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Parks & Nature
An absolute must for out of towners. Voted as one the top 10 museums in the country, this is an outdoor sampling of all the desert plants and animals that make this place special. Just up the road!
29 locals recommend
Sonoran Desert Museum
2021 North Kinney RoadAn absolute must for out of towners. Voted as one the top 10 museums in the country, this is an outdoor sampling of all the desert plants and animals that make this place special. Just up the road!
Sweetwater Preserve is a hiking, mountain biking and horse riding area in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains. The trailhead is about a 12 minute drive from the property and the address is 4001 North Tortolita Road, Tucson AZ 85745
31 locals recommend
Sweetwater Trailhead
4001 N Tortolita RdSweetwater Preserve is a hiking, mountain biking and horse riding area in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains. The trailhead is about a 12 minute drive from the property and the address is 4001 North Tortolita Road, Tucson AZ 85745
An easy trail with a waterfall at the end. About 6 miles out and back. Google Douglas Spring Trail for more info
8 locals recommend
Douglas Spring Trailhead
14306 E Speedway BlvdAn easy trail with a waterfall at the end. About 6 miles out and back. Google Douglas Spring Trail for more info
This trail head leads to Wasson peak. Its rocky for the 1st mile, then a just past the sign on the right, there is a stairway path leading to the trail which is another 2.5 miles to the peak.
6 locals recommend
King Canyon Trailhead
King Canyon TrailheadThis trail head leads to Wasson peak. Its rocky for the 1st mile, then a just past the sign on the right, there is a stairway path leading to the trail which is another 2.5 miles to the peak.
A great paved hike up a very popular mountain. 3 miles round trip. Perfect for a quick workout to see the sunsets and amazing city views!
108 locals recommend
Tumamoc Hill
A great paved hike up a very popular mountain. 3 miles round trip. Perfect for a quick workout to see the sunsets and amazing city views!
This park has entrance to the Loop for biking and jogging, but is also a bird preserve.
14 locals recommend
Sweetwater Wetlands Park
2511 West Sweetwater DriveThis park has entrance to the Loop for biking and jogging, but is also a bird preserve.
A great windy road takes you up to this scenic pull-off area. Incredible views and hiking.
127 locals recommend
Gates Pass Trail
6400 W Gates Pass RdA great windy road takes you up to this scenic pull-off area. Incredible views and hiking.
This is hike voted as one of the best in Tucson. The peak offers 360 degree views of the Saguaro National Park.The King Canyon, Sweetwater and Hugh Norris trail lead to the peak. Google Wasson Peak for more info
9 locals recommend
Wasson Peak
This is hike voted as one of the best in Tucson. The peak offers 360 degree views of the Saguaro National Park.The King Canyon, Sweetwater and Hugh Norris trail lead to the peak. Google Wasson Peak for more info
A great windy road takes you up to this scenic pull-off area a few miles up the road, great for a short sunset trip. This leads to the Saguaro Park on the other side of the Tucson Mountains
127 locals recommend
Gates Pass Trail
6400 W Gates Pass RdA great windy road takes you up to this scenic pull-off area a few miles up the road, great for a short sunset trip. This leads to the Saguaro Park on the other side of the Tucson Mountains
A summer retreat, Mount Lemmon is approximately 30 degrees cooler than nearby Tucson, which is only about one hour away. Located in the Santa Catalina Range, Mount Lemmon is surrounded by the Coronado National Forest and home to a town befitting of the name, Summerhaven. Explore various trails, eat homemade fudge, and even rent a cabin for a weekend away in the pines. On your way to the Mount Lemmon's Peak, you'll drive along the 27-mile sky islands scenic byway, which is more than just a way to get to the top.
485 locals recommend
Mount Lemmon
A summer retreat, Mount Lemmon is approximately 30 degrees cooler than nearby Tucson, which is only about one hour away. Located in the Santa Catalina Range, Mount Lemmon is surrounded by the Coronado National Forest and home to a town befitting of the name, Summerhaven. Explore various trails, eat homemade fudge, and even rent a cabin for a weekend away in the pines. On your way to the Mount Lemmon's Peak, you'll drive along the 27-mile sky islands scenic byway, which is more than just a way to get to the top.
