Tucson Visitor Information

Desert Life
The Sonoran Desert is a fragile ecosystem teeming with a variety of plant and animal species that depend on each other for survival and law protects many of them. Please leave the desert just as you find it. Purchase cactus and other native plants at Tucson's established desert gardens or cactus nurseries.

Dress
Tucsonans take a relaxed approach to dress and casual clothing is acceptable for most occasions. Summer wear includes wide-brim hats, sunglasses and lightweight fabrics. In the warmer months, indoor air conditioning can get chilly for some, so be prepared with a lightweight jacket or sweater. Sunscreen to protect the skin is recommended year-round. In the winter, a lightweight coat or jacket will usually suffice, unless you're planning to visit higher mountain areas where colder temperatures and snow are possible.

Sales Tax
State tax is 6.1% plus an additional 2% within Tucson city limits.

Time Zone
The State of Arizona is located in the Mountain Standard Time Zone (-7 UTC). Arizona does not make an adjustment for Daylight Saving Time, and during the months of April through October, Arizona time mirrors Pacific Daylight Time.

Liquor Laws
Arizona law prohibits anyone younger than age 21 to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. The purchase, service or consumption of liquor is prohibited from 2 am to 6 am Monday - Saturday, and from 2 am to 10 am on Sunday.

Ticket Sales
Tucson Convention Center Box Office (520) 791-4266
TicketMaster (520) 321-1000
University of Arizona:
Athletics (520) 621-2287
Fine Arts (520) 621-1162
Centennial Hall (520) 621-3341
Arizona Theatre Company at Temple of Music & Art (520) 622-2823

Convention Center
The Tucson Convention Center is located in the heart of Historic Downtown Tucson and is home to many events, cultural activities and conventions throughout the year (260 S. Church Ave., (520) 791-4101 or (520) 791-4266).

Newspapers
The Arizona Daily Star, morning paper, (520) 573-4220; the Tucson Citizen, afternoon paper, (520) 573-4561; the Daily Territorial, business news, (520) 294-1200; the Downtown Tucsonan, downtown news, (520) 547-3342. 

Radio & Television
Radio: 14 AM stations and 16 FM stations
Television: Local channels are KVOA,4 (NBC); KUAT, 6 (PBS); KGUN, 9 (ABC); KMSB, 11 (FOX); KOLD, 13 (CBS); KTTU, 18 (UPN); KHRR, 40 (Telemundo, Spanish); KUVE, 52 (Spanish); KWBA, 58 (CW).

Tucson Visitor Center  

 

Tucson Visitor Center
Located in La Placita Village
110 S. Church Ave., Ste. 7199
Tucson, AZ 85701
Call toll-free (800) 638-8350
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Make your first stop the Tucson Visitor Center. Our knowledgeable staff is ready to help you plan your stay in Tucson with free helpful advice. Pick up brochures and fun Tucson souvenirs too. We're located in the colorful La Placita Village within walking distance of the Tucson Convention Center and most of the historic downtown area. Hours are Monday through Friday 9 am - 5 pm, Saturday & Sunday 9 am - 4 pm. We're glad to answer your questions by phone too. Call toll-free (800) 638-8350.