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Tucson: Desert Gem of Arizona
A city in Pima County, Arizona, Tucson sits in the middle of the Sonoran Desert. Just an hour from the Mexican border it offers a wide array of things to do and explore. As well as the desert itself, there are numerous hiking trails and an interesting museum. Tucson is also one of two UNESCO Gastronomy cities in the US, making it a must to grab a bite or two.
Top accessible Tucson Activities
Getting around Tucson
Some of the accessible transportation options are:
Accessible public Sun Tran buses, trains, shuttles, and beyond others.
Note that there are Uber Assit available and no WAV ride-sharing services available.
Get all the accessibility information we’ve mapped out in collaboration with the city's tourism office
Some of the accessibility features we have mapped:
Room: entrance, spaces, bed and closet.
Bathroom: access, interior, toilet, shower and sink.
Building access, lobby, breakfast area and common spaces.
Tips when traveling
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 70-90°F 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
Seven accessible things to see and do in Tucson, Arizona
6 min read
Top accessible hotels and places to stay in Tucson, AZ
8 min read
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