Eric’s guidebook
Food scene
Excellent menu with a unique flare to the traditional Mexican food. Great chips and salsa! Great bar! Vegan options too!
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El Charro Café
311 N Court AveExcellent menu with a unique flare to the traditional Mexican food. Great chips and salsa! Great bar! Vegan options too!
This was the first Mexican restaurant I tried when first visiting Tucson and it has been one of my favorites ever since. Try the Molcajete (lava bowl) and enjoy the table side salsa.
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Guadalajara Original Grill
1220 E Prince RdThis was the first Mexican restaurant I tried when first visiting Tucson and it has been one of my favorites ever since. Try the Molcajete (lava bowl) and enjoy the table side salsa.
Great atmosphere with excellent food and an extensive list of local beers. Known for their scenic patio and live music.
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Noble Hops
1335 W Lambert LnGreat atmosphere with excellent food and an extensive list of local beers. Known for their scenic patio and live music.
zpizza Tap Room
11165 N La Cañada DrGreat local pizza place with its own unique style. One of my favorites.
Enjoy steak? Check out this this local Oro Valley Steakhouse in the Oro Valley Marketplace.
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The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Oro Valley
12005 N Oracle RdEnjoy steak? Check out this this local Oro Valley Steakhouse in the Oro Valley Marketplace.
The Screamery
5920 Arizona Pavilions DrAmazing selection of ice cream. My favorite is the Fudgesicle!
Sightseeing
This is my all time favorite place to visit in Tucson! It's a beautiful combination of zoo and botanical gardens. So many memorable things to see and do for the whole family. And a great way to learn about the lush Sonoran Desert.
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdThis is my all time favorite place to visit in Tucson! It's a beautiful combination of zoo and botanical gardens. So many memorable things to see and do for the whole family. And a great way to learn about the lush Sonoran Desert.
Drive through the incredible Saguaro National Park to see thousands of giant saguaro cacti!
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Saguaro-Nationalpark
Drive through the incredible Saguaro National Park to see thousands of giant saguaro cacti!
By far the best place to watch the Sunset in all of Tucson...except for the front porch of the Casita of course!
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Gates Pass Scenic Lookout
7799 W Gates Pass RdBy far the best place to watch the Sunset in all of Tucson...except for the front porch of the Casita of course!
(1.5+ hour drive) Escape the desert heat and experience one of the most beautiful drives in southern Arizona. Download the free Mt. Lemmon educational app presented by the University of Arizona for a wonderful history and geological lesson about “Sky Islands”. Test your skills at winter skiing/snowboarding at the top of Mt. Lemmon (southernmost ski destination in the US!) Skiing/snowboarding is available seasonally and depends on snowfall, but the ski lift is open year round and is definitely worth a trip.
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Mount Lemmon
(1.5+ hour drive) Escape the desert heat and experience one of the most beautiful drives in southern Arizona. Download the free Mt. Lemmon educational app presented by the University of Arizona for a wonderful history and geological lesson about “Sky Islands”. Test your skills at winter skiing/snowboarding at the top of Mt. Lemmon (southernmost ski destination in the US!) Skiing/snowboarding is available seasonally and depends on snowfall, but the ski lift is open year round and is definitely worth a trip.
City/town information
Spend a day exploring all that Downtown Tucson has to offer including some of the best Mexican restaurants in the country. (My favorite is El Charro, but every Tusconan has their favorite). Check out the historic homes and buildings and over 25+ murals!
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Tucson
Spend a day exploring all that Downtown Tucson has to offer including some of the best Mexican restaurants in the country. (My favorite is El Charro, but every Tusconan has their favorite). Check out the historic homes and buildings and over 25+ murals!
Get Active!
The trail was nominated as one of the best Recreational Trails in the country in USA Today's 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards! The Loop consists of more than 130 miles of paved, shared-use paths connecting the Cañada del Oro, Rillito, Santa Cruz, and Pantano River Parks with the Julian Wash and Harrison Road Greenway.
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The Loop
Chuck Huckelberry LoopThe trail was nominated as one of the best Recreational Trails in the country in USA Today's 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards! The Loop consists of more than 130 miles of paved, shared-use paths connecting the Cañada del Oro, Rillito, Santa Cruz, and Pantano River Parks with the Julian Wash and Harrison Road Greenway.
Just a 10 min drive away - 2 mile out and back hike to see petroglyphs. Or 1.75 mile loop trail with a slot canyon and beautiful hilltop views of the surrounding mountains.
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Honey Bee Canyon Park
13880 N Rancho Vistoso Blvd Just a 10 min drive away - 2 mile out and back hike to see petroglyphs. Or 1.75 mile loop trail with a slot canyon and beautiful hilltop views of the surrounding mountains.
Incredible, but challenging hike to the top of Pusch Peak! Just 2 grueling miles to the top, but the feeling of accomplishment when you make it to the summit is unbeatable!
Pusch Peak
Incredible, but challenging hike to the top of Pusch Peak! Just 2 grueling miles to the top, but the feeling of accomplishment when you make it to the summit is unbeatable!
One of Tucson's most iconic places to visit. Hike the Bear Canyon Trail to Seven Falls after the mountain snow melts or during the monsoon season (July-Sep) for a spectacular waterfall experience.
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Sabino Canyon
One of Tucson's most iconic places to visit. Hike the Bear Canyon Trail to Seven Falls after the mountain snow melts or during the monsoon season (July-Sep) for a spectacular waterfall experience.
Take a short 30 min drive to Picacho Peak and try your hand at the challenging climb to the top. Bring some leather gloves to help you get a good grip on the steel cables in several spots.
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Picacho Peak
Take a short 30 min drive to Picacho Peak and try your hand at the challenging climb to the top. Bring some leather gloves to help you get a good grip on the steel cables in several spots.
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Verkehrsmittel
It's best to have your own vehicle to get around Tucson.
Downtown Tucson offers an electric lightrail trail to navigate around downtown. My family and I love to park at the San Augustin Mercado (check out Seis restaurant and La Estrella bakery) then hop on the train to downtown Tucson or to the University of Arizona for a basketball game!
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Bring sunscreen and hiking shoes (for the outdoor type)
Tucson is known for its sunshine so be sure to prepare for the desert sun by drinking plenty of water and using sunscreen when needed. For the adventurers, don't forget your hiking shoes to get out on the beautiful trails.
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The local wildlife
There are many beautiful animals that visit the property and surrounding desert landscape including mule deer, rabbits, quail, roadrunners, javelinas, and coyotes. But be mindful of the possibility of coming across a rattlesnake, scorpion, or gila monster (don't get too close). If you happen to find one of these, please keep your distance. Feel free to contact me for the removal of potentially dangerous animals on the property.