Then try south. Mexico, with its old Spanish missions, rich cultural heritage, and beaches beckon many UA students, particularly during spring break, when thousands flock to Rocky Point and the Gulf of California, hust a few hours southwest of Tucson. But before you get there, you come to the Colorado River country, where boating and water shiing attract many weekend warriors. But you don't have to leave Tucson to enjoy life. The city offers a symphony, opera company, several theater groups, and numerous art galleries.
Night life abounds at local clubs, ranging from mellow to hyperactive.
Take your pick. During the spring, the Colorado Rockies come to Tucson for a month with spring training games. A full season of minor league baseball follows, running from April through September. The Student Recreation Center offers one of the nation's most complete student exercise facilities right on campus. In addition to a fully equipped weight room, the center offers aerobics classes, exercise and wellness testing, organized hiking and backpacking trips, and courts for basketball, handball, racquetball and squash.