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Here is a listing of some very useful websites, dealing with such topics as the local attractions, scenic areas, organizations, activities, and other events in the Tucson area.
We feel that the easier it is for you to get to the information you are seeking, the faster you can get back to what really matters in your life.
If you cannot find what you are looking for via the links on this page, please refer to the additional links available on the Services, Neighborhood, and Public Information pages of this website.
Information:
About Tucson
A brief history of Tucson with links to cultural and historical information.
Access Tucson
Access Tucson is a community resource facilitating public dialogue and participatory democracy through citizen access to television and other electronic media.
Airport Environs Zone Maps
Find the Township/Range rectangle which contains the map you desire. Make note of the map (section) number and then click on it to proceed. Switch overlay grids by clicking on the colored buttons.
Arizona Guide
In cooperation with the State Office of Tourism, offers information about things to do all over the state.
Arizona Highways
Since 1925 this magazine has featured every corner of the State of Arizona.
AZ Tourist News Online
Information for people planning to visit Arizona.
Tucson Attractions
Information about a wide variety of local attractions.
Golf Courses
Information about City of Tucson golf courses.
Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
More details on the City of Tucson from the Chamber's home site.
Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
Have your questions answered about Tucson, Arizona at this informative website!
Mexico
Information on our neighbor to the south is available at this website in four languages.
Microbusiness Advancement Center (MAC) of Southern Arizona
MAC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the economic growth of Southern Arizona and the individual professional development of its clients. Click here for additional details.
StarNet
The online version of the Arizona Daily Star, Tucson's morning daily newspaper.
The Texas Eagle
Amtrak's train service through Tucson terminates in Los Angeles and Chicago.
Tucson Citizen Online
The online version of the Tucson Citizen, Tucson's afternoon daily newspaper.
Tucson Convention Center
Conventions, concerts, sports and more!
260 South Church
Tucson, Arizona
(520) 791-4101
Tucson Heritage Experience Festival
This annual festival celebrates Tucson's diverse cultural heritage through food, music, dance, art and crafts.
Tucson International Airport
Includes links to airlines serving Tucson, maps of the airport, and news of the latest Tucson-area aviation happenings.
Tucson Land Use Code
Links to the Land Use Code of the City of Tucson, including amendments and frequently asked questions.
Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities (TREO)
A non-profit organization developed by our regional community to facilitate the creation, retention, expansion or recruitment of high-quality jobs to Southern Arizona.
Qwestdex.com Yellow and White Pages
You can search the Qwestdex.com phone directory for lost relatives and friends, or look in the yellow pages for that list of Tucson coffee houses.
WCities
A new site with links and information about Tucson.
WOWWORKS Arizona Guide
Links and information about Arizona cities.
Places to See:
The Arizona Historical Society
Provides a museum of Southwest History.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum "exhibits the living, outdoor world of nature found in the Sonoran Desert region."
Atturbury Bird & Animal Sanctuary
This thriving venture in community involvement has significantly improved the quality of life of its human benefactors and its animal beneficiaries. This project is supported by the Groves-Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association.
Biosphere 2
A non-profit research and education affiliate of Columbia University serving as a center for teaching, learning, and research about Earth and its systems.
Center for Creative Photography
The CCP is the world's foremost museum and research center devoted to photography as an art form.
Coronado National Forest
Information on Mount Lemmon, Sabino Canyon, Madera Canyon, Pena Blanca Lake, and Mt. Graham to name just a few sites located in the Coronado National Forest.
Flandrau Science Center
Committed to promoting scientific learning through programs and participatory exhibits.
Galleries and Museums in Tucson and Arizona
A partial listing of galleries and museums in Tucson.
International Wildlife Museum
Tucson's interactive natural history museum.
Kartchner Caverns State Park
Located 12 miles south of Benson, Arizona, Kartchner Caverns is a virtually pristine, massive limestone cave that has 13,000 feet of passages and two rooms as long as football fields. Opened as a state park in November 1999, this underground wilderness remains protected while offering visitors a rare tour through multi-colored cave formations.
Kitt Peak Observatory
Home of research facilities for two divisions of the National Optical Astronomy Observatories: Kitt Peak National Observatory and the National Solar Observatory.
Libraries & Museums at the University of Arizona
Includes links to information about the Arizona State Museum, the Boyce Thompson Arboretum, the Mineral Museum, and many others.
Old Tucson Studios
Western theme park includes staged gunfights in the streets, singing & dancing in the saloons, and the opportunity to watch movies or television shows on location!
Pima Air and Space Museum
Anyone with an interest in aviation will enjoy this site!
Saguaro National Park
Located on the west and east sides of Tucson, these parks are renowned for their information on the great Southwest Saguaro Cactus.
Also see the Arizona State Parks web site.
San Xavier del Bac Mission
This majestic Catholic Church has stood the test of time and serves as a symbol of the desert southwest between Tucson and Mexico.
The Titan Missile Museum
Take a tour through a deactivated Titan Missile Silo!
Tohono Chul Park
Tohono Chul Park (Tohono O'odham for "Desert Corner") is a 48-acre desert preserve featuring nature trails and demonstration, hummingbird and ethnobotanical gardens.
Tubac, Arizona
Located 45 miles south of Tucson, Tubac offers over 120 shops and businesses in an historic setting.
Tucson Association of Museums
Information about and links to Tucson's museums.
Tucson Botanical Gardens
A wonderful garden for all to enjoy! This site lists the many activities put on by the Gardens.
Tucson Children's Museum
Loaded with fun, interactive, educational exhibits and hands-on programs.
The Tucson Museum of Art
A wonderful collection of art of the Americas, as well as special shows and traveling exhibitions.
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