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Tuesday, 1 May 2012

Rent a car in Tucson to experience Winterhaven festival

Tucson, situated in the south-western part of America in Arizona is the perfect example of the amalgamation of urbanization and culture. Also known as “The Old Pueblo”, Tucson is famous for its historic structures, art, culture and food. Using any of the car rental services in Tucson, visit the city famous for various festivals and cultural meets.

Winterhaven festival of lights is an annual event in the Winterhaven subdivision, north of Fort Lowell Road. The festival displays a huge Christmas light festival that involves several dozen homes in the subdivision. Typically, the festival starts in the middle of December, ending a few days before New Year's Day. There is no entrance fee for this festival, however people bring canned foods and other donations for the Tuscan Community Food Bank. The whole area is lit up with several lights, with horse carriages and people singing Christmas carols. The entire place exhibits the joy of giving. With car rentals, reach the place and enjoy trolley and wagon rides as well. Other famous festivals in Tucson include the Fourth Avenue Street Fair and the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show.

Tucson is a city with many great tourist attractions. With any of the car rentals in Tucson, visit the Arizona- Sonara Desert Museum. The site is a zoo, a museum as well as a botanical garden. It has a variety of plant and animal species belonging to the desert habitat. Also visit the Tohono Chul Park, with beautiful gardens and a huge diversity of flora and fauna, it also has art galleries, souvenir shops and the Tea Room if you wish to enjoy a meal after the day’s explorations. Mission San Xavier del Blanc is a very famous Catholic church with rich history. Situated on the banks of the river Santa Cruz, the church has richly decorated interiors, with paintings, carvings and statues. You can also take the free-guided tour here. There are also many outdoor sports that you can opt for like rock climbing, biking and hiking. Visit the Trail Dust Town or the Fourth Avenue for shopping and enjoying the local cuisines.