Guidebook for Tucson
Sightseeing
Breathtaking cactus forest set against the Rincon mountains. Great visitor's center, walking trails, and 8-mile bike/car loop. Beautiful cactus flower blooms in April/May.
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Центр відвідувачів гори Рінкон
3693 S Old Spanish TrailBreathtaking cactus forest set against the Rincon mountains. Great visitor's center, walking trails, and 8-mile bike/car loop. Beautiful cactus flower blooms in April/May.
Gorgeous mountain canyon with excellent water pools, picnic spots, wildlife & trails. An easy tram ride to the top of the canyon and back for those who don't want the hike.
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Sabino Canyon
Gorgeous mountain canyon with excellent water pools, picnic spots, wildlife & trails. An easy tram ride to the top of the canyon and back for those who don't want the hike.
Вінді Пойнт Лукат
930 Catalina HwyAmazing views & Rock climbing.
Державний парк Картчнер Кавернс
2980 AZ-90Amazing caves & scenic landscape.
Great riverside biking / walking / jogging path along the Rillito riverbed .
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Rillito River Park
4288 Diamond St LoopGreat riverside biking / walking / jogging path along the Rillito riverbed .
Тононо Чул
7366 N Paseo Del NorteBeautiful cactus garden with tea room and gift shop.
Near the Air Force "Bone Yard" with an up-close look at military air equipment through the years,
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Музей авіації та космосу Піми
6000 E Valencia RdNear the Air Force "Bone Yard" with an up-close look at military air equipment through the years,
Houston's Horseback Riding
12801 E Speedway BlvdNearby horseback riding stables.
Tanque Verde Ranch
14301 E Speedway BlvdNearby horseback riding stables & spa!
A beautiful Mexican wishing shrine along downtown's "Turquoise Trail" walking historic tour route.
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El Tiradito Wishing Shrine
418 S Main AveA beautiful Mexican wishing shrine along downtown's "Turquoise Trail" walking historic tour route.
"The Town Too Tough to Die" is the real deal! Step into the "Old West" and visit the famous OK Corral along with several other historic spots!
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Tombstone
300 N Sumner St"The Town Too Tough to Die" is the real deal! Step into the "Old West" and visit the famous OK Corral along with several other historic spots!
See the famous Copper Queen Hotel and visit numerous artisan stores. This is a funky, fun little town!
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Bisbee
See the famous Copper Queen Hotel and visit numerous artisan stores. This is a funky, fun little town!
Kitt Peak National Observatory
A great spot for astronomy lovers!
Another great spot for astronomy lovers!
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Mt. Lemmon Sky Center Observatory
9800 E Ski Run RdAnother great spot for astronomy lovers!
La Misión San José de Tumacácori
Spanish mission and ruins.
This park is on the edge of downtown. This is where youcan walk over the popular "Rattlesnake Bridge" that marks the gateway into downtown Tucson. The kids will LOVE it!
Iron Horse Park
75 N 1st AveThis park is on the edge of downtown. This is where youcan walk over the popular "Rattlesnake Bridge" that marks the gateway into downtown Tucson. The kids will LOVE it!
Located at Tucson City Hall, this is the future site of the "January 8th Memorial." The park will honor the victims of the "Congress on Your Corner" shooting that wounded Congresswoman Gabby Giffords.
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El Presidio Park
165 W Alameda StLocated at Tucson City Hall, this is the future site of the "January 8th Memorial." The park will honor the victims of the "Congress on Your Corner" shooting that wounded Congresswoman Gabby Giffords.
Taliesin West
12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdA fun daytrip for the architecture lover.
A fun Phoenix daytrip destination to enjoy an array of desert plant life. (Or just go to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum at see wildlife too! ;-)
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Desert Botanical Garden
A fun Phoenix daytrip destination to enjoy an array of desert plant life. (Or just go to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum at see wildlife too! ;-)
1300s-era Hohokam compound in the desert comprising a 4-story house, ballcourt & irrigation canals.
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Національний пам'ятник руїнам Каса-Гранде
1100 W Ruins Dr1300s-era Hohokam compound in the desert comprising a 4-story house, ballcourt & irrigation canals.
Arts & Culture
Ted DeGrazia's unique artwork is displayed at the location which was once his studio. The chapel there is a popular spot for local weddings.
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Галерея ДеГразія в Музеї Сонця
6300 N Swan RdTed DeGrazia's unique artwork is displayed at the location which was once his studio. The chapel there is a popular spot for local weddings.
The studios where most of Hollywood's greatest classic westerns were filmed. Fun old west reenactments, rides, and entertainment.
