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| Tucson | ||
| State | Arizona | |
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| Residents | 520.116 (2010) | |
| height | 728 m | |
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Tucson (pronounced: ˈtuːsɑːn) is a city in Arizona, in the southwest of the United States.
Districts
Major roads and areas around Tucson.
background
getting there
By plane
The addition "International" in the name of the airport probably has a historical background. Today the airport offers Tucson International Airport Connections to 14 US cities. Airlines are Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines. There are no direct flights to Europe and private pilots can also Ryan Airfield in the west, as well as the Marana Regional Airport approach in the northwest.
By train
By bus
In the street
Interstate Highway 10 (from Phoenix, or. New Mexico) and Interstate Highway 19 (from Mexico) both run through Tucson.
By boat
mobility
Map of Tucson
Tourist Attractions
Pima Air & Space Museum.
- Pima Air and Space Museum. Very extensive collection of old and rare (mainly US-American) aircraft, with more than 200 aircraft on the outdoor area and in five hangars. From the Cessna to several Super Constellations, the Super Guppy and some unique items to the huge bomber, everything is included, including several former presidential aircraft (e.g. DC-6 and B707). In the hangars there are always old veterans who have flown these old machines themselves and are happy to give small tours and inform visitors about the aircraft and their lives.
- Boneyard / AMARG tour. On weekdays, tours to Davis Monthan Air Force Base, the 309th Aerospace Maintenance And Regeneration Group (AMARG), with their hundreds of old aircraft are also possible. Nowhere else will you see so many old fighter jets, fleets of Boeing 707s and other aircraft destined for scrapping. That's why this tour will be Boneyard tour called. These tours are not included in the entrance fee. A reservation is necessary. According to the currently valid official paranoia, the visitor is only allowed to bring one camera without a storage container and no containers that are not necessary for the tour. It should be clear to everyone that everything will be searched. At the latest one hour before the start of the tour booked and paid for in advance, the visitor must identify himself by presenting his passport, otherwise his ticket will expire. Visiting the Pima Air and Space Museums is not a requirement for the tour.
Landscape around the Desert Museum.
- Arizona Sonora Desert Museum. Actually, this is not a museum, but a (new German) wildlife park. The museum sections are limited to the history of Arizona through the geological ages and the geology of the region. The main part of the museum is a desert garden and zoo and brings visitors closer to the flora and fauna of the Sonoran Desert. The focus is on the diverse flora of the Sonora and their dependencies on themselves and the fauna. With a little luck, the visitor will also see the inhabitants of the desert, but they are usually looking for shade during the day and are very difficult to spot. If you want to see and learn something about the Sonoran Desert, you should include the minimum of a three-hour stay here in your travel plans. This park is very busy on weekends and public holidays, but when it is neither a weekend nor a public holiday, schoolchildren have to write an essay about their experiences the next day. It doesn't matter: for those who are just a little interested in living space, this park is a must.
- Trail Dust Town. A shopping mile trimmed to the west, only that all styles are mixed up. The shopping area is located in the middle of the urban area. Wild West stunt shows, the "Museum of the Horse Soldier" and related dining options. If you go to the Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse, you should do so without a tie. Why? Take a look at the ceiling.
- Rialto Theater. Historic movie theater that was built in 1919. After a long and eventful history, in which it served as a warehouse and porn cinema, among other things, the Rialto Theater has been a stage again for concerts and theater after extensive renovations since 1995.
activities
- Sabino Canyon Recreation Area. The Sabino Canyon is one of the most unique (they say) canyons in the Sonoran Desert. From the visitor center, a diesel tram runs up the canyon every half hour and visitors can get off at nine stations. During the journey, the driver explains the special features of the valley. Anyone can leave the shuttle at any stop and get back on at another stop. A good hiking option away from the asphalt road is the Phoneline Trail. The visitor leaves the tram at stop 9 and initially walks uphill on serpentines. Then the path is almost level (family-friendly) about 150 m above the valley floor and the asphalt road of the Sabino Creek. There are always great views of the Tucson Plain and the Canyon. After two hours, the hiker reaches stop 1 of the tram via serpentines and can have the last mile taken to the visitor center.Price: Parking: USD 5.00 (Annual Pass holder free), Tram: USD 8.00.
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Web links
- http://www.tucsonaz.gov/ (en) - Tucson Official Website
- Official website of the tourist information
- German-language information pages about Tucson
