Holidays in Tucson

Tucson is a city in Arizona, United States. The city sits alongside the dramatic Sonoran Desert which has spectacular canyons and many species of exotic cacti. Those who book Tucson holidays can discover some fantastic Arizona parks and landscapes as well as cultural landmarks and local wildlife.

Transport for Tucson Holidays

Visitors can land at the Tucson International Airport for their Tucson holidays. There is also an Amtrak train station in Tucson which links with Los Angeles and New Orleans. Tucson, Arizona is several hours behind GMT, and as it is nearby to a desert it is one of the sunniest cities in the United States. Springtime is a good time to visit as the weather is not too hot.

Parks and Canyons around Tucson

On Tucson's northern fringe there is Sabino Canyon which has spectacular desert canyons. Visitors can tour the Sabino Canyon Trail on tram tours or visit the Saguaro National Park in the Sonoran Desert; home to a forest of iconic cactus plants. The Tohono Chul Park is a 49 acre-wide nature preserve with extensive botanical exhibits. Tucson Botanical Gardens is a lush oasis in the city where visitors will discover a diverse selection of scaled gardens such as Zen Gardens, Butterfly Garden and Barrio Garden.

Destinations and Activities in Tucson

Holidaymakers should be sure to explore some of the city's museums during their Tucson holidays. At the south side of Tucson there is the Titan Missile Museum which preserves a Cold War missile silo housing a famous Titan-II ICBM. The Pima Air & Space Museum is one that displays more than 250 historic planes. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a museum-zoo which houses a variety of Sonoran desert wildlife such as black bears, scorpions and coyotes. Tucson also has a variety of eighteen and nine-hole golf courses among which are the Arizona National Golf Club, the Starr Pass Golf Club and Ventana Canyon course.