Tucson Lifestyle
Tucson (TOO-sahn) is a growing metropolis of 1,000,000 that keeps getting better and better. The city is surrounded by five awe-inspiring five mountain ranges: the Santa Catalinas, Tortolita Mountain, Tucson Mountain, Rincon Mountain and Santa Rita Mountains. Tucson lies in the borderland, a region that blends the cultures of the United States and Mexico, and has a long history of settlement by ancient Native American peoples, Spanish explorers and Anglo frontiersmen.The weather is mild nearly all the time, just right for all kinds of fun activities. Tucson loves to celebrate its rich medley of cultures, architecture, and peoples. The community places an emphasis on preserving its colorful heritage and on maintaining a casual attitude despite fresh growth. Arizona’s oldest city established the same year Paul Revere made his famous ride through Boston has become a trendy spot for cosmopolitan ambience. Named ” a mini Mecca for the arts ” by The Wall Street Journal, and included in the book, ” 50 Fabulous Places to Raise Your Family, ” Tucson also is ranked ninth in the ” 12 Best Walking Cities in the U.S. ” list by Prevention Magazine; criteria includes low crime rates, mass transit, air quality, and the number of historic sites, museums, parks and gyms each city has.
Tucson Golf
Sporting Attractions in Tucson
Tucson is the only city in the U.S. to host three Major League Baseball Spring Training teams: The Arizona Diamondbacks, The Colorado Rockies and The Chicago White Sox. Tucson is consistently rated one of the best golfing destinations in the West. During the winter months, the city is home to several horse shows including the All Arabian Charity, the Tucson Winter Classic, the Grand Canyon Classic Appaloosa Horse Show and the SAAHA Spring Jubilee. Tucson Raceway hosts NASCAR races, demolition derbies, motorcross, and monster truck events. El Tour de Tucson is an annual perimeter bicycle race. Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley, an hour’s drive from Tucson, offers winter downhill skiing from December to April. Click here to learn more about sports in Tucson.
A beautiful Tucson morning.
Tucson Resorts and Community
Tucson’s natural beauty makes it an ideal location for world-class resorts and spas, and although much of Tucson’s shopping is focused around five malls, there are many boutiques and small shops with Southwest character and unique wares on open plazas. The historic 4th Avenue neighborhood near the University of Arizona is fertile ground for unusual and artsy items, good little restaurants, and local art. El Presidio Historic District around the Tucson Museum of Art and Old Town Artisans is the city’s center for local and regional crafts. The city’s Lost Barrio section is a good place to look for Mexican imports and Southwestern-style home furnishings, as well as stores selling African and New Guinea imports and antiques from around the world. A great concentration of antique shops can be found along Grant Road in the center of town, and all kinds of furniture can be found along the Ft. Lowell Road Furniture District. Trail Dust Town is a replica 19th-century Western street with wooden sidewalks, small shops, galleries, and a central plaza with a gazebo. The Downtown Arts District has an eclectic mix of sidewalk cafes, vintage theaters, unusual shops, and art galleries. Click here to learn about Retirement Communities in Tucson.
University of Arizona
Tucson Education: The University of Arizona
Metropolitan Tucson has eight school districts serving approximately 125,000 students in more than 120 elementary schools, 35 middle schools and 20 high schools. There also are 27 parochial, 103 private, and more than 10 vocational training schools in the area. Twenty technical and trade schools are in Tucson, with seven offering bachelors and masters degrees in subjects ranging from art to aeronautical science. The Southern Arizona Institute for Advanced Technology offers technician training programs to corporations and businesses in the areas of electronics, plastics, optics, telecommunications and information technology. Click here to find more about University and education in Tucson.