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Tucson, affectionately known as the "Old Pueblo," began as a Spanish fortified town in 1775 and still retains its Spanish heritage. Although the adobe wall that once surrounded the settlement has faded away, you can visit restored 19th-century houses in the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block. Fine museums downtown and on the University of Arizona campus illustrate history, art, Native American culture, geology, and astronomy. Both areas are compact enough to get around on foot. Mission San Xavier del Bac south of town stands as one of the finest pieces of Spanish colonial architecture in the Southwest. Aviation enthusiasts will enjoy the vast Pima Air & Space Museum. The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum - Tucson's top sight - displays native wildlife and flora in natural surroundings. You can stretch your legs on trails in Saguaro National Park and Sabino Canyon. Enjoy cool breezes in summer and skiing in winter atop the Santa Catalina Mountains, reached by the scenic Catalina Highway. With the large university in town, you can expect lively performing arts and nightlife. Festivals, many with a Southwest flavor, fill the calendar during the cooler months.
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Tucson See It Next Time
- Little is overrated.
When to Visit Tucson
October to April; summer is long and hot.
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Tucson Events
- November, Festival of Color Hot Air Balloon Rally
- August, Tucson's Birthday Month
- February-March, Fiesta de los Vaqueros (Tucson Rodeo)
- September, Great Tucson Beer Festival
- May, Tucson Folk Festival
- March-April, Major League Baseball Spring Training
- February, Tucson Gem and Mineral Show
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