Home » City Guides » Tucson
Tucson
Tucson is the second largest city in the state of Arizona, with a population of more than half a million. Tucson originates from the Uto-Aztecan word ‘Cuk ?on’ meaning ‘Black Base’. The name refers to its surrounding volcanic mountains. The most prominent of the mountains is Sentinel Peak, also known as A Mountain, located in the Sentinel Peak Park.
Tucson’s landscape is of desert atmosphere and surrounded by five mountain ranges. The city’s natural environment can be experienced at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, which contains a zoo, museum and botanical garden.
Tucson has a very diverse cultural background. The Arizona Historical Society holds a collection of cultural artifacts held in four divisions throughout the state. The Tucson division pertains to Southern Arizona and contains many museums, including the Sosa-Carrillo-Fremont House. Tucson’s history can also be experience through music. Mariachi music is very popular in Tucson. Mariachi is a type of music that originated in Mexico and is well recognized for the player’s silver studded charro outfits and wide-brimmed hats. The International Mariachi Conference is held here every year.
Attractions
| Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum | Sentinel Peak Park | Sosa-Carrillo-Fremont House |
Local Weather Forecast
Currently
Mostly Clear
90.9 °F
Local Events
- Dig: Prehistoric Gardens
- Twilight Thursdays
- Paths of Life: American Indians of the Southwest
- Collection of Friedlander's American Monument Series (1976)
- Wall of Pots
- Revolution
- Tracy Shedd
- Collection of Friedlander's American Monument Series (1976)
- The Gardens Resource Center
- Wall of Pots
- Paths of Life: American Indians of the Southwest
- Twilight Thursdays
- Dig: Prehistoric Gardens
- Tongue Dried Sun
- Wall of Pots