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Old Tucson
The studios where most of Hollywood's greatest classic westerns were filmed. Fun old west reenactments, rides, and entertainment.
Fun, vaudeville style theater with audience participation. A Tucson favorite!
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Gaslight Theatre
7010 E Broadway BlvdFun, vaudeville style theater with audience participation. A Tucson favorite!
Reserved seats movie theater with food & drinks served at your seat.
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Roadhouse Cinemas
4811 E Grant RdReserved seats movie theater with food & drinks served at your seat.
Музей мистецтва Тусону та історичний блок
140 N Main AveGreat gift shop.
Casino Del Sol
5655 W Valencia RdFor the casino lovers.
Century 20 El Con і XD
3601 E Broadway BlvdPopular movie theater.
Century Park Place 20 and XD
5870 E Broadway BlvdPopular movie theater.
A "cheap seats" theater for movies that have already been out awhile.
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Century Gateway 12 Movie Theater
770 N Kolb RdA "cheap seats" theater for movies that have already been out awhile.
Tucson's "Art House" movie theater with a lobby snack, wine & craft beer bar.
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The Loft Cinema
3233 E Speedway BlvdTucson's "Art House" movie theater with a lobby snack, wine & craft beer bar.
Bowlero Tucson
114 S Camino SecoThe closest bowling alley.
Skydive Arizona
4900 N Taylor StIf you're a daredevil....
Food Scene
Starbucks
3025 E Speedway BlvdThe neighborhood Starbuck's!
Mama's Famous Pizza & Heroes
6996 E 22nd StGreat pizza joint for eat-in or dine out.
Fun "Old West" steakhouse, but don't wear a tie! They cut them right off your neck.
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Pinnacle Peak
6541 E Tanque Verde RdFun "Old West" steakhouse, but don't wear a tie! They cut them right off your neck.
Magpies Gourmet Pizza
105 S Houghton RdDelicious Pizza.
Piazza Gavi
5415 N Kolb RdExcellent Italian with good ambiance.
One of Tucson's favorite Mexican restaurants for generations. The Chesse Crisp is national award-winning. Great location on the edge of downtown in one of the city's most scenic barrios.
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El Minuto Cafe
354 S Main AveOne of Tucson's favorite Mexican restaurants for generations. The Chesse Crisp is national award-winning. Great location on the edge of downtown in one of the city's most scenic barrios.
Eclectic Cafe
7053 E Tanque Verde RdSome of the best Tortilla Soup in town.
Renee's Organic Oven
7065 E Tanque Verde RdFantastic "organic" menu.
Poco & Moms Cantina
7000 E Tanque Verde RdFantastic "New Mexico style" restaurant.
Fun, local 24-hour coffee shop with Wifi and patio seating.
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Coffee X Change
6841 N Camino PrincipalFun, local 24-hour coffee shop with Wifi and patio seating.
Dairy Queen (Treat)
8955 E Tanque Verde RdIn the land of Dairy Queen...
Easily one of the best menus in town! Local farm-to-table dining. At the end of the Streetcar line near downtown.
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Agustin Kitchen
100 South Avenida del ConventoEasily one of the best menus in town! Local farm-to-table dining. At the end of the Streetcar line near downtown.
Great local coffee shop / eatery / market on the streetcar line near UofA.
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Time Market
444 E University BlvdGreat local coffee shop / eatery / market on the streetcar line near UofA.
A great restaurant in the heart of downtown with fantastic gourmet ice cream.
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The HUB Grill and Bar
1925 S Sossaman RdA great restaurant in the heart of downtown with fantastic gourmet ice cream.
Tuesdays are steak nights. Long-standing destination offering a meat-heavy menu plus salads, drinks & panoramic views.
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McGraws
4110 S Houghton RdTuesdays are steak nights. Long-standing destination offering a meat-heavy menu plus salads, drinks & panoramic views.
El Corral
2201 E River RdExcellent prime rib.
Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies
50 S Houghton RdFor those who love juices & smoothies.
Sandwiches on-the-go for an impromptu Saguaro Nat'l Park hike & picnic?
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Subway
105 S Houghton RdSandwiches on-the-go for an impromptu Saguaro Nat'l Park hike & picnic?
Civano Coffee House
5278 S Civano BlvdFriendly local coffee house.
Chuy's Mesquite Broiler
7585 S Houghton RdVery casual family atmosphere with delicious Mesquite broiled chicken.
Baskin-Robbins
8670 E Broadway BlvdClosest "31 Flavors"
Chipotle Mexican Grill
4774 E Grant RdA fast & healthy favorite.
Frost Gelato
7301 E Tanque Verde RdA wide selection of delicious gelato flavors!
Bruegger's Bagels
1064 N Campbell AveWho doesn't love Bruegger's?
Great casual menu with optional patio seating.
