John Diebolt · Public domain
Tucson
United States · TUS
Saguaro forests, Sonoran food, and desert sky.
About
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 miles southeast of Phoenix and 60 mi (97 km) north of the United States–Mexico border. It is home to the University of Arizona.
Known for
- dining · excellent
- hiking · excellent
- nature · excellent
- tranquility · excellent
- affordability · good
- family friendly · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan65°F5d wet
- Feb70°F5d wet
- Mar76°F4d wet
- Apr86°F1d wet
- May92°F1d wet
- Jun102°F1d wet
- Jul101°F7d wet
- Aug99°F6d wet
- Sep96°F5d wet
- Oct88°F3d wet
- Nov76°F3d wet
- Dec68°F4d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Sonoran Desert Hike with Wild Foods and Survival SkillsFrom $55 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Tucson Origins Walking TourFrom $50 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Taste the Southwest: Tucson Chef Led Foodie TourFrom $61 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Downtown Tucson and El Presidio Guided Walking TourFrom $35 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Tucson Food Tours- Locally Owned Mural and History TourFrom $60 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Tucson Food Tours Locally Owned Sonoran Flavor TourFrom $75 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Tucson International Airport (TUS), about 7.4 mi away.
Nearby destinations
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