road, 520-885-3835

History of Pharmacy Museum: 1703 E. Mabel St; 520-626-1427

Mission San Xavier del Bac: 1950 W. San Xavier Rd, 9 miles southwest of Tucson on I-19; 520-294-2624

Old Pueblo Trolley, Inc: 360 E. 8th St; 520-792-1802

Old Tucson Studios: 201 S. Kinney Rd., Tucson AZ; Tel. 520.883.0100

Tohono Chul Park: 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ 85704  Phone: (520) 742-6455

Tucson Botanical Gardens: 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712,  520-326-9686

Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block: 140 N. Main Ave; 520-624-2333