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Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar
6390 E Grant RdGreat casual menu with optional patio seating.
Millie's Pancake Haus
6541 E Tanque Verde RdA favorite local breakfast spot.
Jonathan's Cork
6320 E Tanque Verde RdA "hidden" local favorite restaurant & bar.
Sachiko Sushi
1101 N Wilmot RdSome of the best sushi in town with good lunch specials.
Frozen Delight
1101 N Wilmot RdMy mom's favorite frozen yogurt spot.
The Good Egg
10565 N Oracle RdA popular breakfast restaurant.
It's a "Tucson thing!' Make sure to order an eegee's (that's a frozen slushy-type drink) with your "original grinder" or chili dog. It's a casual local chain, so you'll only find eegee's in Tucson.
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eegee's
7102 E Broadway BlvdIt's a "Tucson thing!' Make sure to order an eegee's (that's a frozen slushy-type drink) with your "original grinder" or chili dog. It's a casual local chain, so you'll only find eegee's in Tucson.
Cafe Poca Cosa
110 E Pennington StAmazing food. Period.
Caffe Luce
245 E Congress StGreat coffee, wine & other treats in the heart of downtown.
Proper
300 E Congress StDelicious menu.
Cartel Coffee Lab
2516 N Campbell AveA coffeehouse for the hip at heart!
47 Scott
47 N Scott AveExcellent food & wine tucked into a sweet spot downtown.
Reilly Craft Pizza and Drink
101 E Pennington StGreat (more upscale) pizza & bar joint!
A popular local coffee shop. Great stop on the way up or down from Mt. Lemmon.
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Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde RdA popular local coffee shop. Great stop on the way up or down from Mt. Lemmon.
Fortunato's Italian Deli
9100 E Tanque Verde RdA favorite local deli.
Twirls Frozen Yogurt
3587 E Broadway Blvd"Serve yourself" frozen yogurt with LOTS of flavor choices.
In-N-Out Burger
7111 E Broadway BlvdNo Californian would forgive me if I left this option out!
Fantastic bakery with all items fresh daily, so get there earlier for the best selection!
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La Baguette Parisienne
7851 E Broadway BlvdFantastic bakery with all items fresh daily, so get there earlier for the best selection!
If you love tamales or just want to try one, they've got a varied menu.
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Tucson Tamale Company
2545 E Broadway BlvdIf you love tamales or just want to try one, they've got a varied menu.
A great, casually upscale restaurant & bar that won't break your budget. Open to 2AM with a smaller "bar menu" after 11PM.
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Union Public House
4340 N Campbell AveA great, casually upscale restaurant & bar that won't break your budget. Open to 2AM with a smaller "bar menu" after 11PM.
One of Tucson's oldest and most loved Italian restaurants. The herbs are grown on-site and there's garden seating.
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Caruso's
434 N 4th AveOne of Tucson's oldest and most loved Italian restaurants. The herbs are grown on-site and there's garden seating.
Great, casual coffee & light lunch location. Often live singer/songwriter music or poetry readings. Great back garden seating area as well.
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Unplugged Wine Bar
118 E Congress StGreat, casual coffee & light lunch location. Often live singer/songwriter music or poetry readings. Great back garden seating area as well.
Miss Saigon
1072 N Campbell AveSometimes you crave Pho! This is the place to go.
Food & wine in Tucson's old Train Depot. Amtrak is next door where you can hop a cheap overnight ride to Los Angeles or Palm Springs.
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Maynards Market & Kitchen
400 N Toole AveFood & wine in Tucson's old Train Depot. Amtrak is next door where you can hop a cheap overnight ride to Los Angeles or Palm Springs.
Entertainment & Activities
One of the best "museums" in the nation. Excellent wildlife & education on the Sonoran Desert.
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdOne of the best "museums" in the nation. Excellent wildlife & education on the Sonoran Desert.
"Old West" themed shops & restaurants with a few rides for the little ones.
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Trail Dust Town
6541 E Tanque Verde Rd"Old West" themed shops & restaurants with a few rides for the little ones.
Біосфера 2
32540 S Biosphere RdFantastic science center.
Fun miniature golf, batting cages, go-carts, bumper boats, arcade, etc. for kids... or just the kid inside you!
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Golf N' Stuff
6503 E Tanque Verde RdFun miniature golf, batting cages, go-carts, bumper boats, arcade, etc. for kids... or just the kid inside you!
One of the best spots in town to enjoy some educational play time with kids.
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Дитячий музей Тусон
200 S 6th AveOne of the best spots in town to enjoy some educational play time with kids.
Everything Else
Agua Caliente Park Road
Agua Caliente Park RoadA park with stunning views & walking trails.
