Sentinel Peak Tucson

Sentinel Peak is also known as the "A Mountain", being a ridge on the Tucson Mountains. The peak is made up largely by volcanic rocks even though the mountain itself is not a volcanic one. The peak is made prominent by a large "A" that is painted with basalt rock formation, by the University of Arizona students. This "A" is maintained and colored by student organizations at the Tucson school and on St. Patrick's day the A is painted Green.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentinel_Peak_(Arizona)

1. What are the other nearby attractions?

There are some other places near to the sentinel peak which on your day out around the city you could visit:

- El Tiradito, Wishing Shrine-this is more than a mile away from the Sentinel Peak. It is an important monument and landmark of the city involving legends and stories behind it.

- Tucson Convention Center-This is a landmark and a great attraction for tourists for its performing arts especially theater.

- Tucson Museum of Art-All kinds of art. From traditional to western and modern art are on display.

http://www.mytravelguide.com/attractions/near-77972005-United_States_Arizona_Tucson_Sentinel_Peak_attractions.html

2. Which are the best nearby Tucson AZ hotels?

Here is a list of some of the nearest hotels to Sentinel peak along with the Tucson hotel rates:

- La Quinta Inn-less than a mile away. $79 are the rates

- Tucson AZ Travelodge-This is also less than a mile away. $70 are the rates

- Pueblo Inn-This is a mile away. $70 are the rates

Browse through the hotels that are farther away by following this link

http://www.mytravelguide.com/hotels/near-77972005-United_States_Arizona_Tucson_Sentinel_Peak_hotels.html