With bright desert sun shining 300 days a year, Tucson boasts beautiful weather to explore the area’s spectacular natural landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Home to the iconic saguaro cactus, the Sonoran Desert stretches across stunning national parks and mountain ranges surrounding the city.  Tucson offers an array of world-class museums and galleries, funky shops and restaurants, and fun festivals blending urban energy with laidback Southwestern charm, Tucson entices visitors to hike, bike, learn, eat, and unwind in this sunny southwestern oasis.