Bill and Liz's guidebook
Sightseeing
If you ever wanted to know more about the Arizona desert and ecosystem, this is the place to go. Lots of exhibits and wildlife to see!
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdIf you ever wanted to know more about the Arizona desert and ecosystem, this is the place to go. Lots of exhibits and wildlife to see!
Tombstone
300 N Sumner StA town that has a lot of the old west character!
A great place for star gazing. Clear skies most of the year make this a destination for those who seek to see more of the universe.
95 locals recommend
Kitt Peak National Observatory
A great place for star gazing. Clear skies most of the year make this a destination for those who seek to see more of the universe.
Mount Lemmon has wonderful views of the city from about an elevation of 9,000 feet. The temperatures drop on the way up, so be prepared for cooler weather...
485 locals recommend
Mount Lemmon
Mount Lemmon has wonderful views of the city from about an elevation of 9,000 feet. The temperatures drop on the way up, so be prepared for cooler weather...
Old Tucson
A taste of the old west.
A day trip to the border town of Nogales Mexico can be fun for all. Food and shopping and not to mention a taste of the Mexican culture.
15 locals recommend
Nogales
A day trip to the border town of Nogales Mexico can be fun for all. Food and shopping and not to mention a taste of the Mexican culture.
Beautiful botanical garden less than 10 minutes away. They also have a wonderful bistro.
168 locals recommend
Tohono Chul
7366 N Paseo Del NorteBeautiful botanical garden less than 10 minutes away. They also have a wonderful bistro.
Biosphere 2
32540 S Biosphere RdUnique and historical facility.
Saguaro National Park
Saguaro National Park West
Reid Park Zoo
3400 E Zoo CtOur city zoo. Fun outing for the family.
Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N Alvernon WayWhen you look to the west you'll see a prominent mountain with an unusual shape. That is Picacho Peak. A great hiking spot and where the western-most battle of the civil war took place.
33 locals recommend
Picacho Peak State Park
15520 Picacho Peak RdWhen you look to the west you'll see a prominent mountain with an unusual shape. That is Picacho Peak. A great hiking spot and where the western-most battle of the civil war took place.
Food scene
Bisbee
Travelers and sightseers love Bisbee. Great food and shopping.
One of our favorite restaurants that's within walking distance. Great food and good people watching.
46 locals recommend
Wildflower
7037 N Oracle RdOne of our favorite restaurants that's within walking distance. Great food and good people watching.
Another close-by restaurant that's less expensive and quicker service.
48 locals recommend
Sauce Pizza & Wine
2990 N Campbell AveAnother close-by restaurant that's less expensive and quicker service.
Our favorite gelato! And a great treat after dining at the local restaurants.
18 locals recommend
Frost Gelato
7131 N Oracle RdOur favorite gelato! And a great treat after dining at the local restaurants.
The place we shop for fresh meats for the grill. You can also get a nice deli sandwich.
Dickman's Meat & Deli
6472 N Oracle RdThe place we shop for fresh meats for the grill. You can also get a nice deli sandwich.
HiFalutin
6780 N Oracle RdJust down the street also in walking distance. Good southwestern food.
El Charro Café
311 N Court AveGood Mexican cuisine!
Salons and Spas
Gadabout SalonSpas
1990 E River RdVerve Salon
North Casas Adobes DriveSola Salons - Northwest
7090 N Oracle RdMynd Spa & Salon
3666 E Sunrise DrTraveler advice
Getting around
Local Driving
If you are driving in Tucson, you’ve probably noticed our left turn lights come after all the traffic has gone straight through the intersection. Some intersections have leading left turn signals, and these are marked with signs that say “Leading Left Turn.” This isn’t necessarily tricky, but it could catch you off guard.
The next traffic issue is the “Michigan Left.” There are some intersections that do not allow left turns. In these cases go through the intersection, make a U turn at the next left, go back to the intersection and turn right.