Article by Phil Thomas, Travel Blogger, Someone Else’s Country. (Website, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky) I arrived in Tucson for a conference knowing precisely three things: it’s in southern Arizona, it’s very sunny, and it has saguaros everywhere. Not exactly a deep cultural understanding. As a…
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Night markets are a wonderful way to enjoy cooler evenings in Tucson, especially as the summer temperatures rise. Keep reading for the top 5 night markets around! 1. Summer Nights Market at MSA Annex - Mercado District Where: MSA Annex When: May to September, the last Friday of the month, from 6…
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With such a vibrant nightlife and plenty of options, an evening out in Tucson can feel like you’re in a much larger city — only without the traffic or irritatingly high cost of entry, drinks, or food. In the Tucson night, you’ll find every style of bar, tucked-away speakeasies, and pulsating…
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With each passing day, pickleball gains popularity, and for good reason — it’s easy to learn, accessible for kids, adults, and seniors, and a blast to play. With our wide-open, sunny skies and energetic, active community, Tucson, Arizona, is the ideal place to grab a paddle, find a court, and play…
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From the towering saguaros and fiery sunsets to the colorful barrios and notable landmarks, every corner of Tucson tells a story that’s just waiting to be captured. The city’s diverse desert landscapes and rich historical sites provide an endless array of Instagram-worthy locations. So, grab your…
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If you’re looking for haunted houses in Tucson, AZ, there’s one place that stands out as both spine-tingling and deeply connected to the city’s eerie past: The Slaughterhouse. Once a real-life meat-packing plant, this massive building has a history as chilling as its name suggests. Now transformed…
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With so many sunkissed days in Tucson, Arizona, heading underground to tour one of our jaw-dropping caves is a great way to change things up. Our two major cave treasures are Kartchner Caverns State Park®, which rests beneath the Whetstone Mountains, and Colossal Cave Mountain Park, below the Rincon…
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In Tucson, AZ, summertime is when we pay the piper for those glorious fall and winter months doused in sunshine while other areas of the country deal with harsh cold. During summer, for locals and visitors alike, Tucson indoor activities reign supreme. We compiled this list of fulfilling indoor…
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The old and the new through awe-inspiring murals As a historic Old West town, Tucson, AZ, is overflowing with stories. As a modern western city, new stories come to life every day. Combining this old with the new, you can find these narratives told through stunning murals throughout the city…
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Catch a glimpse of Tucson's rich film history The desert southwest has been a filming location for nearly as long as motion pictures have been in production. When the nascent film industry of New York first looked west—for better weather and wide-open spaces—they stopped first in Arizona on the way…
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