Guidebook for Tucson
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This gem show really puts Tucson on the map. It's fabulous!
10 locals recommend
JOGS Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show
3750 E Irvington RdThis gem show really puts Tucson on the map. It's fabulous!
West Gates Pass Road
West Gates Pass RoadA beautiful winding road. The views are spectacular, especially at sunset.
This just happens to be the closest of many wonderful hiking trails in Tucson. Ask us about the others.
Canyon Trail
Canyon TrailThis just happens to be the closest of many wonderful hiking trails in Tucson. Ask us about the others.
Wonderful paths with labeled plants and flowers, cute gift shop, and a lovely place to have breakfast or lunch, especially on nice days out on the patio.
168 locals recommend
Tohono Chul
7366 N Paseo Del NorteWonderful paths with labeled plants and flowers, cute gift shop, and a lovely place to have breakfast or lunch, especially on nice days out on the patio.
This is a HUGE international market just minutes from us. Directly around it are some nice Asian restaurants: Thai, Vietnamese, Sushi..
7 locals recommend
Lee Lee International Supermarkets
1990 W Orange Grove RdThis is a HUGE international market just minutes from us. Directly around it are some nice Asian restaurants: Thai, Vietnamese, Sushi..
Biosphere 2
32540 S Biosphere RdThis is quite amazing to see.
La Encantada
2905 E Skyline DrUpscale shopping and dining.
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
245 E Ina RdGreat old resort. Horseback riding, dining.
Pima Community College - Northwest Campus
7600 N Shannon RdPima Community College
Omni Tucson National Resort
2727 W Club DrFamous golfing and dining.
Foothills mall
7401 N La Cholla BlvdMovie theatre, restaurants, shopping.
The 4th Ave shops run about 6 blocks and include dining, bars, and curiosity shops typical of the university area and the Southwest. The B-line Cafe, Brooklyn Pizza and Sky Bar are a few of our faves.
North 4th Avenue
North 4th AvenueThe 4th Ave shops run about 6 blocks and include dining, bars, and curiosity shops typical of the university area and the Southwest. The B-line Cafe, Brooklyn Pizza and Sky Bar are a few of our faves.
Beautiful hiking here. If you can get up to the Romero Pools it is worth the hike. Spectacular!
192 locals recommend
Catalina State Park
11570 North Oracle RoadBeautiful hiking here. If you can get up to the Romero Pools it is worth the hike. Spectacular!
Food Scene
Vivace Restaurant
6440 N Campbell AveOne of Tucson's best.
Wildflower
7037 N Oracle RdVery popular, good food.
El Charro Café
311 N Court AveGood Mexican in a nice atmosphere!
This is one of Tucson's favorites. It's central Mexican food, so don't expect the enchilada plate. Great atmosphere.
106 locals recommend
Cafe Poca Cosa
110 E Pennington StThis is one of Tucson's favorites. It's central Mexican food, so don't expect the enchilada plate. Great atmosphere.
This is the oldest cafe in Tucson. I love the atmosphere and the food, of course. It's worth the drive to go to the downtown location.
151 locals recommend
El Charro Café
311 N Court AveThis is the oldest cafe in Tucson. I love the atmosphere and the food, of course. It's worth the drive to go to the downtown location.
This is a great pizza joint and it always seems to be hopping. There are several around the city but this is our closest.
12 locals recommend
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
100 W Orange Grove RdThis is a great pizza joint and it always seems to be hopping. There are several around the city but this is our closest.
El Molinito
3675 W Ina RdCasual Mexican close to our house. We like it.
This is probably a chain, but it's an upscale one and we have never had a bad meal.You order from the counter but they bring it to your table and they have decent wine.
Pei Wei Asian Diner
633 West Ina RoadThis is probably a chain, but it's an upscale one and we have never had a bad meal.You order from the counter but they bring it to your table and they have decent wine.
This is a Tucson institution. Great atmosphere, wonderful breakfast and lunch and a really cute gift shop while you wait.
76 locals recommend
Blue Willow Restaurant
2616 N Campbell AveThis is a Tucson institution. Great atmosphere, wonderful breakfast and lunch and a really cute gift shop while you wait.
Shopping
A real New York deli. Brisket sandwich to die for.
Shlomo & Vito's New York Delicatessen & Pizza Kitchen
2870 E Skyline DrA real New York deli. Brisket sandwich to die for.
Frost Gelato
7131 N Oracle RdLove Frost gelato! Next to lots of good dining.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sushi Garden - La Cholla
7475 N La Cholla BlvdGood sushi less than 5 minutes away.
Arts & Culture
DeGrazia Gallery is a lovely place to stop and look through the gallery. This artist was quite an unusual character. There is also a tiny chapel there where my sister got married.
96 locals recommend
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Museum
6300 N Swan RdDeGrazia Gallery is a lovely place to stop and look through the gallery. This artist was quite an unusual character. There is also a tiny chapel there where my sister got married.
Sightseeing
All of Congress Street is electric, especially on weekend nights. The Hotel itself is a combination of art deco and Indian influence. It's a cool and unusual place! Cafe and bar!
232 locals recommend
Hotel Congress
311 E Congress StAll of Congress Street is electric, especially on weekend nights. The Hotel itself is a combination of art deco and Indian influence. It's a cool and unusual place! Cafe and bar!