Lawrence’s Tucson Attractions
Food scene
Barrio Brewing Co
800 E 16th StGreat atmosphere, patio dining and close by.
Pizza specials, delivery available, speakeasy bar in the back. In the heart of Downtown.
21 locals recommend
Empire Pizza & Pub
137 E Congress StPizza specials, delivery available, speakeasy bar in the back. In the heart of Downtown.
Variety of amazing food, full bar and hidden downstairs basement bar. Patio dining, interesting history. Home to Tough Luck Club bar.
79 locals recommend
Reilly Craft Pizza and Drink
101 E Pennington StVariety of amazing food, full bar and hidden downstairs basement bar. Patio dining, interesting history. Home to Tough Luck Club bar.
My personal pick for a homey breakfast joint. Generous portions, daily specials and close by. Menudo on the weekends.
Laverna's Coffee Shop
220 S Plumer AveMy personal pick for a homey breakfast joint. Generous portions, daily specials and close by. Menudo on the weekends.
Historic market in the heart of downtown, groceries, great, and drinks. Patio dining, curated market goods.
36 locals recommend
Johnny Gibson's Downtown Market
11 S 6th AveHistoric market in the heart of downtown, groceries, great, and drinks. Patio dining, curated market goods.
Cartel Coffee Lab
2516 N Campbell AveDowntown coffee and pastries.
Historic hotel restaurant with amazing food where mobster John Dillinger met his downfall. Patio dining, outdoor stage, live music and entertainment.
111 locals recommend
Cup Cafe
311 E Congress StHistoric hotel restaurant with amazing food where mobster John Dillinger met his downfall. Patio dining, outdoor stage, live music and entertainment.
New York Pizza by the slice or by the pie. Located on the historic 4th Avenue. Grab a slice and enjoy next door at Sky Bar.
34 locals recommend
Brooklyn Pizza Company
534 N 4th AveNew York Pizza by the slice or by the pie. Located on the historic 4th Avenue. Grab a slice and enjoy next door at Sky Bar.
Old school Mexican fare served in a relaxed surrounding. Decorated with folk-art.
8 locals recommend
Martins Comida Chingona
557 N 4th AveOld school Mexican fare served in a relaxed surrounding. Decorated with folk-art.
Tucson's oldest Mexican restaurant. Patio dining, great margarita's.
151 locals recommend
El Charro Café
311 N Court AveTucson's oldest Mexican restaurant. Patio dining, great margarita's.
Great food, small batch gourmet ice cream. Outdoor dining. Great for people-watching.
74 locals recommend
HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery
266 E Congress StGreat food, small batch gourmet ice cream. Outdoor dining. Great for people-watching.
Popular Tucson plaza with a variety of dining choices. Central courtyard seating to enjoy the weather and food. Adjacent to the MSA Annex shops, bar & entertainment venue.
160 locals recommend
Mercado San Augustin
100 South Avenida del ConventoPopular Tucson plaza with a variety of dining choices. Central courtyard seating to enjoy the weather and food. Adjacent to the MSA Annex shops, bar & entertainment venue.
Eclectic shopping, entertainment and dining. Adjacent to the Mercado San Augustine.
68 locals recommend
MSA Annex
267 South Avenida del ConventoEclectic shopping, entertainment and dining. Adjacent to the Mercado San Augustine.
KUKAI
267 South Avenida del ConventoCasual outdoor dining, fantastic Japanese food. Try the Mt. Fuji Don!
Award winning casual patio dining. BYOB. Located in nearby South Tucson.
14 locals recommend
Rollies Mexican Patio
4573 S 12th AveAward winning casual patio dining. BYOB. Located in nearby South Tucson.
El Minuto Cafe
354 S Main AvePopular downtown Mexican food.
Mi Nidito
1813 S 4th AveAuthentic Mexican food in South Tucson.
Something for everyone, food court type set-up. Great food for all.
29 locals recommend
American Eat Company
1439 S 4th AveSomething for everyone, food court type set-up. Great food for all.
Downtown restaurant with great food and drink specials. Patio dining, entertainment and people-watching.
9 locals recommend
Elliott's on Congress
135 E Congress StDowntown restaurant with great food and drink specials. Patio dining, entertainment and people-watching.
Ermanos Craft Beer & Wine Bar
220 N 4th AvePub food and craft beer. Patio dining
Historic Tucson market with prepared meals, locally curated goods, drinks and outdoor dining.
57 locals recommend
Flora's Market Run
2513 E 6th StHistoric Tucson market with prepared meals, locally curated goods, drinks and outdoor dining.
A tea drinkers must visit. Tea service available and tea accessories.
7 locals recommend
Seven Cups Fine Chinese Teas
2510 E 6th StA tea drinkers must visit. Tea service available and tea accessories.
A wide variety of authentic Mexican dishes, large portions, superior Margaritas.
20 locals recommend
Taco Giro
610 N Grande AveA wide variety of authentic Mexican dishes, large portions, superior Margaritas.
Sightseeing
Lost Barrio
200 S Park AveOff the beaten path. Walking distance. Ask me about the shortcut.
360 degree city and desert views. Be aware of vehicle restrictions.
135 locals recommend
Sentinel Peak Park (“A” Mountain)
1001 Sentinel Peak Rd S360 degree city and desert views. Be aware of vehicle restrictions.
Reid Park Zoo
3400 E Zoo CtAlways something new at the zoo!
There are actually two parks. SNP West is a short drive west. SNP East is at the foot of the Rincon Mountains to the east.
320 locals recommend
Saguaro National Park
There are actually two parks. SNP West is a short drive west. SNP East is at the foot of the Rincon Mountains to the east.
Guided tram tours. Amazing day hikes. Swimming holes on hot days if you're lucky.
457 locals recommend
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadGuided tram tours. Amazing day hikes. Swimming holes on hot days if you're lucky.
Museums
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
140 N Main AveLocated on the campus of The University of Arizona
27 locals recommend
University of Arizona Museum of Art
1031 N Olive RdLocated on the campus of The University of Arizona
A one of a kind living history museum showcasing Sonoran Desert wildlife and vegetation.
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdA one of a kind living history museum showcasing Sonoran Desert wildlife and vegetation.