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Inside Background
Culture 
     Tucson is such a fun place to visit in part because of the combination of...
Last edited: December 10, 2006
History 
The site of Tucson is one of the oldest continuously inhabited sites in the...
Last edited: March 25, 2009
Neighborhoods 
Tucson is somewhat unique for a large city because it has very few suburbs but...
Last edited: January 26, 2008
Tourist Board Info 
The City of Tucson operates an informative website for visitors. In addition...
Last edited: May 02, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
When you visit Tucson, you have to realize you’re coming to a desert, the...
Last edited: August 11, 2007
Older than Declaration of Independence 
Besides being a rich blend of Anglo, Mexican, Spanish, and Native American...
Last edited: May 23, 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Visitors flying into Tucson will arrive at the Tucson International Airport...
Last edited: January 21, 2007
Getting Around 
SunTran  SunTran is Tucson's regional transport bus service. Visit their...
Last edited: July 31, 2009
Public Transportation 
After arriving in Tucson, visitors have a couple of public transportation...
Last edited: November 24, 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Renting a car in Tucson is a reasonable option.  There are seven major rental...
Last edited: January 21, 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
While Tucson is a great place to visit year-round, there are a few special...
Last edited: November 27, 2007
Family Travel 
There are a number of great family-friendly attractions in Tucson.  One must...
Last edited: August 22, 2009
First-time Visitors 
Tucson has character, charm and beauty to offer visitors.  Some of the top...
Last edited: August 22, 2009
Museums & Attractions 
Tucson has an abundance of fine museums, the best of which have flourished by...
Last edited: February 13, 2009
Off the Beaten Path 
     In a sprawling desert region like Tucson, "Off the beaten path" means a...
Last edited: January 12, 2008
The Performing Arts 
One of the Southwest’s performing arts hubs, Tucson has plenty of talent to go...
Last edited: July 15, 2006
Sports & Activities 
If you are in Tucson in March, you must go to a Spring Training game (or more...
Last edited: April 23, 2008
Great Views 
Many people when they think "desert" think flat land with little to see...
Last edited: March 31, 2008
Catalina State Park 
Catalina State Park has something for: 1.  The kids (they love it when the...
Last edited: April 02, 2009
Chicago Bar 
A not so quiet bar with Chicago as its theme. Cubs, Bears, Bulls fans are here...
Last edited: August 28, 2008
Himmel Park 
Himmel Park is a great place to go with kids. It has an outdoor swimming pool...
Last edited: May 05, 2006
The RumRunner 
Excellent wine & spirits shop in Tucson (midtown) (Moved in 2007 from...
Last edited: October 28, 2008
Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course 
If in Tucson, you must play this course. It is stunning. The scenery is awesome...
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
     Tucson has a wide variety of restaurants of all kinds, but when you're...
Last edited: July 31, 2008
Breakfast 
For an elegant breakfast or brunch, there is perhaps no better place than the...
Last edited: January 28, 2007
Dining for Large Groups 
Tucson has a huge variety of restraurants and most of them will take...
Last edited: January 26, 2008
Late-night Dining 
The Grill: A Tucson institution right Downtown on Congress Street. It's popular...
Last edited: October 05, 2007
Crossroads Restaurant 
Locals may remember Crossroads Restaurant (2602 S 4th Ave in South Tucson) as...
Last edited: January 28, 2007
B-Line 
For more hours, menus, and more information, visit http://blineresta...
Last edited: July 16, 2007
Blue Willow Restaurant Bakery 
Blue Willow Restaurant, Bakery and Gift Shop The Blue Willow has been around...
Last edited: March 05, 2007
Casita de Cecilia 
Cecilia's is the greatest!  Unfortunately, you can only sit there and dine when...
Last edited: January 10, 2008
Crossroads 
Crossroads is a Mexican restaurant in South Tucson, a separate small city...
Last edited: March 22, 2009
DOS Locos 
Chef Valentin Castaneda and his team provide an upscale Nuevo Latino dining...
Last edited: August 14, 2006
Fratelli Gelato Lounge 
Fratelli Gelato Lounge has 27 flavors of gelato and other frozen treats to...
Last edited: August 14, 2008
Guadalajara Grill 
The fresh ingredients, the margaritas and Salsa made right at your table are...
Last edited: January 25, 2008
Irish Pub 
The Irish Pub is one of Tucson's favorite hot spots. http://www.irishp... The...
Last edited: October 24, 2008
Sushi Garden 
Sushi Garden Restaurant is located at 15 North Alvernon Way, on the northwest...
Last edited: October 08, 2006
Taqueria Pico De Gallo 
Everything real Mexican food should be:  Fresh, tasty, spicy, and cheap. Don't...
Last edited: July 13, 2006
The Bum Steer 
Re-opened in January 2008. The Bum Steer is a bit of Tucson tradition, open for...
Last edited: April 11, 2008
The Dish 
 The Dish Cuisines: American / Bistro; Contemporary / Eclectic Average price...
Last edited: October 26, 2008
Tohono Chul Park Tea Room 
A great place to take the girls.  You can sit in the garden and enjoy the...
Last edited: January 09, 2007
Verona Italian Restaurant 
It's famous for its chicken dishes, the most famous being the Pollo Bolla...
Last edited: December 23, 2007
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: March 06, 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: July 31, 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: May 26, 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: July 22, 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: August 08, 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: March 07, 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: October 24, 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: April 27, 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: December 06, 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: August 19, 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: September 23, 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: July 20, 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: April 04, 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: May 13, 2009
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