- Downtown. The University of Arizona, the first university created in the Arizona Territory, dominates downtown Tucson. ...
- Sam Hughes. One of the most diverse neighborhoods of the city is called Sam Hughes. ...
- Blenman-Elm. ...
- North. ...
- Sabino Canyon Foothills. ...
- Catalina Foothills. ...
- South.
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What's the nice part of Tucson?
Catalina Foothills The neighborhood is known to be quiet and safe, and is likely to be a hit with retirees moving to the area as well as families. It boasts some of the city's top schools, art galleries and upscale shopping, as well as a crime rate that is 53 percent lower than the Arizona average.Dec 17, 2018
What is the nicest suburb of Tucson?
- Green Valley. Just 20 miles outside of Tucson to the west of the Santa Cruz River, Green Valley is a quaint suburb surrounded by copper mines and a variety of outdoor activities in the nearby Santa Rita Mountains. ...
- Dove Mountain. ...
- Catalina Foothills. ...
- Sahuarita. ...
- Oro Valley.
- El Presidio Historic District. The city's first, and at one time, most affluent neighborhood, El Presidio is located downtown and features large, historic homes. ...
- Dunbar Spring Neighborhood. ...
- Armory Park. ...
- Sam Hughes. ...
- West University Neighborhood.
Are there bad neighborhoods in Tucson?
South Tucson and its surrounds are generally regarded as sketchy. Miracle Mile and Oracle road south is not too cool. The areas on the south and east side near the Air Base and to the east of it are variable between middle class and lower class. Central is very mixed but a lot of great places nearby not so great ones.
What parts of Tucson are safe?
- Highland Vista Cinco Via.
- Menlo Park.
- Northwest.
- Old Fort Lowell.
- Sam Hughes.