Riverpark Inn Hotel -- Area Events and Attractions

Come to Tucson on business, stay for fun.  Or come for fun and have plenty of it!  Tucson's mild climate and the areas cultural and historic uniqueness make it perfect for all types of events and the Riverpark Inn hotel is conveniently located to Southern Arizona's many attractions.

Area Events for Summer and Fall 2010

Tucson offers something for everyone -- fiestas to music and film festivals, gem shows to sports. And, the arts are alive year-round.  Tucson is one of only 14 cities in the U.S. with a symphony as well as ballet, opera and theatre.  While in Tucson, or prior to your trip, make plans to attend a festival or concert, see a film, visit a museum or attend a sports event.  Do remember to check local listings to confirm time, location and fees if applicable.   

There is something of everyone scheduled for summer and fall.  Ballet Folklorico La Paloma at the Tucson Convention Center Leo Rich Theatre (August 28), Tucson Roller Derby with "Schoolyard Brawl" at the Tucson Convention Center (August 28), Celtic Woman at the Tucson Arena (September 7), the 2nd Annual Tucson Spanish and Flamenco Festival (September 16-19), HoCo Family Arts Festival (September 26), Jerry Seinfeld at Tucson Music Hall (October 8), the 6th Annual Tucson Film and Music Festival (October 8-10), Disney on Ice:  Let's Celebrate (October 14-17), the 3rd Annual UApresents Children's Festival at UA Centennial Hall (October 17), the 2010 Tucson Culinary Festival -- Copper Chef Challenge and Barbecue (October 31), and Arizona Opera presents "Carmen" at the Tucson Music Hall (November 13). Plan ahead, purchase tickets to attend Cirque du Soleil's "Alegria" in the Tucson Arena (November 24-28). 

Sports fans of all ages enjoy the excitement of Tucson. Depending upon the season Tucson has it all -- baseball, soccer, volleyball, or football!  See the Tucson Toros Summer Baseball (until -Sept. 6 at Tucson's historical Hi Corbett Field in Reid Park).  Check the online schedule for fireworks and other theme nights.  For tickets call 520.325.1010. Also not to be missed is University of Arizona Football and Cactus Classic Volleyball (check schedules for details). Car fans will enjoy the 2010 Tucson Motor Show at the Tucson Convention Center (September 4-5) and birders will enjoy the Birds of Tohono Chul Park Docent-led Walking Tours (through December 25). 

Did you realize you can take a behind-the-scenes look at how University of Arizona engineers and scientists build the next generation of giant telescope mirrors?  Reservations are required to tour the Steward Observatory Mirror Lab, call 520.626.8122.  Cost is $8 for students and $15 for adults.

Whether you are attending a special event or an alumni meeting, high-school or military reunion, conference or an annual meeting the Riverpark Inn is the perfect hotel.  We welcome you to Tucson and encourage you to take time to enjoy what our city has to offer.  

Make your hotel reservations today for the Riverpark Inn so you, your family and friends can at one of the areas nicest hotels while experiencing all that Tucson has to offer.

Area Attractions

• Downtown Tucson.  As the cultural and historical heart of what was the "Old Pueblo", downtown Tucson has something for everyone. Downtown Tucson boasts ten nearby historic districts, plus the arts district, which is the home of many unique galleries and artist workshops.  Downtown is Tucson's cultural hub and features performances by local theater, opera, symphony and ballet companies, as well as touring Broadway Shows and national performing artists. Downtown Tucson’s historic landmarks include St. Augustine Cathedral, the old Pima County Courthouse and two historic railroad depots. There is plenty of shopping, great restaurants, night spots and more. Take the Presidio Trail walking tour of downtown Tucson and don’t miss anything!
• Mission San Xavier del Bac.  This historic church has been restored to look as it did in the 1790's when it was built. A visit to the mission will take you back to the old days of Spanish exploration and settlement in Mexico and the American southwest. The Mission is still served by the Franciscan Friars and is an active church for people in the area.
• Reid Park Zoo. Come and visit more than 400 different animals from all over the world. Go behind the exhibits and cages and get a glimpse of how the zoo operates. You can even schedule a birthday party at the zoo. Classes, programs, camps and special events are going on all the time.
• Mt. Lemmon.  Take the scenic road to the top of Mt. Lemmon for spectacular views of the entire valley.  Mt. Lemmon is the United States southern-most ski center and is 20-30 degrees cooler year-round.  Mt. Lemmon and Summerhaven are nestled among the lush forests of the Coronado National Forest and are one of the Southwest's "sky islands".  A not-to-be-missed attraction.
• Saguaro National Park. The giant Saguaro cactus is familiar to us all from John Wayne's movies.  It is the living symbol of the American West and gives its name to this national park, whose two districts feature more than 164 miles of hiking trails. A must-see for visitors and a must-do for backpackers and hikers.
• Old Tucson Studio.  Arizona’s “Hollywood in the Desert.” Since 1939, movies and television programs featuring scenes of the Arizona desert have been filmed here. Film and television shoots are going on throughout the year. A great place for a special party, Old Tucson Studios has spacious facilities, top-flight banquet menus, and of course, lots of entertainment.
• Kitt Peak National Observatory.  Astronomy buffs will not want to miss this. The Kitt Peak National Observatory is actually the hub of a group of observatories that conduct nighttime observations of the stars, planets and galaxies, and daytime observations of the sun. The observatory is just 56 miles southwest of Tucson and has a visitor’s center, open daily.
• Tohono Chul Park.   There is no better place to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Sonoran Desert than Tohono Chul Park. When the wildflowers come out, it’s truly a spectacular sight. Events such as lectures and workshops are regular features.
• Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.  Aviation enthusiasts will want to visit the base, only 8 miles east of the Riverpark Inn, which has the largest aircraft storage facility in the United States.  Tours to the public can be arranged through the Pima Air & Space Museum.
• Pima Air and Space Museum.  Ranked as the sixth best aviation attraction in the United States according to traveler ratings, the Pima Air and Space Museum is one of the world's largest, non-government funded aerospace museums.  Adjacent to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, the museum occupies 80 acres with 48 aircraft on display. 
• Sabino Canyon.  Talk about history. Columbian mammoth wandered the area around 12,000 B.C. Later local Indian tribes used the creek for irrigation purposes. Cavalry soldiers in the 1800's came to make use of a swimming hole that’s still there today. Hiking trails, an outdoor tram ride, a museum and six galleries of displays and pictures round out the offerings of this unique Tucson attraction.