Guidebook for Tucson
Parks & Nature
Mount Lemmon
Tohono Chul
7366 N Paseo Del NorteEnjoy the foliage of the Sonoran desert in this award winning park
See the Saguaro, the state's flower, in full bloom in the spring. Walk the hiking paths throughout the park.
26 locals recommend
Saguaro National Park Tucson Mountain District (West) Visitor Center
2700 N Kinney RdSee the Saguaro, the state's flower, in full bloom in the spring. Walk the hiking paths throughout the park.
Catalina State Park
11570 North Oracle RoadMany hiking trains, short and long back in to the canyon
Pima Canyon Trailhead
1610 E Magee RdGo deep in to the canyon for a nice hike.
Hike up this hill to see great views of Tucson and the Catalina and Rincon Mountains
60 locals recommend
Tumamoc Hill Hiking Trail
Tumamoc Hill RoadHike up this hill to see great views of Tucson and the Catalina and Rincon Mountains
Go back in the canyon on foot or in a tram and enjoy what the desert has to offer!
212 locals recommend
Sabino Canyon
Go back in the canyon on foot or in a tram and enjoy what the desert has to offer!
Madera Canyon
South Madera Canyon RoadMajor hiking trails along the Santa Rita Mountain range
Arts & Culture
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
140 N Main AveThis Catholic mission was built to convert the Tohono O'odam people in 1699 by Father Kino. The elegant and simple design has inspired many who have walked through it's doors.
329 locals recommend
Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdThis Catholic mission was built to convert the Tohono O'odam people in 1699 by Father Kino. The elegant and simple design has inspired many who have walked through it's doors.
This is the old west where many a western were filmed. Walk the streets, converse with the locals and see a gun fight.
200 locals recommend
Old Tucson
This is the old west where many a western were filmed. Walk the streets, converse with the locals and see a gun fight.
Museum of Contemporary Art
265 S Church AveKids can enjoy themselves in various themed rooms for exploration and fun!
69 locals recommend
Children's Museum Tucson
200 S 6th AveKids can enjoy themselves in various themed rooms for exploration and fun!
Food Scene
Old Chicago
2960 North Campbell AvenueChicago style Pizza with over 100 different beers to choose from
Sauce Pizza & Wine
2990 N Campbell AveEnjoy great thin crust pizza and excellent salads
Raging Sage Coffee Roasters
2458 N Campbell AveEnjoy the eclectic vibe at this coffee shop
Cartel Coffee Lab
2516 N Campbell AveBentley's House of Coffee & Tea
1730 E Speedway BlvdZa'atar Mediterranean Restaurant
2310 N Country Club RdEnjoy this local restaurant
Fronimo's Greek Cafe
3242 E Speedway BlvdOpa Greek Cuisine & Fun
2990 N Campbell AveEnjoy and margarita and combination plate at this festive locally owed restaurant
30 locals recommend
Rosa's Mexican Food Restaurant
1750 E Fort Lowell RdEnjoy and margarita and combination plate at this festive locally owed restaurant
Nico's
2965 N Campbell AveBreakfast burritos!
Miss Saigon
1072 N Campbell AvePho is where it's at!
Bangkok Cafe
2511 E Speedway BlvdOld Peking Chinese Restaurant
2522 E Speedway BlvdWhere the local Chinese community goes
Tasty sandwiches are great for a picnic, day hike or just to lounge around
91 locals recommend
Beyond Bread
3026 N Campbell AveTasty sandwiches are great for a picnic, day hike or just to lounge around
Like fish? Like burgers? This is the place to enjoy both with a cocktail from the amazing bartenders. Also great for drinks and dessert
78 locals recommend
Kingfisher
2564 E Grant RdLike fish? Like burgers? This is the place to enjoy both with a cocktail from the amazing bartenders. Also great for drinks and dessert
What to try some new fusion flavors in food and cocktails? This is your place!
26 locals recommend
Dante's Fire
2526 E Grant RdWhat to try some new fusion flavors in food and cocktails? This is your place!
Blue Willow Restaurant
2616 N Campbell AveGreat fresh vegetarian options with a cool hip vibe
Where all the cool kids go! Get there early or expect a wait! Only open for breakfast and lunch
170 locals recommend
Prep & Pastry
2660 N Campbell AveWhere all the cool kids go! Get there early or expect a wait! Only open for breakfast and lunch
Fast French food at its best! Enjoy fresh breakfasts on their patio
32 locals recommend
Ghini's French Caffe
1803 E Prince RdFast French food at its best! Enjoy fresh breakfasts on their patio
Fresh, colorful plates from Mexico City. Upscale vibe with a wonderful selection of tequila.
106 locals recommend
Cafe Poca Cosa
110 E Pennington StFresh, colorful plates from Mexico City. Upscale vibe with a wonderful selection of tequila.
Mi Nidito
1813 S 4th AveWant really good Tex Mex? This is your place!
With a great view of the city, this Mexican restaurant has it all!
