| (1)Tucson Arizona is the state's second largest | | | | Grounds) |
| city. Its population, estimated at over 900,000, is | | | | Annual Mariachi Band Competition |
| not far behind the Arizona state capital, Phoenix | | | | Opera, Ballet, and Symphony |
| Arizona which has roughly 1.4 million residents. | | | | Concerts (Major stars all year long) |
| Surprisingly, (pleasantly so) Tucson does not | | | | Tucson Arizona Data: |
| emanate the typical air of a large city. Even with | | | | Elevation: 2,389 feet |
| close to a million (2)Tucsonans, and a vibrant | | | | Population: 950,000 |
| economic base, it somehow manages to 'feel' | | | | Geographical Size: 600 square miles |
| more like a mid-size town. Perhaps the perfect | | | | Average high temperature: 81.7 F |
| year around weather accounts for all the friendly | | | | Average low temperature: 54.2 F |
| folks, or it could be that the community is thriving | | | | Hottest Month: June (maximum 100.2 F) |
| and generally content. It could also be that such a | | | | Coolest Month: January (minimum 38.9 F) |
| prominent segment of the population is retired | | | | Greatest Rainfall: August (2.3") |
| lending great stability and sagacity to the (3)Old | | | | 3rd fastest growing city in the United States |
| Pueblo. It's a very casual and relaxing place in the | | | | Air Travel: Tucson International Airport is served |
| desert. Some of the nicest places in Tucson are | | | | by ten airlines |
| 'come as you are.' Residents of this | | | | Tucson Arizona also offers some of the best |
| health-conscious city are frequently attired in | | | | medical facilities in the world including The |
| hiking, biking, climbing, or exercise clothing not to | | | | University Medical Center; The Heart Center; and |
| mention golf and tennis togs! It all adds up to a | | | | The Cancer Center. The city's thriving medical |
| friendly desert oasis. | | | | community is largely geared towards care for the |
| The weather is fantastic! | | | | elderly, sports care, and skin care. And if you |
| Tucson Arizona's annual rainfall is just a few | | | | prefer the naturopathic approach, Tucson is |
| inches, and the sun makes a daily appearance. It's | | | | definitely the place to be. |
| the perfect climate for outdoor activities of any | | | | (4)Tucson Arizona real estate remains a good |
| kind. When you plan a Saturday picnic with the | | | | investment. Real estate in Tucson has appreciated |
| family, or a round of golf with friends, you won't | | | | almost 30% compared to about 8% in the rest |
| have to worry about cancelling. The heat is very | | | | of the country. Obviously, Tucson has successfully |
| dry, and along with the desert breezes, keeps | | | | remained relatively unaffected by recent real |
| you feeling much cooler than expected. Most | | | | estate slumps in parts of the US. The Tucson real |
| visitors are shocked at how cool it feels when it's | | | | estate market is viable, and dynamic and there |
| 90 in Tucson. | | | | are plenty of eager, experienced professional |
| Great attractions and events! | | | | Tucson real estate agents to help you see your |
| Tucson Arizona has some amazing attractions and | | | | options, and guide your choice. |
| unique events far too many to list here. But this | | | | If I weren't out of space, I'd dwell on the sunsets. |
| partial list is provided just to get your mind | | | | High country desert sunsets there's nothing like |
| working: | | | | them. And Tucson Arizona boasts some of the |
| Flandrau Planetarium | | | | most spectacular. They draw international |
| Kitt Peak Observatory (Tucson is a global hub for | | | | attention, and will take your breath away. |
| astronomers) | | | | So whether you're seeking a great place to |
| Mount Lemmon (includes the ski resort) | | | | relocate to, raise a family and find a great home |
| World Renowned Spas (Hollywood's favorite) | | | | or seeking the perfect retirement location Tucson |
| The Tucson Gem and Mineral Show (world's | | | | Arizona is the place for you. Oh, and by the way, |
| largest) | | | | it's one of the world's premier vacation |
| World Class Golf (all year around real estate is | | | | destinations, but that's another story |
| available on some of the courses.) | | | | (1) Tucson is pronounced TOO-shn. There is no |
| The Tucson Rodeo (schools let out for this one!) | | | | emphasis mark as it is correct to place the |
| Posh Resorts (watch for the stars at these also) | | | | emphasis on either syllable. |
| Consciousness Conference (from the blockbuster | | | | (2) While "Tucsonans" is preferred, "Tucsonians" is |
| movie: What The Bleep do We Know?) | | | | also entirely acceptable. |
| The University of Arizona (Pac-10 Wildcats) | | | | (3) Tucson is often called the "Old Pueblo," and |
| The world's largest privately owned collection of | | | | sometimes (rarely) the "Little Pueblo." This |
| aircraft | | | | moniker refers to the small presidio which once |
| Old Tucson Movie Studios | | | | stood guard over the Tucson area, and its |
| Saguaro National Monument | | | | residents. |
| The Wildlife Museum | | | | (4) The Tucson real estate market, at this writing |
| Biodome II | | | | (May, 2006) is nicely avoiding the national real |
| Tombstone and Patagonia are right down the | | | | estate slump. Real estate in Tucson's eastside is |
| street. | | | | still selling high and very well; new housing starts |
| The 4th Avenue Street Fair | | | | are abundant; Northwest Tucson real estate, |
| Nogales Mexico is an hour away (great shopping) | | | | including Marana and Oro Valley are booming; new |
| Reid Park Zoo | | | | business sites and shopping areas are under |
| Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum | | | | construction; undeveloped real estate is available in |
| Tucson Sidewinders (AAA baseball team) | | | | very desirable areas of Tucson; the Rio Nuevo |
| Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies, and White Sox | | | | Project the revitalization of downtown Tucson is |
| Spring Training | | | | going strong. All the indicators indicate that Tucson |
| NASCAR Racing (at the Tucson's County | | | | real estate will almost surely continue to |
| fairgrounds) | | | | substantially out perform the national average. |
| Fiesta de Los Vaqueros (at the Tucson Rodeo | | | | |