Phoenix Relocation Guide

total area of only one square mile, the City of South Tucson is a small, incorporated town that is an absolute giant in the world of art, architecture and culinary delights. Known as “The Pueblo Within a City,” the City of South Tucson has managed to main- tain its own inimitable identity by holding fast to the cultural, language and beliefs of its residents as the environment around them undergoes constant change. The City of South Tucson is known for its architectural styles, Native American and Hispanic artwork, and colorful surround- ings. The City has become known for its public art and tile mural works created by artists, craftsmen and youth at its Las Artes Youth Arts Center. Most of the redesigned South Fourth Avenue is an artistic showcase with extensive pedestrian areas. Boosted by recent infrastructure improve- ments, including the redesign and reconstruction of the City’s two major thor- oughfares, and the repaving of all residential streets, the City has enjoyed a renaissance as new single-family homes and new busi- nesses began to spring up on South Avenue, which now hold fast to the same styles and unique lifestyle that the City of South Tucson boasts.

beauty, Sahuarita has found itself becoming one of the fastest growing communities in the state. Encompassing more than 30 square miles, the housing developments that popped up around Sahuarita now provide strong evidence of the city’s dramatic increase in population. While the city plans for its future, it maintains ties to its rich and storied past. Just to the south of Sahuarita is Tubac, an active artist colony and the oldest Spanish settlement in the Southwest. Built by the Jesuits in the early 1700’s, the Spanish missions of San Xavier del Bac and Tumacacori National Monument are well known historic destinations for tour- ists and residents alike. And each year more than 50,000 visitors tour the Titan Missile Museum, the only museum of its kind in the world, featuring the only Titan Missile site accessible to the public and with actual Titan II on display. Despite the growth of modern housing devel- opments, Sahuarita is a community with very deep connections to agriculture. The town is still home to the largest pecan orchard in the world, with more than 106,000 trees on its 6,000-acre farm. Sahuarita Lake, an artificial lake created in 2001, is a managed lake regu- larly stocked with fish by the Arizona State Department of Game and Fish, and is an attraction to ducks and various kinds of birds. Fishermen regularly troll the waters of this man-made, mile long lake. For those who love the great outdoors, nearby Madera Canyon rises over Sahaurita at 5,500 feet, and residents here know that a trip to the canyon offers welcome relief from the heat, as well as the opportunity to hike its extensive trails or enjoy a day of bird watching. South Tucson City of South Tucson: 520-792-2424 www.southtucson.org

as great golf courses and skiing at nearby Mt. Lemmon. Vail borders on the Saguaro National Monument (also called the Rincon Mountain District). Colossal Cave, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is only a few miles away. The award-winning Vail School District has kept true to its motto of “where education is a community effort” — the district made headlines in 2005 when the Empire High School went bookless and provided each high school student with a laptop computer. Because of this, it is also recognized as the top-performing school district in Arizona. The area is growing with expanding housing development and supporting retail stores and services. Affordable housing, highly rated schools and a natural, rural setting make Vail an excellent choice for families, while its close proximity to Tucson makes an easy commute to work in downtown.

Photo by Fred Hood courtesy of Visit Tuscon

Vail Vail Chamber of Commerce: 520-261-8245 greatervailchamber.com

Vail enjoyed a brief heyday during the 1900s, and then settled into its current status as a small, tight-knit cattle ranching and farming community, while also experiencing a surge in residential and suburban living. Located about 21 miles southeast of Tucson off I-10, Vail is known for its beautiful mountain ranges and incredible views, and enjoys an elevation of 3,237 feet. Vail resi- dents and visitors enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle with recreational opportunities such

Located just south of downtown Tucson at the juncture of I-19 and I-10, and with a

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