Welcome to Arizona... Your New Home.
Arizona is both culturally diverse and rich in natural beauty and recreation resources. Residents enjoy gorgeous pink-and-purple sunsets, majestic mountain ranges, 300+ days of sunshine each year, and mild winters perfect for outdoor activities like cycling, hiking, and golfing.
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Fast Facts
- Tucson was founded on August 20, 1775, and became the first incorporated city in Arizona in 1877.
- Metro Tucson area is home to more than a million residents.
- Tucson is located 115 miles south of Phoenix, 70 miles north of the US-Mexico border, and is surrounded by five mountain ranges: Tucson, Santa Catalina, Rincon, Santa Rita, and Tortolita.
- Tucson gets more sun than any other city in the US with 350+ days each year.
- In late 2015, Tucson was designated the United States’ first UNESCO Capital of Gastronomy.
- Wall street journal dubbed Tucson “a mini mecca for the arts”
- The city has more Saguaro cactus surrounding it than any other place in the world.
- Cost of living is 8.5% lower than the national average.
Things To Do
- Hike year-round at one of the many trails in Saguaro National Park or other local mountain ranges.
- Check out original Ansel Adams prints at the UA’s Center for Creative Photography.
- Cheer on the U of A Wildcats at a variety of college sports events throughout the year.
- Attend the Tucson Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Showcase in February, the largest rock and gem event in the world.
- See a Broadway in Tucson show at Centennial Hall.
- Visit the Arizona-Sonora Museum, rated one of America’s top zoos in the country.
- Take a bike ride on Tucson’s 72 miles of shared use paths, over 100 miles of residential bike routes, and over 300 miles of mountain biking trails.
- Play 18 holes at one of Tucson’s renowned golf courses.
The New York Times (September, 2018)