2010 Tucson Official Destination Guide Spring

REAL. NATURAL. ARIZONA.
Welcome to Tucson, Arizona—one of the longest continuously inhabited areas in the Northern Hemisphere. People have lived here for thousands of years, although the city was officially founded in 1775. Since its early days as a dusty frontier town, Tucson has grown into a metropolis of nearly one million. Tucson is nestled in a valley, surrounded by saguaro forests and five mountain ranges, with clear Sonoran Desert skies nearly every day. There is something special about Tucson’s blend of Southwestern history, culture, and diverse scenic beauty that makes it the best place to experience the "Real. Natural. Arizona.