Turnkey Pro’s Tucson Guidebook
Sightseeing
Accessible by car or bike, self guided tour app from UA. Off the chart views, cooler temps during summertime, and 7 growing regions for amazing diversity. Excellent geo-tourism.
9 locals recommend
Mount Lemmon
Accessible by car or bike, self guided tour app from UA. Off the chart views, cooler temps during summertime, and 7 growing regions for amazing diversity. Excellent geo-tourism.
Gates Pass Trail
6400 W Gates Pass RdAmazing place to catch a sunset!
Catalina State Park
11570 North Oracle RoadNice array of hiking options!
Incredible way to experience the Sonoran desert! Good for the whole family from tram rides to hiking. Hike to 7 falls to swim!
457 locals recommend
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadIncredible way to experience the Sonoran desert! Good for the whole family from tram rides to hiking. Hike to 7 falls to swim!
A world-renowned spot for bird watching about an hour drive south of Tucson in the Santa Rita Mountains.
27 locals recommend
Madera Canyon
A world-renowned spot for bird watching about an hour drive south of Tucson in the Santa Rita Mountains.
Local attractions
Cool things to do
Reid Park
Nearby, city center park, golf, zoo and more! Also host to events.
Bohemian heartbeat with excellent restaurants, shopping, nightlife and 2 huge Streetfairs (April/December)
87 locals recommend
Historic Fourth Avenue
Bohemian heartbeat with excellent restaurants, shopping, nightlife and 2 huge Streetfairs (April/December)
Kartchner Caverns State Park
2980 AZ-90Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdA historic church with rich history. Visit the mausoleum and gift shop.
329 locals recommend
Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdA historic church with rich history. Visit the mausoleum and gift shop.
Checkout everything mini in this unique museum.
54 locals recommend
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
4455 E Camp Lowell DrCheckout everything mini in this unique museum.
Gaslight Theatre
7010 E Broadway BlvdCatch a local show at the Gaslight Theatre!
Checkout the beautiful gardens, tour the galleries and enjoy lunch at the bistro.
168 locals recommend
Tohono Chul
7366 N Paseo Del NorteCheckout the beautiful gardens, tour the galleries and enjoy lunch at the bistro.
Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N Alvernon WayTour the lush gardens.
Checkout all things science in the Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium at the University of Arizona. Great for children!
39 locals recommend
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
1601 E University BlvdCheckout all things science in the Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium at the University of Arizona. Great for children!
Food scene
Very fresh, ingredient driven Tucsonan cuisine. Great wine and cocktails too!
63 locals recommend
Tito and Pep
4122 E Speedway BlvdVery fresh, ingredient driven Tucsonan cuisine. Great wine and cocktails too!
Lovely curation of local shops. Grab some coffee at Presta, tacos from Seis, and donuts from La Estrella!
160 locals recommend
Mercado San Augustin
100 South Avenida del ConventoLovely curation of local shops. Grab some coffee at Presta, tacos from Seis, and donuts from La Estrella!
James Beard Award winning Sonoran Hot Dogs and delicious carne asada! Several locations.
79 locals recommend
El Güero Canelo Restaurant
2480 N Oracle RdJames Beard Award winning Sonoran Hot Dogs and delicious carne asada! Several locations.
Another great breakfast spot with multiple locations - all over town!
32 locals recommend
Bisbee Breakfast Club Broadway
2936 E Broadway BlvdAnother great breakfast spot with multiple locations - all over town!
Five Points Market & Restaurant
756 South Stone AvenueDelicious, clean, local.
Tucson based since 1922 (oldest Tucson restaurant) Flores family run restaurants with award winning chef meals and the famous Green Corn tamale (James Beard winner).
67 locals recommend
El Charro Cafe Ventana
6910 E Sunrise DrTucson based since 1922 (oldest Tucson restaurant) Flores family run restaurants with award winning chef meals and the famous Green Corn tamale (James Beard winner).
Classic Mexican favorites with table side fresh made salsa. Multiple Tucson locations. Family Friendly.
28 locals recommend
Guadalajara Mexican Grill
4901 East Broadway BoulevardClassic Mexican favorites with table side fresh made salsa. Multiple Tucson locations. Family Friendly.
Enjoy brunch, lunch or dinner at the old Grant Road Lumber Yard turned restaurant! You will find favorites like Southwest breakfast bowls, salads, wings, or fondue pretzels, along with dinner options like roasted salmon or 36-hour pork ribs. Play a game of ping pong or corn hole or relax and watch the game on the large screen TV’s. Full bar. Family Friendly.
