Like many other Sunbelt cities, Tucson has experienced tremendous growth over the past 20 years, expanding from a mid-size Western town into a metropolitan area of more than 800,000 people and counting. You will find plenty of historical and architectural treasures waiting to be explored.

Downtown

Of all the neighborhoods in Tucson, downtown offers the most variety. Century-old adobe homes,... more local info

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Catalina Mountains

The Catalina Mountains are perhaps Tucson's most popular playground. The little town of Summerhaven on Mount Lemmon offers a cool break from summer heat. In winter, skiing is sometimes possible... more neighborhoods

History

In 1698, Jesuit Father Eusebio Francisco Kino, on his way north from what is now Mexico to explore possible sites for building new missions, came across an Indian village called Shuk Shon. During the 70...

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