About Tucson

Workshop Site: Tucson, Arizona USA
Situated in the heart of the Sonoran Desert in Southern Arizona, Tucson is small and friendly city that nonetheless offers many metropolitan amenities. Tucson is home to the University of Arizona, a premier research institution, as well as several major corporations and government entities.

Beautiful Climate

In late February, Tucson's average high temperature is 72F (22C). The average low temperature hovers around 45F (8C). The moderate temperatures and low humidity levels combine to make Tucson's climate perfect for a spring getaway.

Nearby Accomodation
A number of hotels are available close to the Workshop site. We would like to recommend the following three for your convenience.

The Marriott and Four Points are within walking distance of the workshop, while the Varsity Inn is about a five minute drive. The average rates in these hotels per person per night is about $200.

Outdoor Activities
Tucson's moderate spring temperatures demand outdoor explorations. From golf to walking tours, if your interests lie out-of-doors, you will definitely enjoy Tucson in Spring. Some of the most popular local activities include:

Local Attractions
Southern Arizona offers a myriad of facinating local attractions. Browse the following list to get a feel for the local flavor:

Dining in Tucson
DoTucson.com provides a comprehensive list of dining opportunities in Tucson.

For more information about Tucson, please browse through the links provided at the right.

Further Afield:
Click here for information on accommodations in the Grand Canyon.


If you have questions about the Workshop, please email us at muri AT sie DOT arizona DOT edu
 

 

LINKS
City of Tucson
visitor info

Arizona Guide Maps

 

VISUALIZE TUCSON
- Tucson Web Cam!
- UA Web Cam
- UA Student Union Web Cam
- City of Tucson Photo Gallery

 

TRAVEL GUIDES
- Arizona Guide
- Arizona Tourism

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Arizona Paths
- DoTucson.com
- Expedia
- Fodor's
- Frommer's
- Lonely Planet
- VisitTucson.org

  LOCAL NEWS AND INFO
- Arizona Daily Star
- Tucson Citizen
- Tucson Weekly
 

GUEST INFO
Your guests will have extra time to the surrounding area. The following day trips might help them plan their time while you are participating in the conference:
- Tubac - 50 miles/80 km
- Bisbee - 95 miles/145 km
- Phoenix - 115 miles/163 km
- Tombstone - 71 miles/114 km
- Tumacacori Mission - 53 miles/81 km
- Mt. Lemmon - 42 miles/67 km
- Kartchner Caverns - 15 miles/24 km

For further information on day trips, please visit the Tucson Visitor Bureau's website.