La Casita Guide Book
Food scene
Less than 2 minutes away, they have great greek food with casual dining, pick up or delivery.
Pappoule's
7475 N La Cholla BlvdLess than 2 minutes away, they have great greek food with casual dining, pick up or delivery.
Casual "build your own" style Mexican food just down the street
26 locals recommend
Chipotle Mexican Grill
4774 E Grant RdCasual "build your own" style Mexican food just down the street
Fresh food and local beers with a menu that is always being updated. The outdoor patio has amazing views and fire pits!
37 locals recommend
Noble Hops
1335 W Lambert LnFresh food and local beers with a menu that is always being updated. The outdoor patio has amazing views and fire pits!
One of our favorites for breakfast or lunch! Casual and unique with affordable prices.
15 locals recommend
Bisbee Breakfast Club Ina
4131 W Ina RdOne of our favorites for breakfast or lunch! Casual and unique with affordable prices.
Roadrunner is a local coffe shop and cafe. They have a unique Tucson vibe with food, coffee and even speicalized mixed drinks with desert flavors.
Roadrunner Coffee Co.
1545 W Wetmore RdRoadrunner is a local coffe shop and cafe. They have a unique Tucson vibe with food, coffee and even speicalized mixed drinks with desert flavors.
Looking for coffee? This is a locally owned coffee shop with delicious drinks and comfy seating areas.
Crema Coffee
3725 W Ina RdLooking for coffee? This is a locally owned coffee shop with delicious drinks and comfy seating areas.
Local Cuisine with a classy twist. Dress on the nicer side for a date night or special ocassion. The food is delicious and the vibe is fun.
25 locals recommend
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Oro Valley
12005 N Oracle RdLocal Cuisine with a classy twist. Dress on the nicer side for a date night or special ocassion. The food is delicious and the vibe is fun.
Authentic Tucson restraunt and bar with an out door patio and live music!
101 locals recommend
LaCo Tucson | Outdoor Downtown Tucson Restaurant
76 N Court AveAuthentic Tucson restraunt and bar with an out door patio and live music!
Guadalajara Original Grill
Fresh, Flavorful and a true Tucson Mexican Experience!
Sightseeing
A unique Tucson vibe were the college kids and characters thrive! Check out 4th Avenue for interesting shops and restraunts during the day and nightlife on the weekends. This is where you find a true Tucson experience.
76 locals recommend
Downtown
A unique Tucson vibe were the college kids and characters thrive! Check out 4th Avenue for interesting shops and restraunts during the day and nightlife on the weekends. This is where you find a true Tucson experience.
Spend the day walking through the desert museum where you will learn about all the plant and animal life that lives around us! It's fun for kids and engaing for adults. Plan to do lots of walking and bring plenty of water!
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdSpend the day walking through the desert museum where you will learn about all the plant and animal life that lives around us! It's fun for kids and engaing for adults. Plan to do lots of walking and bring plenty of water!
A hilarious comedy theater show for all ages! Buy your tickets early to get a spot, they sell out quick!
50 locals recommend
Gaslight Theatre
7010 E Broadway BlvdA hilarious comedy theater show for all ages! Buy your tickets early to get a spot, they sell out quick!
Tucsons Zoo life always seems to be growing and expanding. This is a great place for families to see animals of all kinds.
169 locals recommend
Reid Park Zoo
3400 E Zoo CtTucsons Zoo life always seems to be growing and expanding. This is a great place for families to see animals of all kinds.
Only about a one hour drive and you will find yourself in the middle of a forest where you can escape the heat and experience some of tucsons most amazing views!
485 locals recommend
Mount Lemmon
Only about a one hour drive and you will find yourself in the middle of a forest where you can escape the heat and experience some of tucsons most amazing views!
This beautiful canyon offers outdoor recreation including hiking, swimming, biking and picnicking.
457 locals recommend
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadThis beautiful canyon offers outdoor recreation including hiking, swimming, biking and picnicking.
There are giant Saguaros everywhere! They are as far as you can see. Plenty of turnouts for you to pull over and catch scenic views. Many, many hiking trails, several of which are easy and short if you have walking issues. Amazing variety of cactus. The West side has a lopp that you can drive that provides excellent views and gentle hikes. About 40 minutes from downtown Tucson so give yourself appropriate travel time.
320 locals recommend
Saguaro National Park
There are giant Saguaros everywhere! They are as far as you can see. Plenty of turnouts for you to pull over and catch scenic views. Many, many hiking trails, several of which are easy and short if you have walking issues. Amazing variety of cactus. The West side has a lopp that you can drive that provides excellent views and gentle hikes. About 40 minutes from downtown Tucson so give yourself appropriate travel time.
Near by desert hiking trails for all levels. Beautiful sightseeing and even a trail for horseback riding.
192 locals recommend
Catalina State Park
11570 North Oracle RoadNear by desert hiking trails for all levels. Beautiful sightseeing and even a trail for horseback riding.
A bit of a drive and little old school but so much fun for everyone with affordable prices! They offer skate rentals or you can bring your own. Check the website for the daiily schedule and deals.
Skate Country
7980 E 22nd StA bit of a drive and little old school but so much fun for everyone with affordable prices! They offer skate rentals or you can bring your own. Check the website for the daiily schedule and deals.
A fun escape room experience to challenge yourself with friends or work on some team building skills.
Fox in a Box Tucson Escape Room
972 E University BlvdA fun escape room experience to challenge yourself with friends or work on some team building skills.
Tucson Premium Outlets
6401 Marana Center BlvdShop the top name brand stores at our outlet mall
This is the most popular mall in tucson with many stores and restraunts to choose from.
98 locals recommend
Tucson Mall
4500 N Oracle RdThis is the most popular mall in tucson with many stores and restraunts to choose from.
Farmers Market? Say no more, this is Tucson's biggest local farmers market.
20 locals recommend
Heirloom Farmers Market - Rillito Park
4502 N 1st AveFarmers Market? Say no more, this is Tucson's biggest local farmers market.
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
About Tucson
Tucson's fantastic weather, national parks, forests and desert provide the perfect environment for tons of outdoor recreational activities. This city also has its share of history and culture and a distinctly Western flavor. There's also a college-town atmosphere, thanks to the University of Arizona, which has its own share of museums and a science center. Whether golfing at a world-class golf resort, horseback riding, hiking in the wilderness, discovering the desert, or a historical museum, you'll have a mind-boggling array of things to do.
Getting around
Cars and Bikes are the best way to go
Tucson is a big place and in most cases you will want to have a car to get around, although most areas of Tucson is bicycle friendly many locations are spread out (unless you are downtown). There are many options for city busses as well or you can always uber.