Guidebook for Tucson
Food Scene
Amazing seafood! It is as good as anything I've had in Ensenada, a Mexican Port town. There are too many different margaritas to list all of them.
14 locals recommend
El Berraco
2960 N 1st AveAmazing seafood! It is as good as anything I've had in Ensenada, a Mexican Port town. There are too many different margaritas to list all of them.
A really decent pizza and they deliver! Also sandwiches and salads. This place has been around for over 40 years and it has remained one of my favorites since high school.
Mario's Pizza Tucson
3157 N 1st AveA really decent pizza and they deliver! Also sandwiches and salads. This place has been around for over 40 years and it has remained one of my favorites since high school.
What an amazing Mexican restaurant! Mariachi's every night and the food is excellent! Service has always been very attentive. The make salsa table-side to your specifications!
103 locals recommend
Guadalajara Original Grill
1220 E Prince RdWhat an amazing Mexican restaurant! Mariachi's every night and the food is excellent! Service has always been very attentive. The make salsa table-side to your specifications!
Arts & Culture
This is the iconic mission in the "mission row". It is restored and still active and in use as a church, but open to the public for free. The history of this mission and Father Kino's building of it are available as a video on the grounds as well as through dioramas and artifacts. After touring San Xavier, take a drive south to the Toumacacori Mission-an unrestored mission of the same erra. This one is in the national park and will cost about $10.00
329 locals recommend
Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdThis is the iconic mission in the "mission row". It is restored and still active and in use as a church, but open to the public for free. The history of this mission and Father Kino's building of it are available as a video on the grounds as well as through dioramas and artifacts. After touring San Xavier, take a drive south to the Toumacacori Mission-an unrestored mission of the same erra. This one is in the national park and will cost about $10.00
I love going here several times a year because it always changes. If you're an art or history buff, this will enchant you!
96 locals recommend
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Museum
6300 N Swan RdI love going here several times a year because it always changes. If you're an art or history buff, this will enchant you!
Shopping
Fourth Ave is THE spot for small, local shops for just about everything out of the ordinary and home to the Fall and Spring Street Fairs that host hundreds of vendors. One of my favorites for Xmas shopping!
8 locals recommend
North Fourth Avenue Merchants Association, Inc.
434 E 9th StFourth Ave is THE spot for small, local shops for just about everything out of the ordinary and home to the Fall and Spring Street Fairs that host hundreds of vendors. One of my favorites for Xmas shopping!
This little gem is tucked away off broadway and park and is host to one of the best mexican import stores in town. Also antiquities and furniture. It does change on occasion, so you're never quite sure what will be down there!
18 locals recommend
Lost Barrio
200 S Park AveThis little gem is tucked away off broadway and park and is host to one of the best mexican import stores in town. Also antiquities and furniture. It does change on occasion, so you're never quite sure what will be down there!
Parks & Nature
Always something new and interesting going on. A must-see for any tourist, it will educate on the flora and fuana of the local desert with lots of docents and hands-on as well as good walks through out
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdAlways something new and interesting going on. A must-see for any tourist, it will educate on the flora and fuana of the local desert with lots of docents and hands-on as well as good walks through out
These gardens are a fabulous way to spend a morning. Then try the on-site bistro for a lovely brunch or lunch!
168 locals recommend
Tohono Chul
7366 N Paseo Del NorteThese gardens are a fabulous way to spend a morning. Then try the on-site bistro for a lovely brunch or lunch!
Drinks & Nightlife
Always a great band on the roof-top deck! Snacks available as well as the cocktails. Oh, did I mention the view? Historic downtown Tucson and the mountains are just beautiful from up there
46 locals recommend
Playground Bar & Lounge
278 E Congress StAlways a great band on the roof-top deck! Snacks available as well as the cocktails. Oh, did I mention the view? Historic downtown Tucson and the mountains are just beautiful from up there
The categories don't do this place justice! Live music 7 nights a week. It starts early and ends early, too. The blues band I heard there last time I went was FANTASTIC.! The outdoor restaurant serves decent food at reasonable prices and some of the old motel rooms are now little shops that stay open late
26 locals recommend
Monterey Court
505 W Miracle MileThe categories don't do this place justice! Live music 7 nights a week. It starts early and ends early, too. The blues band I heard there last time I went was FANTASTIC.! The outdoor restaurant serves decent food at reasonable prices and some of the old motel rooms are now little shops that stay open late
Entertainment & Activities
This is a bit of a drive (about 40 minutes) but is so worth it! There is usually a groupon available for admission. Make it a day trip with lunch in Oracle or Catalina
156 locals recommend
Biosphere 2
32540 S Biosphere RdThis is a bit of a drive (about 40 minutes) but is so worth it! There is usually a groupon available for admission. Make it a day trip with lunch in Oracle or Catalina
Essentials
Walmart Neighborhood Market
7951 N Oracle RdJust 3 blocks away-an easy walk for essentials