Great golf set against the backdrop of the Catalina Mountains.
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Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club
6200 N Club House LnGreat golf set against the backdrop of the Catalina Mountains.
A must see! A beautiful Spanish mission on the Tohono O'Odham Nation. Usually wonderful Native American vendors set up out front with everything from jewelry to Indian Fry Bread.
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Місія Сан-Ксав'єр-дел-Бак
1950 W San Xavier RdA must see! A beautiful Spanish mission on the Tohono O'Odham Nation. Usually wonderful Native American vendors set up out front with everything from jewelry to Indian Fry Bread.
Captivating look of a missile program via a partially underground museum.
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Музей ракети-носія «Титан»
1580 W Duval Mine RdCaptivating look of a missile program via a partially underground museum.
Wonderful artisan community with many quaint galleries, shops, & restaurants.
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Tubac
Wonderful artisan community with many quaint galleries, shops, & restaurants.
Madera Canyon
South Madera Canyon RoadGreat hiking & picnic locations.
Gates Pass Trail
6400 W Gates Pass RdDesert sunsets don't get any better than this view!
A great view of downtown Tucson on ancient Native American ground, including a loop drive or a fairly easy hiking trail.
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Парк Sentinel Peak (“A” Mountain)
1001 Sentinel Peak Rd SA great view of downtown Tucson on ancient Native American ground, including a loop drive or a fairly easy hiking trail.
Excellent museum of Arizona history on the University of Arizona campus.
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Arizona History Museum
949 E 2nd StExcellent museum of Arizona history on the University of Arizona campus.
La Encantada
2905 E Skyline DrExcellent outdoor mall for "mainstream" shopping.
Каталіна Стейт Парк
11570 North Oracle RoadBeautiful scenery & picnic spots.
Hope you won't need it, but this is a closeby urgent care center with online check-in to avoid long waiting room stays. (http://nextcare.com/locations/search/)
NextCare Urgent Care
4280 N Oracle RdHope you won't need it, but this is a closeby urgent care center with online check-in to avoid long waiting room stays. (http://nextcare.com/locations/search/)
Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital
350 N Wilmot RdThe nearest Emergency Room.
The best hospital in town. (Nationally ranked with a top-notch Trauma Center.)
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Banner University Medical Center Tucson
1625 N Campbell AveThe best hospital in town. (Nationally ranked with a top-notch Trauma Center.)
Yoga Oasis
2631 N Campbell AveA good offering of various daily yoga classes.
Park with hiking trails leading from a campground to a 1,500-ft.-high peak & Civil War battlefield. The westernmost battle of the Civil War - CA Union soldiers vs. AZ Confederates.
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Державний парк Пікачо-Пік
15520 Picacho Peak RdPark with hiking trails leading from a campground to a 1,500-ft.-high peak & Civil War battlefield. The westernmost battle of the Civil War - CA Union soldiers vs. AZ Confederates.
Essentials
Great organic & health food choices at reasonable prices.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
4645 E Speedway BlvdGreat organic & health food choices at reasonable prices.
The closest Trader Joe's... because who can live without TJ's?!
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Trader Joe's
4209 N Campbell AveThe closest Trader Joe's... because who can live without TJ's?!
Silverado Plaza
115 S Houghton RdSafeway Grocery Store opens here March 16, 2016.
The closest Whole Foods. But Sprouts & Trader Joe's are cheaper & closer options for many of the same types of products.
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Whole Foods Market
3360 E Speedway BlvdThe closest Whole Foods. But Sprouts & Trader Joe's are cheaper & closer options for many of the same types of products.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fantastic funky shops, bars, & lots of weekend/nightlife.
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North 4th Avenue
North 4th AvenueFantastic funky shops, bars, & lots of weekend/nightlife.
Hotel Congress
311 E Congress StGreat bar & entertainment venue.
IBT's
616 N 4th AveDance club & bar. (Mostly gay)
COWPONY
6510 E Tanque Verde RdA fun country-ish "dive bar" with karaoke.
A quaint spot in a beautiful old barrio setting at the edge of downtown.
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Cushing Street Bar & Restaurant
198 W Cushing StA quaint spot in a beautiful old barrio setting at the edge of downtown.
Saguaro Corners Restaurant & Bar
3750 S Old Spanish TrailA local favorite sports bar.
Ermanos Craft Beer & Wine Bar
220 N 4th AveExcellent wine & beer menu.
The Shanty
401 E 9th StProbably Tucson's oldest and best-loved wine bar.
Borderlands Brewing Co.
119 E Toole AveA favorite local brewery.