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Although Tucson's fantastic weather, national parks and forests and desert provide the perfect environment for tons of outdoor recreational activities, this city of half a million people also has its share of history and culture. With a history that goes back much further than many of its southwestern neighbors, Tucson boasts turn-of-the-century architecture, historic neighborhoods, museums and the Mission San Xavier del Bac, a still-functioning 18th-century mission considered one of the most... more » Although Tucson's fantastic weather, national parks and forests and desert provide the perfect environment for tons of outdoor recreational activities, this city of half a million people also has its share of history and culture. With a history that goes back much further than many of its southwestern neighbors, Tucson boasts turn-of-the-century architecture, historic neighborhoods, museums and the Mission San Xavier del Bac, a still-functioning 18th-century mission considered one of the most beautiful in the U.S. Mexican and Native American influences are pervasive, and the city has a distinctly Western flavor. There's also a college-town atmosphere, thanks to the University of Arizona, which has its own share of museums and a science center. Whether golfing at a world-class golf resort, horseback riding, hiking in the wilderness, discovering desert flora and fauna at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum or exploring pre-Columbian and other art at the Tucson Art Museum, you'll have a mind-boggling array of things to do. « less
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Copper-Bell Bed and Breakfast

1 of 5 stars
new orleans
Nov 20, 2009

This place was absolutely HORRIBLE! First, the location was terrifying, i could literally hear fights and cops from outside my bedroom window- I was actually afraid to go outside. Second, the building...more

Sheraton Tucson Hotel and Suites

Nov 20, 2009

My husband, son and I came to Tuscon for a conference that I was attending. We came a few days early to explore Tuscon and needed a place that was less expensive than the fancy resort where the...more

Best Western Las Brisas Hotel-Tucson Airport

5 of 5 stars
Cleveland, Ohio
Nov 20, 2009

We were able to get a double here for $59.99 with a coupon and it was a great value. We liked everything about this hotel -- the room, the service, the quiet (though right beside the airport), the...more

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