Located on the northeast corner of Sunrise Blvd and Sabino Canyon Road at Sabino Canyon Recreation Area. With soaring mountains, deep canyons, and the unique plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert found here draw over a million visitors a year to the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area. The wonders of the desert foothills and rocky gorges of the Santa Catalina Mountains are marvelous and accessible.
Tram routes provide access to Sabino and Bear Canyons. Along the Sabino route riders are free to get off at one of the nine shuttle stops, do a little birding, have a picnic, or spend time along one of the many pools and cascades that grace Sabino Creek. For those who just want a refresher course on its wonders, the nature trail at the visitor center offers plenty of wildlife and trailside interpretive information.
If riding the tram does not stir your sense of adventure, there are miles of hiking trails that wander throughout the area and lead deeper into the Santa Catalina backcountry.
Pets are not allowed in Sabino Canyon, service animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act are authorized.
457 locals recommend
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadLocated on the northeast corner of Sunrise Blvd and Sabino Canyon Road at Sabino Canyon Recreation Area. With soaring mountains, deep canyons, and the unique plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert found here draw over a million visitors a year to the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area. The wonders of the desert foothills and rocky gorges of the Santa Catalina Mountains are marvelous and accessible.
Tram routes provide access to Sabino and Bear Canyons. Along the Sabino route riders are free to get off at one of the nine shuttle stops, do a little birding, have a picnic, or spend time along one of the many pools and cascades that grace Sabino Creek. For those who just want a refresher course on its wonders, the nature trail at the visitor center offers plenty of wildlife and trailside interpretive information.
If riding the tram does not stir your sense of adventure, there are miles of hiking trails that wander throughout the area and lead deeper into the Santa Catalina backcountry.
Pets are not allowed in Sabino Canyon, service animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act are authorized.
This is a fantastic hike to Wasson Peak just up the road about 20 minutes from the house (take Camino Del Cerro west until it dead ends at the Sweetwater Trailhead). It is a 9.3 mile out and back trail that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and trail running and is accessible year-round.
Leaving El Camino Del Cerro trailhead, you will follow Sweetwater Trail until you meet the junction with King Canyon Trail. The signs at this intersection will point you north towards Wasson Peak.
6 locals recommend
El Camino del Cerro Trailhead
7341 West El Camino Del CerroThis is a fantastic hike to Wasson Peak just up the road about 20 minutes from the house (take Camino Del Cerro west until it dead ends at the Sweetwater Trailhead). It is a 9.3 mile out and back trail that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and trail running and is accessible year-round.
Leaving El Camino Del Cerro trailhead, you will follow Sweetwater Trail until you meet the junction with King Canyon Trail. The signs at this intersection will point you north towards Wasson Peak.
This is a great trail just north on Camino De Oeste. It leads to an old stone home about 2 miles in. Lots of intersecting trails on this hike
14 locals recommend
David Yetman West Trailhead
6475 W Gates Pass RdThis is a great trail just north on Camino De Oeste. It leads to an old stone home about 2 miles in. Lots of intersecting trails on this hike
Food Scene
Prep & Pastry
2660 N Campbell AveA popular place for breakfast with locally sourced ingredients
Personal favorite on Stone ave. Mexican food with a Native American twist, great daily specials.. the best chicken mole in town and its really affordable
28 locals recommend
La Indita
722 N Stone AvePersonal favorite on Stone ave. Mexican food with a Native American twist, great daily specials.. the best chicken mole in town and its really affordable
Agustin Kitchen offers a twist on new American and classic French cuisine. At AK, cocktails are handcrafted and local ingredients are front and center. Happy hour mussels and wine are a must!
70 locals recommend
Agustin Kitchen
100 South Avenida del ConventoAgustin Kitchen offers a twist on new American and classic French cuisine. At AK, cocktails are handcrafted and local ingredients are front and center. Happy hour mussels and wine are a must!
Near the university on the streetcar route. Wood fired pizza, sandwiches, local beers and coffee and market with fine wines and cheeses. Nice patio to people watch in a historic neighborhood!
148 locals recommend
Time Market
444 E University BlvdNear the university on the streetcar route. Wood fired pizza, sandwiches, local beers and coffee and market with fine wines and cheeses. Nice patio to people watch in a historic neighborhood!
