Guidebook for Tucson
Food Scene
One of the best restaurants in Tucson. Also a great place to grab a late-night drink
78 moradores locais recomendam
Kingfisher
2564 E Grant RdOne of the best restaurants in Tucson. Also a great place to grab a late-night drink
A breakfast greasy diner. A Tucson classic. Typically a short wait.
38 moradores locais recomendam
Bobo's Restaurant
2938 E Grant RdA breakfast greasy diner. A Tucson classic. Typically a short wait.
Fantastic nicer breakfast/brunch place with a lovely patio. Frequently a short wait.
170 moradores locais recomendam
Prep & Pastry
2660 N Campbell AveFantastic nicer breakfast/brunch place with a lovely patio. Frequently a short wait.
Great Mediterranean food at a low price. Grab something to go and eat on the patio at the house.
Za'atar Mediterranean Restaurant
2310 N Country Club RdGreat Mediterranean food at a low price. Grab something to go and eat on the patio at the house.
Another diner/greasy spoon. Good breakfast grub with friendly people.
9 moradores locais recomendam
Robert's Restaurant
3301 E Grant RdAnother diner/greasy spoon. Good breakfast grub with friendly people.
My favorite Tucson Sunday brunch place. Try the Union Burger.
78 moradores locais recomendam
Union Public House
4340 N Campbell AveMy favorite Tucson Sunday brunch place. Try the Union Burger.
Good happy hour and great evening views. Try the short ribs burrito and the margaritas.
44 moradores locais recomendam
Blanco Tacos + Tequila
2905 E Skyline DrGood happy hour and great evening views. Try the short ribs burrito and the margaritas.
Eegees drinks are a Tucson institution. The food is mediocre, but the frozen drinks (perhaps with a bit of rum) are pretty delish.
70 moradores locais recomendam
Eegee's
2510 E Speedway BlvdEegees drinks are a Tucson institution. The food is mediocre, but the frozen drinks (perhaps with a bit of rum) are pretty delish.
If you're feeling adventurous, La Roca, just a short walk across the border into Mexico, is some quality real Mexican food. Be sure to bring your passports!
7 moradores locais recomendam
Restaurant Bar la Roca
91 C. ElíasIf you're feeling adventurous, La Roca, just a short walk across the border into Mexico, is some quality real Mexican food. Be sure to bring your passports!
The best coffee shop in town. Walking distance (long walk) from the house.
74 moradores locais recomendam
Raging Sage Coffee Roasters
2458 N Campbell AveThe best coffee shop in town. Walking distance (long walk) from the house.
Great but expensive Sunday brunch. Good but expensive dinners. Nice bar and patios.
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The Grill at Hacienda Del Sol
5501 N Hacienda Del Sol RdGreat but expensive Sunday brunch. Good but expensive dinners. Nice bar and patios.
A Tucson classic for standard sonoran mexican food.
30 moradores locais recomendam
Rosa's Mexican Food Restaurant
1750 E Fort Lowell RdA Tucson classic for standard sonoran mexican food.
Internationally recognized nouveau mexican restaurant. Their cookbooks are sold in the Smithsonian gift shops in Washington, D.C.
106 moradores locais recomendam
Cafe Poca Cosa
110 E Pennington StInternationally recognized nouveau mexican restaurant. Their cookbooks are sold in the Smithsonian gift shops in Washington, D.C.
Tucson is known for its tamales and this place makes some good, accessible tamales.
35 moradores locais recomendam
Tucson Tamale Company
2545 E Broadway BlvdTucson is known for its tamales and this place makes some good, accessible tamales.
Good mid-level breakfast/brunch/lunch place with something for anyone.
76 moradores locais recomendam
Blue Willow Restaurant
2616 N Campbell AveGood mid-level breakfast/brunch/lunch place with something for anyone.
Fun new place to grab a drink and some food, and play some games (shuffleboard, etc.)
97 moradores locais recomendam
Culinary Dropout
2543 E Grant RdFun new place to grab a drink and some food, and play some games (shuffleboard, etc.)
Parks & Nature
Good, simple hiking trail with good elevations and views.
15 moradores locais recomendam
Finger Rock Trail
Finger Rock TrailGood, simple hiking trail with good elevations and views.
Sightseeing
"River" (as-in dry riverbed) Trail that circles the city. Free of traffic, but loaded with views and wildlife. Great for cycling or walking.
19 moradores locais recomendam
Parque Memorial Brandi Fenton
3482 E River Rd"River" (as-in dry riverbed) Trail that circles the city. Free of traffic, but loaded with views and wildlife. Great for cycling or walking.
If you need to escape the heat or take in some skiing (during the few days a year we get snow in the mountains), this is the place to go. Check out the little restaurants and cafes in Summerlin.
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Monte Lemmon
If you need to escape the heat or take in some skiing (during the few days a year we get snow in the mountains), this is the place to go. Check out the little restaurants and cafes in Summerlin.
Easy to difficult hiking trails, or a tram ride. Visit after a rainfall and see amazing creeks, pools, and waterfalls.
212 moradores locais recomendam
Cânion Sabino
Easy to difficult hiking trails, or a tram ride. Visit after a rainfall and see amazing creeks, pools, and waterfalls.
A Tucson landmark. If you want a quick lesson on the desert, this zoo/botanical garden is the place to go. See coyotes, javelinas, bobcats, and more. The hummingbird exhibit is world-renowned.
670 moradores locais recomendam
Museu do Deserto do Arizona-Sonora
2021 N Kinney RdA Tucson landmark. If you want a quick lesson on the desert, this zoo/botanical garden is the place to go. See coyotes, javelinas, bobcats, and more. The hummingbird exhibit is world-renowned.
One of the best views of the sunset that I've ever seen. Go all the way to the park/parking lot at the top of the road. You'll know it when you see it.
127 moradores locais recomendam
Gates Pass Trail
6400 W Gates Pass RdOne of the best views of the sunset that I've ever seen. Go all the way to the park/parking lot at the top of the road. You'll know it when you see it.
Everything Else
Don't get hurt or sick, but if you do, UMC is the closest hospital.
22 moradores locais recomendam
Banner University Medical Center Tucson
1625 N Campbell AveDon't get hurt or sick, but if you do, UMC is the closest hospital.
Shopping
A Tucson institution. A used bookstore with instruments, electronics, etc. A great place to waste away an afternoon
27 moradores locais recomendam
Bookmans Midtown Entertainment Exchange
4841 E Speedway BlvdA Tucson institution. A used bookstore with instruments, electronics, etc. A great place to waste away an afternoon
If you need some high-end groceries, clothing, or food, this is the place to come. Get your Tiffany's here! Great views of the city, too!
229 moradores locais recomendam
La Encantada
2905 E Skyline DrIf you need some high-end groceries, clothing, or food, this is the place to come. Get your Tiffany's here! Great views of the city, too!
Essentials
Albertsons
2854 N Campbell AveNearest standard grocery store
If you know Trader Joe's, this is the nearest one. If you don't, swing by to grab some good quality organic and pre-prepared groceries.
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Trader Joe's
4209 N Campbell AveIf you know Trader Joe's, this is the nearest one. If you don't, swing by to grab some good quality organic and pre-prepared groceries.
Entertainment & Activities
La Madera Park
2700 E La Madera DrGreat park to kick a ball or jump off a swing.
Great zoo for Tucson's size. Good way to spend a few hours.
169 moradores locais recomendam
Zoológico de Reid Park
3400 E Zoo CtGreat zoo for Tucson's size. Good way to spend a few hours.