Holiday rentals in Tucson

Planning your journey to your Tucson holiday letting

The Tucson International Airport is a combined civil-military airport located only eight miles south of the city centre. The small airport offers direct services to destinations in the United States and Mexico and is served by five airlines. The airport operates several services per day to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport for connections to cities across the United States and in Canada. Tucson International Airport is served by a regular public transportation service that connects it with the city centre and all the Tucson holiday lettings available. Visitors may choose to rent a car in Tucson or upon arrival in Phoenix, as Tucson is well connected to many major highways.

Top sights to explore in Tucson

Tucson is the gateway to the southwest desert experience, but the city itself also offers many impressive sights worthy of your time during your stay in your Tucson holiday letting .

The desert of Tucson is the ideal location for exploring the night sky. During your break in your Tucson holiday letting , be sure to pay a visit to the Kitt Peak National Observatory, which contains the world’s most expansive collection of optical telescopes.

For true local charm, visit the Mercado San Agustin and enjoy local shopping and musical entertainment. The market has Old World architecture combined with modern amenities and design and is one of the most bustling locations in central Tucson for visitors and locals alike.

For the perfect combination of desert wildlife, shopping, dining and art, visitors can visit Tohono Chul, Tucson’s most famous botanical garden and complex. The centre is a popular attraction in Tucson and a great way to experience some of the best qualities of the region.

Art and culture of the Southwest

Tucson has a rich shared history between the native population of the area and Wild West culture. This history is reflected in its historic districts and cultural institutions.

Becoming a state as late as 1912, Arizona is among the youngest members of the American confederation. As such, the rich Northern Mexican culture of the area lives on in the artistic and cultural scenery of the city. Several historic sites and museums outline this important history in their permanent exhibitions. The Tubac Presidio State Historic Park is a Spanish colonial fort that served as a vital American Calvary post in the early 1800s. The Fort Lowell Museum is another key historical site in American military history in the Southwest.

By booking a Tucson holiday letting , the expansive art of the city will be on your doorstep. The city centre contains dozens of galleries and museums housing work from local artists, historic native art and artifacts. Must-visit locations include the Philabaum Glass Gallery & Studio, the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun and the Madaras Gallery.

Outdoor adventures in Tucson’s desert country

Tucson is the heart and soul of the southwest desert in the United States. The surrounding area is diverse and yours to discover during your stay at your Tucson holiday home.

Hiking the mountains that surround Tucson will bring you into contact with some of the country’s unique landscapes and wildlife. The desert is full of remarkable scenery and challenging trails that can be experienced on guided or self-guided tours. Highlights of the area can easily be reached from your Tucson holiday homes, including the Santa Catalinas Mountains and Rincon Mountains to the east, which can be explored from within Saguaro National Park.

Sabino Canyon, located in the Coronado National Forest, profits from the winter rainy seasons to fill the area with palo verde trees and prickly pear cacti. The area can be explored on foot or with a tram ride for those desiring a more relaxing excursion.

For something completely different, vacationers can explore the cool underground caves of Colossal Cave Mountain Park. The park offers guided cave tours, horseback rides, hiking and biking trails.

The desert comes alive in Tucson

Old Tucson

Connect to the spirit of the Old West in this historic movie studio that served as a backdrop for the production of classic Western films. Enjoy the staged gunfights, stagecoach rides and saloon musicals.

Mission San Xavier del Bac

16 km from downtown Tucson, this Spanish Catholic mission rises gloriously out of the dusty desert landscapes. It is the oldest Spanish colonial building in the US.

Pima Air & Space Museum

Home to almost 300 aircrafts, Pima is one of the world's biggest independantly-funded aerospace museums.

Sabino Canyon

This canyon is popular for hiking and picnics because of its scenic trails, spacious camping sites and waterfalls. If you feel like resting, take the open-air Sabino Canyon tram and enjoy the sights.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

This complex comprises a zoo, aquarium, botanical garden and natural history museum. The visit will leave you richer in knowledge of desert wildlife.