This steak house has been a Tucson staple for decades. Angus beef over open flame mesquite. Open for dinner at 4:00, drinks at 3:00, just up the road!
19 locals recommend
Daisy Mae's Steak House
2735 W Anklam RdThis steak house has been a Tucson staple for decades. Angus beef over open flame mesquite. Open for dinner at 4:00, drinks at 3:00, just up the road!
This is a great family run Italian restaurant that delivers to the house! Open until midnight on the weekends, till 11:00 pm during the week
15 locals recommend
Bianchi's Italian
1110 North Silverbell RoadThis is a great family run Italian restaurant that delivers to the house! Open until midnight on the weekends, till 11:00 pm during the week
A Tucson original, excellent Mexican food in a historic neighborhood downtown. Casual atmosphere
151 locals recommend
El Charro Café
311 N Court AveA Tucson original, excellent Mexican food in a historic neighborhood downtown. Casual atmosphere
If your new to Tucson, you have to try a Sonoran hotdog. Stop by this place for a quick bite because they have one of the best dogs in town!
79 locals recommend
El Güero Canelo Restaurant
2480 N Oracle RdIf your new to Tucson, you have to try a Sonoran hotdog. Stop by this place for a quick bite because they have one of the best dogs in town!
A courtyard setting with great food. This is the last stop on the streetcar line. An open courtyard with gourmet coffee, breakfast and dinner restaurants. It hosts a farmers market once a week and has a gorgeous artisan boutique shop called Mast. Its about 15 minutes from the house
160 locals recommend
Mercado San Augustin
100 South Avenida del ConventoA courtyard setting with great food. This is the last stop on the streetcar line. An open courtyard with gourmet coffee, breakfast and dinner restaurants. It hosts a farmers market once a week and has a gorgeous artisan boutique shop called Mast. Its about 15 minutes from the house
Family run Mexican food restaurant with a great menu, featured on the Food Network, right up the road on Silverbell! Open until 9:00 pm
39 locals recommend
Teresa's Mosaic Cafe
2456 N Silver Mosaic DrFamily run Mexican food restaurant with a great menu, featured on the Food Network, right up the road on Silverbell! Open until 9:00 pm
This is a new addition on 4th ave that has gourmet Mexican tacos and fresh, original salsas that rotate daily
70 locals recommend
BOCA Tacos Y Tequila
533 N 4th AveThis is a new addition on 4th ave that has gourmet Mexican tacos and fresh, original salsas that rotate daily
Mexican cuisine is about more than just tacos and burritos – discover the sweet side of south of the border! At La Estrella Bakery Inc., we specialize in pastries, breads, cookies, tortillas and more. Located in the Mercado San Agustin complex
28 locals recommend
La Estrella Bakery Inc
120 South Avenida del ConventoMexican cuisine is about more than just tacos and burritos – discover the sweet side of south of the border! At La Estrella Bakery Inc., we specialize in pastries, breads, cookies, tortillas and more. Located in the Mercado San Agustin complex
Awesome farm to table food and a hyper-local environment. Regular menu items that customers can’t get enough of — and will stand in line for, especially on weekend mornings — include the Huevos Rancheros, Forbidden Rice Chilled Pudding with ponzu cashews, and the Smoked Beet Sandwich. The kitchen has a way with meat, as well: get the Pork Torta which uses locally raised pork shoulder on homemade ciabatta bread.
92 locals recommend
Five Points Market & Restaurant
756 S Stone AveAwesome farm to table food and a hyper-local environment. Regular menu items that customers can’t get enough of — and will stand in line for, especially on weekend mornings — include the Huevos Rancheros, Forbidden Rice Chilled Pudding with ponzu cashews, and the Smoked Beet Sandwich. The kitchen has a way with meat, as well: get the Pork Torta which uses locally raised pork shoulder on homemade ciabatta bread.
This charming cafe is at the Tucson museum of art, a great place to reflect on you museum experience on the patio!
27 locals recommend
Café à La C'Art
150 N Main AveThis charming cafe is at the Tucson museum of art, a great place to reflect on you museum experience on the patio!
