Historic downtown Tucson has much to offer, including two areas of major historical interest. One is called the Presidio District (blue on the above map) which includes El Presidio San Agustin del Tucson, the partially restored Spanish fort that was established in 1775. ... Cannon Fire at El Presidio de Tucson.
El Presidio is Tucson's Oldest Neighborhood.
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Tucson is the 27th most walkable large city in the US with 520,116 residents. Tucson has some public transportation and is somewhat bikeable. Find apartments in Tucson's most walkable neighborhoods: Iron Horse, West University and Pie Allen.
People have been living in the Tucson area for more than 4,000 years, making this one of the oldest continually occupied places in the United States.
Old Tucson, the Western-themed attraction that was the filming location of more than 400 feature-films and TV shows, is extending its closure indefinitely, with its future to be determined by Pima County.
Tucson's variety of great nightspots ranges from quiet wine bars to college hangouts and high-energy dance clubs, with lots in between. You'll find breweries, sports bars, country/western saloons, LGBT clubs, comedy shows, performing arts venues, and casino gaming.
The Valley National Bank Building - built in 1929 is located at 27 S. Stone Ave. It is the oldest skyscraper in Tucson. The building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on September 12, 2003, reference: #03000911.
Tucson isn't a safe city, though many that live here and that have traveled here have gone through the city without any problems. In certain areas of Tucson, there is a lot of crime, mostly theft related. Tucson does seem to have a bit of a drug problem, mostly with methamphetamine.
The historic Tucson Presidio District encompasses the site where the City of Tucson was established as a Spanish military fort in 1775.
The best area to stay in Tucson is Downtown. This centrally located district is home to the city's main shopping streets, historic sites, nightlife venues, and restaurants. Downtown Tucson is also where the best hotels in town are located.
How does Tucson rank on the walk score? Tucson is not as dense as many cities, but there are still quite a few areas in town that are very walkable. While walkscore.com gives the overall city of Tucson a score of 42 out of 100, the top 11 Tucson neighborhoods ranks in the 70s and 80s, which is considered very walkable.
Tucson has a reputation for being extremely livable without owning a vehicle. However, this isn't true for the entire metropolitan area. Some parts of Tucson are ideal for living a car-less life, while others will still require motorized transportation. Fortunately, most of Tucson is considered bike-able.
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