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Tucson is Arizona's second-largest and oldest city. Tucson has a population of over three-quarters of a million people, blending Indian, Spanish, Mexican, and Anglo heritages. While offering high-tech industry and world-class cultural events, Tucson remains a city with its own historic charm that constantly brings new residents and visitors to enjoy its beauty.
Federal, state, and local govermnent employ over 60,000 people. Manufacturing employment in metropolitan Tucson has more than doubled in 10 years. This growth is due to the high-tech manufacturers locating and expanding in Pima County. Tourism contributed over $2.3 billion to Pima County in the last year and continues to be a major part of the economic base. Tucson is known world-wide for its relaxing spas, excellent healthcare facilities, and desert vacation offerings.
Tucson area attractions include San Xavier mission, Saguaro National Park, Sabino Canyon, Mt. Lemmon, Colossal Cave, Old Tucson Studio, Biosphere 2, and Kitt Peak National Observatory. The vast Tohono O'odham (Papago) Indian reservation is a few miles west. Mexico is only an hour away on I-19. Classical cultural events include ballet, opera, symphony, dance & theater. Sports range from professional baseball to Univertity of Arizona games. The city features many museums including the Tucson Museum of Art, International Wildlife Museum, Arizona Historical Society Museum, and the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum. |
