Cherie’s guidebook
My favorite morning eatery
Always fresh, and locally sourced. Go early to avoid a long wait time for seating.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
2500 E Grant RdFood scene
Seis Kitchen
1765 E River RdGreat elevated Mexican dishes.
Favorite place for drinks & tacos
This is my go to after a long week. The Margaritas are made fresh, and the tacos are always a great addition. Try seating on the patio to take in the beautiful views.
Blanco has the best, fresh margaritas. This is my go to place after a long week. The views from the patio are breathtaking.
44 locals recommend
Blanco Tacos + Tequila
2905 E Skyline DrBlanco has the best, fresh margaritas. This is my go to place after a long week. The views from the patio are breathtaking.
Sightseeing
The Botanical Gardens host many other events on the property, which is very beautiful.
260 locals recommend
Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N Alvernon WayThe Botanical Gardens host many other events on the property, which is very beautiful.
This place is amazing, and packed with so many historic aircraft, even Airforce One! Good place to visit in the fall when the weather is a bit cooler because a lot of the aircraft are outside.
258 locals recommend
Pima Air and Space Museum
6000 E Valencia RdThis place is amazing, and packed with so many historic aircraft, even Airforce One! Good place to visit in the fall when the weather is a bit cooler because a lot of the aircraft are outside.
For some much needed relief from the heat, take a ride to Mt. Lemmon. There are also summer activities on the mountain.
485 locals recommend
Mount Lemmon
For some much needed relief from the heat, take a ride to Mt. Lemmon. There are also summer activities on the mountain.
If you like being scared, Old Tucson Studios is reopening October 1st with its signature event—Nightfall. Old Tucson Studios has been used since the late 1930s to shoot western themed shows and movies.
200 locals recommend
Old Tucson
If you like being scared, Old Tucson Studios is reopening October 1st with its signature event—Nightfall. Old Tucson Studios has been used since the late 1930s to shoot western themed shows and movies.
Biosphere 2
32540 S Biosphere RdGreat learning adventure.
Colossal Cave Mountain Park is a neat attraction just about 15 minute from Tucson in Vail. Lots of history. Best to make advanced reservations.
131 locals recommend
Colossal Cave Mountain Park
16721 E Old Spanish TrailColossal Cave Mountain Park is a neat attraction just about 15 minute from Tucson in Vail. Lots of history. Best to make advanced reservations.
Another great attraction is the Desert Museum, which is the most visited attraction in Southern Arizona.
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdAnother great attraction is the Desert Museum, which is the most visited attraction in Southern Arizona.
Casino
I’m not a gambler, but they do sponsor some good events. Check out the entertainment schedule.
81 locals recommend
Casino Del Sol
5655 W Valencia RdI’m not a gambler, but they do sponsor some good events. Check out the entertainment schedule.
Zoo
They sponsor an abbreviated schedule in the summer with limited hours. In the fall, they normally sponsor evening events.
169 locals recommend
Reid Park Zoo
3400 E Zoo CtThey sponsor an abbreviated schedule in the summer with limited hours. In the fall, they normally sponsor evening events.
Shopping
La Encantada is my favorite place to visit for shopping, but they also sponsor festivals, community events and markets in the courtyard throughout the year. They are pet friendly.
229 locals recommend
La Encantada
2905 E Skyline DrLa Encantada is my favorite place to visit for shopping, but they also sponsor festivals, community events and markets in the courtyard throughout the year. They are pet friendly.