Edmonton , General info:
8/10

Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta, located on the North Saskatchewan River in the central region of the province. It is an area with some of the most fertile farmland on the prairies. It is the second largest city in Alberta after Calgary, and is the hub of Canada's sixth largest census metropolitan area, with a metropolitan population of 1,034,945, making it the northernmost North American city with a metropolitan population over one million. At 684 square kilometres (264 sq mi), the City of Edmonton covers an area larger than Chicago, Philadelphia, Toronto or Montreal. Edmonton has one of the lowest population densities in North America, about 9.4% that of New York City. A resident of Edmonton is known as an Edmontonian.

Edmonton , Cheap stuff:
8/10

Edmonton serves as the northern anchor of the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor (one of four regions that together comprise 50% of Canada's population) and is a staging point for large-scale oil sands projects occurring in northern Alberta and large-scale diamond mining operations in the Northwest Territories.

Edmonton , Different stuff:
10/10

Edmonton is the most northerly major city in North America. At the summer solstice, Edmonton receives seventeen hours and six minutes of daylight, with twilight extending well beyond that. Edmonton receives 2,289 hours of sunshine per year, and is one of Canada's sunniest cities.

Edmonton , Don't miss:
9/10

The Edmonton International Fringe Festival, which takes place in mid-August, is the largest Fringe Theatre Festival in North America, and second only to the Edinburgh Fringe festival in the world. More than 1500 performers take part in the festival each year. In 2006, over 77,000 tickets were sold to indoor shows, and over 500,000 people visited the festival site.

Tucson , General info:
8/10

Tucson is the seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States, located 118 miles (188 km) southeast of Phoenix and 60 miles (98 km) north of the U.S.-Mexico border.Tucson lies in the borderland, a region that blends the cultures of the United States and Mexico, and has a long history of settlement by ancient Native American peoples, Spanish explorers and Anglo frontiersmen.

Tucson , Different stuff:
8/10

A Great Place to Play golf.Mild climate and outstanding courses make Tucson a favorite golf destination.Also Tuscon have great tennis courts.

Tucson , Don't miss:
9/10

The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is one of the most visited attractions in Tucson, Arizona.It combines the attractions of a zoo, museum, and botanical garden. Its focus is the plants and animals that live in the Sonoran Desert.

Tuscon have hundreds of miles of bike friendly roads and dozens of trails from easy to highly technical.Tucson has been ranked as one of the top cycling cities in the U.S.

Tucson , Food:
7/10

There are hundreds of original restaurants including many run by some of the finest chefs in the world.Tucson is known for our fabulous Mexican and Southwestern cuisine.

Tucson , Hotels:
9/10

Experience the Old West in an authentic guest ranch. Stay at a fine resort where the golf course or tennis court is steps away from your front door.

Tucson , Safety:
9/10

Small city but crime rate is big