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Tucson, offering so much contrast, is located in the Sonoran Desert and surrounded by mountain ranges. At an elevation of 2,584 feet, Tucson is cradled by the Santa Catalina Mountains to the north, the Rincon Mountains to the east, the Tucson Mountains to the west, and the Santa Rita Mountains to the south.

The city limits of Tucson cover an area of 156.04 square miles, while the entire metropolitan area spreads over 495 square miles.

The Arizona territory was formed from land gained by the United States through the 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo which ended the Mexican War, and the Gadsden Purchase in 1854. "The Grand Canyon State" entered the Union as the 48th state on February 14, 1912. The state bird is the cactus wren, the state flower the saguaro cactus blossom, the state tree the Palo Verde (meaning green stick), and the state motto is "Ditat Deus" (God enriches).

Business

Tucson has been attracting companies relocating throughout the country. This has helped create jobs and population growth. The overall result has been a strong, growing economy for several years – and the prospect of continued strength. According to a forecasting project at the University of Arizona College, Tucson is on track to begin the next millennium with a robust economy. High-tech specialties, tourism, telecommunications and defense industries continue to take the lead as the largest fields of work in Tucson.

Tucson's Economy

Tucson's economic strength lies in its people and resources. A young, highly skilled and well-educated labor force contributes to a productive and competitive business climate. It's central location in the Southwest provides easy access to the west coast, Mexico and other regional growth markets. A sophisticated transportation network provides excellent railway, highway and airway connections to major cities around the nation. Available energy and water sources further enhance the environment, where emerging industries can grow and prosper. Arizona's economic activity has remained vigorous even during national recessions. Money magazine is out with its annual list of best places to live in the United States. Arizona came in at No.13 in forecast job growth to 2002 (4.1%) and eighth in the increase in the average value of a home since 1997. Both Phoenix and Tucson ranked second in the cost of living index.

Software

Microsoft is the most recent addition to the 300+ local companies that are directly involved in software development, an unprecedented number for a city this size.

Bioindustry

This group is closely linked with the academic community. With the colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy and Nursing as well as the Arizona Cancer Center on the University of Arizona campus, many opportunities exist for technology transfer from Academia to the commercial marketplace.

Enviromental Technology

Arizona's environmental technology cluster represents one of the state's fastest growing industries, far out-pacing the national growth rate for this sector. With the ratification of NAFTA and the world-wide concern for the environment, this industry should continue to grow.

Mining

Arizona is referred to as the "Copper State", because Copper is big business here. This industry provides a boost to the Tucson area economy of several million dollars per year. Arizona's four large copper producers (ASARCO Incorporated; BHP Copper Inc.; Cyprus Climax Metals Company; and Phelps Dodge Corporation), and several smaller firms, mined and processed 64% of the copper mined in the United States in 1999. The Arizona copper industry directly employed 9,800 Arizona residents in 1999 Arizona copper industry workers were paid average annual earnings of more than $49,000 each in 1999. (Average weekly wage of $844.08) That was among the highest rates of pay in the state, exceeding the average of $38,740 for manufacturing.
The Arizona Mining Association

International Trade

By virtue of its strategic closeness to the Mexican border, Tucson is ideally situated for trade with Mexico. Passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has made Tucson a logical choice for doing business with both Mexico and Canada.

Tourism

Tourism is an important source of income, contributing nearly $2 billion to the Pima County economy, providing 77,000 direct and indirect jobs and drawing more than six million visitors to greater Tucson each year, according to the Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau. Tucson has twenty-three Three Star to Five Star hotel/motel facilities according to Mobile Guide, five of which are outstanding destination resorts: Loews Ventana Canyon, Westin La Paloma, Sheraton El Conquistador, Tucson National Resort and the Westward Look Resort.

Employment

Tucson's job growth continues to keep pace with population growth, with an unemployment rate among the nation's lowest, at approximately 2.9%. We are also the second fastest growing state in the nation, with a projected population of 6.1 million by 2010. Arizona's manufacturing employment in the high tech sectors accounted for nearly 50% of total manufacturing employment. Arizona is a Right-to-Work state and has an excellent record of cooperation between labor and management.
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Pima County Unemployment Rate (1983-2002)

Links

Arizona State Map
Mileage chart of Arizona's major cities.

