Oro Valley, Arizona sits just 6 miles south of Tucson in the shadows of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Although it was incorporated in 1974, there have been many different groups of people that have settled there for over two thousand years including the American Indian Hohokam tribe. The Apache tribes also settled in the area but were only there a few decades before the Spanish Conquistadors arrived.
Today Oro Valley is a thriving area with an average household income 50% higher than the national average. Many people who live in the area have homes in other locations within the US. With 10 high tech firms located within the city limits it's no wonder it has been nicknamed "The Upscale Tech Mecca" of the state. Combined with an impressive very low crime rate, it's no wonder that Oro Valley is a popular place to live and visit.
The residents of Oro Valley are very environmentally conscious which has led to this town having a large selection of year round outdoor activities. The oldest park in the area, James D. Kriegh, has recreation fields, racquetball courts and an Olympic size swimming pool for residents and visitors to enjoy. There are many golf courses in the area as well as hiking, horseback riding and bike trails. Oro Valley's wide selection of outdoor activities makes the town a destination for anyone who loves nature and wants to spend their time outdoors.
Oro Valley has many yearly and ongoing events so there is always something to do in this town. Winter brings the Music Magic for Kids that is held every year in the Oro Valley Town Hall. Each April the town holds the Oro Valley Festival of the Arts with ongoing music performances at the Canada del Oro Riverfront Park's outdoor amphitheatre. The Tucson Symphony Orchestra and several choirs perform every year along with a large fireworks display for their annual Fourth of July celebration. There are also year round artwork displays that can be viewed at the Oro Valley Hospital.
There is nightlife in Oro Valley and choices to go with it. Along with the bar scene, the city has a few options for those who aren't interested in food and drink but want something different to do. The observatory is there for anyone interested in looking at the stars at night. There is also the option of taking a night walk through the Indian Ruins which is something that can't be found just anywhere.
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