Guidebook for Tucson
Food Scene
Papa Locos Tacos and Burgers
8201 S Rita RdThis is a local favorite for many Tucsonians!
If you like sushi this is the best in Tucson. They have a nice patio thats perfect for sitting outside all year round.
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OBON Sushi Bar Ramen
350 E Congress StIf you like sushi this is the best in Tucson. They have a nice patio thats perfect for sitting outside all year round.
This is one of my favorite places to go for breakfast. Go and have some coffee and sit on the patio and enjoy the vibrant art work and architecture. Maybe stop in the art gallery too!
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Café à La C'Art
150 N Main AveThis is one of my favorite places to go for breakfast. Go and have some coffee and sit on the patio and enjoy the vibrant art work and architecture. Maybe stop in the art gallery too!
This is a great place to end your night, with a refreshing fruit flavored Gelato. Try there Sorbettini!
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Frost Gelato
7301 E Tanque Verde RdThis is a great place to end your night, with a refreshing fruit flavored Gelato. Try there Sorbettini!
The best hamburgers in town!
Farm to Bun burgers, premium fries & Shakes
Beef is 100% grass-fed and local.
They also have a sit down restaurant called Truland Burgers and Greens. They have a great beet salad.
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Graze Premium Burgers
2721 E Speedway BlvdThe best hamburgers in town!
Farm to Bun burgers, premium fries & Shakes
Beef is 100% grass-fed and local.
They also have a sit down restaurant called Truland Burgers and Greens. They have a great beet salad.
My favorite restaurant! Don't forget to try the sweet potato tots.
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Truland Burgers & Greens
7332 N Oracle RdMy favorite restaurant! Don't forget to try the sweet potato tots.
Very popular cafe loved by the locals that offers affordable meals. The pancakes are the most popular dish. It is in a very small building making it a long wait on the weekends.
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Bobo's Restaurant
2938 E Grant RdVery popular cafe loved by the locals that offers affordable meals. The pancakes are the most popular dish. It is in a very small building making it a long wait on the weekends.
"The original El Charro, founded in 1922, is the oldest Mexican restaurant in Tucson; the original owner, Monica Flin, is said to have invented the chimichanga. The restaurant also claims the impressive title of oldest Mexican food restaurant in the country continually operated by the same family. That heritage remains strong today with a commitment to fresh, authentic Sonoran cuisine and Tucson-style Mexican food. Stop by the adjacent cantina, with its pleasant outdoor seating, and enjoy one of the finest margaritas in town."
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El Charro Café
311 N Court Ave"The original El Charro, founded in 1922, is the oldest Mexican restaurant in Tucson; the original owner, Monica Flin, is said to have invented the chimichanga. The restaurant also claims the impressive title of oldest Mexican food restaurant in the country continually operated by the same family. That heritage remains strong today with a commitment to fresh, authentic Sonoran cuisine and Tucson-style Mexican food. Stop by the adjacent cantina, with its pleasant outdoor seating, and enjoy one of the finest margaritas in town."
"Chef and owner Susana Davila creates her own unique spin on Mexican cuisine, featuring techniques and ingredients borrowed from several regions. Cafe Poca Cosa has a menu that changes daily, but the specialties include fantastic chicken with spicy-rich mole sauce. If you can't decide, order the Plato Poca Cosa and the chef will choose one beef, one chicken and one vegetarian entree for you to sample, each one more delicious than the next. The restaurant is so popular, it even earned it's own satellite lunch spot: Little Cafe Poca Cosa, a smaller version of the original that also features the freshest ingredients served with flair."
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Cafe Poca Cosa
110 E Pennington St"Chef and owner Susana Davila creates her own unique spin on Mexican cuisine, featuring techniques and ingredients borrowed from several regions. Cafe Poca Cosa has a menu that changes daily, but the specialties include fantastic chicken with spicy-rich mole sauce. If you can't decide, order the Plato Poca Cosa and the chef will choose one beef, one chicken and one vegetarian entree for you to sample, each one more delicious than the next. The restaurant is so popular, it even earned it's own satellite lunch spot: Little Cafe Poca Cosa, a smaller version of the original that also features the freshest ingredients served with flair."
