Tucson has been fashioned by a colorful history of Native American presence, Spanish colonization and European settlement movements of the past. Folks can encounter this history at local museums like the Tucson Museum of Art, University of Arizona Art Museum and the Arizona Historical Society.

Riders in Tucson are smart. In addition to the University of Arizona’s esteemed Equine Center, and its associated degree, the region hosts a number of stables that offer horseback lessons. Options range from beginner training to the biomechanics of equestrian performance.