Why visit South Tucson
Townapedia lists 45 museums and landmarks, 28 parks and trails, 32 places to eat, 14 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fox Tucson Theatre, Stone Avenue Underpass, Santa Cruz Catholic Church and Arizona Daily Star Building.
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 100°F; December lows average 42°F.
Weather in South Tucson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About South Tucson
South Tucson is a city in Pima County, Arizona, United States, and an enclave of the much larger city of Tucson. South Tucson is known for being heavily influenced by Hispanic, and especially Mexican, culture; restaurants and shops which sell traditional Mexican food and other goods can be found throughout the city. The population was 4,613 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 4,452 in 2025.
From the Wikipedia article South Tucson, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Fox Tucson Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Theater in Tucson, Arizona, United States
Stone Avenue Underpass
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Plaza Theater
Cinema and theater · 1.8 mi
Former theater in Tucson, Arizona, United States
Rattlesnake Bridge
Bridge · 1.8 mi
2002 footbridge, Tucson, Arizona, U.S
Teatro Carmen
Cinema and theater · 1.4 mi
Theatre in Barrio Libre, Tucson, Arizona, United States
University of Arizona
School · 2.7 mi
Public university in Tucson, Arizona, United States
University of Arizona College of Pharmacy
School · 3.3 mi
Part of the University of Arizona
Century Theaters at Tucson Marketplace
Cinema and theater · 1.3 mi
1300 East Tucson Marketplace Boulevard, Tucson
Arizona Theatre Company
Cinema and theater · 1.5 mi
330 South Scott Avenue, Tucson
Museums and landmarks45
Santa Cruz Catholic Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Church building in Arizona, United States of America
Arizona Daily Star Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Office building in Tucson, Arizona
Arizona Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
United States historic place
Arizona State Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Museum in Arizona, United States
Armory Park Historic Residential District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
United States historic place
Barrio El Membrillo Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in Tucson, Arizona
Barrio Libre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Human settlement in Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Barrio Santa Rosa
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Human settlement in Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Bear Down Gym
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Building in Arizona, United States
Copper Bell Bed and Breakfast
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Hospital in Arizona, United States
Coronado Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Hotel in the United States of America
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Dunbar School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic school in Tucson, Arizona, USA
33 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds28
16 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes32
Mi Nidito
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi
1813 South 4th Avenue
We-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00; Su 11:00-22:30
Tacos Apson
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
3501 South 12th Avenue, Tucson
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Cafe Santa Rosa
Restaurant · Native American, Mexican
Tohono Oʼodham and Mexican cuisine
2615 South 6th Avenue, Tucson
Maicos
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi
835 East 22nd Street, Tucson
Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 08:00-20:00
Dave & Buster's
Diner · American · 1.4 mi
1390 East Tucson Marketplace Boulevard, Tucson
Mo-Su 10:00-24:00
Lin's Grand Buffet
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
1068 East Tucson Marketplace Boulevard, Tucson
Mo-Su 11:00-21:30
20 more on the map.
History
In 1936, Tucson officials took steps to expand Tucson's boundaries by moving to annex the unincorporated area along south Sixth Avenue from 25th Street south to the Veterans Hospital, which was south of Tucson city limits. Area auto court and other property owners on south Sixth Avenue objected, as they did not want to pay the higher business taxes imposed by Tucson or be subject to Tucson's building codes. As a recourse to prevent the annexation, south Sixth Avenue property owners submitted a petition to the Pima County Board of Supervisors asking for an incorporation election. On August 10, 1936, South Tucson residents voted 52 to 35 in favor of incorporation. In response, Tucson continued to require Tucson Water customers in South Tucson to obtain building permits from Tucson, or their water would be shut off. The South Tucson City Council responded by imposing a $500 annual franchise fee on Tucson Water, and the Tucson City Council retaliated by announcing that water service would be discontinued to South Tucson within 120 days. On January 18, 1938, 258 petition signatures from South Tucson residents were turned in to the Pima County Board of Supervisors, which dissolved South Tucson. Nonetheless, another incorporation drive was launched in South Tucson. On March 27, 1939, a second incorporation election was held and by a vote of 70 to 63, South Tucson was reincorporated.
