Taylor–Tucson Profiles
January 6, 2010 by Carl Chapman
Filed under Arizona
Tucson and Tempe are the locations of two of the three universities in the state of Arizona. Tucson has the University of Arizona and is home to the Wildcats of Arizona. Tucson is located to the south of Phoenix, along Interstate 17. It is situated at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains and surrounded by the Saguaro National Parks to the east and west. Tucson offers its residents and visitors spectacular desert views.
The town of Tempe is where the Sun Devils play at Arizona State University. Tempe is just minutes to the southeast of downtown Phoenix, with the Salt River/Tempe Town Lake bordering it to the north. Great food and shopping edge the town’s downtown Mill Avenue area, guaranteeing students, residents, and visitors a good time Tempe. If you are looking for a real old west town, then you need to saddle up and head to the town of Tombstone.
This small cowboy, mining town in southeastern Arizona is located off of U.S. Highway 80. Tombstone began in the 1800’s and is known as the “town too tough to die.” Visitors will see the famous O.K. Coral and Boothill Cemetery, along with other western attractions. Click on the Arizona town name and discover more information.
