Few
cities continue to evoke the frontier, outpost spirit of the
Old West like Tucson, Arizona. In its far corner of the country,
isolated by the vast Sonora Desert and colored by a distinctive
Mesoamerican culture, the city remains a charming and personalized
destination for travelers looking to escape the stresses on
the eastern side of the hundredth meridian. Yet at the same
time, Tucson sustains a sprawling infrastructure, a huge and
first-rate University, and all the amenities of a large metropolis.
It also serves as a hospitable jumping off point for the natural
wonders of the basin and range landscape that surrounds it.
When you visit, your daily itinerary will be as varied as
it will be unique. In the space of an hour you can drive to
the heart of a cactus-
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filled desert or to the top of a snow-capped
mountain. You can hike a secluded canyon in search of some
of the rarest birds in the country or you can stroll leisurely
down Fourth Avenue enjoying the shops and patio-seated cafes.
You can set out into the wilderness or simply splendor in
the unmatched sunsets and starscapes from your hotel garden.
In Tucson, not only can you find something for everyone, there
are some things that you can’t find anywhere else.
