The City of Tucson is located in the Sonoran Desert Valley in Southern Arizona. Tucson has grown to be the second largest city in the state with a population of over one million people. Tucson is the home of the University of Arizona that has over 30,000 full time students enrolled. Like other parts of Arizona Tucson has excellent weather for outdoor activities any time of year and boasts 350 days of sunshine a year. There are several National Parks located near Tucson including Saguaro National Park, Catalina State Park and The Coronado National Forest.
The Tucson International Airport
The Tucson International Airport (TIA) services nine different airlines and has connections around the world. If you are planning on flying out of TIA parking can be had for $4 per day. If you want covered parking it will cost $5 per day or for garage parking within walking distance of the terminal you would pay $9 per day. The airport has world class amenities such as meeting rooms, food courts, cafes and gift shops. The airport also has Concourse computer workstations and art exhibits.
Tucson International Airport
7005 South Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
The Tucson Mall
If you’re visiting Tucson and want to do some shopping then the Tucson Mall is your best bet. The Tucson Mall has over 200 shops and 4 department stores that include Macy’s, Sears, JC Penny and Dillards. The Tucson Mall also offers delicious dining options at The Cheesecake Factory, Red Robin, Mimi’s Café, and the Olive Garden. The Tucson Mall is open Monday-Saturday from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM and on Sunday from 12:00-6:00 PM.
Tucson Mall
4500 N. Oracle Road
Tucson, Arizona 85705
520-293-7330
The University of Arizona
Visitors, prospective students and parents can visit the University of Arizona and take a UA discovery tour. The University of Arizona Visitor Center offers student led campus tours during the academic year Monday through Friday at 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM and Saturdays at 10:00 AM. The University of Arizona tour includes an admission presentation, Q&A opportunities, Main Library, Integrated Learning center classrooms, the Student Union and the Mall / Alumni Plaza. To schedule a tour of the University of Arizona please use the contact information provided below.
University of Arizona Visitor Center
Info Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
811 N. Euclid Avenue Tucson, AZ 85721
Telephone: (520) 621-5130
