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Tucson, Arizona is a portion of the country considered to be located in the real Southwest. The landscape is inspiring, the weather is warm and dry and the activities are entertaining. When you want the best Tucson hotels have plenty to offer visitors. You can find accommodations that are more like a resort and spa than a simple hotel. With first-class service, exceptional facilities and a large range of features, the best Tucson hotels have it all.

Tucson is located within driving distance of both Phoenix and the Mexican border. Over 500,000 people live in the city and the metropolitan population exceeds a million. The city is the 32nd largest town in the country and a major city in the state of Arizona. In fact, it is the second largest city in the state, after Phoenix and the largest city in the southern part of Arizona. The city is home to the University of Arizona and has earned the nickname of 'Optics Valley' because of the large number of companies that manufacture and design optics and systems that go along with them. The skyline in the city is largely made up with mountains. You can take in a mountain range no matter what direction you look. The Santa Catalina Mountains are close to the city, just to the north and there are other mountain ranges in the south, east and west. The name of the city comes from a Spanish name meaning the base of a black hill, but the town is also sometimes called "The Old Pueblo".

Tucson has a wide variety of attractions with something for everyone. Because it is such a beautiful area, it is natural to want to spend time outside enjoying some of the views. The Tohono Chul Park is a 29-acre desert preserve and nature center that also has arts and culture. This park has three art galleries and fun cultural activities like high tea. There are also nature trails, gardens and other outdoor activities in the park and the gift shop holds many unique items.

The Arizona-Sonora Museum is much more than it sounds. This museum has many exhibits about the history of the area but it is also a world-renowned zoo and a botanical garden. The exhibits outside show the natural landscape of the desert region along with more than 300 species of animals such as prairie dogs and mountain lions. The gardens and landscaping hold over 1,200 kinds of plants and there are two miles of paths running through the exhibits. If you want to learn more about the desert, this museum is a wonderful attraction to visit.

Tucson also has wonderful historical sites such as Mission San Xavier del Bac. This mission is acclaimed as the finest example of architecture in a mission in the country. It is located in the southwest part of the city on the Tohono O'oodham Reservation. You can tour the interior of the building, browse the gift shop, enjoy the craft shops and have a meal at the café nearby.

Since Tucson is located near other interesting cities and areas, many visitors take day trips to other locations while they are in the neighborhood. Phoenix is a two-hour drive away and the larger city offers just as many activities and attractions. If you only spend a day in the larger city, you will want to look through the attractions and decide what you want to see. Many visitors also want to cross over into Mexico, which is just an hour to the south. There are many ways to get into Mexico and it is best to ask the staff at your hotel how you should enter the other country. There are places on the U.S. side to park your car and you can simply walk across a bridge into Mexico, spend time browsing the shops and taking in the culture and walk back to your car later. Sometimes, taking your car across the border is cumbersome since you have to pass through customs and go through searches.

Whenever you are away from home, you want to feel a little pampered. When you check in at the best Tucson hotels, you will be greeted with friendly staff members, large, comfortable rooms, outdoor pools and spa services. If you need to keep in touch with home or the office while you are away, you can take advantage of the free Wi-Fi service. Plus, the best Tucson hotels are close to area attractions, further extending their convenience. The real Southwest is an exciting, inspiring destination for both business people and tourists.