Melissa's Guidebook
destination
easy walking distance to all events on the U of A campus
197 locals recommend
The University of Arizona
1200 East University Boulevardeasy walking distance to all events on the U of A campus
Banner University Medical Center Tucson
1625 N Campbell Aveeasy walk
Old film scenes and studios
outdoor small amusement park with historic buildings
gun & western shows, old western town with restaurants
200 locals recommend
Old Tucson
Old film scenes and studios
outdoor small amusement park with historic buildings
gun & western shows, old western town with restaurants
Unique desert animals & plants with an incredibly scenic drive up through Sonoran Desert/Saguaro National Park
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdUnique desert animals & plants with an incredibly scenic drive up through Sonoran Desert/Saguaro National Park
Fascinating missile tour explaining our Cold War era missiles and silo. the tour is down underground and you see the missile up close along with all the control rooms and procedures from the old days of operation. Great indoor/underground tour on a hot
101 locals recommend
Titan Missile Museum
1580 W Duval Mine RdFascinating missile tour explaining our Cold War era missiles and silo. the tour is down underground and you see the missile up close along with all the control rooms and procedures from the old days of operation. Great indoor/underground tour on a hot
If you enjoy planes and aircrafts this is a must see. Possibly the most diverse & quantity of planes in any one museum
258 locals recommend
Pima Air and Space Museum
6000 E Valencia RdIf you enjoy planes and aircrafts this is a must see. Possibly the most diverse & quantity of planes in any one museum
Food Scene
Kingfisher
2564 E Grant Rdincredible food
walking distance for our home
Prep & Pastry
2660 N Campbell Aveexcellent Brunch, lunch and fabulous drinks! cute outdoor patio
Sightseeing
also includes seasonal ski run and observatory
gorgeous scenic drive through elevation changes, just outside Tucson. High desert scenery, camping and nature trails.
485 locals recommend
Mount Lemmon
gorgeous scenic drive through elevation changes, just outside Tucson. High desert scenery, camping and nature trails.
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadCity advice
What to pack
Tips for dressing in the desert!!
Our weather is wonderful.....BUT it can dip down 20 degrees quickly in the evening.. We can have a beautiful 80 degrees day & then have a chilly 60 to 50 degree evening. I highly recommend layering your clothes as you leave the house. Pack along an easy to throw on hoodie or sweater and an umbrella. The umbrella provides respite if the sun is to intense. Then in the evening when the sun sets the desert can get very chilly! Grab that sweater so you can enjoy our incredibly clear skies full of stars!!