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Tucson at night

Tucson (pronounced /ˈtuːsɒn/) is the seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States, located 118 miles (188 km) southeast of Phoenix and 60 miles (98 km) north of the U.S.-Mexico border. It is the largest city in southern Arizona and the second largest in the state. Tucson is also the site of the University of Arizona.

Major incorporated suburbs of Tucson include Oro Valley and Marana northwest of the city, and South Tucson and Sahuarita south of the city. Communities in the vicinity of Tucson (some within or overlapping the city limits) include Casas Adobes, Catalina, Catalina Foothills, Flowing Wells, Green Valley, Tanque Verde, New Pascua, and Vail.

The English name Tucson derives from the Spanish name of the city, Tucsón [tukˈson], which was borrowed from the O'odham (Native American Indians) name Cuk Ṣon (pronounced roughly "chook shown"), meaning "at the base of the black [hill]", a reference to an adjacent volcanic mountain. Tucson is sometimes referred to as "The Old Pueblo."

Statistics

  • Land 194.7 sq mi (504.2 km²)
  • Water 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
  • Elevation 2,389 ft (728 m)

Population (2006)

  • City 518,956
  • Density 2,647.8/sq mi (1,022.5/km²)
  • Urban 720,425
  • Metro 946,362

Contents

Visitors guide

Of course there is always MEXICO!

Additional places to go and see

► Nature/Parks/Hiking Websites
http://www.azstateparks.com

► General

Tucson Botanical Gardens:
http://www.tucsonbotanical.org

Arizona Nature Conservatory Preserves:
http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/arizona/preserves/

Sonoran Adventures:
http://www.sonoran-adventures.com/

Southwest Trekking:
http://www.swtrekking.com/

U of A Arboretum:
http://Arboretum.Arizona.edu


► Trails

Santa Cruz River Trail
Rillito River Park Trail

► Hiking

Pima Canyon Trail
Saguaro National Park
Mt. Lemmon
Catalina State Park
Picacho Peak State Park
Sabino Canyon
Gates Pass
Tucson Mountain Park
Pima Canyon
Sentinel Peak
Madera Canyon
Cathedral Rock
Pontatoc/Finger Rock
Safford/Sombrero Peak
Lost Dutchman State Park
Sweetwater Preserve
Sycamore Canyon
Wasson Peak
Tanque Verde Falls
Oak Creek Canyon
Catalina State Park
Santa Rita Mountains
Chiricahua National Forest
Dragoon Mountains

► Caves

(Fee) Colossal Cave Mountain Park http://www.colossalcave.com
Coronado Cave
Kratchner Caverns

(No Fee) Cave near Oracle AZ. - PepperSauce Cave

► Parks

Agua Caliente Park
Reid Park
Himmel Park


► Activities
Skydiving:
Desert Skydiving Center
Marana Skydiving
Center
Skydive Arizona
Skyventure Arizona

Rock Climbing:
Rocks and Ropes

Rafting:
Arizona River Runners
Cimarron River Company
Far Flung Outdoor Center
Wilderness River Adventures
Mild to Wild Rafting

Hot Air Ballooning:
http://www.tucsoncomefly.com, www.fleudetucson.net

► MUSEUMS

► Art

Center for Creative Photography
U of A Museum of Art
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
Central Tucson Gallery Association http://www.ctgatucson.org
U of A Poetry Center
Warehouse Arts District
Tucson Open Studios http://Tucsonopenstudios.com
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun

Science Desert Museum
Pima Air and Space Museum
Challenger Learning Center of the Southwest
Titan Missile Museum
US Army Intelligence Museum

► Children’s The Tucson Children’s Museum

► History
Arizona State Museum


► Restaurants
http://www.Tucsonoriginals.com
Beyond Bread
Mi Nidito
El Charro
Magpie’s
Brooklyn Pizza
Blue Willow
The B Line
La Indita
Maya Quetzal
Café Poca Cosa
Guilin


► Coffee Shops
Safehouse
Ike’s
Raging Sage
Coffee Exchange
Café Passe
Café a la Cart
Cup Café
Something Sweet
Seven Cups Fine Teas
Epic Cafe

► Local Businesses

Bica’s ( Do it yourself - Bike store)
Food Conspiracy Co-Op
Casa Video
Bookman’s
Fourth Avenue


► Entertainment

►General

Laff’s Comedy Club

Movie Theaters
http://www.filmtucson.com

The Loft Cinema
Invisible Theater
La Placita Cinema
Fox Theater

► Music
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Hotel Congress
Rialto Theater
Tucson Pops http://www.Tucsonpops.org


► Theater

UA Presents
Arizona Theatre Company
Beowulf Alley
Live Theater Workshop

► Tourist Attractions

Valley of the Moon
St. Augustine Cathedral
El Tiradito 'The Wishing Shrine'
Church Square
The University of Arizona–Biosphere 2
Tumacacori National Historical Park http://www.nps.gov/tuma/
Murray Springs and Garden Canyon
Garden of Gethsemane
Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch
Presidio Trail http://www.tucsonpresidiotrust.com

► Observatories

Kitt Peak National Observator - http://www.noao.edu/outreach/kpoutreach.html
Flandrau: The University of Arizona Science Center - http://www.Flandrau.org

► City Events

First Fridays at the Loft
Arizona International Film Festival
U of A Spring Fling
International Film Festival
Fourth Ave Street Fairs
Rodeo
Gem Show
County Fair
Farmers’ Markets
Sunday Salsa Socials at the Arizona Ballroom Company
Roller Derby
The Urban Assault Ride
Reed Park

► Additional Resources

http://www.visittucson.org
http://www.downtowntucson.org
http://www.tucsonstyle.com
http://www.tucsonweekly.com

City webcams

Tucson city web cams

Calendar of events

Tucson Calendar of events

Some useful websites

Emergency Information

Police Department

Tucson Police Dept.

  • Emergency: 911
  • Non-emergency: 520-791-4444(8 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
  • After 10p.m. call 911 for emergency and non-emergency incidents

Hospitals

Womens Shelters

Tucson Centers for Women and Children P.O. Box 40878 Tucson AZ 85717 Business #: 602-795-8001 Hotline/Crisis: 602-795-4880 Toll Free: 602-795-4266

New Beginnings For Women 2590 N Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ 85712 520-325-8800

Brewster Center for Victims of Family Violence 2711 E. Broadway Tucson, AZ 85716 602-880-7201 and 602-622-6347

Casa del los Ninos 1101 N. 4th Avenue Tucson, AZ 85705 520-624-5600

Gospel Rescue Mission Women and Children's Center 1130 W. Miracle Mile Tucson, AZ 85705 520-690-1295

St. Vincent De Paul Society 829 S. 6th Avenue Tucson, AZ 85701 602-622-2822

Wingspan: A Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual Community Center 425 E 7th St. Tucson, AZ 85705 Hotline: (520) 624-348 Phone: (800) 553-9387

University of Arizona, Oasis Center for Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence 1225 E Lowell St. Room No. D 301 Tucson, AZ Phone: (520) 626-2051

Joshua House - Women Shelters Arizona 947 N Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ 85711 520-512-8448

The Primavera Foundation 702 South 6th Avenue Tucson, AZ 85701 (520)623-5111

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