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Tucson, Arizona

Tucson is just a couple of hours south of Phoenix, and there's lots to do and see there. Here are some suggestions.

Core Kitchen & Wine Bar at Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain

Marana, Arizona is where you'll find the luxury of the Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain and their premier dining at Core Kitchen & Wine Bar.

Accenture Match Play Championship

Just two hours from Phoenix the world's best golfers meet to determine who is the champion of match play. Here are the details about the World Golf Championships Accenture Match Play Championship in Arizona.

Best Performing Cities for Jobs

In a recent survey, Phoenix, Tucson and Yuma all fared pretty well when it comes to job growth.

Hi Corbett Field Seating Chart

See a seating chart for Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, Arizona.

Hi Corbett Field Tips

Hi Corbett Field is located in Tucson, part of the Reid Park complex. The Colorado Rockies used to play Spring Training Baseball at this stadium, but beginning in 2011 the Rockies moved to the Phoenix area for Cactus League and now play at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale.

Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium Seating Chart

Seating chart for Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium (formerly known as Tucson Electric Park, or TEP) in Tucson, Arizona.

Tucson Baseball Stadiums Map

Here is a map showing both Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium (formerly known as Tucson Electric Park, or TEP) and Hi Corbett Field.

Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium Tips

If you are going to a baseball game at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium (formerly known as Tucson Electric Park or TEP), here are ten things you'll want to know before you go.

Tucson Gem and Mineral Show

Just a couple of hours down the road you'll find one of the biggest and best gem shows in the country. Held each February.

Tucson Gem Show Tips

The Tucson Gem and Mineral Show held in February each year is one of the world's largest gem, fossil and mineral shows. Make sure you fllow these tips when you go.

Tucson or Tuscon?

Tucson was recently 'honored' as being in the list of the top ten misspelled cities in America.

Arizona State Museum

At the University of Arizona. "The oldest and largest anthropology museum in the region brings to life the culture history of the Greater Southwest, from the mammoth hunters to the present, through many ongoing research projects."

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

"We are a renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden, all in one place."

Center for Creative Photography

"At the University of Arizona, an archive, museum, and research center devoted to photography as an art form and cultural record."

Flandrau Science Center

Located on the campus of the University of Arizona. Astronomy, minerals, plaentarium, hands-on exhibits and more.

International Wildlife Museum

The museum exhibits depict more than 400 kinds of mammals, insects, birds and prehistoric animals from around the world. Many "hands-on" exhibits for kids.

Map of Tucson

Includes clickable points of interest. From EMOL.

Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau

The official site of The Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau. Attractions, events, coupons, lodging, transportation info and more.

Mission San Xavier del Bac

"Mission San Xavier del Bac is a Catholic church founded by a Jesuit priest, Father Eusebio Francisco Kino, a European spreading the word of God in a new land in 1692."

Mount Lemmon

A popular ski resort, it's 9,000 feet above sea level. Bring a jacket in the summer! Hiking trails, picnic areas and more.

Old Tucson Studios

"Old Tucson Studios continues a 60-year tradition of action with live shows featuring singing and dancing, thrilling stunt shows and Old Tucson Studios' legendary gunfights....Experience Hollywood's version of the Wild West."

Pima Air & Space Museum

"Opened to the public in May 1976 with 75 aircraft on display. Since then the museum collection has grown to over 250 aircraft occupying 80 acres of land. The entire museum property covers about 150 acres."

Reid Park Zoo

Over 500 animals from around the world.

Sabino Canyon Recreation Area

"Concession-operated shuttles and a number of trails provide access to this land of desert oases and rugged mountains. The shuttles wind along the floor of the canyon, crossing Sabino Creek on nine low-water rock bridges, while guides explain the area's rich history and ecology."

Saguaro National Park

"Choose a leisurely drive on one of our scenic loop drives," or "explore the park on one of our many trails. With over 150 miles of hiking trails, ranging from flat and easy strolls in the Sonoran Desert to steep and rugged hikes into the Rincon Mountains, visitors of every ability have a place to get out of the car and explore."

Sierra Club Tucson Trail Guide

"The hike descriptions include directions to the trailhead, pictures, detailed trail directions, and summary information such as total distance and elevation change. There is also information about local hiking clubs."

Tohono Chul Park

A 49-acre desert preserve. Various gardens, an Exhibit Hall in a renovated historic home, food served in the Tea Room and shopping in the Greenhouse and Museum Shops.

Tucson Botanical Gardens

"Sit in the shade . . .Listen to the birds . . .Smell a flower. . .Meet an exotic cactus . . .See Native American crops."

Tucson Children's Museum

Fun, interactive, educational exhibits and hands-on programs.

Tucson Golf Tee Times

Discounted golf at Tucson Area golf courses (<A HREF="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-1653459-10755381?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.golfnow.com%2Ftucson">Buy Direct</A>).

Tucson Museum of Art

Exhibits, programs and events located on the site of Tucson's Spanish Presidio, established in 1775.

Tucson Symphony

Concerts, guest artists and programs for kids.

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