39 locals recommend
Teresa's Mosaic Cafe
2456 N Silver Mosaic DrWith a great view of the city, this Mexican restaurant has it all!
El Minuto Cafe
354 S Main AveYes, where Bill Clinton enjoy Tex-Mex!
This locally owned Mexican restaurant has been around forever! Enjoy the mole!
151 locals recommend
El Charro Café
311 N Court AveThis locally owned Mexican restaurant has been around forever! Enjoy the mole!
Need a tamale fix? This is your place to try sweet and savory tamales made locally.
35 locals recommend
Tucson Tamale Company
2545 E Broadway BlvdNeed a tamale fix? This is your place to try sweet and savory tamales made locally.
El Güero Canelo Restaurant
2480 N Oracle RdAuthentic Sonoran Dogs. Need I say more?
Poco & Moms
1060 S Kolb RdNew Mexico Style!
Penca
50 E Broadway BlvdFresh, Tacos, Mexico City, Tequila...
With a monthly rotating menu, you will only get the freshest ingredients designed to invigorate your palate. Also, one of the best wine lists in the city
52 locals recommend
Feast
3719 E Speedway BlvdWith a monthly rotating menu, you will only get the freshest ingredients designed to invigorate your palate. Also, one of the best wine lists in the city
Fresh, hip, rich food and cocktails on 4th Avenue by the underpass to Downtown. Enjoy sitting on the patio people watching
78 locals recommend
The Coronet
198 W Cushing StFresh, hip, rich food and cocktails on 4th Avenue by the underpass to Downtown. Enjoy sitting on the patio people watching
Ever ate pizza in a former funeral home? Well now you can!
79 locals recommend
Reilly Craft Pizza and Drink
101 E Pennington StEver ate pizza in a former funeral home? Well now you can!
Agustin Kitchen
100 South Avenida del ConventoLocated on the west side, you can enjoy fine american cuisine.
DOWNTOWN Kitchen + Cocktails
135 S 6th AveEnjoy Janos Wilder's food and drink concoctions!
French, rich, savory, quaint! You have it all in this small locally owned restaurant!
12 locals recommend
Le Rendez-vous
3844 E Fort Lowell RdFrench, rich, savory, quaint! You have it all in this small locally owned restaurant!
Want to see downtown life at its finest? Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner on the patio to watch the city go by
111 locals recommend
Cup Cafe
311 E Congress StWant to see downtown life at its finest? Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner on the patio to watch the city go by
Want the greasy spoon experience? This is your place for the best pancakes!
38 locals recommend
Bobo's Restaurant
2938 E Grant RdWant the greasy spoon experience? This is your place for the best pancakes!
Drinks & Nightlife
See local listings for the bands playing here. It is a small venue that packs a punch!
92 locals recommend
Rialto Theatre
318 E Congress StSee local listings for the bands playing here. It is a small venue that packs a punch!
Futbol!!! This is the only place to watch your favorite team!
46 locals recommend
Playground Bar & Lounge
278 E Congress StFutbol!!! This is the only place to watch your favorite team!
Treat yourself and watch the bartenders make hand crafted cocktails to your liking
32 locals recommend
47 Scott
47 N Scott AveTreat yourself and watch the bartenders make hand crafted cocktails to your liking
Want to blast to the 1960's, this is your place! Drink to the Kennedy brothers while lava lamps bubble up
30 locals recommend
The Shelter Cocktail Lounge
4155 E Grant RdWant to blast to the 1960's, this is your place! Drink to the Kennedy brothers while lava lamps bubble up
Sightseeing
Can people really live on another planet? You will learn if this experiment worked and what we are learning about our own planet
156 locals recommend
Biosphere 2
32540 S Biosphere RdCan people really live on another planet? You will learn if this experiment worked and what we are learning about our own planet
This award winning museum sits in the Sonoran Desert overlooking mountain ranges. In a natural environment, you can see desert dwellers and an array of plant life. A must see!
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdThis award winning museum sits in the Sonoran Desert overlooking mountain ranges. In a natural environment, you can see desert dwellers and an array of plant life. A must see!
Pima Air and Space Museum
6000 E Valencia RdSee a stealth bomber and various other aircraft
Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N Alvernon WayEnjoy these beautiful gardens in the heart of Tucson
This small zoo is great for families looking to get up close and personal with giraffes, a baby elephant and tigers!
169 locals recommend
Reid Park Zoo
3400 E Zoo CtThis small zoo is great for families looking to get up close and personal with giraffes, a baby elephant and tigers!
Essentials
Albertsons
2854 N Campbell AveTrader Joe's
4209 N Campbell AveWhole Foods Market
3360 E Speedway BlvdSprouts Farmers Market
4645 E Speedway BlvdShaffer Dry Cleaning & Laundry
2901 N Campbell AveTucson Racquet & Fitness Club
4001 N Country Club RdJewish Community Center
3800 East River RoadJW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa
3800 W Starr Pass BlvdLa Paloma Country Club
3660 E Sunrise DrThe Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain
15000 N Secret Springs DrMiraval Arizona Resort & Spa
East Vía Estancia MiravalCanyon Ranch Tucson
8600 E Rockcliff RdGetting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1545 N Stone AveFair Wheel Bikes
1110 E 6th St