From the History section of South Tucson, Arizona on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay14
DoubleTree by Hilton Tucson Downtown Convention Center
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
280 South Church Avenue, Tucson
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Tucson at The Bridges
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
1705 East Tucson Marketplace Boulevard, Tucson
Super 8 by Wyndham Tucson Downtown Convention Center
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
715 West Starr Pass Boulevard, Tucson
Churches and places of worship6
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries56
Academy of Math And Science Advanced Virtual Academy
School · 5.1 mi
3448 N 1St Ave, Tucson
Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School
School · 3.5 mi
1929 N Stone Ave, Tucson
Amerischools Academy - Country Club
School · 3.8 mi
1150 N Country Club Rd, Tucson
Healthcare4
Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
1600 East Idea Lane, Tucson
Map of South Tucson
208 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 42°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 69°F | 45°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 76°F | 50°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 83°F | 56°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 91°F | 64°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 100°F | 73°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 100°F | 77°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 98°F | 76°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 95°F | 72°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 86°F | 60°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 75°F | 50°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 42°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tucson Wfo Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Pima County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2020-06-11: Big Horn Fire (Fire)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2006-09-07: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-12: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2003-07-14: Aspen Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (DMA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Tucson 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Drexel Heights 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Flowing Wells 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Catalina Foothills 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Tucson Mountains 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Tucson Estates 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Valencia West 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Casas Adobes 10 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Tanque Verde 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Oro Valley 16 mi north, about 25 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Southtucson, Rgper22008, Public domain
- Santa Cruz Catholic Church (Tucson) from E 2, Ammodramus, CC0
- Sosa-Carillo-Fremont house from SW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Tucson, Arizona 120 E. Congress from N 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Tucson 30 N. Church from NW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Dunbar School - Tucson Arizona, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RinconHeights 9thSt HighlandAve SE, yoursunny.com, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MaricopaHall1, Desiree, CC BY-SA 3.0
- El Paso and Southwestern depot (Tucson) center from E, Ammodramus, CC0
- Valley National Bank building (Tucson) from SW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Barrio Libre (taken on 27Aug2012 16hrs6mins8secs), User:awjrichards, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arizona Hotel (6th Ave, Tucson) from E, Ammodramus, CC0
- Julian-Drew building (Tucson, Arizona) from N 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Coronado Hotel, TUS, Daquella manera at Flickr, CC BY 2.0
- Fox Theatre (Tucson, Arizona) from SW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Historic Tucson Home, Adria Willett, CC BY-SA 4.0
- James A. Walsh U.S. Courthouse, Tucson, AZ Jun 03, General Services Administration, Public domain
- Fox theater Tucson, United States Navy, Chief Mass Communication Specialist Gary Ward, Public domain
- Locomotive 1673 (Tucson, Arizona) 2, Ammodramus, CC0
- Rialto Theater (Tucson, Arizona) from NW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Tucson, Arizona 25 N. Westmoreland Ave from SE 2, Ammodramus, CC0
- Chicago Store (Tucson, AZ) from NE, Ammodramus, CC0
- Tucson 19thCentury Adobe, The original uploader was Willjay at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barrio Santa Rosa NRHP 11000683 Pima County, AZ, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AS museum north, Jannelle Weakly, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pima County Courthouse, Motorrad-67 ( talk ), Attribution
- Bear Down Gym, matsubatsu's photostream, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Tucson Old Main University of Arizona, The original uploader was Willjay at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- El Tiradito shrine (Tucson, Arizona) 4, Ammodramus, CC0
- Stone Avenue underpass (Tucson) from S 2, Ammodramus, CC0
- Cordova house (Tucson, Arizona) from E 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Desert Lab, Tucson, lasertrimman from Tucson, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium - University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ - DSC08584, Daderot, CC0
- Tucson Museum of Art, Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- Museum of Art - University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ - DSC07990, Daderot, CC0
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