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Sightseeing
This 2 mile hike is very steep and sure to get your heart pumping, but the view is worth it and the exercise feels great. The walk is paved so you have more versatility in footwear. You may encounter deer or snakes on your walk up!
108 locals recommend
Tumamoc Hill
This 2 mile hike is very steep and sure to get your heart pumping, but the view is worth it and the exercise feels great. The walk is paved so you have more versatility in footwear. You may encounter deer or snakes on your walk up!
This is one of the best places to enjoy a famous Tucson sunset. It is a short drive west of downtown.
127 locals recommend
Gates Pass Trail
6400 W Gates Pass RdThis is one of the best places to enjoy a famous Tucson sunset. It is a short drive west of downtown.
If you are trying to beat the heat in the summer or catch a little snow in the winter Mount Lemmon is the place to be. It is the southern most skiable place in North America! ( but do not take that as an endorsement of the slope)
485 locals recommend
Mount Lemmon
If you are trying to beat the heat in the summer or catch a little snow in the winter Mount Lemmon is the place to be. It is the southern most skiable place in North America! ( but do not take that as an endorsement of the slope)
Want a pleasant bike ride or walk around tucson without worrying about cars. Hop on The Loop for any section of the 50+ miles of dedicated walking and biking path.
44 locals recommend
The Loop
Chuck Huckelberry LoopWant a pleasant bike ride or walk around tucson without worrying about cars. Hop on The Loop for any section of the 50+ miles of dedicated walking and biking path.
Sabino is a beautiful area with great hiking and seasonal swimming. Definitely worth a visit.
457 locals recommend
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadSabino is a beautiful area with great hiking and seasonal swimming. Definitely worth a visit.
The Arizona State Museum is home to one of the largest Native Basketry collections in the world. There are rotating exhibits as well as some mainstays that can give you some context and history of Tribes in the Southwest United States and into Mexico.
50 locals recommend
Arizona State Museum
1013 E University BlvdThe Arizona State Museum is home to one of the largest Native Basketry collections in the world. There are rotating exhibits as well as some mainstays that can give you some context and history of Tribes in the Southwest United States and into Mexico.
Mission San Xavier del Bac is a 17th century Jesuit Mission. The architecture, history, and artistry of the building is fascinating. On weekends there are vendors outside of the building selling sweet and savory fry bread to eat.
329 locals recommend
Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdMission San Xavier del Bac is a 17th century Jesuit Mission. The architecture, history, and artistry of the building is fascinating. On weekends there are vendors outside of the building selling sweet and savory fry bread to eat.
4th avenue between University blvd and Congress st is Tucson's bustling downtown scene. Wander up and down the strip for food, drinks, shopping etc.
22 locals recommend
North 4th Avenue
North 4th Avenue4th avenue between University blvd and Congress st is Tucson's bustling downtown scene. Wander up and down the strip for food, drinks, shopping etc.
"A" Mountain is a pleasant drive or walk with a great view of Tucson and Mount Lemmon. Although the view is the opposite direction of the sunset the light on the mountain and drenching downtown is quite a sight. Monday the road is closed to traffic making it a much more leisurely walk.
135 locals recommend
Sentinel Peak Park (“A” Mountain)
1001 Sentinel Peak Rd S"A" Mountain is a pleasant drive or walk with a great view of Tucson and Mount Lemmon. Although the view is the opposite direction of the sunset the light on the mountain and drenching downtown is quite a sight. Monday the road is closed to traffic making it a much more leisurely walk.
The desert museum is essentially a Sonoran specific desert zoo where you can read about and view animals such as javelina, mountain lion, prairie dogs, big horn sheep, and many many more.
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdThe desert museum is essentially a Sonoran specific desert zoo where you can read about and view animals such as javelina, mountain lion, prairie dogs, big horn sheep, and many many more.
The mercado is just west of downtown and is a great place to do some shopping, get a bite, and/or have a drink. Just a block away is the sister location called "the Annex" which is a bunch of businesses inhabiting shipping containers.
160 locals recommend
Mercado San Augustin
100 South Avenida del ConventoThe mercado is just west of downtown and is a great place to do some shopping, get a bite, and/or have a drink. Just a block away is the sister location called "the Annex" which is a bunch of businesses inhabiting shipping containers.
Food scene
My favorite dishes here are the chicken mole or the chicken enchiladas with green sauce. Be careful not to fill up on their excellent chips and salsa.
28 locals recommend
La Indita
722 N Stone AveMy favorite dishes here are the chicken mole or the chicken enchiladas with green sauce. Be careful not to fill up on their excellent chips and salsa.
This unassuming restaurant in South Tucson has some of the best Mexican food in the world. The menu is diverse and all good but do not miss out on their green corn tamale.
20 locals recommend
El Torero Restaurant
231 E 26th StThis unassuming restaurant in South Tucson has some of the best Mexican food in the world. The menu is diverse and all good but do not miss out on their green corn tamale.
Time Market has some of the best pizza, sandwiches, salads and loaves of bread you can get in Tucson. Definitely worth a visit for food, specialty groceries, gifts, and coffee.
148 locals recommend
Time Market
444 E University BlvdTime Market has some of the best pizza, sandwiches, salads and loaves of bread you can get in Tucson. Definitely worth a visit for food, specialty groceries, gifts, and coffee.
