A favorite spot for visitors and Tucsonans alike is Sabino Canyon. It serves as a trailhead to miles of hiking into the Catalina Mountains as well as being a place to simply enjoy the beauty of the desert. In the summer, during monsoon, the clouds are fascinating to watch as the thunderheads build in a constantly changing display of beauty and power. Desert dwellers especially appreciate this as the clouds promise cooling rain and he water that is desperately needed for survival in this dry, hot climate.
1 Clouds form in a blue sky over Sabino Canyon outside of Tucson, AZ
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There are many motels along Miracle Mile and Oracle roads that hearken back to another era. Their signs are as unique and colorful as the characters that you are likely to meet inside.
1 Tucson Inn
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From the Rattlesnake Bridge at the eastern end of downtown to the brightly colored buildings of La Placita Village, downtown Tucson has a lot of character. The aging barrios contrast with more modern high-rises, blending old and new.
1 A unique and controversial structure, the Rattlesnake Bridge is also known as “The Bridge to Nowhere.” The tail rattles when you walk by, and the structure greets you as you enter downtown on Broadway from the east, or bids you goodbye as you leave.
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