Few cities continue to evoke the frontier, outpost spirit of the Old West like Tucson, Arizona. In its far corner of the country, isolated by the vast Sonora Desert and colored by a distinctive Mesoamerican culture, the city remains a charming and personalized destination for travelers looking to escape the stresses on the eastern side of the hundredth meridian. Yet at the same time, Tucson sustains a sprawling infrastructure, a huge and first-rate University, and all the amenities of a large metropolis. It also serves as a hospitable jumping off point for the natural wonders of the basin and range landscape that surrounds it. When you visit, your daily itinerary will be as varied as it will be unique. In the space of an hour you can drive to the heart of a cactus-filled desert or to the top of a snow-capped mountain. You can hike a secluded canyon in search of some of the rarest birds in the country or you can stroll leisurely down Fourth Avenue enjoying the shops and patio-seated cafes. You can set out into the wilderness or simply splendor in the unmatched sunsets and starscapes from your hotel garden. In Tucson, not only can you find something for everyone, there are some things that you can’t find anywhere else.

Tucson Travel Guides
 Frommer's Tucson
 Lonely Planet Tucson
 Let's Go Tucson
 Fodors Tucson