Marina's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Catalina State Park
11570 North Oracle RoadGreat hiking, and place for picnic!
Close to the ostrich farm, if you can stop by both places for the day.
33 locals recommend
Picacho Peak State Park
15520 Picacho Peak RdClose to the ostrich farm, if you can stop by both places for the day.
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadMount Lemmon
Old Tucson
Fun for learning about local agriculture, scavenger hunt for kids. Shop for local produce.
14 locals recommend
Mission Garden
946 W Mission LnFun for learning about local agriculture, scavenger hunt for kids. Shop for local produce.
Nightfall at Old Tucson
Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdTohono Chul
7366 N Paseo Del NorteGarden, bistro, children’s museum in far corner inside!
Kid friendly activities
Places we have discovered around Tucson we love bringing our kids to!
Lots beautiful hiking and views at this mostly outdoor museum! Fun with or without kids! Open at night only Saturday nights in august, highly recommend!
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdLots beautiful hiking and views at this mostly outdoor museum! Fun with or without kids! Open at night only Saturday nights in august, highly recommend!
Reid Park Zoo
3400 E Zoo CtSmall but fun for small kids
8 and under, much larger childrens
Museum downtown for half a day trip and activities for older children as well.
Children's Museum Oro Valley
7366 N Oracle RdSmall but fun for small kids
8 and under, much larger childrens
Museum downtown for half a day trip and activities for older children as well.
Great place for kids to get up close to animals and feed them. They have sting rays, ostrich, birds big and small. It’s a 30 minute drive from the house and next to picacho state park.
24 locals recommend
Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch
17599 E Peak LnGreat place for kids to get up close to animals and feed them. They have sting rays, ostrich, birds big and small. It’s a 30 minute drive from the house and next to picacho state park.
Free tennis courts, beautiful views, always kids on the playground. Great place for young kids to play. Very close to house on the hill
6 locals recommend
Canada Del Oro Riverfront Park
551 W Lambert LnFree tennis courts, beautiful views, always kids on the playground. Great place for young kids to play. Very close to house on the hill
Elevate Trampoline Park
9705 North Thornydale RoadFuntasticks Family Fun Park
221 E Wetmore RdChildren's Museum Tucson
200 S 6th AveFiesta Lanes
501 West River RoadFun bowling alley, drinks, food, arcade.
Drop off childcare by the hour. Central location close to shopping and salons! 2 locations in Oro valley and foothills.
Timeless Play
Drop off childcare by the hour. Central location close to shopping and salons! 2 locations in Oro valley and foothills.
Funtasticks Family Fun Park
221 E Wetmore RdNeighborhoods
Oro valley
Tucson Premium Outlets
6401 Marana Center BlvdTopgolf
4050 W Costco DrImagen Salon & Day Spa
475 East Vuelta Caminata del RioOro Valley Aquatic Center
23 W Calle Concordia$5 day pass available
Food scene
Good food and drinks, less than a mile away from house on the hill.
31 locals recommend
Harvest Restaurant
10355 N La Cañada DrGood food and drinks, less than a mile away from house on the hill.
Noble Hops
1335 W Lambert LnGreat drinks, good food. Live music on the weekend.
Caffe Torino
10325 N La Cañada DrSushi Valley
10509 North Oracle RoadOur favorite sushi spot in Tucson! Family owned and operated!
First Watch
5055 N Oracle RdNice breakfast and brunch spot.
CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar
15000 N Secret Springs DrNice place for upscale date night.
Seis Kitchen
1765 E River RdGreat margaritas!
Baggin's Gourmet Sandwiches & Catering in Oro Valley
11015 N Oracle RdGreat place to grab food for a picnic!
Breadsmith
10355 N La Cañada DrGOYITA'S
10420 N La Cañada DrAuthentic Mexican
Nice view, romantic dinner spot. A bit of a drive into the foothills (about 20 minutes).
70 locals recommend
Vivace Restaurant
6440 N Campbell AveNice view, romantic dinner spot. A bit of a drive into the foothills (about 20 minutes).
North Italia
2995 E Skyline DrTrident Grill IV
2912 W Ina RdFun pub with a good menu!
Charro Steak
188 E Broadway BlvdMojo Cuban Kitchen and Rum Bar
Hiking
Finger Rock Trail
7119 Pontatoc Canyon TrailSabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadCatalina State Park
11570 North Oracle RoadSentinel Peak, Tucson, AZ 85745, USA
Paved hiking trail. Commonly hiked at night in hot months.
60 locals recommend
Tumamoc Hill Hiking Trail
Tumamoc Hill RoadPaved hiking trail. Commonly hiked at night in hot months.
Shopping
Oro Valley Farmer's Market
Saturday farmers market. Restaurants and live music.
44 locals recommend
St Philip's Plaza Farmers' Market
4280 N Campbell AveSaturday farmers market. Restaurants and live music.