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Tucson, Arizona A Natural Destination

October 2, 2009

Posted in: Arizona

Tucson, Arizona, is today home to over 800,000 people and a very popular destination for travelers. The warm and comfortable weather and full calendar of events each year makes it a place locals love to live and tourists long to return to.
However the area is also culturally rich in history, both good and bad. The history of the area dates back to when Christ was born and it is one of the oldest places in the United States to have been continually inhabited since its birth. The Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau has records indicating that back in the year 1884 there were 25 different saloons in the city, and also have a funny old law that is still technically in the books – women are not allowed to wear pants! John Dillinger was arrested in the area and Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp both visited the train station here before moving on to Tombstone – explaining the areas popularity with people fond of old Wild West films.
In Tucson residents and guests alike who enjoy being outside can visit Saguaro National Park, where they will find the famous giant cactus, or go for a hike in the beautiful and wide open Sonoran Desert. Fans of baseball will be spoilt for choice with three different major league teams; the Colorado Rockies, the Chicago White Sox and the Arizona Razorbacks – all of whom they can watch each year during their spring training. There is also some of the best golf in the world to be had in Tucson, and bicyclists aren’t left wanting either with plenty of trails in the area.
There are also a plethora of different events and conventions that take place here; the most famous being the gem show, officially named the Tuscon Gem, Meneral and Fossil Showcase. The event attracts everyone from mineralogists to those simply wanting to buy a piece or two of very high end jewelry. The shows held in January and February are the largest gathering of their kind in not only the United States but across the entire world. Those of you who appreciate natural wonders will love the unmatched opportunities afforded to you in Tucson for stargazing and astronomy.
The area has a very rich cultural heritage of Mexican, Spanish and Native American influences which one can admire in both the region’s entertainment and dining experiences. The calendar for Tucson is full of different festivities such as La Fiesta de los Vaqueros as well as the Annual Waila Festival. Art lovers will find a number of facilities to meet their creative needs, as well as a street fair that attracts both local artists and art aficionados alike, and plenty of art museums, including the University of Arizona Museum of Art and Ansel Adams‘ Center for Creative Photography to tickle their fancy.
No matter what activity locals and tourists decide to partake in, they know the sun will be out. The Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau reports that the area enjoys at least 300 days of sunny weather each and ever year with temperatures ranging between 70 degrees and the mid 90s.