Guidebook for Tucson
Food Scene
One of our very favorite breakfast & brunch places in Tucson. Go early to avoid long waits. They have a second location on the East side of town (Grant & Wilmot).
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Prep & Pastry
2660 N Campbell AveOne of our very favorite breakfast & brunch places in Tucson. Go early to avoid long waits. They have a second location on the East side of town (Grant & Wilmot).
Excellent place for breakfast, brunch or lunch in the downtown area. Hip, laid-back atmosphere. Check out the local and organic products sold in the market in the back.
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Five Points Market & Restaurant
756 S Stone Ave Excellent place for breakfast, brunch or lunch in the downtown area. Hip, laid-back atmosphere. Check out the local and organic products sold in the market in the back.
Our go-to spot for Szechuan Chinese cuisine - plenty of options for both carnivores as well as vegetarians.
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Jun Dynasty Chinese Restaurant
2933 E Grant RdOur go-to spot for Szechuan Chinese cuisine - plenty of options for both carnivores as well as vegetarians.
Tumerico
2526 E 6th StCreative and super tasty vegan Mexican restaurant.
Time Market
444 E University BlvdGreat for pizza and drinks.
Excellent Mexican cuisine located in the beautiful San Mercado Agustin courtyard.
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Seis Kitchen
1765 E River RdExcellent Mexican cuisine located in the beautiful San Mercado Agustin courtyard.
Scordato's Pizzeria
4911 N Stone AveDelicious artisan pizza made from quality ingredients.
Upscale place for Northern Italian cuisine in elegant surroundings in the Catalina Foothills. Great view of the city. Large selection of wines.
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Vivace Restaurant
6440 N Campbell AveUpscale place for Northern Italian cuisine in elegant surroundings in the Catalina Foothills. Great view of the city. Large selection of wines.
Southwestern and Global cuisine in a relaxed and fun setting. Perfect for al fresco dining with live music.
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LaCo Tucson | Outdoor Downtown Tucson Restaurant
76 N Court AveSouthwestern and Global cuisine in a relaxed and fun setting. Perfect for al fresco dining with live music.
Authentic Chinese tea shop offering an enjoyable and tranquil break from a busy day of working or sightseeing.
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Seven Cups Fine Chinese Teas
2510 E 6th StAuthentic Chinese tea shop offering an enjoyable and tranquil break from a busy day of working or sightseeing.
Top-notch thin-crust pizza in a bustling environment with stylish minimalist decor. Reservations accepted via phone for parties of 5 or more.
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ANELLO
222 E 6th StTop-notch thin-crust pizza in a bustling environment with stylish minimalist decor. Reservations accepted via phone for parties of 5 or more.
Outstanding, creative cuisine made from fresh, seasonal ingredients. Voted Best New Restaurant 2019 in town. A must-try place!
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Tito and Pep
4122 E Speedway BlvdOutstanding, creative cuisine made from fresh, seasonal ingredients. Voted Best New Restaurant 2019 in town. A must-try place!
Delicious authentic ramen in walking distance from our casita. Yummy vegan option available.
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Raijin Ramen
2955 E Speedway BlvdDelicious authentic ramen in walking distance from our casita. Yummy vegan option available.
Hip grocery market and eatery in the heart of Sam Hughes. Great breakfast and brunch menu. If you’re up for a stroll, you can walk there from our casita in less than 15 minutes.
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Flora's Market Run
2513 E 6th StHip grocery market and eatery in the heart of Sam Hughes. Great breakfast and brunch menu. If you’re up for a stroll, you can walk there from our casita in less than 15 minutes.
Our favorite coffee roaster in Tucson. Offering single-origin, locally roasted coffees as well as specialty teas, along with a great breakfast and lunch menu.
Yellow Brick Coffee
Our favorite coffee roaster in Tucson. Offering single-origin, locally roasted coffees as well as specialty teas, along with a great breakfast and lunch menu.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place for excellent (and strong!) cocktails, wines, and beers.
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Sidecar
139 S Eastbourne AveGreat place for excellent (and strong!) cocktails, wines, and beers.
Local movie rental that is also a cool bar and hangout offering craft beer, wine, coffee and free movie screenings.
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Casa Video
2905 E Speedway BlvdLocal movie rental that is also a cool bar and hangout offering craft beer, wine, coffee and free movie screenings.