Entertainment & Activities
This is a must! If you enjoy nature I can promise you this would be the hi-light of your trip!
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Museu do Deserto do Arizona-Sonora
2021 N Kinney RdThis is a must! If you enjoy nature I can promise you this would be the hi-light of your trip!
The newest theater in Tucson! Enjoy a movie while reclined in comfy loungers.
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Cinemark Tucson Marketplace and XD
1300 E Tucson Marketplace BlvdThe newest theater in Tucson! Enjoy a movie while reclined in comfy loungers.
This is no ordinary theater.. While enjoying a movie in leather recliners you can also enjoy a drink and meal delivered to your seat during the movie! They have delicious food from bang bang shrimp to juicy hamburgers! Be sure to get a bowl of unlimited caramel popcorn! This is a family friendly place, though they do also serve alcohol.
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Roadhouse Cinemas
4811 E Grant RdThis is no ordinary theater.. While enjoying a movie in leather recliners you can also enjoy a drink and meal delivered to your seat during the movie! They have delicious food from bang bang shrimp to juicy hamburgers! Be sure to get a bowl of unlimited caramel popcorn! This is a family friendly place, though they do also serve alcohol.
"If you're in search of an activity the whole family will enjoy (and one that allows you to escape the heat for a few hours), attend a performance at the Gaslight Theatre. Offering everything from musical comedies and melodramas to Westerns and sci-fi spoofs, the theater receives praise from visitors for its reasonable prices and fun, family-friendly atmosphere. Plus, the theater serves beer and wine, soft drinks, pizza and free popcorn, among other kid-friendly eats."
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Gaslight Theatre
7010 E Broadway Blvd"If you're in search of an activity the whole family will enjoy (and one that allows you to escape the heat for a few hours), attend a performance at the Gaslight Theatre. Offering everything from musical comedies and melodramas to Westerns and sci-fi spoofs, the theater receives praise from visitors for its reasonable prices and fun, family-friendly atmosphere. Plus, the theater serves beer and wine, soft drinks, pizza and free popcorn, among other kid-friendly eats."
Parks & Nature
The drive up Mount Lemon is stunning! As you ascend the Mountain the temperature will drop at-least 15 degrees, which makes it a great place to explore during the summer months.
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Monte Lemmon
The drive up Mount Lemon is stunning! As you ascend the Mountain the temperature will drop at-least 15 degrees, which makes it a great place to explore during the summer months.
They offer tram tram rides to the top or you can hike up the paved road. There are other hiking trails in the area that are beautiful as well!
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Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadThey offer tram tram rides to the top or you can hike up the paved road. There are other hiking trails in the area that are beautiful as well!
"Bear Canyon to Seven Falls Trail is a 8.2 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Tucson, Arizona that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate." There is a park entry fee of $5-$10
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Seven Falls
5700 Bear Canyon Trail"Bear Canyon to Seven Falls Trail is a 8.2 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Tucson, Arizona that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate." There is a park entry fee of $5-$10
"Romero Canyon Trail to Romero Pools is a 5.5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Tucson, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from September until May. Horses are also able to use this trail." There is a $7 entry fee
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Romero Pools
"Romero Canyon Trail to Romero Pools is a 5.5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Tucson, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from September until May. Horses are also able to use this trail." There is a $7 entry fee
"Beautiful canyons, challenging hike This trail follows the route of an old road and power line from the Catalina Highway to the site of a now-abandoned prison camp. The camp is gone and the power line poles cut down. The trail follows portions of this old route and provides access to an excellent example of Sonoran desert habitat. As the trail winds up the mountain, it visits a few ridge tops that provide good views back toward the city before dropping into Soldier Canyon, where there are some picturesque waterfalls when the stream is running. The boulder-strewn cascades over which those falls tumble are pleasant to spend a few moments by even when they are dry."
