Tucson Arizona Information: 11th International Symposium on the Cells of the Hepatic Sinusoid and their Relation to Other Cells

Aspen trees provide fall color in the mountains north of Tucson. Image by the Karen Cromey.

11th International Symposium on the Cells of the Hepatic Sinusoid and their Relation to Other Cells
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona, USA, 25-29 August, 2002

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In late August, the average temperature is 35-40°C daytime and 20-25°C at night. We advise you to be prepared for hot, sunny weather generally of very low humidity, but with the possibility of a brief, late afternoon thunderstorm. Additional information about late August weather can be found at this site at Weather.com.

Local Cultural Activities and Sightseeing
There are many interesting things to see in the greater Tucson area. Several sights are listed below, but be sure to investigate the WWW guides and resources below if you have a particular interest, or are considering traveling to other locations in the American Southwest.

Nature

The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a nationally known natural history museum featuring the flora, fauna and geology of the desert southwest.

Saguaro National Park, located in the mountain foothills to the east and west of Tucson features large stands of the giant saguaro cacti.

Kartchner Caverns, a newly opened state park that features beautiful limestone caverns. The location of these caves were kept secret for over 15 years until they could be sensitively developed.

Kitt Peak National Observatory features guided tours of the world's largest collection of optical telescopes. For those interested in astronomy, the University of Arizona campus offers the Flandreau Science Center and Planetarium.

Arts

There are several museums in Tucson, as well as public galleries. Consider visiting the downtown Tucson Museum of Art. The University of Arizona has several museums, including the Center for Creative Photography, the Museum of Art and the Arizona State Museum (Native American arts and archeology).

If your interest is in the performing arts, please check the University of Arizona's Master Calendar for upcoming events. Other Tucson event calendars can be found at StarNet's Calendar, InsideTucson.com, DoTucson.com or VisitTucson.org.

Other popular sites and Golfing

The Pima Air & Space Museum has over 250 aircraft on display, including the famous SR-71 spy plane.

Mission San Xavier del Bac is a national historic landmark and a stunning example of spanish mission architecture.

If the "Old West" is your interest, consider visiting Old Tucson Studios. Old Tucson Studios features live stunt shows and musical reviews in a recreated old west town. For a slightly more authentic old west experience, consider visiting Tombstone Arizona.

Tucson boasts a number of very fine golf courses. Follow these links for information about the City of Tucson's courses and other local golf courses.

WWW guides and resources

The following sites provide a wealth of information about restaurants, vacationing, sights, and cultural activities in the greater Tucson and southern Arizona area:
    The City of Tucson's visitors index
    DoTucson.com
    Fodor's Miniguide: Tucson AZ (helpful information for international travelers)
    InsideTucson.com
    The Southern Arizona Attractions Alliance
    VisitTucson.org

The following sites provide information about interesting things to do and see in the state of Arizona:
    Arizona Guide - State of Arizona Department of Tourism
    Arizona Life
    Arizona Tourist News

To learn more about the state of Arizona and its history, consider visiting the Arizona History Convention and Arizona Highways magazine on-line.

Other Useful Resources
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Arthur Frommer's Health and Safety information for Tucson

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