Tucson, the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in North America, is home to a multicultural population that reflects the rich diversity of the Southwest. Tucson is well known for its rich heritage and its variety of cultural opportunities, from opera, theater, ballet and mariachi festivals to rodeo, archaeological sites and world-class museums including the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, the Pima Air and Space Museum and the Tucson Museum of Art. Located 56 miles southwest of Tucson on the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation, the Kitt Peak National Optical Astronomy Observatory is a working research station situated high above on Kitt Peak.

The dry, warm climate and unique landscape and cultural setting have made Tucson a favorite vacation, recreation and retirement center for people from around the world. With 350 days of sunshine annually, Southern Arizona is an ideal place for the hiker, biker, swimmer, triathlete, tennis player and golfer. National parks, forests and monuments abound. Tucson is also a thriving hub of economic and commercial activity in the Southwest, only 65 miles from Mexico, and is home to numerous medical and research centers and a site for the high technology industry, from optics to film. Currently, Tucson is one of the fastest growing urban areas in the United States. At the University of Arizona Rogers College of Law, students participate in a rigorous and challenging educational experience, in a vibrant and distinctive environment.

For additional information about Tucson, contact the Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau at (520) 624-1817 and online at www.visittucson.org.