At historic Hotel Congress, nice little patio and the place to be seen ;)
111 locals recommend
Cup Cafe
311 E Congress StAt historic Hotel Congress, nice little patio and the place to be seen ;)
This place has the best pizza and meat/cheese board in town, kinda trendy, but happy hour is worth it and it’s all day on Sundays!
51 locals recommend
North Italia
2995 E Skyline DrThis place has the best pizza and meat/cheese board in town, kinda trendy, but happy hour is worth it and it’s all day on Sundays!
El Minuto Cafe
354 S Main AveAnother great Mexican restaurant downtown known for its Menudo!
Take some of the nicest people in town, add some of the best burritos in town, throw in a horchata coffee… and the result is one of the most universally loved cafes in Tucson.
22 locals recommend
Barista Del Barrio
1002 N Grande AveTake some of the nicest people in town, add some of the best burritos in town, throw in a horchata coffee… and the result is one of the most universally loved cafes in Tucson.
Sausage Shop is one of the few “true” delis in Tucson offering a wide selection of house-cured meats, sausages, and more. They also offer a variety of sandwiches showcasing their delectable meats.
Sausage Shop Meat Market And Deli
1015 W Prince RdSausage Shop is one of the few “true” delis in Tucson offering a wide selection of house-cured meats, sausages, and more. They also offer a variety of sandwiches showcasing their delectable meats.
Penca offers upscale Mexico City Cuisine and an extensive bar with international cocktails. Enjoy a variety of tasty bites within their modern and cozy space with old wood and brick surrounded walls. Menu items include Ceviche and Tacos and a Guacamole Board, with queso fresco, pico de gallo and tomatillo salsa.
51 locals recommend
Penca
50 E Broadway BlvdPenca offers upscale Mexico City Cuisine and an extensive bar with international cocktails. Enjoy a variety of tasty bites within their modern and cozy space with old wood and brick surrounded walls. Menu items include Ceviche and Tacos and a Guacamole Board, with queso fresco, pico de gallo and tomatillo salsa.
Whether you are coming in for a quick bite during a night out, dinner with friends, or stopping by for lunch, OBON is a must-try. Named after the vibrant Japanese celebration of family and life, Brandon Katz hopes to bring a taste of Japan to Tucson. The menu offers everything from small plates of Pork Dumplings to Bibimbop, poke, an extensive sushi menu, ramen, and steam buns.
53 locals recommend
OBON Sushi Bar Ramen
350 E Congress StWhether you are coming in for a quick bite during a night out, dinner with friends, or stopping by for lunch, OBON is a must-try. Named after the vibrant Japanese celebration of family and life, Brandon Katz hopes to bring a taste of Japan to Tucson. The menu offers everything from small plates of Pork Dumplings to Bibimbop, poke, an extensive sushi menu, ramen, and steam buns.
Maynards Market is a light, airy market where you can buy a variety of food, drinks, and other goods. This intimate area features a deli, coffee bar, bakery, and provides food such as Pain au Chocolat and Avocado Barrio Toast. Maynards also features a small retail section where you can purchase items from vendors around the Tucson area. Maynards Kitchen features an elegant restaurant for dinner.
83 locals recommend
Maynards Market & Kitchen
400 N Toole AveMaynards Market is a light, airy market where you can buy a variety of food, drinks, and other goods. This intimate area features a deli, coffee bar, bakery, and provides food such as Pain au Chocolat and Avocado Barrio Toast. Maynards also features a small retail section where you can purchase items from vendors around the Tucson area. Maynards Kitchen features an elegant restaurant for dinner.
Little Cafe Poca Cosa (The Little One) is considered “the tiny restaurant with a big heart.” Sister to Café Poca Cosa, this casual setting offers an experience you’ll never forget. The best part about it is that you won’t leave without a hug and a kiss!
Pro tip: Check out the chalkboard for daily specials and fresh juices; make sure to bring cash, as cards are not accepted.
