Tucson Travel Guide
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Fodor's Arizona & the Grand Canyon 2013
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The Old Pueblo, as Tucson is affectionately known, is built upon a deep Native American, Spanish, Mexican, and Old West foundation. Arizona's second-largest city is both a bustling center of business and development, with its fair share of ubiquitous strip malls and tract-homes, as well as a relaxed university and resort town.
Tucson Hotels
When it comes to places to spend the night, the options in Tucson run the gamut: there are luxurious desert resorts, bed-and-breakfasts ranging from bedrooms...read more
Tucson Restaurants
Tucson boldly proclaims itself to be the "Mexican Food Capital of the United States" and most of the Mexican food in town is Sonoran style. It's the birthplace...read more
Things To Do in Tucson
Central Tucson—which has most of the shops, restaurants...read more
Travel Deals in Tucson
- $148* & up -- Nationwide Flights thru Fall on American, R/T American Airlines
- $99 & up -- Tucson AAA 4-Diamond Resort, Save 40% The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa
- $119-$169 -- Carefree, AZ: Luxe Resort w/Credit, 65% Off The Boulders, a Waldorf Astoria Resort
- $89 -- Arizona AAA 4-Diamond Resort at 40% Off — $89 Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort
Tucson Experiences
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Get close to the cacti: Unique to this region, the saguaro is the quintessential symbol of the Southwest. See them at Sabino Canyon and Saguaro... Read more
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While Tucson ensures that authentic south-of-the-border culinary and cultural influences aren't lost in translation, it also cooks up plenty... Read more
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Despite the waves of modernity that continue to wash over it, southern Arizona always emerges with reverence for its cultural influences and... Read more
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This 30-minute driving tour is a great overview of the different historic neighborhoods and architecture of Tucson. Leave yourself extra time... Read more
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This tour takes in the highlights of the university area: Start at the northwest corner of campus, at Euclid and 2nd streets, at the public parking... Read more
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Native Americans have lived along the waterways in this valley for thousands of years. During the 1500s Spanish explorers arrived to find Pima... Read more
News & Features
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News, Airlines
US Airways launched a new app for passengers this week, letting them book flights, find airport maps,... Read more
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Trip Ideas
From backpackers to businessmen, luxury seekers to religious pilgrims, all kinds of travelers are draw... Read more
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Trip Ideas
Ask around and most people will tell you to spend as short a layover as possible in Athens before booking... Read more
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