Guidebook for Tucson
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Congress Tap Room
311 E Congress Sthave a cocktail, great jukebox!
Gotta get there for happy minute, 5:45pm, definitely a neighborhood thing!
13 locals recommend
Buffet Bar & Crockpot
538 E 9th StGotta get there for happy minute, 5:45pm, definitely a neighborhood thing!
Exo Roast Co
403 N 6th AveWithin walking distance, great coffee!
Hotel Congress
311 E Congress StClub Congress, wanna dance?
Playground Bar & Lounge
278 E Congress StDrinks, food, dancing, great rooftop lounge
World class glass gallery, so fortunate to have this in Tucson. Tom Philabaum is the bomb!
Philabaum Glass Gallery
711 S 6th AveWorld class glass gallery, so fortunate to have this in Tucson. Tom Philabaum is the bomb!
One of the largest collectors of heirloom seeds in the world, specifically southwestern
15 locals recommend
Native Seeds/SEARCH Retail Store
3061 North Campbell AvenueOne of the largest collectors of heirloom seeds in the world, specifically southwestern
The Loft Cinema
3233 E Speedway BlvdAbsolute best in independent film
Great little bar, extensive menu for micro brews, place to gather to play games, watch a movie
21 locals recommend
Casa Video
2905 E Speedway BlvdGreat little bar, extensive menu for micro brews, place to gather to play games, watch a movie
Tap & Bottle - Downtown
403 N 6th AveLots of beers and wine, on tap!
Nationally acclaimed live performance venue, historically restored structure, beautiful!
55 locals recommend
Fox Tucson Theatre
17 W Congress StNationally acclaimed live performance venue, historically restored structure, beautiful!
Rialto Theatre
318 E Congress StLive music venue, across the street from the Hotel Congress
Shopping
Antigone Books
411 N 4th AveIndependently owned, 100% solar powered bookstore.
All local businesses, lots of places to choose from-eats shopping, clothing, people watching, super fun!
87 locals recommend
Historic Fourth Avenue
All local businesses, lots of places to choose from-eats shopping, clothing, people watching, super fun!
A wonderful store featuring local hand made products from recycled materials.
33 locals recommend
Pop Cycle
422 N 4th AveA wonderful store featuring local hand made products from recycled materials.
Looking for that special something with Southwestern flair? Check it out!
56 locals recommend
Old Town Artisans
201 N Court AveLooking for that special something with Southwestern flair? Check it out!
Shopping, food and Farmers Market on Thursday afternoons. Ride the Trolley to get there!
160 locals recommend
Mercado San Augustin
100 South Avenida del ConventoShopping, food and Farmers Market on Thursday afternoons. Ride the Trolley to get there!
How Sweet It Was Vintage
424 E 6th StGreat vintage clothing store right off of 4th Ave.
Main Gate Square, Tucson
814 E University BlvdFood Scene
Great pizza, gelato and calzones. They also have a full moon special and is 100% solar powered.
34 locals recommend
Brooklyn Pizza Company
534 N 4th AveGreat pizza, gelato and calzones. They also have a full moon special and is 100% solar powered.
La Indita
722 N Stone AveWonderful homemade Mexican food, nice casual setting, daily specials
Great place to have happy hour, love their Sonoran and Mediterranean boards. great selection of wines and craft beer.
54 locals recommend
Ermanos Craft Beer & Wine Bar
220 N 4th AveGreat place to have happy hour, love their Sonoran and Mediterranean boards. great selection of wines and craft beer.
You don't want to miss this place, awesome! Deli, wood fired pizza outrageous selection of chocolate bars, wine, beer, any meal of the day, best sourdough made in house, gotta check this place out!
148 locals recommend
Time Market
444 E University BlvdYou don't want to miss this place, awesome! Deli, wood fired pizza outrageous selection of chocolate bars, wine, beer, any meal of the day, best sourdough made in house, gotta check this place out!
Wild Garlic Grill
2870 E Skyline DrYum! Fun and special!
Several locations, a new one on Speedway near 6th Ave. It's a Tucson thing...
70 locals recommend
Eegee's
2510 E Speedway BlvdSeveral locations, a new one on Speedway near 6th Ave. It's a Tucson thing...
Best pie ever!!! Great crust, fresh ingredients,take out or delivery (by bicycle) in the 4th Ave./Downtown area. You won't be disappointed!
21 locals recommend
Empire Pizza & Pub
137 E Congress StBest pie ever!!! Great crust, fresh ingredients,take out or delivery (by bicycle) in the 4th Ave./Downtown area. You won't be disappointed!
Kingfisher
2564 E Grant RdSpecializes in seafood, very good, fun!
Sushi On Oracle
6449 N Oracle RdTiny place, best sushi, imho...
Miss Saigon Downtown
88 N 6th AveIt's within walking distance, craving Pho?
A breakfast bagel, smoothie, attached bar, outside patio. Great place to work on your computer
26 locals recommend
Unplugged Wine Bar
118 E Congress StA breakfast bagel, smoothie, attached bar, outside patio. Great place to work on your computer
I believe it is the oldest Natural food grocer in Arizona! Within walking distance, beautiful selection of produce and bulk foods, etc.
