January is tourist season in Tucson, Arizona, which sees such a huge spike in visitors during the month as they try to escape the cold and snow of their home regions. Saguaro National Park is a popular attraction, with its desert landscapes and petroglyphs left by ancient Native Americans. Afterward, a visit to the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum is a great way to learn about those landscapes, with its open-air setting that depicts and educates about plants and animals native to the area. In the city, visitors should check out the San Xavier del Bac, a beautifully ornate mission and church.

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