Must-try Items:
Vegetarian Chile Relleno – green Anaheim chile stuffed with cheese and lightly pan-fried and smothered in tomato-based salsa ranchera
Quesadillas Con Pollo en Mole Negro – two corn tortilla quesadillas stuffed with melted Monterey Jack cheese and topped with chicken mole
Cochinito Crema De Chipotle – tender pork slow-roasted in a creamy, spicy smoked chipotle sauce
49 locals recommend
The Little One
151 North Stone AvenueLittle Cafe Poca Cosa (The Little One) is considered “the tiny restaurant with a big heart.” Sister to Café Poca Cosa, this casual setting offers an experience you’ll never forget. The best part about it is that you won’t leave without a hug and a kiss!
Pro tip: Check out the chalkboard for daily specials and fresh juices; make sure to bring cash, as cards are not accepted.
Must-try Items:
Vegetarian Chile Relleno – green Anaheim chile stuffed with cheese and lightly pan-fried and smothered in tomato-based salsa ranchera
Quesadillas Con Pollo en Mole Negro – two corn tortilla quesadillas stuffed with melted Monterey Jack cheese and topped with chicken mole
Cochinito Crema De Chipotle – tender pork slow-roasted in a creamy, spicy smoked chipotle sauce
Amazing farm to table dishes in tapas like fashion, a fancier place that is a Tucson favorite!
63 locals recommend
Tito and Pep
4122 E Speedway BlvdAmazing farm to table dishes in tapas like fashion, a fancier place that is a Tucson favorite!
Raijin Ramen
2955 E Speedway BlvdA very popular place for great ramen!
This is our neighborhood sports bar with pretty fantastic food! I gotta say they have the best wings that I’ve tried in town. It’s a bar seating, lots of screens place but it’s not too loud, has great service and friendly atmosphere
11 locals recommend
Rustys Family Restaurant & Sports Grille
2075 W Grant RdThis is our neighborhood sports bar with pretty fantastic food! I gotta say they have the best wings that I’ve tried in town. It’s a bar seating, lots of screens place but it’s not too loud, has great service and friendly atmosphere
Authentic breakfast and lunch place that was recently ranked #26 in the USA by Yelp, small but the real deal!
Buendia Breakfast & Lunch Café
Authentic breakfast and lunch place that was recently ranked #26 in the USA by Yelp, small but the real deal!
Probably my favorite creative breakfast place (you gotta look at their Huevos rancheros creations), grab a mimosa while you’re there
42 locals recommend
Baja Cafe on Campbell
2970 N Campbell AveProbably my favorite creative breakfast place (you gotta look at their Huevos rancheros creations), grab a mimosa while you’re there
This is the Willy Wonka of creative vegan Mexican dining, ranked in the top 10 on Yelp’s best restaurants in the USA! Weird hours so check their website
Mini Mart on 4th
This is the Willy Wonka of creative vegan Mexican dining, ranked in the top 10 on Yelp’s best restaurants in the USA! Weird hours so check their website
A Tucson icon since the 1920’s, they still dry their carne seca on the rooftop, great historic neighborhood too
151 locals recommend
El Charro Café
311 N Court AveA Tucson icon since the 1920’s, they still dry their carne seca on the rooftop, great historic neighborhood too
A small classy place with seafood selections, oysters and amazing staff
78 locals recommend
Kingfisher
2564 E Grant RdA small classy place with seafood selections, oysters and amazing staff
Drinks & Nightlife
This is the seminal bar/club in town. Lots of people, students, music. Take the streetcar from Mercado to save the parking hassle! Great restaurant called The Cup with outdoor seating is there
232 locals recommend
Hotel Congress
311 E Congress StThis is the seminal bar/club in town. Lots of people, students, music. Take the streetcar from Mercado to save the parking hassle! Great restaurant called The Cup with outdoor seating is there
My new favorite.. fine local wines and local craft beer, great staff in a small neighborhood bar setting, authentic 50's photo booth! Right next to the Rialto Theater
20 locals recommend
Good Oak Bar
316 E Congress StMy new favorite.. fine local wines and local craft beer, great staff in a small neighborhood bar setting, authentic 50's photo booth! Right next to the Rialto Theater
This hidden gem is below Reilly's Pizza, a great place for gourmet cocktails in speak-easy, basement type setting. No TV's, but a cool atmosphere with stone walls and Edison type light bulbs.
79 locals recommend
Reilly Craft Pizza and Drink
101 E Pennington StThis hidden gem is below Reilly's Pizza, a great place for gourmet cocktails in speak-easy, basement type setting. No TV's, but a cool atmosphere with stone walls and Edison type light bulbs.
