Tracy's Guidebook
University
Pima Community College - West Campus
2202 W Anklam Rd3.2 miles from casita
The University of Arizona
1200 East University Boulevard5.9 miles from casita
Sightseeing
Richard E. Genser Starr Pass Trailhead
1300 South Clearwell RdSentinel Peak Park (“A” Mountain)
1001 Sentinel Peak Rd SNice hiking. Not too hard.
Wonderful natural zoo for viewing both animals and flora native to the desert. Wonderful walking paths and cafe. Entrance fee.
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdWonderful natural zoo for viewing both animals and flora native to the desert. Wonderful walking paths and cafe. Entrance fee.
Wonderful tours offered of this historic Spanish mission founded in 1692 ( built in late 1700s) by Padre Kino.
329 locals recommend
Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdWonderful tours offered of this historic Spanish mission founded in 1692 ( built in late 1700s) by Padre Kino.
Tubac
Wonderful day trip -50 min drive- for shopping, restaurants, sightseeing !
Hiking/Walking/Cycling
Tumamoc Hill
The Loop
Chuck Huckelberry LoopSabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadMount Lemmon
Adorable mountain town offering ski lift rides in spring and summer and restaurants etc. Fun day trip. Allow 1 hour each way.
11 locals recommend
Summerhaven
Adorable mountain town offering ski lift rides in spring and summer and restaurants etc. Fun day trip. Allow 1 hour each way.
Nearby Park
Silverbell Lake
Golf-Public
Silverbell Golf Course
3600 N Silverbell RdEl Rio Golf Course
1400 W Speedway BlvdFood scene
Downtown
Great restaurants, live music, government buildings
El Charro Café
311 N Court AveHistoric Mexican food restaurant downtown
Empire Pizza & Pub
137 E Congress StStreet- Taco and Beer Co.
58 W Congress StSeis Kitchen
1765 E River RdDelicious Mexican food and ambiance. Famous margaritas! Live mariachi music some times of evenings. Table side made guacamole and salsa (cash tip appreciated) Reservations.
103 locals recommend
Guadalajara Original Grill
1220 E Prince RdDelicious Mexican food and ambiance. Famous margaritas! Live mariachi music some times of evenings. Table side made guacamole and salsa (cash tip appreciated) Reservations.
Barrio Bread
18 S Eastbourne AveLa Estrella Bakery Inc
120 South Avenida del ConventoGourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro
5845 N Oracle RdKingfisher
2564 E Grant RdDelicious steak and fresh seafood. Best martini. Reservations.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
6360 N Campbell AveAmazing food. Owned by retired Navy Seal and a local favorite ! Also, try his Trident Pizza Pub!
22 locals recommend
Trident Grill
2033 E Speedway BlvdAmazing food. Owned by retired Navy Seal and a local favorite ! Also, try his Trident Pizza Pub!
Trident Grill
2033 E Speedway BlvdDelicious menu! Local hang out. Near Univ Arizona campus.
Yummy Mexican food and margaritas. The cheese crisp with or without green chilies is a local favorite. Only 2.5 miles from casita
39 locals recommend
Teresa's Mosaic Cafe
2456 N Silver Mosaic DrYummy Mexican food and margaritas. The cheese crisp with or without green chilies is a local favorite. Only 2.5 miles from casita
A very local sports bar hangout with consistently good reasonably priced menu items! Only 2 miles from casita
11 locals recommend
Rustys Family Restaurant & Sports Grille
2075 W Grant RdA very local sports bar hangout with consistently good reasonably priced menu items! Only 2 miles from casita
Historic hotel bar and cafe. Outdoor seating. Great Bloody Mary bar brunch offered as well. Live entertainment. Check schedule online.
16 locals recommend
Congress Tap Room
311 E Congress StHistoric hotel bar and cafe. Outdoor seating. Great Bloody Mary bar brunch offered as well. Live entertainment. Check schedule online.
Music/Entertainment/Arts
Rialto Theatre
318 E Congress StGreat small easily accessed venue for live music
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
140 N Main Ave