Guidebook for Tucson
Food Scene
Great service & atmosphere, with a coveted and heated patio and an interesting menu!
78 locals recommend
The Coronet
198 W Cushing StGreat service & atmosphere, with a coveted and heated patio and an interesting menu!
Drinks & Nightlife
A mezcal bar with lots of tastings to choose from, great tasting notes and knowledgeable bartenders. Small but good food menu and live music, plus it's just a short walk away!
104 locals recommend
Exo Roast Co
403 N 6th AveA mezcal bar with lots of tastings to choose from, great tasting notes and knowledgeable bartenders. Small but good food menu and live music, plus it's just a short walk away!
Tap & Bottle - Downtown
403 N 6th AveThursday nights free live music + food trucks!
Sightseeing
A 360 degree view of Tucson and the 5 mountain ranges surrounding the city!
135 locals recommend
Sentinel Peak Park (“A” Mountain)
1001 Sentinel Peak Rd SA 360 degree view of Tucson and the 5 mountain ranges surrounding the city!
Parks & Nature
There are 2 visitor centers, one on the East side of town and the other on the West side. They are very different and I recommend visiting both for different vistas, and different mountain ranges plus the ride out to each area will take you thru different neighborhoods and areas of the city.
26 locals recommend
Saguaro National Park Tucson Mountain District (West) Visitor Center
2700 N Kinney RdThere are 2 visitor centers, one on the East side of town and the other on the West side. They are very different and I recommend visiting both for different vistas, and different mountain ranges plus the ride out to each area will take you thru different neighborhoods and areas of the city.
Arts & Culture
The museum is great and it's a great spot to walk from to see some of the older architecture. There are shops and restaurants too.
181 locals recommend
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
140 N Main AveThe museum is great and it's a great spot to walk from to see some of the older architecture. There are shops and restaurants too.
Arizona State Museum
1013 E University BlvdThe basket and pottery exhibits are a must see!
Shopping
Lots of locally owned shops, with cafes, restaurants, a food co-op and a bookstore, all within walkable blocks. Lots of local flavor and color on the avenue!
87 locals recommend
Historic Fourth Avenue
Lots of locally owned shops, with cafes, restaurants, a food co-op and a bookstore, all within walkable blocks. Lots of local flavor and color on the avenue!
Essentials
Great health food store with everything including Barrio Bread and a food bar.
82 locals recommend
Food Conspiracy Co-op
412 N 4th AveGreat health food store with everything including Barrio Bread and a food bar.