Guidebook for Tucson
Food Scene
Good sushi and it's just 5 minutes away in the Foothills shopping center. It's on the west side.
Sushi Garden - La Cholla
7475 N La Cholla BlvdGood sushi and it's just 5 minutes away in the Foothills shopping center. It's on the west side.
This is considered the best wine bar in town. It's in the La Encantada shopping center which is upscale with lots of shopping and restaurants.
Armitage
2905 East Skyline DriveThis is considered the best wine bar in town. It's in the La Encantada shopping center which is upscale with lots of shopping and restaurants.
Voted one of the top 3 in Tucson and 5 minutes away in the Foothills shopping center.
11 locals recommend
Thunder Canyon Brewery
220 E Broadway BlvdVoted one of the top 3 in Tucson and 5 minutes away in the Foothills shopping center.
El Charro's downtown location is our favorite. It's loaded with charm and the food is good too. This one is closer to our house.
151 locals recommend
El Charro Café
311 N Court AveEl Charro's downtown location is our favorite. It's loaded with charm and the food is good too. This one is closer to our house.
El Charro Café
311 N Court AveDowntown location, our favorite!
Wildflower
7037 N Oracle RdGreat food! Everyone loves Wildflower.
Bluefin Seafood Bistro
7053 N Oracle RdGreat seafood!
Sauce Pizza & Wine
2990 N Campbell AveCasual and tasty pizza and salads. Outdoor seating as well.
Upscale Italian in a beautiful atmosphere. One of Tucson's best. Make a reservation!
70 locals recommend
Vivace Restaurant
6440 N Campbell AveUpscale Italian in a beautiful atmosphere. One of Tucson's best. Make a reservation!
We love this place! Pizza and great bruschetta. They make a broiled brussel sprouts that are amazing.
Stray Dogs
We love this place! Pizza and great bruschetta. They make a broiled brussel sprouts that are amazing.
This place is a Tucson institution. It's been here forever. Wonderful breakfasts. Sit in the atrium. Cute gift shop, too.
76 locals recommend
Blue Willow Restaurant
2616 N Campbell AveThis place is a Tucson institution. It's been here forever. Wonderful breakfasts. Sit in the atrium. Cute gift shop, too.
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
100 W Orange Grove RdThe best!
Saffron Indian Bistro
7607 N Oracle RdUpscale Indian. Ginger martini!
Kingfisher
2564 E Grant RdReally special seafood spot.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
6360 N Campbell AveVoted best steak restaurant. Expensive.
Dante's Fire
2526 E Grant RdVoted best "Party in your mouth."
Authentic Spanish! Flamenco dancing and music, at least on the weekends. We love love love it.
21 locals recommend
Casa Vicente
375 S Stone AveAuthentic Spanish! Flamenco dancing and music, at least on the weekends. We love love love it.
Always comes in 1st for Tucson's best dining. Central Mexican upscale cuisine.
106 locals recommend
Cafe Poca Cosa
110 E Pennington StAlways comes in 1st for Tucson's best dining. Central Mexican upscale cuisine.
Crying Onion Cafe
3684 W Orange Grove RdOld timey breakfast and lunch diner. Really good!
DOWNTOWN Kitchen + Cocktails
135 S 6th AveLove this popular spot!
The Grill at Hacienda Del Sol
5501 N Hacienda Del Sol RdFancy and so beautiful!!!!
Arts & Culture
AMC Foothills 15
7401 N La Cholla BlvdMovie theatre in the neighborhood. Foothills shopping center.
Shop around for Tucson original crafts, jewelry, etc. Eat at La Cocina, located in the center of the shops. Outdoor seating is best.
101 locals recommend
LaCo Tucson | Outdoor Downtown Tucson Restaurant
76 N Court AveShop around for Tucson original crafts, jewelry, etc. Eat at La Cocina, located in the center of the shops. Outdoor seating is best.
Shopping
Old Town Artisans
201 N Court AveHistoric Tucson shopping. Unique
Sightseeing
This is a cute art community. It's a great day trip. See San Xavier Mission on the way.
152 locals recommend
Tubac
This is a cute art community. It's a great day trip. See San Xavier Mission on the way.
Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdHistoric mission. It's beautiful.
Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N Alvernon WayGet a taste of Tucson's flora and fauna.
This is a must. It's a world renowned Tucson experience of wildlife and plants.
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdThis is a must. It's a world renowned Tucson experience of wildlife and plants.
Biosphere 2
32540 S Biosphere RdThis place is fascinating. Google it!
Must be thousands of miles of beautiful hiking trails. You can also take the tram to the top of the mountain. Beautiful!
457 locals recommend
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadMust be thousands of miles of beautiful hiking trails. You can also take the tram to the top of the mountain. Beautiful!
Sonoita Vineyards
290 Elgin Canelo RdThere are quite a few vineyards in this area. Good day trip.
Catalina State Park
11570 North Oracle RoadFabulous hiking and scenery.
De Grazia was a fascinating man and artist and this is a fun place to visit. Don't miss the little chapel! It seats no more than a dozen people.
96 locals recommend
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Museum
6300 N Swan RdDe Grazia was a fascinating man and artist and this is a fun place to visit. Don't miss the little chapel! It seats no more than a dozen people.
Everything Else
Experience Tucson flavor in the form of paths and nature. The Teahouse is so good. Eat outside in the shade of the trees. Birds and butterflies galore!
168 locals recommend
Tohono Chul
7366 N Paseo Del NorteExperience Tucson flavor in the form of paths and nature. The Teahouse is so good. Eat outside in the shade of the trees. Birds and butterflies galore!
This is the heart of Tucson. You can eat and drink here, too. Very interesting architecture.
232 locals recommend
Hotel Congress
311 E Congress StThis is the heart of Tucson. You can eat and drink here, too. Very interesting architecture.
Good hiking trails, probably the closest good trail from our house.
7 locals recommend
Pima Canyon Trail
Pima Canyon TrailGood hiking trails, probably the closest good trail from our house.