Tucson, after 12,000 years to its establishment, celebrates a rare diversity of architects, cultures and inhabitants. Its metropolitan area supports more than 750,000 residents and it growly monthly with an increase of 2,000 residents. The city has 120 parks and is blessed with the natural and vast beauty of the Sonoran Desert, adding to unsurpassed sunny climate all round the year. Its cultural heritage is a blend of Spanish, Mexican and Native American and several Anglo American influences. Preserving the quality of cordial life is one of the major concerns of the Tucsonans.
The central business district of Tucson, one of the most crowd pulling and commercially important areas, tends to benefit with the well-developed air transport. Tucson International airport is basically a joint association of the military and civil public. The Tucson Airport Authority, a non profit organization, established in 1948 controls it. The airport has three terminals basically the International, the cargo and the main terminal while it is divided into two concourses, with nine and eleven gates respectively.
Comparatively, the airfares from different cities to Tucson are economical. The cheap flights to Tucson are possible due to more number of airlines, which have more than 60 daily departures. Affordable flights from Los Angeles to Tucson with an average price of 304$ are opted by most of the international and national travelers paying a visit to the city.
The Sonora Desert Museum is one of the most refined and renowned combinations of museum, botanical garden and zoo. This place impressively reflects the distinct flora and fauna of the vast stretches of sand, with well-preserved wildlife of mountain lions, bears and coyotes. The Sabino Canyon is located in the stretches of the Catalina Mountains. This sight also provides adventurous recreation activities like biking, hiking, swimming and picnicking to the travelers coming to the city.
The nightlife in Tucson is no doubt, dazzling and glamorous to its very root. Some of the famous bars present in the city are Chicago bar, Kingfisher bar and grill, Bob Dobb’s bar and grill, Cushing street bar and restaurant, Chili’s grill and bar. While some of the renowned restaurants are Claim Jumper restaurant, Athens restaurant, Elle Wine Country restaurant and Dish restaurant. Fashion shows and movie theatres are also a part of the engaging nightlife of this wonderful city. As said, the enticing nightlife of Tucson continues till the wee hours of the morning.
January and February prove to be some best months to visit Tucson because of the welcoming weather conditions and also due to loads of festivals hosted taking place during this time. The jewelry, minerals and gems shows are held during February. The Tucson Winter Chamber Music festival held during the second week of March is called as one of the most adventurous festivals of US.
So do visit Tucson, as it is one of the best places to visit to witness a rare and impressive blending of cultures and traditions.