Samantha’s guidebook
Restaurants
Sushi On Oracle
6449 N Oracle RdOur favorite sushi place on the North side.
Blanco Tacos + Tequila
2905 E Skyline DrGreat happy hour, yummy margaritas and beautiful views.
Teaspoon
7053 N Oracle RdGreat spot for brunch. Must try the bubble waffle!
The Parish is a southern fusion restaurant with a quirky atmosphere. The chef was voted best in Tucson. We highly recommend it!
43 locals recommend
The Parish
6453 N Oracle RdThe Parish is a southern fusion restaurant with a quirky atmosphere. The chef was voted best in Tucson. We highly recommend it!
A delicious Italian restaurant perfect for celebrating a special occasion.
24 locals recommend
Tavolino Ristorante Italiano
2890 E Skyline DrA delicious Italian restaurant perfect for celebrating a special occasion.
The Cup Cafe is located in the Historic Hotel Congress. This is where the infamous John Dillinger was captured in 1934. They have an amazing brunch but also serve lunch and dinner which are just as delicious.
232 locals recommend
Hotel Congress
311 E Congress StThe Cup Cafe is located in the Historic Hotel Congress. This is where the infamous John Dillinger was captured in 1934. They have an amazing brunch but also serve lunch and dinner which are just as delicious.
Must try the infamous Sonoran Hot Dog. You won't regret it.
40 locals recommend
BK Carne Asada & Hot Dogs
2680 N 1st AveMust try the infamous Sonoran Hot Dog. You won't regret it.
Neighborhoods
Fun street with great bars, restaurants, and quirky stores.
87 locals recommend
Historic Fourth Avenue
Fun street with great bars, restaurants, and quirky stores.
Sightseeing
A fairly easy hike with amazing views! Just a 2 minute drive from the home.
10 locals recommend
Pima Canyon Trail
Pima Canyon TrailA fairly easy hike with amazing views! Just a 2 minute drive from the home.
A very popular steep 1.5-mile hike but worth the incredible view of Tucson.
108 locals recommend
Tumamoc Hill
A very popular steep 1.5-mile hike but worth the incredible view of Tucson.
Lots of different levels of hiking in one place. This is also a great location for a picnic with a plenty of tables and shade.
192 locals recommend
Catalina State Park
11570 North Oracle RoadLots of different levels of hiking in one place. This is also a great location for a picnic with a plenty of tables and shade.
Breweries
Great selection of local breweries on tap as well as a large selection of can and bottled beers to enjoy at home or in the shop. Make it a date night by walking next door to Coco's for a slice a pie and bring it over to Tap and Bottle to enjoy with a drink.
11 locals recommend
Tap & Bottle
7254 N Oracle RdGreat selection of local breweries on tap as well as a large selection of can and bottled beers to enjoy at home or in the shop. Make it a date night by walking next door to Coco's for a slice a pie and bring it over to Tap and Bottle to enjoy with a drink.
One of our favorite local breweries. It's located downtown which makes it easy to stop for a drink before or after dinner!
32 locals recommend
Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
115 E Broadway BlvdOne of our favorite local breweries. It's located downtown which makes it easy to stop for a drink before or after dinner!
Great local brewery. Make sure and visit the "Greetings from Tucson" mural at the end of the street!
34 locals recommend
Crooked Tooth Brewing Co.
228 E 6th StGreat local brewery. Make sure and visit the "Greetings from Tucson" mural at the end of the street!
Bakeries and Coffee Shops
Hands down the best Mexican style sweetbreads in all of Tucson!
The bakery is located inside Mercado San Agustin. There are lots of local shopping and more eating options. I highly recommend especially on a nice day when you can enjoy the patio!
28 locals recommend
La Estrella Bakery Inc
120 South Avenida del ConventoHands down the best Mexican style sweetbreads in all of Tucson!
The bakery is located inside Mercado San Agustin. There are lots of local shopping and more eating options. I highly recommend especially on a nice day when you can enjoy the patio!
Located inside St. Philip's Plaza. My favorite is their Honey Latte.
13 locals recommend
Ren Coffeehouse
4300 N Campbell AveLocated inside St. Philip's Plaza. My favorite is their Honey Latte.
Activities
Visit the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum to see all the different types of animals specific to our region. For an extra treat make sure and look up when the Owl and Raptor free flights take place.
There is also a restaurant on the premises.
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdVisit the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum to see all the different types of animals specific to our region. For an extra treat make sure and look up when the Owl and Raptor free flights take place.
There is also a restaurant on the premises.
City advice
Don't miss
Murals in Downtown
Over the years more and more murals from local artists have been popping up all over the city. There are many within walking distance of each other. I've attached some websites that have great walking tours mapped out.
https://tucson.com/thisistucson/tucsonlife/amazing-tucson-murals-and-where-to-find-them/article_9f5d841a-39ab-11e7-8840-8bd7d101486e.html
https://www.kgun9.com/lifestyle/totally-tucson/9-murals-to-check-out-in-tucson
https://www.meetmeatmaynards.com/mural-walk-2/