Tucson and Southern Arizona
Tucson is the authentic Southwestern desination. The city boasts amazing desert vista, spectacular mountains and landscape. Tucson’s architecture, neighborhoods, and annual events are heavily influenced by its rich Hispanic culture. The Old West is alive in Tucson! Ghost Towns, dude ranches and some of the oldest settlement in the United States.
Important Tucson Links:
Community Events Calendar - Be a local and experience Tucson’s unique cultures at our community events such as fundraisers, club programs and Tucson Parks and Recreation activities.
Arts & Cultural Calendar (ShowUp.com) - Tucson’s definitive calendar of theatre, music, dance, art, festivals, and cultural attractions.
Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase of Tucson - Also known as the Tucson Gem Show, the largest event of its kind in the world is eagerly anticipated by thousands of rock hounds, jewelers and others who buy, sell and exhibit. January 29 – February 13, 2011.
La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (Tucson Rodeo) - Dust, sweat, determination, and pride clash when some of the best rodeo athletes on the circuit strive to hold their own with some of the finest livestock in the biz at the infamous Tucson Rodeo, Feb. 19-27, 2011. Dowload the 2010 Fact Sheet.
Tucson International Mariachi Conference
Tucson’s award-winning conference features performances by renownedmariachi musicians and baile folklorico dancers. April 26-30, 2011.
Perimeter Cycling El Tour de Tucson
Held annually the Saturday before Thanksgiving, El Tour is a fun ride attracting over 9,000 cyclists of all ages and abilities from throughout the United States and beyond, including novice, intermediate, advanced, and professional riders. Southwest Airlines’ in-flight magazine, Spirit (June 2001) named El Tour de Tucson “one of the premier organized rides in United States,” and Bicycling Magazine (October 2002) ranked El Tour as “one of the top three fundraising rides” in the country. Nov. 20, 2010.
Places to See in Tucson
Casino of the Sun · Also Casino del Sol
Club Congress · Club at the historic Hotel Congress
Kitt Peak National Observatory
Old Town Artisans · Located on the site of the Spanish Presidio, built in the 1700′s.
Old Tucson Studios · From daring cowboy gunfights and stunts to rip-roarin’ musical revues and comedies, Old Tucson offers exciting Old West entertainment.
Funtasticks · 5-acre entertainment park provides the perfect setting for hours of family fun. Offers mini-golf, go-karts, batting cages, bumper boats, a 7-ride Kiddie Land, and a state-of-the-art video arcade.
Sabino Canyon · Take the shuttle to the top or just walk in. Hiking trails and picnic areas abound.
Sonoran Arthropod Studies Institute (SASI)
Sonoran Sea Aquarium · Opening Spring 2005. (Stop holding your breath.)
Tucson Raceway Park · NASCAR Winston Racing Series weekly, plus special events.