This is a newer place on 4th ave with a great urban feel, and staff. Not so much a restaurant with creative tapas style meals. The draft beer and wine selection is outstanding.
54 locals recommend
Ermanos Craft Beer & Wine Bar
220 N 4th AveThis is a newer place on 4th ave with a great urban feel, and staff. Not so much a restaurant with creative tapas style meals. The draft beer and wine selection is outstanding.
This is the place to see live blues, and other similar types of music 6 nights a week. My band (Michael P. and the Gullywashers) often play here.
26 locals recommend
Monterey Court
505 W Miracle MileThis is the place to see live blues, and other similar types of music 6 nights a week. My band (Michael P. and the Gullywashers) often play here.
This is great place to have a beer. A rotating craft beer tap of 25+ beers, plus "to go" bottles from around the world. Grab a flight to sample for under $10
11 locals recommend
Tap & Bottle
7254 N Oracle RdThis is great place to have a beer. A rotating craft beer tap of 25+ beers, plus "to go" bottles from around the world. Grab a flight to sample for under $10
Located in the heart of the historic Presidio district of downtown Tucson and tucked inside the walls of Old Town Artisans you will find the beautiful courtyard restaurant that is La Cocina.
Boasting al fresco dining, a rustic Cantina, and live music under the stars this gem certainly offers something for everyone.
101 locals recommend
LaCo Tucson | Outdoor Downtown Tucson Restaurant
76 N Court AveLocated in the heart of the historic Presidio district of downtown Tucson and tucked inside the walls of Old Town Artisans you will find the beautiful courtyard restaurant that is La Cocina.
Boasting al fresco dining, a rustic Cantina, and live music under the stars this gem certainly offers something for everyone.
The Owls Club is an aspirational Western bar located in the historic Armory Park neighborhood of Downtown Tucson. Offerings include an extensive whiskey selection, old world wine list, well-curated spirits collection, and a modest beer program. Nestled inside a 1920s structure decorated with beautiful stained glass and chandeliers, the Owls Club provides a warmth and elegance to the neighborhood bar experience.
52 locals recommend
Owls Club
236 S Scott AveThe Owls Club is an aspirational Western bar located in the historic Armory Park neighborhood of Downtown Tucson. Offerings include an extensive whiskey selection, old world wine list, well-curated spirits collection, and a modest beer program. Nestled inside a 1920s structure decorated with beautiful stained glass and chandeliers, the Owls Club provides a warmth and elegance to the neighborhood bar experience.
This is a bit upscale, but the atmosphere is great and the happy hour is fantastic! Located in the Mercado San Agustin
70 locals recommend
Agustin Kitchen
100 South Avenida del ConventoThis is a bit upscale, but the atmosphere is great and the happy hour is fantastic! Located in the Mercado San Agustin
DOWNTOWN Kitchen + Cocktails
135 S 6th AveThis is a great spot for happy hour while downtown
I really like the micro brews that these folks make, good vibes and local bands
6 locals recommend
Public Brewhouse
209 N Hoff AveI really like the micro brews that these folks make, good vibes and local bands
Regular menu items that customers can’t get enough of — and will stand in line for, especially on weekend mornings — include the Huevos
11 locals recommend
1912 Brewing Co.
2045 Forbes BlvdRegular menu items that customers can’t get enough of — and will stand in line for, especially on weekend mornings — include the Huevos
This West Tucson brewery offers an impressive selection of sour beers. Furthermore, they also feature one of the more family-friendly tasting rooms with a play area for children.
11 locals recommend
1912 Brewing Co.
2045 Forbes BlvdThis West Tucson brewery offers an impressive selection of sour beers. Furthermore, they also feature one of the more family-friendly tasting rooms with a play area for children.
The best local brewery is just down the hill! You can find the ubiquitous West Coast-style Dragoon IPA at countless restaurants across Tucson, but visit the taproom to try one of their other brews such as the Pony Express Brett pale ale.
28 locals recommend
Dragoon Brewing Company
1859 W Grant RdThe best local brewery is just down the hill! You can find the ubiquitous West Coast-style Dragoon IPA at countless restaurants across Tucson, but visit the taproom to try one of their other brews such as the Pony Express Brett pale ale.
