The city of South Tucson is a tiny city located in the downtown area of the Tuscan city. The city was initially incorporated in the year 1936. In the year 1938, it was dis incorporated and again reincorporated in the year 1940. Today, it is spread across one square mile and is popular for its colorful and at times hectic history. The city is surrounded by the city of Tuscan on all the sides and has a population of roughly 5500 American with more than 83% being of Mexican origin.

The city is largely influenced by Mexican and Hispanic culture, which is evident in all aspects of the country. There are numerous shops, stores, eating joints and restaurants spread all across the city that sell traditional Mexican food and other varied goods.

The ethnic and traditional character of the city is very much visible in the architecture style of the city that includes colorful and vibrant murals. There are large numbers of visitors visiting the metropolitan area in the month of August to enjoy the annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade. A street fair and Norteno Music Festival is also held during the same time and is a must visit.

There are abundant things to do in South Tucson. There are incredible local museums that include International Wildlife museum and Arizona Historical Society Downtown Museum. There is a plethora of recreational activities such as Tucson Greyhound Park, the Catalina State Park and the Arthur Pack Regional Park. San Xavier del Bac and The Spanish colonial church are also worth visiting.

When traveling in South Tucson, the next most important thing to finding good Tuscan hotel rooms is to find a good place to dine. There are different restaurants South Tucson that offers a wide variety of cuisines from around the globe. You can find traditional all-American food and you can also find international cuisines from Mexico, Asia, Europe and a lot more.

Here are some of the most popular restaurants in South Tucson:

Mi Nidito

Address: 1813 4th Aven., South Tucson

This kid friendly restaurant serves Mexican food like tacos, enchiladas, and flautas, among others. The interior is bright and colorful that is perfect for the entire family to enjoy.

Officlal site: http://www.minidito.net/main.html

Le Caves Bakery

Address: 1219 S 6th Ave., Tucson

If you have a sweet tooth and want to taste the best donuts in Tucson, the Le Caves Bakery should be on top of your list.

Mr. K's BBQ

Address: 1830 S Park Ave., Tucson

For big meat lovers, you can head to Mr. K's BBQ. They serve the best barbecue in town-juicy and delicious.

There are many restaurants and eateries in South Tucson that you can explore, you can find a good list of South Tucson restaurants at the links below:

http://www.urbanspoon.com/n/59/5920/Tucson/South-Tucson-restaurants

http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2809155-nhood-south+tucson-tucson_restaurants-i

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South Tucson is actually a small community located within the metropolitan of Tucson. The Community is located in fact just south of downtown Tucson and is the perfect quaint community-life a tourist must visit. Follow the link for a detailed Map for directions to reach South Tucson.

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Why would a tourist visit South Tucson?

There are many attractions in South Tucson that tourist would not mind checking out. A day at the South Tucson community will definitely prove to be a day well spent. You could spend your day at the

- Wishing Shrine-It is a popular landmark and monument with an eerie legend.

- Advantage Bowling Centers-A fun way to spend your day in the Metropolitan

- Arizona Historical Society-An enlightening Museum and Art gallery

- Arizona National Golf Club-This is for all the Golf fanatics

http://www.mytravelguide.com/attractions/ctattractions-7148601-United_States_Arizona_South_Tucson_attractions.html

Which are the best places to eat at South Tucson?

South Tucson has some really nice restaurants to eat at while you are in the community. There are more than eight hundred in the town alone and therefore a wide range of places to choose from. Here is a list of most of the restaurants that you can eat at near to South Tucson.

http://www.mytravelguide.com/restaurants/ctrestaurants-7148601-United_States_Arizona_South_Tucson_restaurants.html

Where can you stay in South Tucson?

There are many hotel Arizona Tucson in South Tucson where you can spend your holiday. Many find the community a very homely area to spend their vacation in and there are some equally homely hotels there to make the stay special. Here is a list

http://www.mytravelguide.com/hotels/cthotels-7148601-United_States_Arizona_South_Tucson_hotels.html