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Wheel the World and Visit Tucson’s shared mission is to make accessible travel in Tucson a reality for everyone. Together, we inspire people with disabilities to discover Arizona’s desert landscapes, culture, and hospitality through inclusive tourism experiences that connect travelers with their loved ones.
Whether you’re exploring scenic trails, museums, or local cuisine, our goal is to help every wheelchair traveler and accessible explorer enjoy Tucson without limits.
Tucson: Desert Gem of Arizona
Tucson is a vibrant accessible travel destination in Pima County, located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert. Just an hour from the Mexican border, it combines desert landscapes with wheelchair-accessible trails, inclusive attractions, and rich cultural heritage.
As one of only two UNESCO Gastronomy Cities in the United States, Tucson invites visitors to enjoy its award-winning culinary scene — a true barrier-free feast for the senses. Explore accessible museums, discover local art, or unwind under Arizona’s desert skies in this wheelchair-friendly city.
Getting around Tucson
Some of the accessible transportation options are:
Sun Tran, Sun Express, Sun Link, Sun Van, Sun On Demand and Sun ShuttleNote that there are Uber Assit available and no WAV ride-sharing services available.
Caregiver Support Services - Tucson
Discover a new standard of accessible travel with our expert caregivers.
To keep improving your accessible travel experience, Wheel the World has partnered with SYNERGY HomeCare, a leading provider of in-home care services.
The service includes:
Personal Care & Companionship
Mobility Support
Errands & Transportation
Find all the accessibility info we mapped with the destination's tourism office
Some of the accessibility features we measured include:
Room: entrance, spaces, bed and closet
Bathroom: access, interior, toilet, shower and sink
Building access, lobby, breakfast area and common spaces
Tucson travel tips
Best time to visit
Visiting Tucson is best done in April to May or from September to October. These are the off-peak seasons and have pleasant weather with reasonably priced hotels. Winters are still very sunny with cool temperatures.
Climate
Expect very hot summers in Tucson, with dry heat and temperatures of up to 100F in June. Winters are milder, with temperatures in the mid-60s, while Fall temperatures of 70-90F are the norm. There are 350+ sunny days/year.
Events
An official World Festival and Event City, Tucson hosts events all year. From the Tucson Festival of Books in Spring to the arts and crafts Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair there's a packed calendar of music and culture.
Recommendations
This desert town offers a host of attractions. Get the Tucson Attractions Passport for discounts at Biosphere 2 and more. Or head to the vast expanse of the Saguaro National Park and spot the largest cacti in the country.
Learn more about Tucson through our blog notes
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Seven accessible things to see and do in Tucson, Arizona
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Top accessible hotels and places to stay in Tucson, AZ
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