Destination guide
About Tucson
Tucson is the county seat of and the most populated city in Pima County, Arizona, United States. It is the second-most populous city in Arizona with a population of 542,630 at the 2020 census, behind the capital city, Phoenix, while the Tucson metropolitan statistical area has an estimated 1.08 million residents and is the 52nd-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Tucson and Phoenix anchor the Arizona Sun Corridor. The city is 108 mi (174 km) southeast of Phoenix and 60 mi (97 km) north of the United States–Mexico border. It is home to the University of Arizona.
- Best time
- Nov - Apr
- Language
- English
- Currency
- USD ($)
- Timezone
- America/Phoenix
- Population
- 542,629
- Elevation
- 759 m
Local guide
Things to do
Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.
- El Presidio PlazaPark · El Presidio Plaza, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
- Christopher Franklin Carroll Centennial ParkPark · Christopher Franklin Carroll Centennial Park, 1, Tucson, AZ 85701, United States of America
- Veinte de Agosto ParkPark · Veinte de Agosto Park, 123, Tucson, AZ 85701, United States of America
- Plaza de la MesillaPark · Plaza de la Mesilla, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
- Jácome PlazaPark · Jácome Plaza, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Sightseeing
Top attractions
Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.
- Sunset ParkPark · Sunset Park, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
- Exchange at the Presidio - The Mormon Battalion Enters TucsonSightseeing · Exchange at the Presidio - The Mormon Battalion Enters Tucson, 165 West Alameda Street, Tucson, AZ 85701, United States of America
- Tucson Museum of ArtMuseum · Tucson Museum of Art, 140 North Main Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701, United States of America
- Desert OSightseeing · Desert O, West Alameda Street, Tucson, AZ 85701, United States of America
- Solar TowerSightseeing · Solar Tower, West Alameda Street, Tucson, AZ 85701, United States of America
Good to know
FAQs about Tucson
Nov - Apr
Location
Tucson, AZ, United States of America
Tucson, AZ, United States of America
32.2229° N, 110.9748° W
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