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The Tucson metropolitan area attracts more than 3.5 million tourists each year from around the world to enjoy the climate, the beautiful Sonoran Desert and the majestic mountains that ring the city.
Tourism is the second largest industry in the state of Arizona.
Tucson enjoys 350 sunny days annually and it has a natural ability to attract winter visitors from colder climates. Winter temperatures average highs of 70 degrees and summer temperatures average highs of 98 degrees.
Tourism Sector Highlights
Tucson and Southern Arizona
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4 million domestic overnight visitors
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21,500 jobs
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$2 billion in revenues
(source: MTCVB website)
Major Employers
(source: Star 200 2011)
Top Tourist Attractions Attendance (2010-2011)
(source: Book of Lists 2011)
Learn more about Southern Arizona's Desert Resort Lifestyle.
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Photo by David Jewell, courtesy Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau
Quick Facts:
Tucson is home to the world's largest gem, mineral and fossil show, as well as the International Mariachi Festival.
Tucson’s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo Parade is known as the longest, non-motorized parade in the world.
Tucson is one of only a few cities in the U.S. that have a resident symphony as well as opera, theater, and ballet companies.
Tucson is the only city in the nation to host three Major League Baseball teams for Spring Training in March every year.
Tourism accounts for one of every 10 jobs and adds over $1.8 billion per year to the local economy.
Tucson was given a gold rating for bicycle-friendliness by the League of American Bicyclist in 2006.
Mount Lemmon is the southernmost ski area in the continental United States.
Kartchner Caverns State Park, about 1 ½ hours southeast of Tucson, harbors the second longest stalactite of its kind in the world.
Columbia University’s Biosphere is Located 35 miles northeast of Tucson.
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