Downtown Districts

Dining, drinks, events and excitement are easy to find in the heart of Tucson.

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Uniquely Tucson - Downtown is Thriving

How do you get off the beaten path without breaking the bank or losing a full day in transit? Take the quick drive from Metro Phoenix to Tucson for an entirely different perspective, free-spirited and authentic. If you haven’t visited lately, you’re in for a surprise. Downtown Tucson is having a renaissance as new restaurants and hotels, music, art, and events fill the streets and tune in to the casual Southwestern vibe.

As you approach Downtown Tucson, watch for street signs leading to the six districts: Main Gate, Fourth Avenue, Congress Street, Presidio, Convention, and Sentinel. Each district has its own history and together they offer opportunities to experience Tucson's many entertaining sides. Follow the signs for an adventure through Tucson's first neighborhoods or a direct route to a favorite destination.

The four-mile Sun Link Tucson Streetcar connects all six downtown districts, so sampling Tucson's unique culture and cuisine has never been simpler.

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Downtown Districts

Congress Street District

Downtown Tucson's main drag

Fourth Avenue District

The epicenter of Tucson's off-beat culture

Main Gate District

Connecting downtown to the University of Arizona

Presidio District

Where past meets present

Sentinel District

Exciting growth near Tucson's birthplace

Tucson Convention Center District

Downtown's meetings and events hub

Featured Downtown Festivals & Events

Sep 18

Tucson Presidio Museum: Virtual Tour September 13, 2020 - May 16, 2021

You are here. The Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum is a re-... Read More

Sep 18

Southwest Rising: Contemporary Art And The Legacy of Elaine Horwitch - Tucson Museum of Art Reopening September 13, 2020 - September 20, 2020

The Tucson Museum of Art features Elaine Horwitch, a major force in... Read More

Sep 18

Tucson Presidio Museum: Virtual Tour September 13, 2020 - May 16, 2021

You are here. The Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum is a re-... Read More

Sep 18

Southwest Rising: Contemporary Art And The Legacy of Elaine Horwitch - Tucson Museum of Art Reopening September 13, 2020 - September 20, 2020

The Tucson Museum of Art features Elaine Horwitch, a major force in... Read More

Sep 18

Southwest Rising: Contemporary Art And The Legacy of Elaine Horwitch - Tucson Museum of Art Reopening September 13, 2020 - September 20, 2020

The Tucson Museum of Art features Elaine Horwitch, a major force in... Read More

Sep 18

Tucson Presidio Museum: Virtual Tour September 13, 2020 - May 16, 2021

You are here. The Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum is a re-... Read More

Sep 18

Southwest Rising: Contemporary Art And The Legacy of Elaine Horwitch - Tucson Museum of Art Reopening September 13, 2020 - September 20, 2020

The Tucson Museum of Art features Elaine Horwitch, a major force in... Read More

Sep 18

Tucson Presidio Museum: Virtual Tour September 13, 2020 - May 16, 2021

You are here. The Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum is a re-... Read More

Sep 18

Tucson Presidio Museum: Virtual Tour September 13, 2020 - May 16, 2021

You are here. The Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum is a re-... Read More

Sep 18

Tucson Presidio Museum: Virtual Tour September 13, 2020 - May 16, 2021

You are here. The Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum is a re-... Read More

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