Why Choose Our Destination?
You'll love Tucson's mild climate, spectacular scenery, challenging high-desert golf, scrumptious culinary scene, and exciting attractions. Plus, Tucson lodging properties offer exceptional value for groups wanting luxe accommodations at affordable rates. Resorts and hotels --with rooms at all price levels -- are located close to the region's natural parks, as well as cosmopolitan amenities such as fine dining, arts, and shopping. With nine different airlines offering daily departures to 9 non-stop destinations, it's easy to find a flight to Tucson that fits your schedule.
With 205,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, the Tucson Convention Center has the size and flexibility to accommodate most every type of meeting, convention, trade show, or banquet event you may be planning. The Galleria connects all function space and is ideal for exhibits combined with Ballroom and Exhibition Hall rentals.
Venue Details
Hotels150
Convention center187,564 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms15,500
Guest rooms at 1 hotel550
Special event venues90
Average room rate$105
Occupancy rate56%
Restaurants415
Daily food cost$56
Tax rate7.1%
Venue typeCVB
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Getting Here
Distance from airport
12 mi from Tucson International Airport
Distance from Tucson International Airport airport 12 mi
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Local Attractions
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
Museum
Blending the traditional with the inventive, the museum presents original and traveling exhibitions with a focus on Art of the American West, Latin American Art, and Modern and Contemporary Art. The historic block features five distinctive properties that provide visitors with a unique look into Tucson’s past.
140 N. Main Ave.
Tucson, AZ, US 85701
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Tucson Botanical Gardens
Park
An urban oasis of 5.5 acres with 17 residentially-scaled specialty gardens. The Gardens has a seasonal, live tropical Butterfly Exhibit, Butterfly Magic. Eclectic Gift Shop, Monthly Rotating Art Exhibits, Birdhouse Cafe, Tours and Classes available.
2150 N. Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ, US 85712
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Tohono Chul Park
Park
Tohono Chul Park's showplace grounds and famous Garden Bistro offer many options for group functions. Whatever the occasion, the wonderful ambiance makes every moment memorable. Park grounds are available for evening rental and can accommodate seating for up to 600. The Garden Bistro is available for evening rental and can accommodate up to 200.
7366 N. Paseo del Norte
Tucson, AZ, US 85704
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Titan Missile Museum
Museum
The Titan Missile Museum is the only publicly accessible Titan II missile site in the nation. At this National Historic Landmark site, visitors stand on the front line of the Cold War. Tour the underground missile site. See the three-ton blast doors, the eight-foot thick silo walls, and an actual Titan II missile in the launch duct. Visit the launch control center, experience a simulated launch and more! Go down in history at the Titan Missile Museum!
1580 W. Duval Mine Rd.
Tucson, AZ, US 85614
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Sonoran Glass School
Recreation
Make Your Own Glass Art as a family (ages 5+), Shop for unique gifts in our glass art gallery, or just drop in and watch live glassblowing in our Hot Shop studio at Sonoran Glass School, just off the 1-10 Freeway at the 22nd St exit. Sonoran Glass School is a non-profit public access organization and the premiere source for glass arts educational events and experiences in the desert southwest. Spark Your Creative Fire at Sonoran Glass School!
633 W. 18th St.
Tucson, AZ, US 85701
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Saguaro National Park East
Park
The Rincon Mountain District of Saguaro National Park ranges from an elevation of 2,670 ft to 8,666 ft and contains 6 biotic communities. The biotic communities (starting from the lowest elevation) include desert scrub, desert grassland, oak woodland, pine-oak woodland, pine forest and mixed conifer forest. Average annual precipitation is approximately 12.30 in. The Rincon Mountains peak at a considerably higher elevation than the Tucson Mountains, therefore there are more biotic communities and increased plant and wildlife diversity. Because of the higher elevation in the Rincons, animals like the black bear, Mexican spotted owl, Arizona mountain king snake, and white-tailed deer live in this district.