Sightseeing
Interesting and beautiful historic Spanish Catholic mission located on the Tohono O'odham Nation San Xavier Indian Reservation.
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Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdInteresting and beautiful historic Spanish Catholic mission located on the Tohono O'odham Nation San Xavier Indian Reservation.
Known for its colorful adobe houses, this cute neighborhood is nice for an architectural stroll just outside the downtown area.
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Barrio Viejo
Known for its colorful adobe houses, this cute neighborhood is nice for an architectural stroll just outside the downtown area.
Your authentic Tucson experience won't be complete without checking out the quirky local shops and restaurants along this stretch of N 4th Ave between Congress St and University Blvd.
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Historic Fourth Avenue
Your authentic Tucson experience won't be complete without checking out the quirky local shops and restaurants along this stretch of N 4th Ave between Congress St and University Blvd.
Built in 1918, this pretty historic hotel is worth visiting just to appreciate its beautiful architecture, but on top of that, it offers a restaurant with large patio, multiple bars, and live music performances almost every night.
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Hotel Congress
311 E Congress StBuilt in 1918, this pretty historic hotel is worth visiting just to appreciate its beautiful architecture, but on top of that, it offers a restaurant with large patio, multiple bars, and live music performances almost every night.
Parks & Nature
The quintessential destination to explore the amazing landscape around Tucson in a family-friendly and easily accessible way. The trail system offers options for anything from a light stroll to a full-on day hike, such as the highly recommended Seven Falls trail.
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Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadThe quintessential destination to explore the amazing landscape around Tucson in a family-friendly and easily accessible way. The trail system offers options for anything from a light stroll to a full-on day hike, such as the highly recommended Seven Falls trail.
Drive up the scenic road to Mount Lemmon and you will experience dramatic changes in landscape and temperature as you go up in elevation. Once on top, you can choose to take a walk or hike on one of the many trails up there, spend some time in the small town of Summerhaven, or check out the SkyCenter observatory. The SkyCenter offers a great guided stargazing program - make sure to book a spot in advance and dress appropriately - it gets cold up there!
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Mount Lemmon
Drive up the scenic road to Mount Lemmon and you will experience dramatic changes in landscape and temperature as you go up in elevation. Once on top, you can choose to take a walk or hike on one of the many trails up there, spend some time in the small town of Summerhaven, or check out the SkyCenter observatory. The SkyCenter offers a great guided stargazing program - make sure to book a spot in advance and dress appropriately - it gets cold up there!
A highly recommended destination for birding and hiking. The landscape is very diverse and distinctly different from the desert landscape you will find in Saguaro National Park and Sabino Canyon.
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Madera Canyon
South Madera Canyon RoadA highly recommended destination for birding and hiking. The landscape is very diverse and distinctly different from the desert landscape you will find in Saguaro National Park and Sabino Canyon.
Arts & Culture
The 'U of A' campus is most definitely worth a visit. Explore the architecture and green spaces and immerse yourself into the hustle and bustle of student life, or check out the great museums on campus, most notably the Arizona State Museum, the Center for Creative Photography, and the Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium.
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The University of Arizona
1200 East University BoulevardThe 'U of A' campus is most definitely worth a visit. Explore the architecture and green spaces and immerse yourself into the hustle and bustle of student life, or check out the great museums on campus, most notably the Arizona State Museum, the Center for Creative Photography, and the Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium.
Entertainment & Activities
Iconic local theater featuring many classic and Indie movies.
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The Loft Cinema
3233 E Speedway BlvdIconic local theater featuring many classic and Indie movies.
A renowned destination and must-go-to for first-time visitors and residents alike, this combination of botanical garden, zoo, and natural history museum is the perfect place to learn about the fascinating animal and plant life of the Sonoran Desert. As a bonus, the drive there will reward you with amazing views of the Saguaro National Park West. Note that the correct address is 2021 N Kinney Rd.
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Sonoran Desert Museum
2021 North Kinney RoadA renowned destination and must-go-to for first-time visitors and residents alike, this combination of botanical garden, zoo, and natural history museum is the perfect place to learn about the fascinating animal and plant life of the Sonoran Desert. As a bonus, the drive there will reward you with amazing views of the Saguaro National Park West. Note that the correct address is 2021 N Kinney Rd.