Guidebook for Tucson
Food Scene
Good sushi and it's just 5 minutes away in the Foothills shopping center. It's on the west side.
Sushi Garden - La Cholla
7475 N La Cholla BlvdGood sushi and it's just 5 minutes away in the Foothills shopping center. It's on the west side.
Voted one of the best brewpubs in Tucson and it's just 5 minutes away in the Foothills shopping center. I would say the food is just okay, but if you're a beer lover it's for you!
Thunder Canyon Brewery
Voted one of the best brewpubs in Tucson and it's just 5 minutes away in the Foothills shopping center. I would say the food is just okay, but if you're a beer lover it's for you!
El Charro downtown is our favorite. It's loaded with charm and the food is good too. This one is close to our house with excellent food, too.
151 locals recommend
El Charro Café
311 N Court AveEl Charro downtown is our favorite. It's loaded with charm and the food is good too. This one is close to our house with excellent food, too.
The famous downtown location. They claim it's the oldest Mexican restaurant in AZ.
151 locals recommend
El Charro Café
311 N Court AveThe famous downtown location. They claim it's the oldest Mexican restaurant in AZ.
Everyone loves Wildflower. Excellent food. It's best to have a reservation.
46 locals recommend
Wildflower
7037 N Oracle RdEveryone loves Wildflower. Excellent food. It's best to have a reservation.
Casual and tasty pizza and salads. They do a super thin crust, too. Outdoor seating is available as well.
48 locals recommend
Sauce Pizza & Wine
2990 N Campbell AveCasual and tasty pizza and salads. They do a super thin crust, too. Outdoor seating is available as well.
Vivace is voted the best in Tucson. It's a very special place with gorgeous views of Tucson. Upscale.
70 locals recommend
Vivace Restaurant
6440 N Campbell AveVivace is voted the best in Tucson. It's a very special place with gorgeous views of Tucson. Upscale.
We just love Harvest. Locally grown produce and a creative menu.
31 locals recommend
Harvest Restaurant
10355 N La Cañada DrWe just love Harvest. Locally grown produce and a creative menu.
Stray Dogs
Love this place! Great bruschetta and broiled brussel sprouts that are amazing.
This place is a Tucson institution. It's been here forever. Sit in the atrium. Cute gift shop, too.
76 locals recommend
Blue Willow Restaurant
2616 N Campbell AveThis place is a Tucson institution. It's been here forever. Sit in the atrium. Cute gift shop, too.
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
100 W Orange Grove RdThe best! HUGE menu!
Saffron Indian Bistro
7607 N Oracle RdUpscale Indian with wonderful food. Ginger martini!
Kingfisher
2564 E Grant RdReally special seafood spot.
It doesn't look like much from the outside but it's fabulous! Good for vegetarians too.
48 locals recommend
Wild Garlic Grill
2870 E Skyline DrIt doesn't look like much from the outside but it's fabulous! Good for vegetarians too.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
6360 N Campbell AveVoted best steakhouse in Tucson. Expensive.
Like tapas? Spanish restaurant and on the weekends they have flamenco music and dancing. We love love love it.
21 locals recommend
Casa Vicente
375 S Stone AveLike tapas? Spanish restaurant and on the weekends they have flamenco music and dancing. We love love love it.
Crying Onion Cafe
3684 W Orange Grove RdHere's your home cooking. Old timey breakfast and lunch diner. Really good!
Fancy restaurant and a breathtakingly beautiful resort.
26 locals recommend
The Grill at Hacienda Del Sol
5501 N Hacienda Del Sol RdFancy restaurant and a breathtakingly beautiful resort.
You have to have a Sonoran hot dog. This Mexican hot dog stand is on a patch of dirt at Orange Grove and Camino de la Tierra.
They are wrapped in bacon and range between $2 and $3.
Orange Grove Wash & Dry
3684 W Orange Grove RdYou have to have a Sonoran hot dog. This Mexican hot dog stand is on a patch of dirt at Orange Grove and Camino de la Tierra.
They are wrapped in bacon and range between $2 and $3.
Always comes in 1st for Tucson Best Dining. Central Mexican. Upscale.
106 locals recommend
Cafe Poca Cosa
110 E Pennington StAlways comes in 1st for Tucson Best Dining. Central Mexican. Upscale.
Really atmospheric outdoor casual dining.
101 locals recommend
LaCo Tucson | Outdoor Downtown Tucson Restaurant
76 N Court AveReally atmospheric outdoor casual dining.
One of the oldest resorts with beautiful grounds. It's fun to go even if just for a drink.
27 locals recommend
Arizona Inn
2200 E Elm StOne of the oldest resorts with beautiful grounds. It's fun to go even if just for a drink.
Frost Gelato
7131 N Oracle RdGelato, need I say more?
Wonderful Mexican food and table side salsa service. A Tucson staple.
