Janet's Guidebook
Food Scene
Great Food! Excellent Vegan, Options, not to mention the drinks are one of a kind!
16 locals recommend
La Chaiteria
1002 W Congress StGreat Food! Excellent Vegan, Options, not to mention the drinks are one of a kind!
The Bamboo Terrace
1754 W Ajo WayBest Beef Lomein, but all dishes are delicious!
El Chinito Gordo
2920 N Oracle RdTry the shrimp culichi chile relleno!
Pinnacle Peak
6541 E Tanque Verde RdJust leave your tie at home!
Love their Chile's Toreado and all Carne asada dishes! Excellent Sonoran hotdogs, too!
40 locals recommend
BK Carne Asada & Hot Dogs
2680 N 1st AveLove their Chile's Toreado and all Carne asada dishes! Excellent Sonoran hotdogs, too!
Frog & Firkin
874 E University BlvdGreat atmosphere, delicious pizza located in fun Main Gate Square!
Great Mexican Panaderia, if you are looking for some Mexican pastries, they have the best pan dulce!
28 locals recommend
La Estrella Bakery Inc
120 South Avenida del ConventoGreat Mexican Panaderia, if you are looking for some Mexican pastries, they have the best pan dulce!
Cool, relaxing vibe with a great beer selection and excellent food options.
70 locals recommend
Barrio Brewing Co
800 E 16th StCool, relaxing vibe with a great beer selection and excellent food options.
Seasonal! Many different countries and cultures showcase the best of the best food from around the world.
Tucson Meet Yourself
101 N Stone AveSeasonal! Many different countries and cultures showcase the best of the best food from around the world.
Time Market
444 E University BlvdCool Spot, Excellent Pizza!
Baja Cafe on Campbell
2970 N Campbell AveGreat Breakfast and Brunch but be prepared to wait.
The Parish
6453 N Oracle RdLe Rendez-vous
3844 E Fort Lowell RdSilver Saddle Steakhouse
310 E Benson HwyLi'l Abner's Steakhouse
8501 N Silverbell RdMr. An's Teppan Steak and Seafood
6091 N Oracle RdTumerico
2526 E 6th StExcellent Vegan Food!
El Taco Rustico
2281 North Oracle RoadThe Boxyard
238 N 4th AveBarrio Bread
18 S Eastbourne AveBakery
Rocco's Little Chicago
2707 E Broadway BlvdPrep & Pastry
2660 N Campbell AveBrooklyn Pizza Company
534 N 4th AveTuk Tuk Thai
Best local Thai food
La Chingada Cocina Mexicana
Great atmosphere, delicious Mexican food!
Sher-e-Punjab
853 E Grant RdBest Indian Food!
Whataburger
5402 E Speedway Blvdgreat fast food burgers
eegee's
Pat's Chili Dogs
1202 W Niagara StEl Charro Café
311 N Court AveOldest restaurant in Tucson, has been around 100 years!
Borderlands Brewing Co.
119 E Toole AvePostino Grant
2500 E Grant RdExcellent Bruchetta Boards!
The best restaurant in Tucson! You cannot go wrong here. I highly recommend the bone-in Ribeye.
27 locals recommend
Charro Steak
188 E Broadway BlvdThe best restaurant in Tucson! You cannot go wrong here. I highly recommend the bone-in Ribeye.
Sightseeing
Colossal Cave Mountain Park
16721 E Old Spanish TrailTombstone
300 N Sumner StInternational Wildlife Museum
BoulevardPima Air and Space Museum
6000 E Valencia RdReid Park Zoo
3400 E Zoo CtSentinel Peak Park (“A” Mountain)
1001 Sentinel Peak Rd SChildren's Museum Tucson
200 S 6th AveMission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdArizona Museum of Natural History
53 N MacdonaldTucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N Alvernon WayWinterhaven Festival Of Lights
3334-3398 N Christmas AveSeasonal
Marana Pumpkin Patch / Marana Christmas Express
14950 North Trico RoadSeasonal
Polar Express Village
235 N Grand Canyon Blvdseasonal
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
4455 E Camp Lowell DrThe University of Arizona
1200 East University BoulevardTucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
140 N Main AveTohono Chul
7366 N Paseo Del NorteMt Lemmon Ski Valley
10300 E Ski Run RdPresidio San Agustin del Tucson
196 N Court AveFlandrau Science Center & Planetarium
1601 E University BlvdGates Pass Scenic Lookout
7799 W Gates Pass RdBisbee
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadSummertime night tours happening .
They do night Sunmer Tours, bring a black light for extra fun looking for scorpions.
29 locals recommend
Sonoran Desert Museum
2021 North Kinney RoadThey do night Sunmer Tours, bring a black light for extra fun looking for scorpions.
Saguaro National Park West
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
1 Burruel StThey do an Art show in the Spring!
Old Tucson
Film Studio
Staying Active
Tumamoc Hill
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadThe Loop
Chuck Huckelberry LoopEasy and Safe for bike riding around Tucson.
Sweetwater Trailhead
4001 N Tortolita RdMount Lemmon
Picacho Peak State Park
15520 Picacho Peak RdRandolph Dell Urich Golf Course
602 S Alvernon WayEl Rio Golf Course
1400 W Speedway BlvdSilverbell Golf Course
3600 N Silverbell Rd4th Avenue Yoga
413 East 5th StreetShopping
Tucson Premium Outlets
6401 Marana Center BlvdTucson Mall
4500 N Oracle RdPark Place
5870 E Broadway BlvdPueblo Gem & Mineral Show
777 W Cushing StSeasonal Only in January/February. (check dates)
La Encantada
2905 E Skyline DrMercado San Augustin
100 South Avenida del ConventoMSA Annex
267 South Avenida del ConventoOld Town Artisans
201 N Court AveEntertainment
Casino Del Sol
5655 W Valencia RdDesert Diamond Casino & Hotel
7350 S Nogales HwyFox Tucson Theatre
17 W Congress StGaslight Theatre
7010 E Broadway BlvdLaff's Comedy Cafe
2900 E Broadway BlvdSidecar
139 S Eastbourne AveCongress Tap Room
311 E Congress StThe Tucson Rodeo
4823 S 6th AveSeasonal in February
Tucson Rodeo Parade Museum
4823 S 6th AveSeasonal in February
Rillito Park Race Track
4502 N 1st AveSeasonal
City advice
Getting around
Tucson Street Car
Tucson Street Car is free. Connects passengers to the University of Arizona, Main Gate Square, 4th Ave, Downtown, & Mercado San Agustin