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Get Your Free 3-Day Tucson Travel Itinerary

From our own online Tucson AZ Visitor Center, get your FREE 3-Day Tucson Itinerary — Especially designed for first-time visitors.

But it is also helpful for anyone who wants a long weekend visit to Tucson, or more.

Crafted by us - Karen & Bill, longtime locals who know the hidden gems, can’t-miss experiences, and Tucson travel tips for the best ways to enjoy our town.

Plan Your Tucson Adventure
With Help From Locals Who Live It!

Planning your Tucson trip, but overwhelmed by choices?

Want to make the most of a short stay, without missing out?

Or are you Arizonans, looking for a great 3-day weekend in Tucson? 

We get it!

That’s why we created a done-for-you 3-Day Tucson Itinerary. Whether you're a nature lover, history buff, foodie, or family traveler, this plan gives you a perfect mix of iconic sights, local secrets, and time to relax and soak up the desert vibe.

Yes, as Tucson residents who love helping visitors look around our friendly city, we're giving you this free itinerary, along with many more insider tips for you. All the latest in town.

What You'll get with your itinerary

A full 3-day itinerary: morning, afternoon, and evening plans

✅ Favorite restaurants, things to do, and scenic spots — loved by locals

✅ Bonus tips: best time to visit, what to pack, and more

✅ Printable PDF + mobile-friendly format

Best of all? It’s totally FREE — our gift to help you fall in love with Tucson by using our regular insider passport: Talkin' Tucson Discovery.

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Talkin’ Tucson Discovery is powered by us, Karen & Bill of Tucson Up Close, your local lens into everything that makes this city vibrant, creatively fun, and full of charm.

Use your Tucson 3-day itinerary any way you want. Insert it into an entire week's visit to Tucson, or as a Long Weekend in Tucson itinerary, or get creative with it!

Whether you’re a lifelong local from Tucson or in Arizona - or just visiting Tucson, taking a trip from your own town - this newsletter is your invitation, your passport, to discover more.

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With Talkin' Tucson Discovery you'll receive local secrets, event happenings, eats, and experiences from our own Tucson AZ Visitor Center. And remember - we kick it off for you with that...

3-Day Insider Itinerary — our welcome gift to you!

At our Tucson AZ Visitor Center - Here's What You'll Get

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 Our exclusive Tucson 3-Day Itinerary - that will jumpstart your adventure in town.

📰 Weekly+ Tucson travel guide for local insights, cool stories, and insider tips

🍽️ Hidden gems: food, nature, art, and culture featured by us from our exclusive Tucson AZ visitor center.

📅 Organized event picks and seasonal essentials for things to do in Tucson.

🧭 Designed for locals and the curious, but especially for visitors - first time & regulars.

Who Are We?

We’re Karen & Bill, the voices behind our website: Tucson Up Close.

We’ve lived here for years — and love checking out the best in Tucson, which we've regularly done since arriving here, way back when! We created our website because we love helping people experience the real Tucson.

Our goal? Help our regulars plan a trip like a local, not just a tourist!

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