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3 Essential Tips for Visiting Tucson, Arizona

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Tucson Arizona

If you’re after a great city with easy access to the Arizona desert then you might want to consider Tuscan. Although it is technically a city it feels as if you are in a smaller community than in most cities and that is what makes it soo warm and vibrant.

With many activities to do in the desert as well, this is a destination not many consider but one that should definitely be on your list, particularly if you live relatively nearby.

Here are some top tips for visiting Tuscon, Arizona.

  1. Visit Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum 

A ride out of town can take you to this museum – through the museum, in this case, involves a walk in the great outdoors. This various trails and paths through the desert are designed to showcase some of the greatest wildlife species the desert has to offer. Indeed this is one of the best things to do in Tuscon.

There are 230 different species of animals to see here as well as 1,200 different species of plants spread over a giant 98-acre site. If you are a nature lover this is the place for you.

The best times to visit are early in the morning or just before the closing time of the park. Not only will it be cooler and you will miss the heat of midday, but you will also get to see the most amount of animals here as these are the times when most of them are active.

  1. Gaslight Theatre 

This cozy theatre is a great night out, with friends, spouses or even the whole family. Hosting all different kinds of genres of plays, it is worth the short drive out of town.

The prices are reasonable so this is a great place to come if you are looking for a cheap night out. It’s also worth pointing out that the theatre sells food so you don’t have to drive around looking for somewhere after the play has finished.

  1. Visit in the Spring or the Autumn 

It’s best to avoid the summer because of the heat and to visit in either April or May or September or October. In the summer months, Air conditioning companies make a tidy profit as visitors and residents tend to stay inside during the day. The hottest day of the year usually comes in June.

The months of late spring or early autumn are the time many tourists come to visit, as this is the height of cold Winter in most states and this is the perfect place to escape.

Do remember though to book in advance. September and October and April and May tend to get booked up pretty quickly.

Tips for Visiting Tuscon, Arizona Finale

Tuscon is a really varied desert city. It has a great nightlife but there are also events you can do as a family for cheap prices, like the Gaslight theatre. But by far the biggest attraction of the city itself has got to be the desert.

Be sure to book in a trip to the Desert Museum to get a sense of the diversity of wildlife that lives in such barren landscapes and blazing heat: a miraculous feat of nature.

Indeed, the heat might be something you need to consider when thinking about the time of year you are planning to visit and this is one of the best tips for visiting Tuscon, Arizona. It can reach up to 90 degrees in the summer.

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