Guidebook for Tucson
Sightseeing
The Museum is a combination of a zoo, botanical garden, art gallery, natural history museum, & aquarium that focuses on the uniqueness and environment of the Sonoran Desert.
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdThe Museum is a combination of a zoo, botanical garden, art gallery, natural history museum, & aquarium that focuses on the uniqueness and environment of the Sonoran Desert.
Mount Lemmon is the highest point in the Santa Catalina Mountains at 9,159 feet. Escape the heat and enjoy a beautiful drive with breathtaking views, hikes, and even go spelunking.
North Mount Lemmon Highway
North Mount Lemmon HighwayMount Lemmon is the highest point in the Santa Catalina Mountains at 9,159 feet. Escape the heat and enjoy a beautiful drive with breathtaking views, hikes, and even go spelunking.
The observatory is located 56 miles southwest of Tucson & has a wonderful visitor center, museum, & offers tours. You can gaze into the universe as part of their nightly observing programs, too.
95 locals recommend
Kitt Peak National Observatory
The observatory is located 56 miles southwest of Tucson & has a wonderful visitor center, museum, & offers tours. You can gaze into the universe as part of their nightly observing programs, too.
This park gives you the opportunity to explore caves, hike, ride horses, or relax in their picnic areas. The cave exploring tours are a lot of fun!
131 locals recommend
Colossal Cave Mountain Park
16721 E Old Spanish TrailThis park gives you the opportunity to explore caves, hike, ride horses, or relax in their picnic areas. The cave exploring tours are a lot of fun!
Over 100 years of aerospace history can be explored at the Pima Air & Space museum.
258 locals recommend
Pima Air and Space Museum
6000 E Valencia RdOver 100 years of aerospace history can be explored at the Pima Air & Space museum.
Take drive down to Sonoita an enjoy some wine tasting. Be sure to check out Lightning Ridge Vineyard, our favorite.
29 locals recommend
Sonoita Vineyards
290 Elgin Canelo RdTake drive down to Sonoita an enjoy some wine tasting. Be sure to check out Lightning Ridge Vineyard, our favorite.
Acclaimed as finest example of mission architecture in U.S. southwest of Tucson on Tohono O'odham Reservation. Take a tour of this beautiful mission.
329 locals recommend
Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdAcclaimed as finest example of mission architecture in U.S. southwest of Tucson on Tohono O'odham Reservation. Take a tour of this beautiful mission.
Ride the tram, hike or both in beautiful Sabino canyon. See spectacular desert landscapes and abundant wildlife.
457 locals recommend
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadRide the tram, hike or both in beautiful Sabino canyon. See spectacular desert landscapes and abundant wildlife.
Shopping
La Encantada is an upscale, outdoor shopping center with a variety of stores and delicious restaurants.
229 locals recommend
La Encantada
2905 E Skyline DrLa Encantada is an upscale, outdoor shopping center with a variety of stores and delicious restaurants.
Food Scene
La Cocina Cantina is one of our favorite places to enjoy great food, local beer & inspired cocktails, & a beautiful courtyard that features live music and dancing on Saturday nights.
101 locals recommend
LaCo Tucson | Outdoor Downtown Tucson Restaurant
76 N Court AveLa Cocina Cantina is one of our favorite places to enjoy great food, local beer & inspired cocktails, & a beautiful courtyard that features live music and dancing on Saturday nights.
Enjoy some delicious gourmet coffee, loose leaf tea, beer, wine, pastries, and food at one of Tucson's most loved coffee shops.
77 locals recommend
Cartel Coffee Lab
2516 N Campbell AveEnjoy some delicious gourmet coffee, loose leaf tea, beer, wine, pastries, and food at one of Tucson's most loved coffee shops.
Raging Sage is a small micro-roastery that offers delicious coffee, tea, and pastries. It is definitely a local favorite.
74 locals recommend
Raging Sage Coffee Roasters
2458 N Campbell AveRaging Sage is a small micro-roastery that offers delicious coffee, tea, and pastries. It is definitely a local favorite.
Cafe Passe is a quaint, artsy cafe known for its coffee, paninis, & breakfast as well as poetry readings & live music. It is in the heart of Tucson & will give you the authentic Tucson feel.
26 locals recommend
Unplugged Wine Bar
118 E Congress StCafe Passe is a quaint, artsy cafe known for its coffee, paninis, & breakfast as well as poetry readings & live music. It is in the heart of Tucson & will give you the authentic Tucson feel.
