Books

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Bid on this set of 3 books that offer an overview of what to see and do when visiting Tucson. The set includes:

Discovering Tucson A Guide to the Old Pueblo ... and Beyond by Carolyn Grossman and Suzanne Myal

Tucson attracts millions of visitors every year. Whether they come for the sights, sunshine, or food -- although most come for all three -- they'll find that this handy guide can help make their visit more enjoyable. Discovering Tucson covers all of the top tourist attractions that bring people to the Old Pueblo, from the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and Old Tucson Studios to San Xavier Mission and the Biosphere 2 Center. It can also alert travel planners to make time for stops they may not have known about, such as the Pima Air and Space Museum or Colossal Cave. Outdoor enthusiasts will find where to ride a horse, take a hike, or put their stuff on one of the city's championship golf courses. An additional section on day trips invites visitors to discover nearby ghost towns and natural wonders, or spend a day shopping across the Mexican border. With so much to see and do, it's no wonder so many people come to Tucson -- and there's no question this book will help them plan and enjoy their visit all the more.

Tucson Impressions by James Randklev

With images ranging from the sweeping Sonoran Desert studded with the saguaro cactus to the ornate Santa Cruz Catholic Church to the contemporary Rattlesnake Bridge, award-winning photographer James Randklev takes you on a photographic journey through the cityscapes and countryside of Tucson, one of the nation's oldest cities. A master landscape photographer, Randklev captures rich color images of Tucson, old and new, including the sun-washed Historico Barrio, the Old Tucson Studios, the Arivaipa Canyon Wilderness, and desert flora.

Tucson: A Short History

Focuses on the timeless character and multi-cultural heritage of a southwestern city. It tells the story of what place is by nature, and what it has become by the presence of man. Its authors treat the environment sensitively, they explore its prehistory, and they describe Tucson's plural cultures through time. This heavily illustrated volume is a statement about a singular community with a hope that its past qualities will endure as the city experiences huge surges in development.