Central Tucson Guidebook
Local Eateries
Delicious breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, desserts, and cocktails within walking distance to the tiny house. It's not Mexican food, it's Tucson food! :)
63 locals recommend
Tito and Pep
4122 E Speedway BlvdDelicious breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, desserts, and cocktails within walking distance to the tiny house. It's not Mexican food, it's Tucson food! :)
Raijin Ramen
2955 E Speedway BlvdAmazing Ramen with a line around the block; get there early!)
Zayna Mediterranean Restaurant
1138 N Belvedere AveThe best hummus in town; try their baba gannoush!
Relaxed bistro for market-driven, eclectic cuisine that changes monthly, plus a lengthy wine list.
52 locals recommend
Feast
3719 E Speedway BlvdRelaxed bistro for market-driven, eclectic cuisine that changes monthly, plus a lengthy wine list.
Sushi-Ten Japanese restaurant
4500 E Speedway BlvdYummiest sushi and sashimi in town.
Bars & Nightlife
Vintage mid-century modern style bar with infused vodkas, pool tables, and a low key vibe.
30 locals recommend
The Shelter Cocktail Lounge
4155 E Grant RdVintage mid-century modern style bar with infused vodkas, pool tables, and a low key vibe.
Craft beer and bottle house featuring beer and wine on tap. They also have a bottle shop to purchase things to go and feature rotating food trucks and music some nights.
87 locals recommend
Tap & Bottle - Downtown
403 N 6th AveCraft beer and bottle house featuring beer and wine on tap. They also have a bottle shop to purchase things to go and feature rotating food trucks and music some nights.
Sidecar
139 S Eastbourne AveAn artisanal neighborhood lounge with an array of craft beverages.
A tiki bar founded in the 1960s with a festive luau-like atmosphere & lots of tropical drinks. Try the Hawaiian nachos!
20 locals recommend
Kon Tiki Restaurant & Lounge
4625 E Broadway BlvdA tiki bar founded in the 1960s with a festive luau-like atmosphere & lots of tropical drinks. Try the Hawaiian nachos!
Outdoor Spaces
Alvernon Park
701 N Longfellow AveNearby park for a nice stroll with basketball courts and playgrounds.
The 3rd St. Bicycle Boulevard extends from Main Avenue to 4th Avenue and Park Avenue to Wilmot Road for a total of 6.5 miles, connecting to 9 parks and 10 schools, including the University of Arizona.
3rd Street
3rd StreetThe 3rd St. Bicycle Boulevard extends from Main Avenue to 4th Avenue and Park Avenue to Wilmot Road for a total of 6.5 miles, connecting to 9 parks and 10 schools, including the University of Arizona.
The Tucson Botanical Gardens is a 5.5 acre collection of sixteen residentially scaled urban gardens in Tucson, Arizona, United States. Paths connect these gardens, which include a Zen Garden, a Prehistoric Garden, a Barrio Garden, a Butterfly Garden, a Xeriscape Garden, and a Children’s Garden.
260 locals recommend
Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N Alvernon WayThe Tucson Botanical Gardens is a 5.5 acre collection of sixteen residentially scaled urban gardens in Tucson, Arizona, United States. Paths connect these gardens, which include a Zen Garden, a Prehistoric Garden, a Barrio Garden, a Butterfly Garden, a Xeriscape Garden, and a Children’s Garden.
Reid Park Zoo
3400 E Zoo CtRandolph Dell Urich Golf Course
602 S Alvernon Way1.5 mile, 18 hole course; longest course in town!
Grocery Stores
Sprouts Farmers Market
4645 E Speedway BlvdBashas' Supermarket
3275 N Swan RdWhole Foods Market
3360 E Speedway BlvdTrader Joe's
4209 N Campbell AveNeighborhoods
Very walkable and bikeable neighborhood located on main bus routes. The street where the tiny house is located does not connect to major streets, so it is very peaceful. Neighbors are all very friendly.
8 locals recommend
Peter Howell
Very walkable and bikeable neighborhood located on main bus routes. The street where the tiny house is located does not connect to major streets, so it is very peaceful. Neighbors are all very friendly.
Movies & Entertainment
Century 20 El Con and XD
3601 E Broadway BlvdRoadhouse Cinemas
4811 E Grant RdDinner and a movie.
Bar within a cinema offering local craft beer, wine, or coffee and hard-to-find DVDs to rent.
21 locals recommend
Casa Video
2905 E Speedway BlvdBar within a cinema offering local craft beer, wine, or coffee and hard-to-find DVDs to rent.
The Loft Cinema
3233 E Speedway BlvdIndie flicks and cult classics
Famous Attractions
Old Tucson
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdPima Air and Space Museum
6000 E Valencia RdKino Sports Complex Gem And Mineral Show
2500 E Ajo Way