Jessica's Guidebook
Sightseeing
A drive from our home to the Desert Museum takes you through Saguaro National Park West. One of my favorite things about the Desert Museum is the hummingbird enclosure - it's amazing being so close to these beautiful birds.
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Museu do Deserto do Arizona-Sonora
2021 N Kinney RdA drive from our home to the Desert Museum takes you through Saguaro National Park West. One of my favorite things about the Desert Museum is the hummingbird enclosure - it's amazing being so close to these beautiful birds.
Take the tram to the top and walk back down for a wonderful day in one of Tucson's riparian areas.
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Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadTake the tram to the top and walk back down for a wonderful day in one of Tucson's riparian areas.
This is a newly built spot to stop and watch the birds along the Tucson Loop. We've seen cranes, herons, egrets, and lots of other birds, and it is a great spot to watch the sunset.
El Rio Preserve
10190 N Coachline BlvdThis is a newly built spot to stop and watch the birds along the Tucson Loop. We've seen cranes, herons, egrets, and lots of other birds, and it is a great spot to watch the sunset.
A challenging hike, and not one to attempt if you are afraid of heights. On a clear day you can see over 100 miles from the summit.
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Parque Estadual Picacho Peak
15520 Picacho Peak RdA challenging hike, and not one to attempt if you are afraid of heights. On a clear day you can see over 100 miles from the summit.
A quick hike around the loop or to Romero Pools brings you around the back side of the Santa Catalina mountains with amazing views of Pusch Peak. These trails are great for kids, since you're near water quite a bit and can splash in the pools.
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Parque Estadual Catalina
11570 North Oracle RoadA quick hike around the loop or to Romero Pools brings you around the back side of the Santa Catalina mountains with amazing views of Pusch Peak. These trails are great for kids, since you're near water quite a bit and can splash in the pools.
Jardins Botânicos de Tucson
2150 N Alvernon WayBe sure to check out the butterfly area!
Owned by the University of Arizona, this is a unique gem where you can see a rainforest and an ocean right here in Tucson. Also where the movie Biodome was filmed.
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Biosfera 2
32540 S Biosphere RdOwned by the University of Arizona, this is a unique gem where you can see a rainforest and an ocean right here in Tucson. Also where the movie Biodome was filmed.
Food Scene
A Tucson classic! Eegees is locally famous for their sandwiches and frozen drinks. Try a grinder and an order of ranch fries.
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Eegee's
2510 E Speedway BlvdA Tucson classic! Eegees is locally famous for their sandwiches and frozen drinks. Try a grinder and an order of ranch fries.
Ethiopian food. This tiny place was featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, and the food is outstanding. Don't skip the hot cinnamon tea!
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Zemam's Too
119 E Speedway BlvdEthiopian food. This tiny place was featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, and the food is outstanding. Don't skip the hot cinnamon tea!
Locally-sourced burger place with a great vibe in the downtown area. Staff is friendly and they have vegetarian and gluten free options.
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Diablo Burger
312 E Congress StLocally-sourced burger place with a great vibe in the downtown area. Staff is friendly and they have vegetarian and gluten free options.
This little taco shop is consistently recognized as one of the best in Tucson. It has daily changing salsas and tacos to die for.
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BOCA Tacos Y Tequila
533 N 4th AveThis little taco shop is consistently recognized as one of the best in Tucson. It has daily changing salsas and tacos to die for.
Tamales are a quintessential Tucson food - just don't eat the corn husk wrapper.
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Tucson Tamale Company
2545 E Broadway BlvdTamales are a quintessential Tucson food - just don't eat the corn husk wrapper.
Helpful Information
Safeway
1940 E Broadway BlvdOur closest grocery store
Another grocery store. This store has a gas station that generally has the best prices in the area.
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Fry's Food And Drug
7870 N Silverbell RdAnother grocery store. This store has a gas station that generally has the best prices in the area.
Walgreens
9250 N Coachline BlvdJust around the corner, this store is a quick place to grab snacks or light groceries.