Established in 1922, El Charro features traditional Northern Mexico-Sonoran style and innovative Tucson-style Mexican Food. It is one of our favorite places to enjoy Mexican food in Tucson.
151 locals recommend
El Charro Café
311 N Court AveEstablished in 1922, El Charro features traditional Northern Mexico-Sonoran style and innovative Tucson-style Mexican Food. It is one of our favorite places to enjoy Mexican food in Tucson.
Nico's is our favorite spot to enjoy some yummy tacos, burritos and other great Mexican foods. We would classify it as classy fast food.
6 locals recommend
Nico's
2965 N Campbell AveNico's is our favorite spot to enjoy some yummy tacos, burritos and other great Mexican foods. We would classify it as classy fast food.
Cafe Poca Cosa offer imaginative Mexican cuisine in an upscale, yet casual setting. The menu changes daily depending on the chef's tastes and creations. It is truly gourmet Mexican food.
106 locals recommend
Cafe Poca Cosa
110 E Pennington StCafe Poca Cosa offer imaginative Mexican cuisine in an upscale, yet casual setting. The menu changes daily depending on the chef's tastes and creations. It is truly gourmet Mexican food.
Fresh is only a few minute walk from our home and offers the best smoothies in town. Their menu also includes, coffee, salads, and wraps.
Fresh Coffee and Smoothies
2404 East River RoadFresh is only a few minute walk from our home and offers the best smoothies in town. Their menu also includes, coffee, salads, and wraps.
If you're a vegan Lovin' Spoonfuls is the perfect place to enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
22 locals recommend
Lovin' Spoonfuls Vegan Restaurant
2990 N Campbell AveIf you're a vegan Lovin' Spoonfuls is the perfect place to enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Jax is delicious! The menu offers a clever combination of American comfort foods and french bistro fare as well as creative cocktails and homemade deserts.
Jax Kitchen
7286 N Oracle RdJax is delicious! The menu offers a clever combination of American comfort foods and french bistro fare as well as creative cocktails and homemade deserts.
We absolutely love Thai food and if you do, too, this is the spot to go in Tucson!
8 locals recommend
Karuna's Thai Plate
1917 E Grant RdWe absolutely love Thai food and if you do, too, this is the spot to go in Tucson!
Sometimes nothing tastes better than a juicy burger, a milkshake, and fries. It is so hard to chose between their hand-cut zuchhini, sweet potatoe, and truffle fries. You won't be disappointed.
27 locals recommend
Zinburger
1865 E River RdSometimes nothing tastes better than a juicy burger, a milkshake, and fries. It is so hard to chose between their hand-cut zuchhini, sweet potatoe, and truffle fries. You won't be disappointed.
Diablo Burger is an Arizona local foods-based burger joint. They partner with local farmers, ranchers, cheese-makers, brewers, and other producers to source as much as possible within a 250mi radius.
20 locals recommend
Diablo Burger
312 E Congress StDiablo Burger is an Arizona local foods-based burger joint. They partner with local farmers, ranchers, cheese-makers, brewers, and other producers to source as much as possible within a 250mi radius.
In the heart of Tucson, the Hub is the perfect place to enjoy dinner or just stop in for some delicious ice cream.
74 locals recommend
HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery
266 E Congress StIn the heart of Tucson, the Hub is the perfect place to enjoy dinner or just stop in for some delicious ice cream.
Located just across the street from us El Corral is a cowboy joint with delicious prime rib, ribs, and more.
31 locals recommend
El Corral
2201 E River RdLocated just across the street from us El Corral is a cowboy joint with delicious prime rib, ribs, and more.
Order some delicious napoli pizza, artisan salads, beer, and wine. You can even bring in your favorite vinyl record and they will play it while you eat.
32 locals recommend
Falora Pizza
3000 E Broadway BlvdOrder some delicious napoli pizza, artisan salads, beer, and wine. You can even bring in your favorite vinyl record and they will play it while you eat.
Like beer? This is the place for you. 1702 offers 46 imported and micro brews on draught and even more by the bottle. This place has the best selection in town.
7 locals recommend
1702 Craft Beer and Pizza
1702 E Speedway BlvdLike beer? This is the place for you. 1702 offers 46 imported and micro brews on draught and even more by the bottle. This place has the best selection in town.
Arts & Culture
The Historic Rialto Theatre is a 1920 vaudeville theatre on the National Register of Historic Places. A nonprofit organization, the Rialto Theatre is Tucson's best venue for live, contemporary music.
