Research & Facts

The Hub of Southern Arizona 

Welcome to Tucson: the largest city in Southern Arizona and jumping-off point for trips throughout this region and northern Mexico, the second-largest city in the state of Arizona, and the seat of Pima County--located in the heart of the biologically diverse Sonoran Desert region of the Southwestern United States.

Tucson Facts at a Glance

General facts about geography, location, population, tax rates, and information about frequently asked questions. and an overview of the economic value of tourism in Tucson.

Tucson International Airport

Tucson International Airport (TUS) provides numbers for passengers enplaned and deplaned, a current schedule of arrivals and departures, a current list of nonstop destinations, and information on general airport services. Information on other options for getting around Metro Tucson can be found on our Transportation page.

Food & Drink

Tucson has hundreds of places to enjoy original food and drink, including quite a few restaurants run by innovative chefs with national and international reputations.

Accommodations

The number of hotel properties in metro Tucson (Tucson and Pima County) is 149 with an inventory of 15,677 total rooms.

(Smith Travel Research (STR)

Spas

Tucson is known as a spa getaway and is home to two of the top destination spas in the world - Miraval® Arizona and Canyon Ranch.

Golf Courses

Tucson and surrounding areas have over 40 municipal, public and private golf courses.

Signature Events

Descriptions for annual events covering every month of the year that help define Tucson and Southern Arizona's distinctive sense of place.