A great brew house that grew out of the (still in business) movie rental house, they’ve got great movies playing both indoors and out and food trucks for snacks, I frequent this place a lot as alternative to the busy downtown
11 locals recommend
Casa Film Bar
2905 E Speedway BlvdA great brew house that grew out of the (still in business) movie rental house, they’ve got great movies playing both indoors and out and food trucks for snacks, I frequent this place a lot as alternative to the busy downtown
A great collection of architectural rusted out shipping containers filled with boutique shops, a coffee shop and bar, Japanese restaurant etc., just across the street from the Mercado San Agustin
68 locals recommend
MSA Annex
267 South Avenida del ConventoA great collection of architectural rusted out shipping containers filled with boutique shops, a coffee shop and bar, Japanese restaurant etc., just across the street from the Mercado San Agustin
Sightseeing
Founded by father Kino, this mission is an absolute must to visit. Completed in 1797, it is the oldest intact European structure in Arizona and underwent a complete restoration in the 90's.
329 locals recommend
Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdFounded by father Kino, this mission is an absolute must to visit. Completed in 1797, it is the oldest intact European structure in Arizona and underwent a complete restoration in the 90's.
A fantastic strolling botanical garden on a 140 acres, patio dining with a superb brunch, gift shop, art gallery. Great place to get some sun and see the fantastic desert landscape
168 locals recommend
Tohono Chul
7366 N Paseo Del NorteA fantastic strolling botanical garden on a 140 acres, patio dining with a superb brunch, gift shop, art gallery. Great place to get some sun and see the fantastic desert landscape
Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N Alvernon WayAwesome, historic botanical garden in midtown
Arts & Culture
Davis Dominguez Gallery
154 E 6th StA modern gallery featuring artists and sculptors with a Tucson connection
A great gallery downtown with an eye on local artists and photographers
21 locals recommend
Etherton Gallery
340 S Convent AveA great gallery downtown with an eye on local artists and photographers
The historic U of A has as many things do as you can imagine, from the Center for Creative Photography to the Mirror Lab that makes the giant telescope optics, just visit their website for an event!
197 locals recommend
The University of Arizona
1200 East University BoulevardThe historic U of A has as many things do as you can imagine, from the Center for Creative Photography to the Mirror Lab that makes the giant telescope optics, just visit their website for an event!
Excellent gallery with a rotating collection of modern, classical art
181 locals recommend
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
140 N Main AveExcellent gallery with a rotating collection of modern, classical art
The Chuck Huckelberry Loop is a system of paved, shared-use paths and short segments of buffered bike lanes connecting the Rillito, Santa Cruz, and Pantano River Parks with the Julian Wash and Harrison Road Greenways. More than 120 miles of paved pathways and bike lanes have already been completed with an additional 11 miles planned or currently under construction.
7 locals recommend
The Rillito River Loop
4288 Diamond St LoopThe Chuck Huckelberry Loop is a system of paved, shared-use paths and short segments of buffered bike lanes connecting the Rillito, Santa Cruz, and Pantano River Parks with the Julian Wash and Harrison Road Greenways. More than 120 miles of paved pathways and bike lanes have already been completed with an additional 11 miles planned or currently under construction.
Rialto Theatre
318 E Congress StThis is where the nation and international bands perform
Fox Tucson Theatre
17 West Congress StreetAn amazing restored theater that hosts the A list traveling acts
Shopping
Safeway
1940 E Broadway BlvdThis is the local grocery store
A great local souvenir shop, clever and unique gifts about Tucson!
8 locals recommend
Why I Love Where I Live
267 South Avenida del ConventoA great local souvenir shop, clever and unique gifts about Tucson!
A beautiful boutique shop at the Mercado that features a small collective of local jewelry and textile artisans
20 locals recommend
Mast
100 South Avenida del ConventoA beautiful boutique shop at the Mercado that features a small collective of local jewelry and textile artisans
Entertainment & Activities
Tucson's only art house cinema. Grab a beer and watch the best indie movies available.
140 locals recommend
The Loft Cinema
3233 E Speedway BlvdTucson's only art house cinema. Grab a beer and watch the best indie movies available.