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Tucson
Tucson is Arizona's second largest city and is the hub of activity and commerce for southern Arizona. It is a clean, modern and attractive city. The metro area has a population of nearly 800,000 and is home to the University of Arizona. Near town is renowned Saguaro National Park featuring that wonderful desert icon, the saguaro cactus.
Tucson is located in a valley at the base of 4 different mountain ranges. Just northeast of Tucson, the Santa Catalina Mountains rise to over 9,000 feet. They are home to the southernmost ski resort in the United States.
Because of the almost always clear and relatively dark skies, there are several large telescope installations around southern Arizona operated by several different entities. The largest of them Kitt Peak National Observatory west of Tucson offers some public access.
Be sure to visit and dine at some of Tucson Arizonas best restaurants, cafes, pubs and fine dining establishments.
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