Bicycle Maps of Tucson
Tucson ranks #3 among the top "bike friendly" cities in the nation. There are many bicycle paths to view the scenery while getting some exercise.

County Profile
Pima County QuickFacts featuring demographics, economic indicators, and geography.

Pima County Transportation & Trends
Travel trends, characteristics and volume for roads in Pima County.

MapQuest
Get precise directions and location of any address in the United States.

Tucson Attractions
Entertainment Magazine provides an overview of Tucson highlighting various tourist attractions and areas of town.

Tucson City Center
Detailed map of downtown Tucson.

Tucson Quick Reference Map
General map of Tucson and the surrounding area.

Tucson Thematic Maps
From the City of Tucson's Planning Department, a large collection of maps available to download that cover many different topics of Tucson.

U.S. Census Bureau FactFinder
Federal statistics on population, housing, economic, and geographic data.

Business Links

Arizona Department of Commerce
Better Business Bureau of Tucson

Tucson Black Chamber of Commerce
The Black Chamber assists businesses, business professionals, and community residents by providing business spotlights, regular networking opportunities and business information which facilitates learning more about evolving business trends, practices and technological advances.

Office of Economic Development
Economic Council

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (THCC) offers a variety of benefits and networking opportunities to help businesses succeed.

Information Technology Association
The Information Technology Association of Southern Arizona (ITASA) is a non-profit professional organization whose mission is to promote the growth of the information technology industry in Southern Arizona.

Northwest Pima County Chamber of Commerce Tucson, Arizona
Promoting a business environment within the Northern Pima County communities.

Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce

Government Links

Arizona Government Links
City, county, state and federal agency information is at your fingertips.

State of Arizona
Visit the State of Arizona through this Web site

County Profile
Pima County QuickFacts featuring demographics, economic indicators, and geography.

Pima County
This site offers many links of government departments ranging from fairgrounds to Board of Supervisors.

City of Tucson
Look through extensive information including city departments, services, and goals along with visitor information.

Tucson Update
Look at monthly statistics on the city’s population, employment, demographic and much more.

Tucson Police Department
Tucson police department’s information station

Crime Statistics for Tucson
Search for crime by location, block, check out traffic statistics and auto theft.

Crime Statistics for Pima County
Search the breakdown of crime for different districts of Pima County.

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
Home of the 335th Wing/12th Air Force.

Southern Arizona Overview

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Welcome to the Old Pueblo. Tucson has a kaleidoscope of cultures, each blending with the other over time to make our dynamic city a real desert gem.

Tucson, located in the middle of the Sonoran desert, retains the look and feel, of an old west town. All one has to do is look up and see the mighty Catalina Mountains, or West to the setting sun over the Ajo highway, or South to the desert and mountains of Old Mexico to feel an appreciation for this wild country and its people.

Because of its casual, welcoming atmosphere, Tucson was included in the book 50 Fabulous Places to Raise your Family. Tucson's assets place its climate at the top of the list, as it is well known for its 300+ days of sunshine per year.

School Information

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Education is a high priority in the Tucson area for both the governing boards and parents alike. The metropolitan Tucson area is served by several school districts with a total population of 110,000 students.

Arizona Department of Education

The official Web site of the Arizona Department of Education contains information on the state's academic standards, charter schools, professional development programs and student services. It also features a searchable directory of Arizona schools.

Universities and Colleges

Business, Trade, & Technical Schools

Considering an alternative education. Check out the possibilities for a trade or technical school.

University of Arizona

The University of Arizona, founded in 1885, is one of the top twenty research universities in the nation. The 343-acre campus is host to over 35,000 students and the university is the largest employer in Pima County.

The University offers 142 undergraduate degrees, 140 master’s degrees, 97 doctoral degree programs, 3 profession and 9 specialist programs. There are 14 colleges and 8 schools. The University of Arizona offers hundreds of credit and non-credit courses, workshops, conferences and other special programs both on and off the campus for people of all ages.