3693 South Old Spanish Trail
Tucson, AZ, US 85730
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Saguaro National Park West
Park
The Tucson Mountain District of Saguaro National Park ranges from an elevation of 2,180 ft to 4,687 ft and contains 2 biotic communities, desert scrub, and desert grassland. Average annual precipitation is approximately 10.27 in. Common wildlife include the coyote, Gambel’s quail, and desert tortoise.
2700 North Kinney Road
Tucson, AZ, US 85743
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Arizona Sonora Desert Museum
Museum
Located in the picturesque Tucson Mountain Park west of Tucson and adjacent to Saguaro National Park the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum’s lush grounds and tranquil setting form a unique backdrop for special events. Meetings, lunches, and banquets can be hosted in a variety of venues, outdoors and indoors, with panoramic views of the desert and Tucson Mountains. Enhance your event with visits by Desert Animals and their handlers.
2021 N. Kinney Rd.
Tucson, AZ, US 85743
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Reid Park Zoo
Park
Located in the heart of Tucson, with 17 acres of lush surroundings, the Reid Park Zoo provides several distinct venues that may be rented for your special event while being able to view over 500 animals in their natural setting. The Event Garden site boasts over 18,000 sq. ft. of grass lawn for that perfect outdoor setting, while the Lee H. Brown Conservation Learning Center provides the only Platinum-rated LEED building in Tucson for your events. The Zoofari Market restaurant is available for private evening functions. On-site catering and bar service available. Special opportunities include animal encounters and giraffe feedings.
1100 S. Randolph Way
Tucson, AZ, US 85716
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Pima Air & Space Museum
Museum
The Pima Air & Space Museum has several venues for Special Events. Indoors, the Museum can accommodate groups from 20 to 700. Outdoor capacity is unlimited. The Museum's facilities are ideally situated for special events with opportunities for guests to view a vast array of aircraft from all corners of the world. All events booked at the Museum are supported by a complete range of guest services, making it perfect for any group occasion. Our special events staff is ready to assist with any request, down to the smallest detail to make your event memorable. Flight Central Hangar boasts 20,000 square feet of event space.The new Flight Grill Restaurant has an additional 4,500 square feet as well as floor to ceiling windows so you can view the outdoor collection.
6000 E. Valencia Rd.
Tucson, AZ, US 85756
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Old Tucson
Recreation
Old Tucson, Where the Spirit of the Old West Comes Alive! and its world famous banquet facilities provide a dramatic setting for theme parties, incentive events, corporate meetings and team building. Imagine your event for 50-5,000 guests custom-designed to fit your function – from picnic to black tie – set in a real 1800s western town come back to life! Call us to customize and event to remember specifically for you!
201 S. Kinney Rd.
Tucson, AZ, US 85735
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Mount Lemmon
Recreation
Up to 26-miles of one-way climbing treat you to incredible views of Tucson and the surrounding area as you wind your way up past vista lookouts, topping out at an incredible, pine-filled 9,157 feet. Once you’re at the top, grab a cookie or pizza and refresh yourself before descending back down. Many cyclists begin their ride with coffee on the corner of Tanque Verde Road and Catalina Highway before heading up the mountain.
Tucson, AZ, US
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Mission San Xavier del Bac
Historical landmark
Acclaimed as finest example of mission architecture in U.S., southwest of Tucson on Tohono O'odham Reservation. Active parish. Gift shop. arts, crafts shop. Cafe nearby. For the first time in its more than 230-year history, free guided tours are now available. The 45-minute tours are led by specially trained, volunteer docents, who explain the Mission's history and its lavishly decorated interior, the richest and most ornate in the Southwest.
1950 W. San Xavier Rd.
Tucson, AZ, US 85746
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Mini time Machine Museum of Miniatures
Museum
Discover the magical world of miniatures at The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, where visitors are seemingly transported to different lands and times through the stories told by over 300 miniature houses and room boxes, expertly displayed in over 10,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art exhibit space. The Museum’s permanent collection boasts antique dollhouses dating to 1742, contemporary fine-scale miniatures and enchanting collectibles. Frequent temporary exhibits, special programs and events mean there is always something new to see. The Chicago Tribune has claimed; “The magic of this place cannot be overstated.” For a truly memorable experience, don’t miss this one-of-a-kind collection in a world-class setting.
