Fall, winter, and spring are the most popular times to visit Tucson due to mild weather, outdoor activities, cultural festivals, and ideal conditions for hiking and sightseeing.

With 350+ days of sunshine annually, Tucson ranks as one of most radiant cities in the United States! As a result, there are fun events all year long, including sports and outdoor activities, even in mid-winter. Yes, it’s hot in the summer, but the nights are cooler, and like they say, “it’s a dry heat,” which means you’ll rarely break a sweat. Thanks to showers in late summer and early winter, it’s a different kind of desert — a lot greener than you might think.

Tucson’s top attractions come from the natural landscapes of the Sonoran Desert. Sabino Canyon, Catalina State Park, Saguaro National Parks East and West, Colossal Cave Mountain Park, the Tohono Chul Botanical Gardens, and Kartchner Caverns State Park are all well worth the visit and hiking opportunities.

You won’t want to miss the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, which houses a zoo, walk-in aviary, botanical garden, and natural history exhibits.

Yes! We have some pet-friendly properties, contact us for more details. We want to be able to accommodate you as much as possible, and that’s why we’ll strive to offer you a pet-friendly vacation rental that will work for your pet.

Did you know Tucson is recognized as one of the best cities in the world for events and festivals? Many of these center on Tucson’s eccentric character, gem shows, and rodeos. Don’t forget sporting events at the U of A, plus seasonal arts & cultural highlights.

• Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase (Jan - Feb)
• Tucson International Mariachi Festival (Spring)
• All Souls Procession (early November)
• Tucson Festival of Books (Spring)
• Tucson Rodeo (Feb - March)
• El Tour de Tucson (November)

Definitely! Tucson is a convenient home-base for day trips to: the Biosphere II in Oracle, the famous “Old West” boom town of Tombstone, Bisbee, Flagstaff, Mount Lemmon, Phoenix, and Nogales, Mexico.