Pima Community College

Pima Community College has five campuses and more than 70 locations to accommodate over 53,000 credit and non-credit students per year. The school is one of the ten largest multi-campus community colleges in the nation. They offer approximately 3,000 active courses in 224 different programs leading to associate of arts, associate of science, associate of applied arts and associate of applied science degrees and basic, advanced and technical certificates. The flexibility offered by day, evening and weekend classes, as well as televised, self-paced and accelerated courses makes attending college a possibility for many.

University of Phoenix

The University of Phoenix offers many undergraduate and graduate degrees in business, nursing, education and counseling. These programs have been created exclusively for working adults and are scheduled for weekends or one night a week. Professional certificate programs and seminars are also available.

Elementary, Middle and High Schools

American School Districts

More than 70,000 school sites loaded with pictures, art, calendars, local links and notes from students, parents and alumni.

Charter School List

Arizona Charter school list offering a school search by city or county.

Pima County School Profile

From the Arizona Department of Education a comprehensive list of all Pima County schools including district profiles.

School Report Cards

Locate specific school's report cards by plugging in the appropriate zip code. Report Cards include school overview, staffing information, transportation policies, calendar information, student information, school safety and Stanford Achievement Test (Stanford 9) percentile rank scores.

Private Schools

SCHOOL NAME	PHONE	GRADES

Academy of Tucson	296-7425	1 - 12
Armstrong Academy	866-1934	Pre K - 6
Broadway Christian School	298-6752	Pre K - 6
Carden Christian Academy	327-3312	1 - 6
Casas Adobes Baptist School	297-0922	K - 6
Castlehill Country Day School	795-0008	Pre K - 6
Desert Christian High School	298-5817	9 - 12
Faith Lutheran Church	326-2262	Pre K - 8
Fenster School of Arizona	749-3340	7 - 12
First Southern Christian School	624-9797	K - 6
Fountain of Life Lutheran School	747-1213	Pre K - 6
Golf Links Christian Academy	790-7082	K - 12
Grace Christian School	886-6548	Pre K - 8
Green Fields Country Day School	297-2288	4 - 12
Highland Free School	623-0104	Ages 4 - 12
Immaculate Heat Academy	297-2851	K - 6
Immaculate Heart High School	297-2851	9 - 12
Kino School	297-7278	K - 12
New Hope Christian Academy	885-4800	K - 5
Our Mother of Sorrows Elementary	747-1027	K - 8
Palo Verde Christian School	327-6683	K - 12
Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran	888-1635	K - 8
S.S. Peter & Paul Catholic	325-2431	K - 8
Salpointe Catholic High School	327-6581	9 - 12
Santa Cruz Catholic School	624-2093	K - 6
St. Ambrose Church	882-8678	K - 8
St. Cyril's School	881-4240	Pre K - 8
St. Gregory College Preparatory	327-6395	7 - 12
St. John on the Desert	749-3615	K - 8
St. Michael's Parish Day School	722-8478	K - 8
Tucson Christian School	326-2395	K - 12
Tucson Hebrew Academy	745-5592	1 - 8
Tucson Seventh Day Adventist	325-1454	1 - 10
Tuller School	747-5280	K - 12
Turning Point School	326-3300	1 - 8

Arts & Interests

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The Tucson area is filled with fascinating and exhilarating attractions. Museums, Planetariums, Opera, Art districts and the Symphony Orchestra.

Best of Tucson
Local newspaper features its readers' picks for the best of things to do and see in the city.

Visit Tucson!
Comprehensive website of Tucson's many charming attractions including arts & culture, outdoor adventures, history, lodgings, and golf!

Fine Arts

Center for Creative Photography, 621-7968
This museum and research center has the most accessible collection in the world. The Center for Creative Photography is devoted to photography as an art form. Located at the University of Arizona.

De Grazia Gallery in the Sun, 299-9191
The Gallery in the Sun is a unique blend of De Grazia's art, unusual adobe buildings and native landscaping. The "Little Gallery" features the works of talented local artists. Located at 6300 N Swan Road.

Pima Community College Center for the Arts, 206-6986
2202 W Anklam Rd. Pima Community College houses a 413-seat state theater with orchestra pit, a 150-seat studio theater, a recital hall, and an art gallery. Shows and productions are scheduled from September through May.

Tucson Pima Arts Council- Discover the wide
range of the Arts in Tucson. Features a special events calendar.

