Tucson inspires a sense of freedom among all who visit. Freedom of thought and expression. Freedom to discover and explore. And the freedom to be yourself.

Surrounded by five mountain ranges and bordered by two national parks, Tucson is a place that beckons you to explore without boundaries. Tucson's natural landscape, mild winters and an annual average of 350 days of sunshine draws visitors outdoors where there is plenty of room to roam. Consistently ranked on national lists as a top cycling city, let Tucson's surroundings surround you on some of the most scenic trails in the country. Our diverse accommodations are attractions in their own right. Indulge at Miraval Resort and Spa or Canyon Ranch Health Resort, two of the world's top destination spas. Saddle up for an Old West adventure at a genuine guest ranch, or fall willfully into our living desert and flourish at a resort where golf, tennis, and trails are steps away from your room.

Welcome to a place that's comfortable. It's in our culture, our ideas, and in the flavors of our food. Take a bite out of Tucson's cuisine scene at any of the 100-plus locally owned restaurants, many of which are family-owned and decades old. An unapologetic passion for food is what gives Tucson cuisine its flavor. The settings are casual, the fresh ingredients offer a sense of place as some chefs are known to use super-hyper-local items like Mesquite flour and honey, Tohono O'odham golden watermelon, Saguaro fruit syrup, and of course Prickly Pear. Treat your palate to an unforgettable experience.

Your day doesn't have to end with the setting sun; come as you are and explore our vibrant nightlife. Tucson isn't chic, polished or plastic. Tucson is a bit off the beaten path and attracts the free-spirited and genuine. Tucson is a haven for the free thinkers and the free at heart. Often praised for its splendid visual and performing arts scene, Tucson rivals that of many bigger cities, with a renowned symphony orchestra, professional ballet, opera and theater companies, dozens of arts festivals, and a variety of galleries scattered throughout the city's 11 districts.

It's in our culture, our ideas, and in the flavors of our food. Open your minds and make memories of your experience in Tucson. Free Yourself. visittucson.org.

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The Visit Tucson Official Travel Guide, the Uniquely Tucson|Destination Downtown guide, and the Arizona Golf Guide-Tucson & Southern Arizona are here. Each of the 2014 issues are hot off the presses and available as digital versions. The Uniquely Tucson-Destination Downtown guide and the Tucson Official Travel Guide are designed to help visitors explore the flourishing restaurant scene in and around Tucson's urban core, get the latest buzz on live entertainment, trek through our region's natural wonders and attractions, and find those "uniquities" that give the Old Pueblo its unpretentious charm. The Arizona Golf Guide-Tucson & Southern Arizona has course reviews and facts and ratings related to the nearly 40 Tucson-area courses. Start planning your visit today!