Well known for astonishing desert landscapes and over 300+ days of sunshine annually, Tucson has been a resort destination offering an array of outdoor adventure and upscale amenities for decades. However, this cultural hub offers so much more for groups seeking new experiences.
As the first UNESCO City of Gastronomy in the United States, Tucson has a food scene that dates back hundreds of years and is home to America’s Best Mexican Food. To this day, chefs are creating culinary masterpieces using the same ingredients indigenous to the Sonoran Desert that were used hundreds of years ago. From the small but mighty Chiltepin pepper to the white Sonoran wheat brought to America by the Spaniards in the 1600s, these ingredients authenticate each dish, so you are not just tasting food but tasting the history of Tucson. An excellent way to discover these historical flavors is a trip to the Mission Gardens, where native foods are preserved and cultivated for use. Meeting attendees can enjoy a private cooking class utilizing these heritage foods within the Mission Garden.
Tucson boasts a lively walkable downtown that has over 600 new hotel rooms in its downtown and university districts. These two areas connect with a modern streetcar, making downtown Tucson a favorite for those groups who prefer to have dining options right outside their door. These new hotel options are a perfect complement to the Tucson Convention Center which has over 233,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and three performance venues.
While downtown, make a stop in Barrio Viejo, one of Tucson oldest neighborhoods, and stroll down streets filled with colorful historic adobe homes, steeped in history. This amazing destination within a destination was scheduled to receive a National Historic Landmark designation in 2024. Groups can enjoy having a world class meal in the cozy enclosed courtyard of a 150-year-old adobe home, or try their hand at the art of glassblowing at the Sonoran glass school.
Tucson is a vibrant art city – filled with performing arts theaters, contemporary galleries, museums, and music festivals, Tucson delivers on a thriving arts scene. Restored art deco theaters such as Fox Tucson and the Rialto draw world class entertainers and entertainment. Native American textiles and paintings are on display at the Tucson Desert Art Museum and the Tucson Museum of Art & Historic block. Active meeting attendees and art lovers can take a mural tour by bike and enjoy the warm Southwestern sunshine. Seeking ancient art? Take a hike to see petroglyphs thousands of years old.
Accommodations for your groups in Tucson offer a wide variety. There are brands that you know and trust like Loews, Marriott, Omni, and Westin, but also luxurious and historical boutique hotels and resorts such as Arizona Inn, Hacienda Del Sol, and the Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort. Tucson is home to the original Canyon Ranch and the original Miraval destination spas. If your group is seeking western adventure, try one of the award-winning dude ranches, which offer a spectacular dinner in the desert for groups.
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