The Most Underrated Vacation Spot In Each State

DallasSteve wrote:
You may be right, but Phoenix has a higher murder rate than Tucson. It's not a big difference, but it's higher.

US cities crime rate

Look at the property crime total. It is double Phoenix's despite Phoenix having nearly 3 times the population. Thats the issue I have down there. Burglaries, car thefts, vandalism etc. is off the charts to me! I'm an AZ native and love the state but Tucson just isn't a part of that love!!

We take our RV to Tombstone Territories resort southeast of Benson out in the quiet desert when visiting the area. Great place!

mileshuff wrote:

2gypsies wrote:
Would I live in Tucson proper? No. Nor would I live where you do in Phoenix ….. or any med-large city anywhere. Would I visit cities? Yes. They all have something to offer.

Arizona, in general, has a lot to offer and I really think we've covered the whole state thoroughly over the years. We've stayed in every state park and many national forest campgrounds along with boondocking in awesome spots and hiking fantastic trails. We've also volunteered in state parks and Glen Canyon Nat'l Rec area picking up trash via the Trash Tracker program through the Nat'l Rec Area. We spent 16 days rafting the Grand Canyon. We love Arizona... and Tucson. :)

True about many cities but then I wouldn't call them underrated. They are rated for what they are. Phoenix isn't a destination city either nor would I rank it as an underrated vacation spot. It's not as crime ridden and dirty as Tucson though!! Have family there, they say the same thing!

I agree that AZ has a ton to offer. Love it!! Many great things outside of Tucson too, Wineries, Tombstone, Kartchner Caverns, Bisbee...but Tucson proper I stay away from!!

You may be right, but Phoenix has a higher murder rate than Tucson. It's not a big difference, but it's higher.

US cities crime rate

2gypsies wrote:
Would I live in Tucson proper? No. Nor would I live where you do in Phoenix ….. or any med-large city anywhere. Would I visit cities? Yes. They all have something to offer.

Arizona, in general, has a lot to offer and I really think we've covered the whole state thoroughly over the years. We've stayed in every state park and many national forest campgrounds along with boondocking in awesome spots and hiking fantastic trails. We've also volunteered in state parks and Glen Canyon Nat'l Rec area picking up trash via the Trash Tracker program through the Nat'l Rec Area. We spent 16 days rafting the Grand Canyon. We love Arizona... and Tucson. :)

True about many cities but then I wouldn't call them underrated. They are rated for what they are. Phoenix isn't a destination city either nor would I rank it as an underrated vacation spot. It's not as crime ridden and dirty as Tucson though!! Have family there, they say the same thing!

I agree that AZ has a ton to offer. Love it!! Many great things outside of Tucson too, Wineries, Tombstone, Kartchner Caverns, Bisbee...but Tucson proper I stay away from!!

2gypsies wrote:

dedmiston wrote:
We spent most of a week at the Tucson gem, mineral, and fossil show this year. Tucson was a great hostess and a nice destination.

I thought this post was on 'vacations' and yes, Tucson has some wonderful things to visit.

Well, we were on vacation, so yeah.

dedmiston wrote:

mileshuff wrote:

2gypsies wrote:

mileshuff wrote:
Arizona's most underrated is Tucson??? It's one of the places in AZ most try to avoid!! Article mentions wineries and other things in the area. Well true, but thats not Tucson. Lots to do 30-60 miles outside of Tucson but not Tucson proper. It's an avoid if at all possible city!!

Totally disagree on this. :)

Feel free to explain!! I'm an AZ native. There are many other locations in AZ that are incredible and for the most part undiscovered by those that do not live here. Those are the most underrated areas, not a crime ridden dirty city!!

We spent most of a week at the Tucson gem, mineral, and fossil show this year. Tucson was a great hostess and a nice destination.

I thought this post was on 'vacations' and yes, Tucson has some wonderful things to visit.

https://travel.usnews.com/tucson_az/things_to_do/

Would I live in Tucson proper? No. Nor would I live where you do in Phoenix ….. or any med-large city anywhere. Would I visit cities? Yes. They all have something to offer.

Arizona, in general, has a lot to offer and I really think we've covered the whole state thoroughly over the years. We've stayed in every state park and many national forest campgrounds along with boondocking in awesome spots and hiking fantastic trails. We've also volunteered in state parks and Glen Canyon Nat'l Rec area picking up trash via the Trash Tracker program through the Nat'l Rec Area. We spent 16 days rafting the Grand Canyon. We love Arizona... and Tucson. :)

mileshuff wrote:

2gypsies wrote:

mileshuff wrote:
Arizona's most underrated is Tucson??? It's one of the places in AZ most try to avoid!! Article mentions wineries and other things in the area. Well true, but thats not Tucson. Lots to do 30-60 miles outside of Tucson but not Tucson proper. It's an avoid if at all possible city!!

Totally disagree on this. :)

Feel free to explain!! I'm an AZ native. There are many other locations in AZ that are incredible and for the most part undiscovered by those that do not live here. Those are the most underrated areas, not a crime ridden dirty city!!

We spent most of a week at the Tucson gem, mineral, and fossil show this year. Tucson was a great hostess and a nice destination.

2gypsies wrote:

mileshuff wrote:
Arizona's most underrated is Tucson??? It's one of the places in AZ most try to avoid!! Article mentions wineries and other things in the area. Well true, but thats not Tucson. Lots to do 30-60 miles outside of Tucson but not Tucson proper. It's an avoid if at all possible city!!

Totally disagree on this. :)

Feel free to explain!! I'm an AZ native. There are many other locations in AZ that are incredible and for the most part undiscovered by those that do not live here. Those are the most underrated areas, not a crime ridden dirty city!!

The only reason Nantucket is underrated is because normal people can't afford to go there. The ferry ride alone is $26. Median single family home price id $700,000.

Really half those places are very well known!

Estes Park, St Augustine, Nashville, Branson, Hershey.
Sounds like someone went on thier first road trip and reported on the things they did!

Detroit?!!!!

mileshuff wrote:
Arizona's most underrated is Tucson??? It's one of the places in AZ most try to avoid!! Article mentions wineries and other things in the area. Well true, but thats not Tucson. Lots to do 30-60 miles outside of Tucson but not Tucson proper. It's an avoid if at all possible city!!

Totally disagree on this. :)