About the University of Arizona (Host)

UA Old Main

The University of Arizona (UA) is a state flagship public land-grant research 1 university. The National Science Foundation ranks the UA 19th in research and development expenditures (currently over $625 million dollars annually) among the nation's public universities and colleges, and 30th among public and private universities and colleges. Founded in 1885 in the middle of the desert, the University of Arizona has been well known for its academic excellence in teaching, research, and outreach. The university offers more than 300 undergraduate and graduate degrees through 20 colleges and 11 schools on three campuses and serves 29,719 undergraduate, 6,962 graduate and 1,376 professional & medical students. For more information about the University of Arizona please visit:

http://www.arizona.edu/about

About Tucson

Tucson (Est. 1775) has been continuously settled for over 12,000 years. It celebrates a diversity of cultures, architecture, and peoples. Yet, it is one of the "Mega-Trend" cities of the 21st century: it is home to the Optics Valley, offers the premier health services center for the Southwest, is arguably the astronomy center of the world, is home of a top research institution - the University of Arizona and is a popular tourist destination. Tucson has countless sites, activities and museums of interest, including:

These and many other things to do can be found at:

http://www.visittucson.org/

 

For local activities close to the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa visit:

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/local-activities/tussp-jw-marriott-tucson-starr-pass-resort-and-spa/

About Nearby Areas

The Grand Canyon

Vast, magnificent and inarguably beautiful, the Grand Canyon is easily Arizona’s most distinguishable landmark – and a natural wonder that you simply have to see to believe. Stretching 277 miles from end to end, steep, rocky walls descend more than a mile to the canyon’s floor, where the wild Colorado River traces a swift course southwest.

http://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm

Bisbee

Located 90 miles southeast of Tucson – will send you back to a time when the Old West reigned supreme. Visit the museum located in the hilltop Art Deco courthouse. This once-flourishing city is now revitalized by artists, antique shops, hotels and bed and breakfasts.

http://www.discoverbisbee.com/

Tombstone

The "Town Too Tough to Die" – home of the famed gunfight at the OK Corral – is still alive and well. Today, Tombstone, Arizona is more tourist destination than rough-and-tumble cowboy town. Lined with old saloons, candy shops and gift stores, the town now boasts reenactments of that fabled fight, as well as plenty of special events, kid's activities and old-fashioned fun.

http://www.cityoftombstone.com/

Sedona

A panorama of unforgettable sights unfolds before you from the moment you enter this friendly town full of resorts, camping, recreation, art and spirituality. From the rich red sandstone buttes that rise above the city to nearby Oak Creek Canyon, a thickly forested gorge known for colorful rock formations, Sedona is simply a must-see.

http://www.visitsedona.com/

Tubac

A centuries-old town that was once the site of a Spanish Colonial presidio; today, the town is home to the Art Colony of Tubac, where working artists’ studios abound.

http://www.tubacaz.com/

For more information on Arizona travel please visit:

http://www.arizonaguide.com