Tucson: Vibrant And Culturally Rich (NAPSA)—If you’ve ever dreamed of relocating to a sunnier part of the country, you probably also hoped to find a level of cosmopolitan conveniences and culture. A great exampleof all that can be found in the city known as the jewel of the Sonoran Desert— Tucson, Arizona. The Tucson area offers a rich blend of Native American, Spanish, Mexican and Europeancultures plus a glorious climate with 350 days of sunshine a year and low humidity. Majestic mountain ranges and picturesque canyons offer endless opportunities for hiking and birding. Perhaps it’s no wonder that, today, Tucson is one of the fastest growing metro areas in the United States. The Business Climate Arizona’s economy remainsvig- orous, partly due to its geographic convenience to the West Coast, Mexico and other regional growth markets. Thecity’s reputation as a profitable place to do businessis based on manyfactors including its competitive wage rates and willing workforce. Arts and Entertainment Tucson boasts a full complement of the finest in visual and performance arts. These include a thriving symphony as well as opera, dance and theatre companies. The city’s array of excellent restaurants feature everything from continental to classic Mexican cuisine. Museums and historical societies preserve the area’s rich cultural heritage while such nationally acclaimed tourist attractions as the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum and the historic San Xavier Mission attract thousands of tourists annually. Meanwhile, southern Arizona’s fame as a center for astronomical studies rewards residents with the added benefit of nighttime options, ranging from charming haciendas and ranch properties to luxury mountain foothill homes. skies that are clear andbrilliantly studded with millionsof stars. Sports junkies can enjoy three Major League Baseball spring training teams and PAC-10 athletics at the University of Arizona. That’s when they’re not on the area’s abundant championship golf courses, playing tennis or horseback riding. The Tucson vicinity has also been called one of the top 10 cycling areas in the United States. Lifestyle Choices For all of its growth, the region’s housing costs are still well below the national norm and land is abundant. Area real estate experts say those in search of a more rustic or smaller town lifestyle may find it in several nearby bedroom communities that are within an easy drive of downtown Tucson. Free Relocation Kit Long Realty is southern Arizona’s largest real estate company with 1,400 realtors ready to help you. For a free relocation kit, call 1-800-354-5664 or go online at www.longrealty.com where you can receive daily e-mail listings of new available properties.