103 locals recommend
Guadalajara Original Grill
1220 E Prince RdWonderful Mexican food and table side salsa service. A Tucson staple.
Sightseeing
This is the heart of Tucson. Eat at the Coffee Cup cafe or just go in and look at this historic hotel.
232 locals recommend
Hotel Congress
311 E Congress StThis is the heart of Tucson. Eat at the Coffee Cup cafe or just go in and look at this historic hotel.
It's a must-see at sunset. It's also a beautiful long cut drive to get to The Desert Museum.
127 locals recommend
Gates Pass Trail
6400 W Gates Pass RdIt's a must-see at sunset. It's also a beautiful long cut drive to get to The Desert Museum.
This place is fascinating. Google it if you aren't already familiar with it.
156 locals recommend
Biosphere 2
32540 S Biosphere RdThis place is fascinating. Google it if you aren't already familiar with it.
Must be hundreds of miles of beautiful hiking trails. You can also take a tram up to the top. One of Tucson's best spots.
212 locals recommend
Sabino Canyon
Must be hundreds of miles of beautiful hiking trails. You can also take a tram up to the top. One of Tucson's best spots.
Sonoita Vineyards
290 Elgin Canelo RdThere are several vineyards in this area. It's a nice day trip.
Wonderful hikes! The Romero pools are up there and worth the 3 mile hike.
192 locals recommend
Catalina State Park
11570 North Oracle RoadWonderful hikes! The Romero pools are up there and worth the 3 mile hike.
DeGrazia was a fascinating man and artist and this is a fun place to visit. Don't miss the little chapel!
96 locals recommend
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Museum
6300 N Swan RdDeGrazia was a fascinating man and artist and this is a fun place to visit. Don't miss the little chapel!
Kitt Peak
If you get a reservation you can visit at night and look at the stars.
Experience Tucson flavor in the form of paths and nature. The Teahouse in so good. Eat outside, it's lovely.
168 locals recommend
Tohono Chul
7366 N Paseo Del NorteExperience Tucson flavor in the form of paths and nature. The Teahouse in so good. Eat outside, it's lovely.
Pima Canyon
Nice hiking and close to us. It's one of our favorites.
This old copper mining town is just delightful. It's a nice day trip from Tucson and you will go through the historic town of Tombstone on the way.
171 locals recommend
Bisbee
This old copper mining town is just delightful. It's a nice day trip from Tucson and you will go through the historic town of Tombstone on the way.
Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdBeautiful old Spanish mission. A must-see.
Madera Canyon
South Madera Canyon RoadConsidered some of the best bird watching around.
This is all about the Sonoran desert and considered a world class museum. They feed the raptors at 10 and 2. Love it!
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdThis is all about the Sonoran desert and considered a world class museum. They feed the raptors at 10 and 2. Love it!
Pima Air and Space Museum
6000 E Valencia RdHistory of aircraft..over 250 specimens.
The 4th Avenue shops are popular in Tucson. Close to the university so it has a young hip flavor.
45 locals recommend
North 4th Avenue
North 4th AvenueThe 4th Avenue shops are popular in Tucson. Close to the university so it has a young hip flavor.
Shopping
Historic Tucson shopping. Unique items. Eat at La Cocina in the center of the shops.
56 locals recommend
Old Town Artisans
201 N Court AveHistoric Tucson shopping. Unique items. Eat at La Cocina in the center of the shops.
Cute shop with lots of handmade items and close to us! Eat in outdoor patio.
168 locals recommend
Tohono Chul
7366 N Paseo Del NorteCute shop with lots of handmade items and close to us! Eat in outdoor patio.
This art community is about an hour from here. Mexican art and antiques, unique clothes, galleries, etc. Dining. You can stop at San Xavier on the way.
152 locals recommend
Tubac
This art community is about an hour from here. Mexican art and antiques, unique clothes, galleries, etc. Dining. You can stop at San Xavier on the way.
La Encantada
2905 E Skyline DrHere's the upscale shopping and dining.
Arts & Culture
A popular music venue. It's right across the street from the Hotel Congress so you can hit them both.
92 locals recommend
Rialto Theatre
318 E Congress StA popular music venue. It's right across the street from the Hotel Congress so you can hit them both.
Essentials
Huge international market minutes from us. Also in the shopping center is Thai, Vietnamese and Mexican restaurants.
7 locals recommend
Lee Lee International Supermarkets
1990 W Orange Grove RdHuge international market minutes from us. Also in the shopping center is Thai, Vietnamese and Mexican restaurants.
Sprouts Farmers Market
4645 E Speedway BlvdThis is my go-to store.
Whole Foods Market
3360 E Speedway BlvdWhole Foods! 10 minutes away.