Held the first weekend in November, the Tucson Celtic Festival and Scottish Highland Games is the perfect event for your entire family! Not only do you get to bring your kids outside to this amazing outdoor event in Rillito Park, but you also get to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of another culture. There is something for everyone at the Tucson Celtic Festival and Scottish Highland Games.
Like many of the fabulous Things to Do in Tucson, the Tucson Celtic Festival takes advantage of the adundant sunlight and excellent climate to throw an amazing outdoor event. By taking advantage of the space provided by Rillito Park, the sprawling event was complete with a massive traditional Scottish Highland Games arena. The sheer breadth of the event was a sight to behold!
The Scottish Highland Games were a lot of fun to watch. Watching these little guys toss these huge poles around was a fascinating display of our command over physics. Especially doing all this in a kilt (tldr: miniskirt); I was mesmerized.
Ever since Michael Flatley took the majesty of Highland Dance to the masses, no Celtic Festival will ever be complete without Highland Dance performances and even a competition or two.
We were indeed treated with professional performances by amazingly talented dances, but my real joy came from watching the kids and young adults during the Highland Dance Competition. It’s really great to see kids so respectful of culture and tradition. The dance portion of this event was a real high-point for me.
Of course, I couldn’t pass up the chance to dine on some traditional Celtic cuisine. Who knew Bangers and Mash was as fun to eat as it is to say? And the Cottage Pie was to die for… literally… Darren almost fell in, it was so gooey and creamy.
There were amazing live bands playing in the dining area, offering a joyous and festive vibe to the meal. I really loved the traditional music of Highland Way and they way they fused the traditional and contemporary. The huge tables and open setting also added to the sense of community.
You owe it to yourself and your family to attend the Tucson Celtic Festival and Scottish Highland Games at your next opportunity. You won’t find a more compelling cultural event all year! So grab your kilt, oil your pipes, and come have some fun with us!
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Have you ever dreamed of waking up in the middle of all the action? Downtown Tucson and the surrounding areas invite you to discover the modern, connected lifestyle in a bustling, urban city-center. Ever since the first run of the Tucson Light Rail / Modern Streetcar, we’ve seen an explosion in the number of business along the track.
Living in Downtown Tucson Real Estate provides you with access to this incredibly efficient mode of transportation, along with all the great shops, restaurants, museums, concert halls, and fantastic businesses that have sprang up to serve you!
The very nature of Downtown Tucson changed dramatically with the advent of the Tucson Light Rail. Before the light rail, Downtown Tucson was a triangle area with I-10 and E 17th St posing as the legs while Toole Ave serves as the hypotenuse. Within that small footprint were hundreds of businesses serving tens of thousands of customers. It created a logistical nightmare. That was, before the controversial Tucson Modern Streetcar initiative.
The Tucson Light Rail was a critical component of expanding the Downtown Tucson footprint. The Streetcar track runs from the Mercado District, through Downtown Tucson, then towards the U of A by way of 4th Avenue and University Blvd.
Along this course, the streetcar passes hundreds of amazing local businesses. From the local downtown grocer, to the posh nightclubs along Congress, everything you need is only a short ride away!
The only thing better then going downtown is living near downtown. Just imagine. You get the beautiful, Southwest-inspired homes of a historic Tucson neighborhood along with the connected lifestyle of a modern urban city. It’s the best of both worlds!
Allow me to take you on a tour of Downtown Tucson Real Estate. You’ll experience this tour as a passenger on the Tucson Light Rail.
Let’s begin our ride in the Mercado District. Here, we see Menlo Park. Menlo Park is a historic area of land that has been continuously occupied by humans for over 4000 years! From there, the modern streetcar careens down Cushing Ave towards our next incredible neighborhood, Barrio Viejo!
Barrio Viejo is another historic Tucson district. This district has architecture that harkens back to the heady 1870s when Tucson was experiencing rapid development. We continue our journey past Cushing Ave into the Armory Park and Armory Park Del Sol neighborhoods.
Armory Park and Armory Park Del Sol were named due to the presence of an old armory. It was established in the neighborhood shortly after Arizona became a state. This is one of Tucson’s most iconic subdivisions and is featured in the National Register of Historic Places!
Moving on, we find ourselves entering the Iron Horse, Pie Allen and El Presidio neighborhoods. Iron Horse was named after the moniker given to trains during Western expansion. These trains, called “Iron Horses”, were operated by Southern Pacific. Southern Pacific required all of its employees to live within a certain distance from the railroad tracks. The employees ended up living in the area which we now know as Iron Horse.
The history behind Pie Allen is equally as interesting. A former mayor took to baking and selling dried apple pies after a failing career as a gold miner. These pies became so popular that they eventually supplanted his identity and he became “Pie” Allen. The name now welcomes visitors to the area.
The El Presidio is perhaps the most important neighborhood in Tucson. It is where it all started for the Old Pueblo. Spanish settlers established Presidio San Augustin del Tucson on land. Shortly after the area was inhabited by Tucson’s founding fathers and rich merchants. Some of Tucson’s most well-known architectural gems are located in this area.
Back on the Tucson Light Rail, we find ourselves heading towards our final stops. The University of Arizona (UA) speaks for itself. It is a world-class institution with industry-leading professors and faculty. It is also closely connected with the West University Neighborhood.
West University was one of Tucson’s first suburbs. It’s a relaxing respite from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Thanks to its proximity to UA, West University has become a cultural hub for music and art in Tucson. It is also the perfect spot for any students or faculty to live. One could just walk out the door, jump on the Tucson Modern Streetcar, and be at their office or class within 5 minutes!
Rincon Heights is located South of UA. It is a remarkable neighborhood in it’s own right. Billed as “the middle of everywhere”, Rincon Heights certainly follows through with the moniker as this central location is close to everything. With easy access to all of Tucson’s prominent spaces, you can’t choose a bad location in the Rincon Heights Neighborhood!
Let’s depart the Tucson Light Rail at the Main Gate Square stop. Look around you and see fantastic shops and fun bars, restaurants, and nightclubs all focused to the college crowd. Notice all the foreign foods and extravagant fashions. This is what a truly connected lifestyle looks like!
I know what you’re asking, “Where do I start?” Well, you’ve already taken the first step. If you’re reading this, then you’ve learned a ton about Downtown Tucson and the neighborhoods and subdivisions that connect to it. You’ve also learned about the Tucson Modern Streetcar and the connected lifestyle it offers.
I love Downtown Tucson. I can’t wait to share my years of experience in buying and selling Downtown Tucson Real Estate. It’s not always easy. There are many legal and financial pitfalls that can greet any real estate buyer or seller. I’ve navigated the waters and I have a streamlined process to help you buy or sell your home.
I have an entire team geared towards making your real estate transaction as smooth and effortless as possible. You’ll stay in the loop the whole time with regular emails and phone conversations with both Darren and I. Trust the Tony Ray Baker Group with your Downtown Tucson Real Estate purchases or sales.
Take the second step in your journey today by telling me a little about yourself. If you’re a buyer, we’ll use that info to set up a custom home search. If you’re a seller, we’ll set up an initial consultation.
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