Tucson Is Home To Fun All Year Long

By Author: Mike Balzotti
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There are countless reasons that homes and real estate in Tucson, including the foothills, are so highly sought after by many individuals, couples and families of all ages. Along with outstanding real estate values, there's plenty to see and do. What do we mean?

In addition to great schools, a wealth of cultural opportunities, gorgeous golf courses, fabulous nearby wineries, perfect weather and more, there are also a number of year-round events, some of which have become very well-known. For example, the Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase is held every year near the end of January/beginning of February. The Tucson Gem Show, as it's informally known, attracts people from all over the world to display and add to their collections.

Every February, Tucson is the host of the world-famous Tucson Rodeo featuring events that range from bull-riding and barrel-racing to events for children. One of the centerpieces of the Rodeo is the Tucson Rodeo Parade, which is the world's longest non-motorized parade and showcases dancers, floats, buggies, horseback riders and marching ...
... bands.

Starting in May and ending in August, the Fox Tucson Theatre, located in the heart of downtown Tucson, plays classic Hollywood films on Saturday nights in the Summer Classic Movies at the Fox series, making it the perfect time to catch that movie that's been on your must-see list for ages.

From June to August, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum extends its hours on Saturday evenings, choosing to stay open until 10PM in order to give more people the chance to come and experience plants and animals that only come out during at nighttime.

If you enjoy art, you can head to the Arizona State Museum, which has a revolving series of exhibits from a variety of different artists. Meanwhile, the Tucson Museum of Art also presents exhibitions on a regular basis from both local artists and artists from around the world.

If you're a golf aficionado, no need to wait for a special event -- with over thirty golf courses in Tucson and the surrounding area, there is bound to be a course that matches up with your skill level. If wine is more your thing, no problem - there are a number of award-winning vineyards within an hour or so of Tucson. A few of them are Sonoita Vineyards in Elgin, Callaghan Vineyards in Sonoita and Rancho Rossa Vineyards, which is located a few miles southeast of Sonoita.

Are you a concert-lover? Be sure to check out the AVA Amphitheater at Casino Del Sol and the Desert Diamond Casino which both host visiting artists on a regular basis, while Tucson's downtown Rialto Theatre puts on concerts by a variety of performers covering a wide range of genres, including pop, rock, jazz, hip-hop and more.

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