Your Guide to Buying a Home in Tucson, AZ

Buying a Home in Tucson, Arizona

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Tucson is located in Pima County

Population: 750,000 Located in southern Arizona, a region known for being a wonderful vacation spot, Tucson sits near the intersection of Interstates 10 and 19. The city was named a “Great American Place” by American Heritage magazine in 2000 due to its historic sites, museums and cultural events.

Visitors to Tucson will soon forget about the sometimes-unbearable heat because this is a city of unparalleled experiences. For starters, there are over 3,000 eateries serving cuisine from all over the world. For Mexican food lovers, there are 150 restaurants which serve authentic Mexican food. Once you've gotten your fill of food take in some shopping at the numerous shops specializing in things Southwestern, from museum-quality Native American textiles and jewelry to Mexican folk crafts and cowboy memorabilia. Or, explore the four major malls in the area, each of which showcases many of the most popular and well-known stores.

Tucson offers much for the outdoor enthusiast, with its vast variety of terrains and climate, including everything from the Sonoran Desert lowlands to the pine-topped peaks at Mt. Lemmon. Guided jeep and helicopter tours allow you to see Tucson from many different perspectives, while hiking trails in Saguaro National Park's east and west locations give an up close and personal view.

Historians will appreciate a taste of the Old West at Tombstone, the site of the famous gunfight at OK Corral. Or, there's Old Tucson Studios, a Western theme park and location of hundreds of Hollywood Westerns.

For technology buffs, the Kitt Peak National Observatory and Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium show the wonders of the universe, while Pima Air and Space Museum showcases many modern and historic aircraft.

Tucson's spectacularly diverse landscape can be explored at Sabino Canyon, the Tucson Botanical Gardens and the International Wildlife Museum.

After one day of touring this town you will be ready for a relaxing night's sleep. Recently, Zagat Survey ranked Tucson the number one city for hotels and spas, so you will be well rested for another day of exploring this wonderful city.