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Tucson

32°13'21"N·110°58'29"W
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Tucson sits in the Sonoran Desert at about 2,400 feet, so summer heat is intense but nights stay cool. The city feels like a mix of old Mexican town and college town, especially around Barrio Viejo and the historic downtown core. You’ll find mid-range hotels in Downtown priced $150, $180 per night,...

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Things to do

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  • Pima Air & Space Museum$20-$20

    Explore over 400 aircraft on 80 acres, including historic WWII hangars; tram tours run daily and provide context for each exhibit.

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  • Tucson Museum of Art$12-$12

    Visit the adobe complex showcasing regional contemporary art and a notable Latin American collection; free audio guide available at the front desk.

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  • University of Arizona Museum of Art$8-$8

    View a strong Renaissance-to-20th-century American and European collection, highlighted by a 15th-century Spanish altarpiece, inside a historic campus building.

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  • Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson (MOCA)$8-$8

    Experience rotating contemporary works in a compact gallery near the Convention Center; admission includes access to special exhibitions.

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  • Center for Creative Photography$0-$0

    Browse iconic and lesser-known photographs by Ansel Adams and other masters; the archive is open to the public and free to explore.

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  • El Tiradito (The Castaway)$0-$0

    See the small candle-lit shrine marking the spot where a 19th-century lover died; it's open 24 hours and best visited after dusk to see the glow.

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Where to stay

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  • Hotel Congress$150/nt
    Downtown
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  • The Guest House on 4th$80/nt
    Fourth Avenue
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  • The Bungalow$90/nt
    Sam Hughes
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  • The Westin Tucson Hotel & Conference Center$170/nt
    Catalina Foothills
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  • Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch and Spa$300/nt
    Catalina Foothills
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  • The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain$350/nt
    Marana
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Where to eat

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  • El Charro Café$12-$15/pp
    Mexican · Downtown
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  • Sonoran Hot Dog Cart$5-$7/pp
    Street Food · Various
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  • The Little One$10-$10/pp
    American/Southwestern · Central
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  • Fourth Avenue Coffee Shop$4-$5/pp
    Coffee Shop · Fourth Avenue
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  • Fourth Avenue Taco Spot$8-$10/pp
    Mexican · Fourth Avenue
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  • Los Reyes$12-$15/pp
    Mexican · Barrio Viejo
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When to go

June, August, and May are the strongest windows for outdoor activities.

Jan
8°C · 46°F
100mm rain
good
Feb
9°C · 49°F
96mm rain
good
Mar
13°C · 55°F
85mm rain
best
Apr
17°C · 63°F
70mm rain
best
May
22°C · 71°F
55mm rain
best
Jun
25°C · 77°F
44mm rain
best
Jul
26°C · 79°F
40mm rain
best
Aug
25°C · 77°F
44mm rain
best
Sep
22°C · 71°F
55mm rain
best
Oct
17°C · 63°F
70mm rain
best
Nov
13°C · 55°F
85mm rain
best
Dec
9°C · 49°F
96mm rain
good

Scores blend climate, rainfall, and activity fit — outdoor active. Temperatures and rainfall are historical monthly averages; actual conditions vary year-to-year.

Right now in Tucson
28°C · 82°F
Partly cloudy · daytime
As of Sat 1:57 AM
Next 7 days
Today
32°
13°
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Sat
29°
14°
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Sun
25°
15°
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Mon
27°
16°
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Tue
28°
19°
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Wed
31°
23°
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Thu
29°
19°
1mm

Forecast data from Open-Meteo · refreshed hourly

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