82 locals recommend
Food Conspiracy Co-op
412 N 4th AveI believe it is the oldest Natural food grocer in Arizona! Within walking distance, beautiful selection of produce and bulk foods, etc.
Hotel Congress
311 E Congress StCup Cafe, outside on the patio for breakfast
At the train depot, across the street from Hotel Congress, great food!
83 locals recommend
Maynards Market & Kitchen
400 N Toole AveAt the train depot, across the street from Hotel Congress, great food!
Penca
50 E Broadway BlvdAnother fun Mexican regional food experience
Five Points Market & Restaurant
756 S Stone AveHuevos Rancheros!
Prep & Pastry
2660 N Campbell AveGreat breakfast place!
50 years!, 2019. Great burgers, pool, local neighborhood gathering place
14 locals recommend
Red Garter Bar and Grill
3143 E Speedway Blvd50 years!, 2019. Great burgers, pool, local neighborhood gathering place
Need a few groceries? Fun place to eat and food shop
36 locals recommend
Johnny Gibson's Downtown Market
11 S 6th AveNeed a few groceries? Fun place to eat and food shop
Feast
3719 E Speedway Blvdwonderful food and wine selections
Elliott's on Congress
135 E Congress StFood yes, great happy hour and crafted cocktails
Really fun place to eat and drink, outdoor dining and live music
101 locals recommend
LaCo Tucson | Outdoor Downtown Tucson Restaurant
76 N Court AveReally fun place to eat and drink, outdoor dining and live music
Cafe Desta
758 S Stone Aveabsolute favorite for Ethiopian food
Great bar food, nice vibe, outdoor dining , craft beers in house, quite tasty!
70 locals recommend
Barrio Brewing Co
800 E 16th StGreat bar food, nice vibe, outdoor dining , craft beers in house, quite tasty!
Sightseeing
World class museum, very unique. Everything about the flora and fauna of the Sonoran desert
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdWorld class museum, very unique. Everything about the flora and fauna of the Sonoran desert
Besides the museum which is great, the surrounding Old Town Artisans is worth a visit
181 locals recommend
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
140 N Main AveBesides the museum which is great, the surrounding Old Town Artisans is worth a visit
Lots of trails, tram rides to see some of the most beautiful examples of the Sonoran desert
457 locals recommend
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadLots of trails, tram rides to see some of the most beautiful examples of the Sonoran desert
Catalina State Park
11570 North Oracle RoadGreat hiking!
Ventana Canyon Trailhead
6601 N Resort DrOne of my most favorite hikes
There are two of them, East and West. Great hiking biking through the monuments.
320 locals recommend
Saguaro National Park
There are two of them, East and West. Great hiking biking through the monuments.
Great place to catch a sunset, have a glass of wine, beautiful stands of saquaros
127 locals recommend
Gates Pass Trail
6400 W Gates Pass RdGreat place to catch a sunset, have a glass of wine, beautiful stands of saquaros
Museum of Contemporary Art
265 S Church AveWorth a look/see Downtown
Douglas Spring Trailhead
14306 E Speedway BlvdAnother one of my fav hikes, total east end of Speedway..
National Historic landmark, founded in 1692, great example of Mexican Baroque architecture
329 locals recommend
Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdNational Historic landmark, founded in 1692, great example of Mexican Baroque architecture
Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N Alvernon WayWorld class cactus and succulent garden
Biosphere 2
32540 S Biosphere RdWorld's largest living research center
Arizona State Museum
1013 E University BlvdThe oldest and largest anthropology museum in the Southwest
One of Ten great botanical gardens in the world, galleries and bistro
168 locals recommend
Tohono Chul
7366 N Paseo Del NorteOne of Ten great botanical gardens in the world, galleries and bistro
Kitt Peak National Observatory
World class star gazing programs
Incredible scenic byway just 30 miles from Tucson to an elevation of 9,157'!
485 locals recommend
Mount Lemmon
Incredible scenic byway just 30 miles from Tucson to an elevation of 9,157'!
A Tucson treasure, permanent exhibitions of Ted DeGrazia's work, on national register of historic places
96 locals recommend
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Museum
6300 N Swan RdA Tucson treasure, permanent exhibitions of Ted DeGrazia's work, on national register of historic places
One of my favorite road trips from Tucson- fantastic collection of area tribal culture and history in Arizona
18 locals recommend
Amerind Museum
2100 N Amerind RdOne of my favorite road trips from Tucson- fantastic collection of area tribal culture and history in Arizona
Bisbee
road tripping, you won't be disappointed!
Tucson Desert Art Museum
7000 E Tanque Verde RdClassic and Contemporary Southwestern Art and Artifacts
Center for Creative Photography
1030 N Olive RdMadera Canyon
World class bird watching, hiking, gorgeous place!
Great daytrippin! Boating, kayaking on the lake, swimming , hiking around the lake, picnicking. Nothing like water in the desert! Also the town of Patagonia close by, unique shops, especially one owned by a friend of mine called Global Arts, fantastic!
46 locals recommend
Patagonia Lake State Park
400 Patagonia Lake RdGreat daytrippin! Boating, kayaking on the lake, swimming , hiking around the lake, picnicking. Nothing like water in the desert! Also the town of Patagonia close by, unique shops, especially one owned by a friend of mine called Global Arts, fantastic!