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Posted in Antique Rugs & Carpets on 09/26/2006 05:32 pm by admin

Tucson, Arizona, has a great climate with temperatures hovering over the mid-70s most of the year. This not only makes the city a wonderful place to live, but also for extra activities outdoors. Tucsonís downtown, eccentric rich history and cultural heritage make it an excellent place to visit and learn about the west. The famous gangster John Dillinger once slept in a Motel in downtown Tucson and movie companies flock to this city to make films west on the site.
Tucson, with its dry climate and beautiful scenery, is home to such wonderful attractions as the Sonora Desert Museum, which displays a number of creatures desert in their natural habitat. It is about an hour and a half of the Tucson metropolitan area and gives visitors breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. The stock the gift shop of the Sonoran Desert a great variety of fond memories. The Sonora Desert Museum is a great attraction for tourists worldwide.
Another great attraction in Tucson is the Kitt Peak National Observatory, which, of course, because the skies throughout the year, is one of the largest observatories world. Located approximately 56 miles southwest of Tucson, which sits atop Kitt Peak and has been credited with some of the more cosmic observations ever. This observatory is open to the public and continues to attract thousands of visitors each year.
Most people from Tucson also come here because of the steepness of land situated on the outskirts of the city. This land is ideal for hiking and biking outdoors. There is no such place, which surpasses Gates Pass is known for its impressive panoramic views of Tucson and the surrounding mountains. To get there you drive along Speedway Boulevard, which winds on the road pass Gates. Sunsets here are particularly inspiring and the area is very popular with cyclists.
A visit to Tucson, can not be complete without a visit to Catalina State Park located about 12 miles north of Arizona Highway 77, also known as Oracle Road. The park also sees its share of visitors with digital cameras due to their views of the canyons and domes of the Catalina Mountains. The park is also home to exotic birds, snakes and lizards. In addition to the native fauna, the visitor can find the Hohokam village in Catalina State Park. This is symbolic because it has the reputation of the Hohokam Indian tribe to be the oldest in America and since then is extinct. Catherine Park is ideal for outdoor family picnics and camping.
About the Author:
You can find more information about the city of Tucson, including travel tips and more historical facts, at Eclipse Over Tucson. It can be found online at http://www.eclipseovertucson.com
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – Activities in Tucson, Arizona
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