Guidebook for Oro Valley
Sightseeing
In this section I will outline some of the actitivities I really enjoyed visiting over the past years which are relatively nearby (except some of the national parks)
It's an interesting historic part of Tucson and it's a beautiful building to see especially with all the different structures......won't tell too much ...see it yourelf.
329 locals recommend
Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdIt's an interesting historic part of Tucson and it's a beautiful building to see especially with all the different structures......won't tell too much ...see it yourelf.
It's a nice point form which you can see Tucson and it's surrounding. The drive up the mountain is fantastic and stop at the many vista points to absorb the beautiful nature
21 locals recommend
Mt. Lemmon Sky Center Observatory
9800 E Ski Run RdIt's a nice point form which you can see Tucson and it's surrounding. The drive up the mountain is fantastic and stop at the many vista points to absorb the beautiful nature
I like bisbee because it's a nice little town and has a great copper mine you can visit but make a reservation in advance ( www.queenminetour.com). You also have great antique stores and the town itself has a great vibe to it
79 locals recommend
Bisbee
I like bisbee because it's a nice little town and has a great copper mine you can visit but make a reservation in advance ( www.queenminetour.com). You also have great antique stores and the town itself has a great vibe to it
Ever wanted to escape the heat by going underground and see stunning landscapes? The Colossal Cave Mountain Park gives you this opportunity and it's absolutely stunning! It's quite popular so make sure make a reservation in advance (https://colossalcave.com/).
131 locals recommend
Colossal Cave Mountain Park
16721 E Old Spanish TrailEver wanted to escape the heat by going underground and see stunning landscapes? The Colossal Cave Mountain Park gives you this opportunity and it's absolutely stunning! It's quite popular so make sure make a reservation in advance (https://colossalcave.com/).
Always wanted to know more about the Titan rockets? This is an opportunity to aim for it and discover interesting facts about the cold war and go underground and see an actual missile.
101 locals recommend
Titan Missile Museum
1580 W Duval Mine RdAlways wanted to know more about the Titan rockets? This is an opportunity to aim for it and discover interesting facts about the cold war and go underground and see an actual missile.
It's a great opportunity to learn more about the desert and the wildlife in the desert.
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdIt's a great opportunity to learn more about the desert and the wildlife in the desert.
if you visit the Grand Canyon you shouldn't miss the opportunity to check out the horse shoe bend. If you step away from the place closest to the pathway you have less people and still fenomenal views.
241 locals recommend
Horseshoe Bend
1001 Page Parkwayif you visit the Grand Canyon you shouldn't miss the opportunity to check out the horse shoe bend. If you step away from the place closest to the pathway you have less people and still fenomenal views.
Parks & Nature
I love hiking and being outdoors and in this section I list some of the ideas to visit while you are in the southwest. I enjoyed the national parks but they may be quite a drive but certainly worth it.
Many hiking trails which are nice to do and not that difficult but definitely worth it.
192 locals recommend
Catalina State Park
11570 North Oracle RoadMany hiking trails which are nice to do and not that difficult but definitely worth it.
If you like hiking and don't mind getting potentially wet shoes that his is a must do while you visit Tucson. It's a couple of hours of hiking but absolute worth the time and sweat. Make sure you ahve enough water and do it with the right temperature since it is a nice distance
Waterfall at Seven Falls
If you like hiking and don't mind getting potentially wet shoes that his is a must do while you visit Tucson. It's a couple of hours of hiking but absolute worth the time and sweat. Make sure you ahve enough water and do it with the right temperature since it is a nice distance
If you like a good hike and don't mind to climb some very steep rocks this is a must do while the temperature is not too hot. It's a good exercise but so worth is especially when you reach the top and can look all around you toward Phoenix and Tucson downtown. One of my favorite hikes to do and a good upper leg workout for sure. Enjoy if you decide to take this challenge
18 locals recommend
Picacho Peak
If you like a good hike and don't mind to climb some very steep rocks this is a must do while the temperature is not too hot. It's a good exercise but so worth is especially when you reach the top and can look all around you toward Phoenix and Tucson downtown. One of my favorite hikes to do and a good upper leg workout for sure. Enjoy if you decide to take this challenge
From Oro-Valley it's a bit far but one of my favorite parks to see is "lower antelope canyon". It's beyond stunning and everything I write here doesn't do it justice. Make the drive and stay in Page and enjoy the beautiful scenery but make sure you have a booking made in advance (www.lowerantelope.com).
