Location
All meeting sessions will be held at the:
Marriott Tucson, University Park
880 E Second Street
Tucson, Arizona 85719 USA
Phone: 1-520-792-4100
Situated at the main gate of The University of Arizona, the Tucson Marriott University Park is the ideal hotel if you're staying in Tucson for business or pleasure. Just steps from the front door is Tucson's most vibrant social and cultural neighborhood: 29 restaurants, shopping, touring Broadway shows, and 4 museums (perfect for the off-site function without the transportation cost!).
We have arranged for the following special rates:
- Single: $159.00
- Double: $159.00
- Additional Person: $15.00
- Suites: $184.00
To make reservations at these rates, call 520-792-4100, Extension 2020, and mention the Emerging Adulthood conference.
For more information about the Tucson Marriott University Park, visit the hotel's homepage.
Travel
The closest Airport to the conference hotel is the Tucson International Airport, which is approximately 20 minutes away (8 miles). Driving Directions to Hotel: Take Tucson Blvd to Kino Pkwy; turn right on Kino to Broadway; turn left on Broadway to Euclid; turn right on Euclid to 2nd St.; turn right on 2nd St. Hotel is on the right. Estimated taxi fare: 22 USD (one way).
Another alternative is the major airport in Phoenix, Skyharbor Airport, which is approximately 2 hours away (100 miles). Directions to Hotel: Take I-10 Southbound to Tucson; take Speedway exit east. Turn right on Park Avenue to Second Street. Turn right on Second Street. Hotel is at corner of Tyndal and Second. Estimated taxi fare: 110 USD (one way).
Things to do in Tucson
The Desert Museum: The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden, all in one place! Exhibits re-create the natural landscape of the Sonoran Desert Region so realistically you find yourself eye-to-eye with mountain lions, prairie dogs, Gila monsters, and more. Within the Museum grounds, you will see more than 300 animal species and 1,200 kinds of plants. There are almost 2 miles of paths traversing 21 acres of beautiful desert. Phone: (520) 883-2702, www.desertmuseum.org
Hiking/Walking Tails: Sabino Canyon is a natural desert oasis located in Tucson’s Coronado National Forest, and is home to spectacular desert landscapes and abundant wildlife. You can enjoy the beauty of one of the most unique Southwestern desert canyons on foot, or by enjoying a Sabino Canyon tram ride. sabinocanyon.com
Golf: Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, the Omni Tucson National Golf Resort & Spa has been the home to countless PGA Tour and NCAA events including the prestigious Chrysler Classic of Tucson. Selected as one of Golf Digest’s “75 Best Golf Resorts in North America” this magnificent destination retreat boasts two distinctly different 18 hole courses. You will also find excellent long and short game practice areas just steps from the well appointed golf shop. Location: 2727 W. Club Dr., Tucson, AZ 85742; (520) 297-2271; www.tucsonnational.com
Shopping and Dining in Tucson
University Avenue: Just steps away from the hotel you’ll find a variety of places to eat and shop on University Avenue. Soak up the campus atmosphere by dining on the patio (or inside) at one of the many restaurants along University Avenue (between Park and Euclid). You might want to try Frog & Firkin, Tucson’s finest English Style Pub, which often has live entertainment. It combines a festive atmosphere and great beer with a menu that includes inventive variations on traditional English pub fare and zesty, fresh salads, and Frog’s famous pizza. For a fun appetizer, try the Green Fries. Frog & Firkin is located at 874 E. University Ave.
Fourth Avenue: Nowhere in Tucson can one find so many great places to eat in such a concentrated area! Pizza, traditional Greek food, Mexican food influenced by several different regions, Italian food, burgers, sandwiches, you name it and it is here on the Avenue! Of course the Avenue also features those quirky, totally original spots that give Tucson its distinct flavor. From fine dinning to that quick after-the-game meal to the business lunch, Fourth Avenue serves up the best in food and service. In addition, Fourth Avenue has over 100 merchants selling everything from glass works, to southwest merchandise, to vintage clothing. To get there from the Marriott, walk East along University Ave and turn South (left) on Fourth Avenue. www.fourthavenue.org/content/home
La Encantada: For upscale shopping and dinning near the Foothills area, La Encantada is an intimate, open-air lifestyle center with extensive landscaping, upscale shops, walkways, patios and courtyards that invite pedestrian interaction. www.laencantadashoppingcenter.com