A thriving city with fantastic resorts, world-class golf and a great arts and dining scene, Tucson still retains the quirky character and charm of an Old West town. Its visitors get the best of both nature and culture. The city is located in the heart of a colorful desert valley, surrounded by four towering mountain ranges, national parks and forests. But visitors are just a short drive from the Mexican border, Kartchner Caverns State Park and historic Tombstone.