243 locals recommend
Upper Antelope Canyon
From Oro-Valley it's a bit far but one of my favorite parks to see is "lower antelope canyon". It's beyond stunning and everything I write here doesn't do it justice. Make the drive and stay in Page and enjoy the beautiful scenery but make sure you have a booking made in advance (www.lowerantelope.com).
What I really like about Bryce is that you can grasp how big it is versus the Grand Canyon. I enjoy walking some of the trails and descending down from the rim down into the canyon....absolutely stunning!
45 locals recommend
Bryce Canyon City
What I really like about Bryce is that you can grasp how big it is versus the Grand Canyon. I enjoy walking some of the trails and descending down from the rim down into the canyon....absolutely stunning!
Essentials
They have a good selection of food & non food. It's near the Keg and Big Lots
54 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
2711 S Houghton RdThey have a good selection of food & non food. It's near the Keg and Big Lots
Conventiently located nearby my house and a good variety of products and very fresh vegetables & fruits.
130 locals recommend
Safeway
1940 E Broadway BlvdConventiently located nearby my house and a good variety of products and very fresh vegetables & fruits.
It's conveniently located near Oracle and First and has a good variety of products.
7 locals recommend
Fry's Pharmacy
10661 N Oracle RdIt's conveniently located near Oracle and First and has a good variety of products.
Trader Joe's
4209 N Campbell AveGreat service grocery store
Entertainment & Activities
It's a nice location and not to crowded
13 locals recommend
Century Theatres at the Oro Valley Marketplace
12155 N Oracle RdIt's a nice location and not to crowded
Food Scene
Harvest Restaurant
10355 N La Cañada Drreally nice menu and friendly staff
very nice menu and love their stakes. Staff is very friendly and helpful
25 locals recommend
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Oro Valley
12005 N Oracle Rdvery nice menu and love their stakes. Staff is very friendly and helpful
Love this story especially since they have every day a different bread which they promote.
7 locals recommend
Breadsmith
10355 N La Cañada DrLove this story especially since they have every day a different bread which they promote.
If you want to explore what local Tucson/ Oro-Valley has to offer you can't miss this farmers market on Saturday. It offers a good variety of products and people are really friendly
Oro Valley Farmer's Market
If you want to explore what local Tucson/ Oro-Valley has to offer you can't miss this farmers market on Saturday. It offers a good variety of products and people are really friendly
I absolutely love this place in the Oro-Valley market place. They have a good variety of dishes from salads to pizza's and they are all very reasonably priced and staff is very friendly
Charred Pie
12125 N Oracle RdI absolutely love this place in the Oro-Valley market place. They have a good variety of dishes from salads to pizza's and they are all very reasonably priced and staff is very friendly
Neighborhoods
The Rancho Vistoso area is a great area and there are many walking trails nearby. The neighborhood I live in has a good mix all generations which makes it a very nice neighborhood to live in. I am close to the former Rancho Vistoso golfcourse which is now used as a trail and it's absolutely stunning. During the nights it's relative very dark due to the observatory on Mt Lemon, which makes it very appealing to sit outside and watching the stars while having a refreshment!
Rancho Vistoso
The Rancho Vistoso area is a great area and there are many walking trails nearby. The neighborhood I live in has a good mix all generations which makes it a very nice neighborhood to live in. I am close to the former Rancho Vistoso golfcourse which is now used as a trail and it's absolutely stunning. During the nights it's relative very dark due to the observatory on Mt Lemon, which makes it very appealing to sit outside and watching the stars while having a refreshment!