Tucson Museum of Art, 624-2333
Tucson Museum of Art offers the finest in contemporary and historical art. This is located in Tucson’s old Spanish Presidio area, dating in the 1850’s. Located at 140 N. Main

University Museum of Art, 621-7576
The Museum of Art presents several special exhibits throughout the academic year in addition to its permanent collection which spans the Middle Ages through the 20th century. Located at the University of Arizona.

Museums

Tohono Chul Park
Tohono Chul Park is a 49-acre desert reserve located in the midst of an ever-growing urban area in northwest Tucson. It features nature trails, demonstration gardens, changing art and cultural exhibits, Greenhouse and museum shops.

Biosphere 2
Nonprofit education and research affiliate at Columbia University focused on teaching and learning about the Earth and its systems.

Tucson Association of Museums
Complete list of web links and information about its member organizations. Links to the finest cultural, historical, and educational places in southern Arizona.

Arizona Historical Society, Tucson Museum, 628-5774
Arizona's past is presented in permanent and changing exhibitions, in library holdings and research facilities, through the life-size Arizona Mining Hall, Period Rooms and Historic Patio. The Tucson Museum is the Headquarters of the Arizona Historical Society. Located at 949 E 2nd Street

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 883-2702
An exciting collection of the animals, plants and geology of the Sonoran Desert region. Called by the New York Times "...the most distinctive zoo in the United States," the Desert Museum is Southern Arizona's most popular visitor attraction. Nestled in the Tucson Mountain Park, 14 miles west of downtown Tucson, the Desert Museum exhibits the living, outdoor world of nature found in the Sonoran Desert region. Located at 2021 N Kinney Road.

Arizona State Museum, 621-6302
The cultures of the prehistoric and modern Indians of Arizona and their relationship to the Southwest environment are exhibited at the State Museum. Temporary displays present an International range of topics. Located at the University of Arizona

Flandrau Planetarium, 621-STAR
The planetarium offers dramatic and educational theater performances on astronomy and the exploration of space. Located at the University of Arizona

Kitt Peak Observatory, 318-8726
Site of the largest collection of ground-based optical telescopes in the world. Kit Peak Observatory is located 56 miles southwest of Tucson via State Route 86 in the Quinlan Mountains of the Sonoran Desert; elevation, 6,875 feet. Located 56 miles southwest of Tucson on State Route 86.

Old Town Artisans, 623-6024
Restored 1850's Adobe Marketplace with an Entire City Block of Shops and La Cocina, The Restaurant in Historic Old Town.

Pima Air & Space Museum
574-9658 Aviation & space history comes to life! Pima Air Museum is always growing! Its aircraft collection ranges from the first, the Wright flyer (an exact full-scale replica perfect in every detail) to what's perhaps the ultimate flying machine, the SR-71 Blackbird. Indoor exhibit space exceeds 100,000 square feet. Located at 6000 E Valencia.

San Xavier del Bac Mission
294-2624 'White Dove of the Desert' remains a spiritual, historic oasis. San Xavier del Bac is a Baroque-Spanish style Mission constructed between 1783 and 1792. This mission was never completed and no one knows who the architect was.

Titan Missile Museum, 625-7736
Pima Air & Space Museum's Titan Missile Museum is located in Green Valley just 20 minutes south of Tucson. For over 20 years during the Cold War fifty-four Titan II missiles were maintained at the ready. They were kept loaded with propellants and nuclear warheads in their hardened underground silos... able to be launched within one minute from the time an order was received... manned by highly trained combat crews twenty four hours a day... always ready to react... waiting for orders that fortunately never came. Located at 1580 W. Duval Mine Road, Green Valley.

Tucson Children's Museum, 884-7511
Fun, interactive and educational exhibits that inspire and challenge children. Located in the Carnegie Library Building, 200 S 6th Ave.

Music

Tucson Boys Chorus, 296-6277
5770 E Pima. Composed of boys from age 8 to 15 the boy’s chorus has earned a reputation of "Ambassadors in blue jeans." They have made many television appearances and toured Europe and the United States. Two full concerts are given in Tucson at the Tucson Community Center at Christmas and in the spring.

