Tumamoc Hill, Tucson
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Facts and practical information
Tumamoc Hill is a butte located immediately west of "A" Mountain and downtown Tucson, Arizona. It is home to many radio, television, and public safety transmitters. The 860-acre ecological reserve and U.S. National Historic Landmark was established by the Carnegie Institution in 1903. The University of Arizona owns a 340-acre preserve and leases another 509 acres as a research and education facility. The Steward Observatory maintains a small astronomical observatory with a 20-inch telescope on the hill. Besides being a prominent landmark, Tumamoc Hill has a long and varied history, and is currently an important site for ecological and anthropological research as well as a refuge and a recreational option for the people of Tucson. The Desert Laboratory located on Tumamoc welcomed a new director, Ben Wilder, as of 2018. ()
Tumamoc Hill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Tucson Convention Center, Cathedral of Saint Augustine, Sentinel Peak, Fox Tucson Theatre.