Situated in the Tucson metropolitan area, Vail, Arizona, is a combination of small town life with metropolitan amenities. Known as the "town between the tracks" because of its location between two major railroad lines, Vail is a growing area with economic, educational, and cultural opportunities for residents of all ages. Vail has the enviable climate of 360 sunny days each year which makes it the perfect location for those who love outdoor sports and recreational activities. Although Vail is a progressive city, it is firmly rooted in its rich history of Native American, Spanish Colonial, Mexican, and American traditions and has initiatives in place to preserve archaeological and historic sites in addition to traditional cultural and working spaces. The Vail area is rich in historical and cultural venues including the San Xavier del bac Mission, the 390th Memorial Museum, the Arizona State Museum, the Center for Creative Photography, Flandrau Science Center, Fort Lowell Museum, Pima Air and Space Museum, Sosa-Carrillo-Fremont House Museum, Titan Missile Museum, Tucson Children's Museum, and the Tucson Museum of Art.

For those looking for outdoor attractions, the Vail area includes the Reid Park Zoo, Tucson Botanical Gardens, and the Tucson Greyhound Park. Of course, athletic opportunities abound in Vail's perfect climate and in addition to the city parks, the area boasts the Lincoln Regional Park, Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, and the Thomas Jay Regional Park. Residents and visitors alike enjoy horseback riding, hiking, golfing, playing tennis, bird watching, and other outdoor sports. Families especially appreciate the wholesome atmosphere and climate perfect for soccer games, Little League games, and other outdoor activities. Professional sports include the area's Southwestern International Raceway, Arizona Diamondbacks baseball team, the Phoenix Suns NBA basketball team, the Arizona Cardinals NFL football team, and the Phoenix Coyotes NHL hockey team.

The children in the Vail area are provided with excellent educational opportunities in the 35 schools encompassing the Sunnyside Unified School District and the Vail Unified District. For those interested in higher education, colleges in the Vail area include the International Institute of the Americas in Tucson, Park University – Davis-Monthan AFB, Pima Community College, and the University of Arizona in Tucson.

The Vail area is easily accessed via several major interstates and the average commute time is 30 minutes compared with the national average of 26 minutes. Ground transportation is available in the area and air travel is accommodated at the Tucson International Airport.