Five Points provides upscale breakfast and lunch options with locally sourced groceries at a very affordable price. Their market section has an excellent wine selection and specialty items such as hot sauce, coffee, olive oils, chocolate, etc.
36 locals recommend
Five Points Market & Restaurant
756 South Stone AvenueFive Points provides upscale breakfast and lunch options with locally sourced groceries at a very affordable price. Their market section has an excellent wine selection and specialty items such as hot sauce, coffee, olive oils, chocolate, etc.
A favorite amongst locals and Guy Fieri as well. Zemam's a family run, hearty Ethiopian soul food joint. You will leave happy and full.
18 locals recommend
Zemam's
2731 E Broadway BlvdA favorite amongst locals and Guy Fieri as well. Zemam's a family run, hearty Ethiopian soul food joint. You will leave happy and full.
BK has excellent micheladas, Sonoran hot dogs (a local staple), other Mexican food options, and a massive salsa bar.
40 locals recommend
BK Carne Asada & Hot Dogs
2680 N 1st AveBK has excellent micheladas, Sonoran hot dogs (a local staple), other Mexican food options, and a massive salsa bar.
Tumerico is new age vegan / vegetarian Mexican food at its finest. Jackfruit ropa vieja is my favorite but everything is fresh and delicious. You cannot go wrong.
72 locals recommend
Tumerico
2526 E 6th StTumerico is new age vegan / vegetarian Mexican food at its finest. Jackfruit ropa vieja is my favorite but everything is fresh and delicious. You cannot go wrong.
Barista Del Barrio has some of the best breakfast burritos ever! For around $5 they give you two medium size breakfast burritos with your filling of choice. Make sure you check their hours before going and that you have some time as the line can get long.
22 locals recommend
Barista Del Barrio
1002 N Grande AveBarista Del Barrio has some of the best breakfast burritos ever! For around $5 they give you two medium size breakfast burritos with your filling of choice. Make sure you check their hours before going and that you have some time as the line can get long.
Roma Imports is an Italian deli with import goods such as vinegar, olive oil, etc. They also have excellent sandwiches, and a fridge/freezer stocked with fantastic olives/peppers/pastas/lasagnas/etc. to take and bake at home.
10 locals recommend
Roma Imports
627 S Vine AveRoma Imports is an Italian deli with import goods such as vinegar, olive oil, etc. They also have excellent sandwiches, and a fridge/freezer stocked with fantastic olives/peppers/pastas/lasagnas/etc. to take and bake at home.
Movies
The loft is our independent movie theater where you can catch the premiers of foreign and indie movies. They also do screenings regularly of classics like Blade Runner, The Shining, Month Python, Rocky Horror Picture Show Etc.
140 locals recommend
The Loft Cinema
3233 E Speedway BlvdThe loft is our independent movie theater where you can catch the premiers of foreign and indie movies. They also do screenings regularly of classics like Blade Runner, The Shining, Month Python, Rocky Horror Picture Show Etc.
Remember video rental stores? We still have one and it's awesome! The selection is arranged in a way that you can find some rarities you might not otherwise (Oscar winners by year, By Director, etc.)
There is also a bar in there!
21 locals recommend
Casa Video
2905 E Speedway BlvdRemember video rental stores? We still have one and it's awesome! The selection is arranged in a way that you can find some rarities you might not otherwise (Oscar winners by year, By Director, etc.)
There is also a bar in there!
Nightlife
Che's Louge is a friendly bar with great drinks and a excellent, sizable patio to enjoy. Try a Mexican Candy shot or a watermelon margarita.
28 locals recommend
Che's Lounge
350 N 4th AveChe's Louge is a friendly bar with great drinks and a excellent, sizable patio to enjoy. Try a Mexican Candy shot or a watermelon margarita.
Enjoy some drinks in the legendary tap room or out on the patio. Often times there are concerts, dance nights, or karaoke in the club area.
232 locals recommend
Hotel Congress
311 E Congress StEnjoy some drinks in the legendary tap room or out on the patio. Often times there are concerts, dance nights, or karaoke in the club area.
Great bar with a couple pool tables, an outdoor area, and a jukebox.
17 locals recommend
Saint Charles Tavern
1632 S 4th AveGreat bar with a couple pool tables, an outdoor area, and a jukebox.
This bar is small and dingy but it is also one of the oldest bars in Arizona and has a charm to it. There is a pool table and shuffleboard table if you can squeeze in to use either of them.
13 locals recommend
Buffet Bar & Crockpot
538 E 9th StThis bar is small and dingy but it is also one of the oldest bars in Arizona and has a charm to it. There is a pool table and shuffleboard table if you can squeeze in to use either of them.
Kon Tiki is one of the original Tiki bars in America. The ambiance fits the name as do the drinks and food.
20 locals recommend
Kon Tiki Restaurant & Lounge
4625 E Broadway BlvdKon Tiki is one of the original Tiki bars in America. The ambiance fits the name as do the drinks and food.
Great chill bar with the sweetest bartenders in the business. There’s often a couple wacky movies on mute and occasionally DJ’s playing some tunes.
9 locals recommend
The Royal Room
450 N 6th AveGreat chill bar with the sweetest bartenders in the business. There’s often a couple wacky movies on mute and occasionally DJ’s playing some tunes.