Soldier Trail Trailhead
Mount Lemmon Highway"Beautiful canyons, challenging hike This trail follows the route of an old road and power line from the Catalina Highway to the site of a now-abandoned prison camp. The camp is gone and the power line poles cut down. The trail follows portions of this old route and provides access to an excellent example of Sonoran desert habitat. As the trail winds up the mountain, it visits a few ridge tops that provide good views back toward the city before dropping into Soldier Canyon, where there are some picturesque waterfalls when the stream is running. The boulder-strewn cascades over which those falls tumble are pleasant to spend a few moments by even when they are dry."
"This is one of the "Must See" hikes in the area, if you're in town for a short while and want a hike with spectacular views of the Coronado National Forrest. Blackett's Ridge Trail is a 6 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Tucson, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October."
Blacketts Ridge Trail
Blacketts Ridge Trail"This is one of the "Must See" hikes in the area, if you're in town for a short while and want a hike with spectacular views of the Coronado National Forrest. Blackett's Ridge Trail is a 6 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Tucson, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October."
Essentials
This is where I do majority of grocery shopping. They always have a good variety of fruits and vegetables.
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Fry's Food And Drug
8080 S Houghton RdThis is where I do majority of grocery shopping. They always have a good variety of fruits and vegetables.
Sprouts has the best prices for fresh fruit and vegetables.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
4645 E Speedway BlvdSprouts has the best prices for fresh fruit and vegetables.
I love going to Trader Joe's for specialty snacks. My favorite items are their ginger snaps!
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Trader Joe's
4209 N Campbell AveI love going to Trader Joe's for specialty snacks. My favorite items are their ginger snaps!
Shopping
Besides the shopping, this is a beautiful place to walk around. Stop by Frost gelato for a refreshing treat!
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La Encantada
2905 E Skyline DrBesides the shopping, this is a beautiful place to walk around. Stop by Frost gelato for a refreshing treat!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place downtown for some hand crafted food and drink!
Best place to enjoy outdoor seating in the evening while having a drink with friends.
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Reilly Craft Pizza and Drink
101 E Pennington StGreat place downtown for some hand crafted food and drink!
Best place to enjoy outdoor seating in the evening while having a drink with friends.
Arts & Culture
"Sitting just south of Tucson near the airport, Mission San Xavier del Bac (known as the White Dove of the Desert) is a stunning example of 18th-century architecture. Influenced by Moorish, Byzantine, Renaissance and Mexican architectural styles, this active Roman Catholic Church is worth visiting just for the photo ops, according to travelers. Visitors are invited to tour this National Historic Landmark as an architectural site or sit in on weekly Mass."
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Missão San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier Rd"Sitting just south of Tucson near the airport, Mission San Xavier del Bac (known as the White Dove of the Desert) is a stunning example of 18th-century architecture. Influenced by Moorish, Byzantine, Renaissance and Mexican architectural styles, this active Roman Catholic Church is worth visiting just for the photo ops, according to travelers. Visitors are invited to tour this National Historic Landmark as an architectural site or sit in on weekly Mass."
"Housing more than 350 aircraft and spacecraft, this is one of the largest air and space museums in the world. Visitors see some of the most historic crafts, including an X-15A-2 (which set the altitude record when it reached the edge of outer space in the 1960s) and several Russian MiGs, which have been used by the Soviet and Russian army since the 1940s. You can also tour the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG). Known fondly as the "Boneyard," this facility features dozens of out-of-work aircraft, lined up under the desert sun (tours of this section of museum cost extra). "
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Pima Air and Space Museum
6000 E Valencia Rd"Housing more than 350 aircraft and spacecraft, this is one of the largest air and space museums in the world. Visitors see some of the most historic crafts, including an X-15A-2 (which set the altitude record when it reached the edge of outer space in the 1960s) and several Russian MiGs, which have been used by the Soviet and Russian army since the 1940s. You can also tour the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG). Known fondly as the "Boneyard," this facility features dozens of out-of-work aircraft, lined up under the desert sun (tours of this section of museum cost extra). "