Places to visit in Tucson
Getting to Tucson
The city of Tucson, Arizona is a vibrant and exciting city filled with all kinds of wonderful attractions for the whole family. Getting here is simple and convenient from just about anywhere. You can reach this beautiful city by plane, car, or public transportation.
Getting to Tucson
Getting to Tucson is incredibly easy. Conveniently located less than two hours from Phoenix, this is a simple destination for anyone living or staying there. Simply take a ride down Interstate 10 and you will reach the city in no time!
For those who are not locals of Phoenix, there are other ways to arrive here. The most popular and most convenient option is to fly into Tucson International Airport (TUS). This airport features direct flights and stopovers from a growing list of airlines and carriers. Simply search your favorite airline to see if they fly into TUS. From the airport, you can take a taxi, rent a car or look at our lovely public transportation.
More Tucson Transportation Options
The Sunset Limited Amtrak train line runs three days a week, connecting Los Angeles to New Orleans with service to downtown Tucson. Downtown is also home base to the Greyhound Bus station, open 24 hours all year. In addition, all of the major car rental agencies are represented at TUS. You’ll also find a number of rental car agencies throughout the city, if you’re looking for a short-term or specialty vehicle rental during your visit.
It’s worth noting that the twin U.S./Mexico city of Nogales and the Mexico border are just a little more than an hour south of Tucson, giving visitors an opportunity to explore further during their Tucson visit. If international travel is in your plans, there are a couple of important things to remember: if entering from Mexico, you MUST HAVE proper travel documentation for travel into Arizona. If driving into Mexico, you MUST have Mexican car insurance! Call the Tucson Visitor Center for more information at (800) 638-8350.
U.S. citizens returning to Arizona after visiting Mexico MUST have valid travel documents such as a passport or passport card. For a list of acceptable documents, visit the U.S. Customs & Border Protection website.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Tucson’s Sun Link Streetcar links the University of Arizona to the Mercado neighborhood by way of downtown Tucson and the popular Fourth Avenue dining, shopping, and entertainment district, following the main artery of Tucson’s Urban Core.
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