Guidebook for Tucson
Drinks & Nightlife
Great scene for hanging out and excellent craft beer menu. Order food next door at Tucson Tamale Co. and they will bring it to you at the bar.
11 locals recommend
Tap & Bottle
7254 N Oracle Rd Great scene for hanging out and excellent craft beer menu. Order food next door at Tucson Tamale Co. and they will bring it to you at the bar.
Great bar scene - friendly people and bartenders. The restaurant is one of our favorites as well.
51 locals recommend
North Italia
2995 E Skyline DrGreat bar scene - friendly people and bartenders. The restaurant is one of our favorites as well.
Union Public House
4340 N Campbell AveFun gastropub to meet friends and get good food and drinks
Food Scene
Seis Kitchen
1765 E River Rd Good Mexican food
Fiamme Pizza
4706 E Sunrise Dr Delicious pizza and salads
Great place to pick up sushi at their sushi bar, or grab an iced tea and a snack at their bakery. This is also a convenient grocery store with good deli for takeout.
33 locals recommend
AJ's
2805 E Skyline DrGreat place to pick up sushi at their sushi bar, or grab an iced tea and a snack at their bakery. This is also a convenient grocery store with good deli for takeout.
Great bar scene or go for a romantic dinner. The food is outstanding and the wine list is worth the visit alone.
48 locals recommend
Wild Garlic Grill
2870 E Skyline DrGreat bar scene or go for a romantic dinner. The food is outstanding and the wine list is worth the visit alone.
Tavolino Ristorante Italiano
2890 E Skyline DrPricey but delicious and romantic
Tucson Tamale Company
2545 E Broadway BlvdGreat affordable place to grab lunch or dinner
Parks & Nature
Grab breakfast (open 8am every day) https://tohonochulpark.org/dining/ and stroll the gardens for a lovely day
168 locals recommend
Tohono Chul
7366 N Paseo Del NorteGrab breakfast (open 8am every day) https://tohonochulpark.org/dining/ and stroll the gardens for a lovely day
Pima Canyon Trail
Pima Canyon TrailBeautiful hiking trail
Great challenging hike to really get a workout and views. 8 miles out and back, 4,200’ of elevation gain. Bring water and food and wear good hiking shoes/boots. For a less challenging hike, you can go up a little ways and back, and you will still have a workout and great views. You gain elevation quickly on this trail.
33 locals recommend
Finger Rock Trail
7119 Pontatoc Canyon TrailGreat challenging hike to really get a workout and views. 8 miles out and back, 4,200’ of elevation gain. Bring water and food and wear good hiking shoes/boots. For a less challenging hike, you can go up a little ways and back, and you will still have a workout and great views. You gain elevation quickly on this trail.
Run, walk, or cycle up to 120 miles on the Chuck Huckelberry Loop, 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. There are several access points near our house, including Rillito Park and UA Farms Campbell (look for the hiker symbol on this map for access points: https://pimamaps.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6621892ce6474ba79c51a736a212c6d9)
19 locals recommend
Brandi Fenton Memorial Park
3482 E River RdRun, walk, or cycle up to 120 miles on the Chuck Huckelberry Loop, 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. There are several access points near our house, including Rillito Park and UA Farms Campbell (look for the hiker symbol on this map for access points: https://pimamaps.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6621892ce6474ba79c51a736a212c6d9)
Lots of events and classes, butterfly garden, get to know desert trees, plants, and flowers
https://tucsonbotanical.org/
There is an entrance fee.
260 locals recommend
Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N Alvernon WayLots of events and classes, butterfly garden, get to know desert trees, plants, and flowers
https://tucsonbotanical.org/
There is an entrance fee.
Everything Else
Come to the farm on Tuesdays from 5-7pm and harvest your own goodies. By focusing on the building of soil, integrative pest management (IPM), weed management, crop rotation, and cover cropping, Tucson Village Farm is committed to practicing integrated farming techniques and stewardship of our land. All TVF produce is grown herbicide and pesticide free, with lots of love for and by the youth and our community.
Pima County Cooperative Extension
4210 N Campbell AveCome to the farm on Tuesdays from 5-7pm and harvest your own goodies. By focusing on the building of soil, integrative pest management (IPM), weed management, crop rotation, and cover cropping, Tucson Village Farm is committed to practicing integrated farming techniques and stewardship of our land. All TVF produce is grown herbicide and pesticide free, with lots of love for and by the youth and our community.
Arts & Culture
You just have to see it to believe it. Make a day of it and pack a lunch - or better yet pick up a sandwich from Beyond Bread Oracle/Ina on your way out. Bring a hat/sunblock.
156 locals recommend
Biosphere 2
32540 S Biosphere RdYou just have to see it to believe it. Make a day of it and pack a lunch - or better yet pick up a sandwich from Beyond Bread Oracle/Ina on your way out. Bring a hat/sunblock.
Great way to learn about desert wildlife and explore the beautiful trails of this outdoor zoo/museum. Bring a hat/sunblock.
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdGreat way to learn about desert wildlife and explore the beautiful trails of this outdoor zoo/museum. Bring a hat/sunblock.
Interesting history of the Jewish community in the Southwest. Excellent exhibit on refugees next door at the Holocaust History Museum (same campus).
Jewish History Museum
564 S Stone AveInteresting history of the Jewish community in the Southwest. Excellent exhibit on refugees next door at the Holocaust History Museum (same campus).
Fun stop on campus. Take in a planetarium show.
39 locals recommend
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
1601 E University BlvdFun stop on campus. Take in a planetarium show.
Lots of Native American art and pottery here. I highly recommend visiting!
50 locals recommend
Arizona State Museum
1013 E University BlvdLots of Native American art and pottery here. I highly recommend visiting!
I love contemporary art and this is my home away from home in Tucson. I'm also on the Gala committee, so talk to me if you'll be around in April and want to attend the greatest gala of the year!
66 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art
265 S Church AveI love contemporary art and this is my home away from home in Tucson. I'm also on the Gala committee, so talk to me if you'll be around in April and want to attend the greatest gala of the year!