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The Best Things to Do in Tucson, Arizona: Mexican Cultural Immersion, Wineries, and Wellness Hotels
15.04.2024 - 20:53 / cntraveler.com / Jack Nicklaus
Tucson, Arizona is one of our Best Places to Go in the North America for 2024, part of our global guide to the Best Places to Go in 2024—find more travel inspiration here.
The vast state of Arizona is a traveler’s paradise. Whether relaxing into a resort vacation in Scottsdale and Phoenix, soaking up the energy vortex of Sedona, or slipping through the swirling crevices of Antelope Canyon is what you seek, the Grand Canyon State (did you realize that most of the famed canyon is in AZ?) has plenty to thrill the modern jet set. But if you’re craving a city that will also fill you up with fantastic food and drink after wearing you out with thrilling outdoor pursuits, then you have to add Tucson to your Arizona itinerary. About 70 miles north of the Mexican border, Tucson’s tourism cache is growing rapidly thanks to its enchanting combination of experiences that can be savored year-round in the 350-plus days of annual sunshine. Did we mention that some of the country’s top wellness retreats and golf courses are located just on the outskirts of town, too? Tucson has something for everyone.
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Saguaro National Park surrounds Tucson and is a great place to get a feel for the region's topography, whether you're hiking or biking.
Located 70 miles from the Mexico border, the Tucson area is home to over 40 golf courses and features a mix of public, private, and municipal (often the most affordable) turfs. Tee enthusiasts have been coming to Tucson since the 1940s thanks to this variety of courses and the favorable weather. Every March since 2015, Tucson hosts the Cologuard Classic, a PGA TOUR Champions Tour event played on a Jack Nicklaus-designed course in the Santa Catalina Mountains. But the most picturesque course might be 18-hole Stone Canyon Club north of Tucson, which was ruggedly designed by architect Jay Morrish. You’ll appreciate the drama provided by the Catalina Mountains and the Sonoran desert. Think about it: lush fairway surrounded by towering saguaro cacti.
But to get a real feel for Tucson’s unique desert topography, Saguaro National Park surrounds the city; you can ramp up the lever on the activity meter with either a hike or an adrenaline-pushing mountain-biking excursion. If you only have time for one day out, head northeast of central Tucson for Sabino Canyon, where over a dozen trails, verdant desert foliage, and various dams and creeks make it a beloved hiking destination.
Mountain biking is becoming more popular here, and the southwest’s stunning landscape. If you’re just starting out, scope out the terrain
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