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

Urbana , General info:
10/10

Urbana has maintained its status as a Tree City USA since the programs inception in 1976, and is the only charter member still in the program in the State of Illinois. It maintains over 100,000 trees on over 95% of its parkways.

Urbana , Cheap stuff:
8/10

Low cost of living.

Urbana , Different stuff:
9/10

Candlestick Lane is the name for a neighborhood in eastern Urbana. It is called Candlestick Lane because every year the residents decorate their yards for Christmas with lots of lights and figures. The tradition began in 1961 (maybe 1960) as a house-decorating contest sponsored by the Illinois Power Company.

The Urbana Free Library is located in the downtown area. The library is one of the first public libraries in Illinois and was founded in 1874. The library houses historical archives of Champaign County which can be used for genealogical research. The Urbana Free Library ranked 8th out of 877 public libraries rated by “American Libraries” in 2002. It has been ranked in the top 1% of American libraries every year since rankings began.

Urbana , Don't miss:
9/10

The Market at the Square - Every Saturday morning from some time in May to some time in November, dozens of vendors set up shop in the Lincoln Square parking lot in downtown Urbana. They primarily sell local produce (including corn, tomatoes, and watermelons), but one can also find local crafts, music, and booths for various community and political organizations

Urbana , Food:
8/10

Everything you can find in average U.S. city.

Urbana , Hotels:
9/10

Lots of motels and B&B which is normal comparing to size of the city, just a few hotels.

Urbana , Safety:
9/10

Crime rate is above U.S. national average.