Old Tucson. Old Tucson is where the Wild West comes roaring back to life. Built in 1939 as a movie set for Hollywood Westerns, it has been the backdrop for countless films and TV shows, with stars ...

Abbie Kozolchyk is a regular contributor to New York Times Travel who grew up in Tucson. No matter where else she’s lived — mostly Manhattan — she’s visited her home desert often. Nov. 21 ...