Guidebook for Tucson
Food Scene
Time Market is a local favorite where you can get delicious drinks and food or pick-up some delicious, gourmet groceries. They're just down the street and a beloved Tucson institution.
148 locals recommend
Time Market
444 E University BlvdTime Market is a local favorite where you can get delicious drinks and food or pick-up some delicious, gourmet groceries. They're just down the street and a beloved Tucson institution.
This is a great ‘diner with breakfast, beers, and booze in Tucson.’ Open each day at 9 and until 10p Sun–Wed or 2a Thurs–Sat.
13 locals recommend
TallBoys
201 N Court AveThis is a great ‘diner with breakfast, beers, and booze in Tucson.’ Open each day at 9 and until 10p Sun–Wed or 2a Thurs–Sat.
A local favorite with a fantastic menu. Their eclectic menu includes breakfast burritos & vegan fare and draws a university crowd.
30 locals recommend
The B Line
621 N 4th AveA local favorite with a fantastic menu. Their eclectic menu includes breakfast burritos & vegan fare and draws a university crowd.
Culinary Dropout
2543 E Grant Rd(2.1 miles from the guest house.)
Cafe Poca Cosa
110 E Pennington St(1.1 miles from the guest house.)
Charro Steak
188 E Broadway Blvd(1.4 miles from the guest house.)
El Charro Café
311 N Court Ave(1.3 miles from the guest house.)
BOCA Tacos Y Tequila
533 N 4th AveTito and Pep
4122 E Speedway Blvd(3.5 miles from the guest house.)
Prep & Pastry
2660 N Campbell Ave(2.6 miles from the guest house.)
Baja Cafe on Campbell
2970 N Campbell Ave(2.6 miles from the guest house.)
Arts & Culture
The Fred Fox School hosts nearly 300 music events each year and is a short walk east. Check out their calendar for all the up-to-date events: http://music.arizona.edu/events.
Tucson New Horizons Band
The Fred Fox School hosts nearly 300 music events each year and is a short walk east. Check out their calendar for all the up-to-date events: http://music.arizona.edu/events.
You can't miss this hot spot for local theater. It's a quick walk and always active. Take advantage of the Tucson gem.
Marroney Theatre
1025 N Olive RdYou can't miss this hot spot for local theater. It's a quick walk and always active. Take advantage of the Tucson gem.
Getting Around
This is the closest stop for Tucson's trolly system. Ride the train east through the University neighborhood, UA campus, and medical center or west through 4th Ave, downtown, and Mercado San Augustin.
SL/University/3rd Av station
This is the closest stop for Tucson's trolly system. Ride the train east through the University neighborhood, UA campus, and medical center or west through 4th Ave, downtown, and Mercado San Augustin.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tucson’s iconic gay bar is a short hop away. Have a drink and then make the quick walk home for a good night’s sleep!
13 locals recommend
IBT's
616 N 4th AveTucson’s iconic gay bar is a short hop away. Have a drink and then make the quick walk home for a good night’s sleep!
Entertainment & Activities
You can’s miss the University of Arizona’s stadium! Home to the Arizona Wildcats of the Pac-12 Conference, the stadium seats over 55,000 fans and always promises a good time!
11 locals recommend
Arizona Stadium
1 N National Championship DrYou can’s miss the University of Arizona’s stadium! Home to the Arizona Wildcats of the Pac-12 Conference, the stadium seats over 55,000 fans and always promises a good time!
Sightseeing
‘A’ Mountain is a local must-see. The hill, aka Sentinel Peak, rises up next to downtown Tucson and offers spectacular views of the city.
135 locals recommend
Sentinel Peak Park (“A” Mountain)
1001 Sentinel Peak Rd S‘A’ Mountain is a local must-see. The hill, aka Sentinel Peak, rises up next to downtown Tucson and offers spectacular views of the city.
Parks & Nature
Mt. Lemmon is one of the most stunning spots in Tucson. If you have access to a car, plan a few hours to drive up to the top (visit the village of Summerhaven) and explore. This is a year ’round activity, weather permitting, and always offers a new, stunning view!
485 locals recommend
Mount Lemmon
Mt. Lemmon is one of the most stunning spots in Tucson. If you have access to a car, plan a few hours to drive up to the top (visit the village of Summerhaven) and explore. This is a year ’round activity, weather permitting, and always offers a new, stunning view!
Saguaro National Park West
Saguaro National Park East