Tucson Symphony Orchestra, 882-8585
443 S Stone Ave. Founded in 1927, the Tucson Symphony Orchestra is the oldest performing arts group in the state. There are 10 regular concerts during the season, October through April, with many special events. The orchestra truly offers something for everyone.

Theater

Arizona Opera Company, 293-4336
3501 N Mountain Ave. Founded in 1972, this company attracts national attention for its achievements performing in both Tucson and Phoenix. This is the only professional opera company in Arizona.

Arizona Theater Company, 622-2823
330 S Scott Ave. This resident professional theatre company hosts a wide range of productions from musical revues, current Broadway plays and Shakespearean tragedy.

Ballet Arizona
Official ballet company in Arizona offering a full gamut of classical and contemporary dance, including many international premieres.

Centennial Hall
Home to the UA Presents performance series, The University of Arizona's premiere venue features spectacular live presentations.

The Gaslight Theater, 886-9428
7010 E Broadway. Performances of old-fashioned melodramas followed by vaudeville revue including comedy, songs and dance.

Invisible Theatre, 882-9721
1400 North First Ave. Tucson's award-winning Invisible Theatre provides a training ground for young performers and experimentation for professional actors.

SALOC Southern Arizona Light Opera Company, 323-7888
908 N Swan. Professional musical-comedy entertainment begins in Tucson in mid-September and runs until May. Season tickets are available.

University of Arizona, 621-3364

Dance Box Office - 621-1162
Fine Arts Box Office - 621-1162
Music Box Office - 621-1162
Theatre Arts Box Office - 621-1162

Gardens & Interests

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Located in the Sonoran Desert, Tucson has beauty and biodiversity that surprises many people, especially those new to the area. From wildflowers to the spectacular saguaro cactus, come see what the desert has to offer.

Tucson Botanical Gardens (520) 326-9686
With a mission to promote botanical and ecological education, the TBG offers 15 distinct gardens on five acres. Located at 2150 N Alvernon Way. gardens@mindspring.com

Tohono Chul Park (520) 742-6455
Tohono Chul Park is a 49-acre desert reserve located in the midst of an ever-growing urban area in northwest Tucson. It features nature trails, demonstration gardens, changing art and cultural exhibits, Greenhouse and museum shops. 7366 N Paseo del Norte, Tucson.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (520) 883-2702
An exciting collection of the animals, plants and geology of the Sonoran Desert region. Called by the New York Times "...the most distinctive zoo in the United States," the Desert Museum is Southern Arizona's most popular visitor attraction. Nestled in the Tucson Mountain Park, 14 miles west of downtown Tucson, the Desert Museum exhibits the living, outdoor world of nature found in the Sonoran Desert region. Located at 2021 N Kinney Road. info@desertmuseum.org

Pima County Cooperative Extension (520) 626-5161
The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Service offers advice and workshops on planting, gardening, watering and other horticultural topics. 4210 N Campbell Ave.

University of Arizona Arboretum (520) 621-7074
Walk The University of Arizona and view the wide variety of native and imported plant species managed by the arboretum. Tour the campus virtually or in reality with the aid of arboretum brochures. UA Campus Arboretum - University of Arizona - PO Box 210036 - Tucson AZ, 85721.

Golf Information

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With 360 sunny days per year, Tucson is a perfect destination for golfers of all abilities.These desert courses are designed to keep grass at a minimal ninety acres and present a challenging setting.The desert serves as the backdrop of several courses, while the integrity of the desert is often the strategy of the architect’s vision. With breathtaking views and overall experience of these courses, no wonder Tucson is a popular golfing destination.

49ers Country Club	Raven	Sun City Vistoso
Heritage Highlands	Saddlebrooke	Tucson Country Club
Oro Valley	Sheraton El Conquistador	Tucson National
Quail Canyon	Skyline	Ventana Canyon
Rancho Vistoso	Starr Pass	Westin La Paloma

49ers Country Club

12000 E. Tanque Verde Road
Tucson, AZ 85749

Information:(520) 749-4212

Type
Private

Membership Information
Phone for Information

Course Specifications

Holes: 18
Yardages: Championship 6,681
Slope:
Par: 72

Facilities
Pro Shop: Yes
Food: Yes
Lounge: Yes

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