4455 E. Camp Lowell Dr.
Tucson, AZ, US 85712
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Kitt Peak National Observatory
EXPLORE YOUR UNIVERSE! The world’s largest collection of optical telescopes is located high above the Sonoran Desert. Kitt Peak, on the Tohono O’odham Reservation, is home to 24 optical and two radio telescopes representing dozens of astronomical research institutions. The National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO), funded by the National Science Foundation, oversees site operations on Kitt Peak. Explore the Visitor Center exhibits and gift shop to learn about astronomy. Take a tour and discover how astronomers use telescopes to unlock the mysteries of the Universe. Visit the National Solar Observatory exhibit gallery and watch scientists operate the world’s largest solar telescope.
S.R. 86 (Ajo Way)/Junction 386
Tucson, AZ, US 85726
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Kartchner Caverns State Park
Park
One of the great natural wonders of the western United States. It’s believed that no human had ever seen this huge living cave prior to its discovery in the 1970s by two Tucson cave enthusiasts. Care has been taken to preserve the pristine conditions within. Remarkable because it is a “wet” or “living” cave, meaning the calcite formations are still growing. See a stunning variety of multicolored cave formations.
Tucson, AZ, US
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Degrazia Gallery in the Sun
Museum
Tucson’s legendary landmark of art and architecture was designed and built by the late Arizona artist Ted DeGrazia. On the National Register of Historic Places, the 10-acre Foothills retreat includes the adobe gallery, gift shop, cactus courtyard, Mission in the Sun, the artist's former home, and his grave. Six permanent collections of DeGrazia paintings portray colorful cultures of the Sonoran desert, and rotating exhibits feature a wide range of some 14,000 DeGrazia originals, from oil paintings and watercolors to ceramics and sculptures. Open daily from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with free admission.
6300 N. Swan Rd.
Tucson, AZ, US 85718
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Colossal Cave Mountain Park
Park
The first formal tours of Colossal Cave were conducted in 1923 and involved ropes and lanterns. Today’s tours offer a much safer and more comfortable peek at this area’s underground beauty. Click Here to see the Wild Cave video.Want more of a thrill? Choose one of the Adventure Tours, from a lovely Candlelight Tour to a down-and-dirty Wild Cave Tour (reservations requested). Or stay topside and hike the Arizona Trail or saddle up at the Ranch for a real Western trail ride.
16721 E. Old Spanish Trail
Tucson, AZ, US 85641
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Biosphere 2
There's only one Biosphere 2! Experience the University of Arizona's Biosphere 2 and see for yourself why Time Life Books recently named it 'one of the 50 must-see wonders of the world.' Visitors from around the world come to experience Earth's largest living science center dedicated to exploring the environment, the future, and our planet. A unique trail system allows visitors to explore a tropical rainforest, savanna, coastal fog desert, and million-gallon ocean -- all within Biosphere 2! Knowledgeable tour guides take you on this adventure to explain the history, research and unprecedented science taking place inside this engineering marvel. Also, don't miss our feature film, multimedia displays, bookstore and cafe. New programs and events are offered monthly. Biosphere 2 is open daily, so visit today and see "Where science lives!"
32540 S. Biosphere Rd.
Tucson, AZ, US 85623
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Arizona State Museum
Museum
Experience the enduring cultures of the region at Arizona State Museum through content-rich exhibits, dynamic docent tours, engaging programs, exciting travel tours, hands-on workshops, a research library, and an educational museum store. A full calendar of events and programs, including the museum’s largest and signature event, the Southwest Indian Art Fair (in February), can be found at http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/public/index.shtml. Admission $5 adults.
1013 E. University Blvd.
Tucson, AZ, US 85721
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