92 locals recommend
Rialto Theatre
318 E Congress StThe Historic Rialto Theatre is a 1920 vaudeville theatre on the National Register of Historic Places. A nonprofit organization, the Rialto Theatre is Tucson's best venue for live, contemporary music.
Every Thursday evening at 7:30, May through August, enjoy the cool summer evenings and a classic movie shown outdoors in the plaza. The cost is $3 per person & includes popcorn!
La Placita Park
123 S Church AveEvery Thursday evening at 7:30, May through August, enjoy the cool summer evenings and a classic movie shown outdoors in the plaza. The cost is $3 per person & includes popcorn!
The Loft Cinema is the best place to go in Tucson to enjoy independent movies. Check out their website to see what's playing!
140 locals recommend
The Loft Cinema
3233 E Speedway BlvdThe Loft Cinema is the best place to go in Tucson to enjoy independent movies. Check out their website to see what's playing!
This exhibit feature a wide range of 14,000 DeGrazia originals, from oil paintings & watercolors to ceramics and sculptures. The 10-acre Foothills retreat is a great place for those who appreciate art
96 locals recommend
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Museum
6300 N Swan RdThis exhibit feature a wide range of 14,000 DeGrazia originals, from oil paintings & watercolors to ceramics and sculptures. The 10-acre Foothills retreat is a great place for those who appreciate art
The museum presents original and traveling exhibitions with a focus on Art of the American West, Latin American Art, and Modern and Contemporary Art with a special look into Tucson's past.
181 locals recommend
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
140 N Main AveThe museum presents original and traveling exhibitions with a focus on Art of the American West, Latin American Art, and Modern and Contemporary Art with a special look into Tucson's past.
The theatre hosts a wide spectrum of events & concerts featuring a variety of performing talent, ranging from ballets, to jazz, contemporary pop, world music and rock acts.
55 locals recommend
Fox Tucson Theatre
17 W Congress StThe theatre hosts a wide spectrum of events & concerts featuring a variety of performing talent, ranging from ballets, to jazz, contemporary pop, world music and rock acts.
Everything Else
St Phillip's plaza is within walking distance of our home. There are many great restaurants there as well as a local farmers market every Saturday and Sunday morning.
24 locals recommend
Saint Philip's Plaza
St Phillip's plaza is within walking distance of our home. There are many great restaurants there as well as a local farmers market every Saturday and Sunday morning.
Yoga Oasis is the best place in town to develop your practice. Yoga hour costs only $5 and it will not disappoint.
49 locals recommend
Yoga Oasis
2631 N Campbell AveYoga Oasis is the best place in town to develop your practice. Yoga hour costs only $5 and it will not disappoint.
This is the best park in Tucson! Its got a lake, an award-winning rose garden, a zoo, a shaded pool, 3 miles of paved walkway, and numerous outdoor ramadas. It's the perfect place to work out or relax
30 locals recommend
Reid Park
900 S Randolph WayThis is the best park in Tucson! Its got a lake, an award-winning rose garden, a zoo, a shaded pool, 3 miles of paved walkway, and numerous outdoor ramadas. It's the perfect place to work out or relax
Would you like to go to church on Sunday? This is where we meet with our spiritual family--worship, & bible focused messages. The service is at 4pm on the Emmanuel Baptist church property.
Emmanuel Baptist Church
1825 N Alvernon WayWould you like to go to church on Sunday? This is where we meet with our spiritual family--worship, & bible focused messages. The service is at 4pm on the Emmanuel Baptist church property.
Drinks & Nightlife
Enjoy a cocktail on the patio overlooking the beautiful, serene Sonoran desert.
18 locals recommend
JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa
3800 W Starr Pass BlvdEnjoy a cocktail on the patio overlooking the beautiful, serene Sonoran desert.
Tap and Bottle features 20 constantly rotating beers on tap as well as 6 wines on tap. It is a great place to relax and enjoy a drink!
87 locals recommend
Tap & Bottle - Downtown
403 N 6th AveTap and Bottle features 20 constantly rotating beers on tap as well as 6 wines on tap. It is a great place to relax and enjoy a drink!
This is a bistro located in downtown Tucson that offers American comfort foods, wine, and hand crafted cocktails.
32 locals recommend
47 Scott
47 N Scott AveThis is a bistro located in downtown Tucson that offers American comfort foods, wine, and hand crafted cocktails.
Walk here from our house, about 10 minutes. Legit bar/restaurant with some decent happy-hour deals different days of the week.
78 locals recommend
Union Public House
4340 N Campbell AveWalk here from our house, about 10 minutes. Legit bar/restaurant with some decent happy-hour deals different days of the week.