97 locals recommend
Culinary Dropout
2543 E Grant RdEnjoy brunch, lunch or dinner at the old Grant Road Lumber Yard turned restaurant! You will find favorites like Southwest breakfast bowls, salads, wings, or fondue pretzels, along with dinner options like roasted salmon or 36-hour pork ribs. Play a game of ping pong or corn hole or relax and watch the game on the large screen TV’s. Full bar. Family Friendly.
Delicious and unique breakfast dishes in an urban environment. Hand baked goods and signature mimosas.
170 locals recommend
Prep & Pastry
2660 N Campbell AveDelicious and unique breakfast dishes in an urban environment. Hand baked goods and signature mimosas.
An AM eatery with flights of pancakes, breakfast style tacos, burritos and tostadas, along with all the traditional breakfast options! Adults can enjoy café cocktails and other fun drinks! Family Friendly.
27 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
2500 E Grant RdAn AM eatery with flights of pancakes, breakfast style tacos, burritos and tostadas, along with all the traditional breakfast options! Adults can enjoy café cocktails and other fun drinks! Family Friendly.
Home of the most outrageous versions of yummy pancakes and Southwest inspired benedicts ever, along with traditional breakfast entrees! Awesome, and join in hungry…their portion sizes are very large! Full bar. Family Friendly. Multiple Tucson Locations.
42 locals recommend
Baja Cafe on Campbell
2970 N Campbell AveHome of the most outrageous versions of yummy pancakes and Southwest inspired benedicts ever, along with traditional breakfast entrees! Awesome, and join in hungry…their portion sizes are very large! Full bar. Family Friendly. Multiple Tucson Locations.
Fresh woodfired pizzas, fine hand made pasta entrees, exceptional cocktails and wines. Located nearby in the La Encantada Mall.
51 locals recommend
North Italia
2995 E Skyline DrFresh woodfired pizzas, fine hand made pasta entrees, exceptional cocktails and wines. Located nearby in the La Encantada Mall.
Chic but romantic award winning restaurant featuring wood-fired Northern Italian fare. Excellent wine selection and full bar.
24 locals recommend
Tavolino Ristorante Italiano
2890 E Skyline DrChic but romantic award winning restaurant featuring wood-fired Northern Italian fare. Excellent wine selection and full bar.
Excellent Special Occasion restaurant featuring Northern Italian fare, extensive wine list, and spectacular views. Reservations required.
70 locals recommend
Vivace Restaurant
6440 N Campbell AveExcellent Special Occasion restaurant featuring Northern Italian fare, extensive wine list, and spectacular views. Reservations required.
Since 1979, Italian fare and pizza, Chicago style. Swanky retro dining room and bar. Free pizza delivery to the Foothills. Family Friendly.
11 locals recommend
Bazil's
4777 E Sunrise DrSince 1979, Italian fare and pizza, Chicago style. Swanky retro dining room and bar. Free pizza delivery to the Foothills. Family Friendly.
The ultimate for Deep Dish Chicago style pizza. Family Friendly.
28 locals recommend
Rocco's Little Chicago
2707 E Broadway BlvdThe ultimate for Deep Dish Chicago style pizza. Family Friendly.
Artisan pizza and other delicious Italian dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy lunch or dinner. Family Friendly.
15 locals recommend
Scordato's Pizzeria
4911 N Stone AveArtisan pizza and other delicious Italian dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy lunch or dinner. Family Friendly.
High quality Sonoran wood fired entrees and apps, farm to table salads, fresh gulf seafood, craft libations, excellent wine selection.
63 locals recommend
Tito and Pep
4122 E Speedway BlvdHigh quality Sonoran wood fired entrees and apps, farm to table salads, fresh gulf seafood, craft libations, excellent wine selection.
The best New Mexico fare, with featuring Hatch green chili dishes.
33 locals recommend
Poco & Moms Cantina
7000 E Tanque Verde RdThe best New Mexico fare, with featuring Hatch green chili dishes.
Neighborhoods
Barrio Viejo
Historic, colorful, quaint and just plain inspiring!
City advice
Getting around
Tucson public scooters
Anywhere near downtown and UA, you will find random motoruzed scooters. Super easy to ride (and they can pack a punch), download the app, and you are off and scooting. Fun way to get around town! When you reach your destination, just park it on the sidewalk for the next user.
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