Entertainment Magazine: Arizona: Tucson: Marana
Marana- one of the fastest growing Arizona communities
Winter and spring
are without a doubt the best months to enjoy Marana's picturesque corner
of the Sonoran Desert. The mild daytime temperatures beckon adventurers
to explore the great outdoors, and when the thermometer starts to drop
in the evening, it's just chilly enough to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa
during an evening stroll under the stars.
Fortunately for
all of us, there are plenty of ways to take advantage of winter in the
desert. The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Dove Mountain will help you discover
serenity with their therapeutic massages that draw on the practices of
the ancient Hohokam who once settled these mountains. Refreshed and
renewed, hit the links at the Golf Club at Dove Mountain, the Highlands,
or the Quarry Pines. Each of these courses offers its own unique
features that will challenge golfers of all ability levels.
Marana Events Calendar
- See all Marana daily events happening.
- Saturday, January 28: Annon & the Late Show Perform at the Premium Outlets at Marana Center.
- Friday, January 27 - Friday, February 12: Gem and Mineral Show
- Saturday, February 11: Guided Hike in the Tortolita Mountains, "Explore the Alamo Spring"
- Saturday, February 11: Art for Archaeology: Tucson and Marana Yoeme (Yaqui Indian) Communities
- Wednesday, February 15: Archaeological Investigations in Marana's Crossroads at Silverbell Park
Marana Shopping
Marana Movie Theaters
For an
unforgettable trek into the desert, sign up for one of Marana's guided
hikes. These journeys in the Tortolita Mountains will treat hikers not
only to the wondrous natural beauty of these peaks, but also to the
wealth of knowledge which our hike leaders are excited to share. In
February, the hike will introduce attendees to the historic Alamo
Spring, an important site in the ranching history of this region.
There's so much to
love about Marana at this time of year. In just a few short weeks, we'll
start to see wildflowers blanketing our mountainsides, the product of
the drenching winter rains that themselves are an attraction in our arid
environment. Smelling the creosote wafting across the desert after a
rain is an experience you won't want to miss. So get out and discover
all that winter has to offer when you Discover Marana.
Wal-Mart in Marana
Shop online and pick up your merchandise at the Marana Wal-Mart.
Marana, Arizona
Located Northwest of Tucson, Arizona, Marana is home to 20,333 people, according to the U.S. Census of June 2003.
That's a large increase from only 13,556
people who lived in the area in April 2000. Student enrollment
during the 2006-07 school year exceeded 13,000, with a graduating class
of 769 students.
The Town of Marana incorporated in 1977.
Marana was named for the Spanish word maraña ('thicket') by 19th century
railroad workers who had to clear a line through the area.
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Marana, Arizona Map
This map of Marana is provided through
Google Maps. Click on the map or link to get street views of Marana,
find directions or search nearby. View Larger Satellite & Street Map of Marana, AZ
Marana Web Links
Marana Municipal Complex
11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, AZ 85653
Phone: 520-382-1999
Official Town of Marana Web Site: http://www.marana.com/
Town newsletter, employment and community information, traffic alerts, government services and calendar of events.
Marana Unified School DIstrict
11279 W. Grier Rd., Marana, AZ 85653
Phone: 520-682-3243
http://www.az.maranausd.org/
Some Marana listed
merchants:, Breaker's Water Park, Pizza Hut, Sports Buzz Haircut plus
over 100 Tucson restaurants, national offers and discount coupons for
shopping, travel and entertainment.