Situated in the south-central parts of Arizona, USA, Tucson is famous for its captivating beauty and enchanting landscapes. Surrounded by four mountain ranges, the desert valley of Tucson is a bustling city in Arizona, a place where all the modern amenities of urban life is available.
Tucson is located along the banks of the Santa Cruz River and the four mountains that surround it are the Santa Catalinas in the north, the Rincons in the east, the Santa Ritas in the south and the Tucson range in the west. Although situated in the arid state of Arizona, Tucson is a pleasantly lush green setting enjoying two rainy seasons. Throughout the year Tucson experiences warm and sunny climate. Tucson winters are mild making it a favorite winter vacation spot for many in the USA. The summers in Tucson record rise in temperature but the heat is made moderate by regular and modest amount of rainfall. So overall the weather in Tucson is very pleasant and soothing.
The history of Tucson is very interesting. The protective mountains on all sides and the presence of the fertile land along the Santa Cruz River made Tucson an ideal place for human settlement. The Tucson region has been inhabited for at least twelve thousand years. Tucson experienced Spanish and Mexican rules in the course of history.
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During the early stages of development, Tucson was known as a rough and rowdy frontier town inhabited by several rogue gangs. But gradually the mobs in Tucson were brought under control. Tucson was acquired by the United States from Mexico 1854.
Tucson's growth as an eminent city in Arizona was given boost by the arrival of the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1880 and by the discovery of silver and copper at nearby places. The natural beauty of Tucson further led to the development of tourism industry in this city. Tucson is now home to 502,400 people.
Popular Tucson events
- Doubletree Copperbowl Tennis Open in January
- Tucson Mineral Shows in February
- Pima County Fair in April
- Winterhaven Festival of Lights in December
As the second largest city of Arizona, Tucson is the hub of many commercial activities. In the post-world war era Tucson saw the rise of aircraft and missile manufacturing industry and research and manufacture of electronic goods.
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