Green Valley, Arizona is 30 minutes south of Tucson along Interstate 19 and only 30 minutes from the Mexican border.
Tubac, Arizona is only 10 minutes south of Green Valley and is a huge draw for tourists seeking various types of art including pottery, wrought iron, paintings, etc and the Tubac Golf Resort. The movie Tin Cup with Kevin Costner was filmed on the grounds of the Tubac Golf Resort. Kevin Costner's the Postman also contains scenes shot along the abandoned copper mines of Green Valley.
You will find Green Valley and Tubac to be more lush in vegetation and a bit cooler in the summer as they are situated at a higher elevation than Tucson. Green Valley and Tubac appeal to those looking for a slower paced vacation without traffic jams and a million people. There are enough golf courses in Green Valley to allow for a quality golf vacation at a lower price.
