Best Places to visit in Tucson, Arizona

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Tucson is in the southern portion of the state, and closer to New Mexico to the east than California to the west.

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Tucson is the second largest city in Arizona, at roughly 240 square miles. It is the 33rd largest city in the United States, but actually only the 58th largest when it comes to metropolitan areas.

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Reasons to Visit Tucson

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The Tucson Gem and Mineral Show

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The Tucson Festival of Books is held in the University of Arizona’s large grassy “mall” every spring. It celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2019.

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The Tucson Rodeo is a big event. Students K-12 will often get “Rodeo Week” off in addition to their spring break.

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Tucson Meet Yourself

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All Souls Procession

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Mount Lemmon has something for anyone with an appreciation of the outdoors. There is a 27-mile scenic byway full of switchbacks and pullouts to view the desert landscape.

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Best Places to visit in Tucson, Arizona

Tucson is in the southern portion of the state, and closer to New Mexico to the east than California to the west.

Tucson is the second largest city in Arizona, at roughly 240 square miles. It is the 33rd largest city in the United States, but actually only the 58th largest when it comes to metropolitan areas.

Reasons to Visit Tucson

The Tucson Gem and Mineral Show

The Tucson Gem and Mineral Show draws people in from all around the world.

The Tucson Festival of Books is held in the University of Arizona’s large grassy “mall” every spring. It celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2019.

The Tucson Festival of Books

The Tucson Rodeo is a big event. Students K-12 will often get “Rodeo Week” off in addition to their spring break.

The Tucson Rodeo

Tucson Meet Yourself

Tucson Meet Yourself is celebrated by the city’s many ethnic groups every October. The Deaf and hard of hearing population also has a strong presence at the festival.

All Souls Procession

It is held on or around Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. It began in 1990 with only around 35 people, though by 2013 it had gained participation beyond 50 thousand.

Mount Lemmon has something for anyone with an appreciation of the outdoors. There is a 27-mile scenic byway full of switchbacks and pullouts to view the desert landscape.

Mount Lemmon

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