McKale Center, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

The McKale Center is a sport arena located in Tucson, Arizona. It is home of the University of Arizona’s Wildcats basketball team. This venue has therapy and training facilities. It can accommodate up to 14,644 visitors. The arena opened its doors in February 1973 and was named after American baseball and football player J.F. Pop McKale, who coached the university’s sports teams. The arena’s original construction cost more than $8 million. A renovation plan was approved in December 2012.

The McKale Center is surrounded by shops, restaurants and hotels giving tourists a convenient location to discover Tucson’s attractions. Visitors within the vicinity can also spend half a day exploring nearby towns such as Vail, which is known for its lush parks and recreational areas. In Tucson, tourists on an extended stay may consider booking a room at JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort. It offers luxurious accommodations, thanks to its massive golf courses, on-site restaurants and swimming pools. Each of its rooms has a patio or a balcony, and is furnished with a flat-screen TV and plush linens. One of the nearby attractions is the Tucson Museum of Art, which houses precious artifacts and paintings. Another excellent choice is Holiday Inn Express Tucson-Airport, a business-friendly hotel minutes away from the Tucson International Airport. The Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa, meanwhile, is a pet-friendly property offering 487 guestrooms and suites. It is strategically located near Tucson Mall and Tucson Botanical Gardens.