Tucson — Local Guides

Best Day Trips & Weekend Getaways from Phoenix

Sedona, the Grand Canyon, Jerome, Prescott, Tucson, Bisbee and more: the best escapes from Phoenix with drive times and when to go.

50 Things to Do in Arizona Your First Year

The new-Arizonan bucket list: iconic hikes, spring training, Sonoran hot dogs, Grand Canyon weekends, festivals, lakes, museums and local traditions.

Moving to Arizona as a Veteran: VA Loans, Bases & Benefits

Why Arizona is a top state for veterans: no state tax on military retirement pay, $0-down VA loans, Luke AFB and Davis-Monthan, VA healthcare, and property tax exemptions to check.

How to Set Up Utilities in Phoenix & Arizona

APS or SRP? Who runs your water and trash? How to avoid deposits, pick a rate plan that won't wreck you in July, and get internet installed before you arrive.

How to Register Your Car in Arizona (Title, Emissions & VLT)

New to Arizona with an out-of-state car? The order of operations: insurance, emissions test, Level I inspection, title and registration, plus how the Vehicle License Tax works.

The Complete Guide to Moving to Arizona (2026)

Everything you need to move to Arizona and feel at home: where to live, what it costs, your license and plates, utilities, insurance, buying a home, surviving summer, and the best things to do your first year.