Guidebook for Tucson
Parks & Nature
Landmark known as "A" Mountain featuring a man-made A-shaped formation, offering scenic city views.
135 locals recommend
Sentinel Peak Park (“A” Mountain)
1001 Sentinel Peak Rd SLandmark known as "A" Mountain featuring a man-made A-shaped formation, offering scenic city views.
Boasting a scenic overlook, this huge park offers camping & trails, plus archery & shooting ranges.
32 locals recommend
Tucson Mountain Park
8451 West McCain LoopBoasting a scenic overlook, this huge park offers camping & trails, plus archery & shooting ranges.
Movie set used in several Westerns now functioning as a family theme park with live entertainment.
200 locals recommend
Old Tucson
Movie set used in several Westerns now functioning as a family theme park with live entertainment.
Scenic views, hiking trails & picnic areas are offered at this home of the country's largest cacti.
320 locals recommend
Saguaro National Park
Scenic views, hiking trails & picnic areas are offered at this home of the country's largest cacti.
Arts & Culture
Natural history museum combining live animal exhibits & demonstrations with botanical gardens.
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdNatural history museum combining live animal exhibits & demonstrations with botanical gardens.
Museum for children of all ages features immersive art, music, nature & educational exhibits.
69 locals recommend
Children's Museum Tucson
200 S 6th AveMuseum for children of all ages features immersive art, music, nature & educational exhibits.
Series of galleries inside adobe homes with exhibits of pre-Columbian & Latin American folk art.
181 locals recommend
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
140 N Main AveSeries of galleries inside adobe homes with exhibits of pre-Columbian & Latin American folk art.
Arizona State Museum
1013 E University BlvdArizona State Museum
Public research university founded in 1885 & known for its sports & science programs.
197 locals recommend
The University of Arizona
1200 East University BoulevardPublic research university founded in 1885 & known for its sports & science programs.
Sightseeing
Completed in 1797, this iconic mission church features baroque architecture & painted artwork.
329 locals recommend
Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdCompleted in 1797, this iconic mission church features baroque architecture & painted artwork.
A dozen public gardens on more than 5 acres with educational aspects & activities for kids.
260 locals recommend
Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N Alvernon WayA dozen public gardens on more than 5 acres with educational aspects & activities for kids.
Entertainment & Activities
Expansive zoo with daily activities, wide variety of animals & various attractions for all ages.
169 locals recommend
Reid Park Zoo
3400 E Zoo CtExpansive zoo with daily activities, wide variety of animals & various attractions for all ages.
Historic vaudeville theater dating back to 1919, now restored & hosting nationally touring bands.
92 locals recommend
Rialto Theatre
318 E Congress StHistoric vaudeville theater dating back to 1919, now restored & hosting nationally touring bands.
Performance venue for live music, revues, theater & more housed in a historic 1930s-era building.
55 locals recommend
Fox Tucson Theatre
17 W Congress StPerformance venue for live music, revues, theater & more housed in a historic 1930s-era building.
Food Scene
Homemade ice cream & New American fare headline at this hip spot with a young crowd & DJ-spun tunes.
74 locals recommend
HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery
266 E Congress StHomemade ice cream & New American fare headline at this hip spot with a young crowd & DJ-spun tunes.
Sushi rolls, ramen bowls & cocktails are served at this casual venue with modern decor & a patio.
53 locals recommend
OBON Sushi Bar Ramen
350 E Congress StSushi rolls, ramen bowls & cocktails are served at this casual venue with modern decor & a patio.
Diablo Burger
312 E Congress StHamburger Restaurant
Chic, bustling spot for eclectic global fare & creative cocktails with a popular happy hour.
43 locals recommend
DOWNTOWN Kitchen + Cocktails
135 S 6th AveChic, bustling spot for eclectic global fare & creative cocktails with a popular happy hour.
Inside a circa-1919 hotel, this trendy American cafe serves old-school desserts & creative entrees.
111 locals recommend
Cup Cafe
311 E Congress StInside a circa-1919 hotel, this trendy American cafe serves old-school desserts & creative entrees.
Garlic knots, wings & New York-style pizza sum up this comfy Italian eatery with a pub in the back.
21 locals recommend
Empire Pizza & Pub
137 E Congress StGarlic knots, wings & New York-style pizza sum up this comfy Italian eatery with a pub in the back.
Stylish option offering a Mexican menu that's updated twice daily, including a popular sampler dish.
106 locals recommend
Cafe Poca Cosa
110 E Pennington StStylish option offering a Mexican menu that's updated twice daily, including a popular sampler dish.
The New American comfort-food menu changes seasonally at this stylish & hip bar/restaurant.
32 locals recommend
47 Scott
47 N Scott AveThe New American comfort-food menu changes seasonally at this stylish & hip bar/restaurant.
Round-the-clock spot for coffee drinks, plus snacks from baked goods to burgers to burritos.
Shot in the Dark Cafe
121 E Broadway BlvdRound-the-clock spot for coffee drinks, plus snacks from baked goods to burgers to burritos.
Modern Italian eatery in a vintage space with vaulted ceilings, a beer garden & a basement bar.
79 locals recommend
Reilly Craft Pizza and Drink
101 E Pennington StModern Italian eatery in a vintage space with vaulted ceilings, a beer garden & a basement bar.
Contemporary, brick-walled counter-serve eatery featuring a menu of tacos, burritos & beer.
27 locals recommend
Street- Taco and Beer Co.
58 W Congress StContemporary, brick-walled counter-serve eatery featuring a menu of tacos, burritos & beer.
Festive indoor/outdoor cafe for global cuisine, late-night happy hours & live music performances.
101 locals recommend
LaCo Tucson | Outdoor Downtown Tucson Restaurant
76 N Court AveFestive indoor/outdoor cafe for global cuisine, late-night happy hours & live music performances.
Family-run Mexican cafe serving Sonoran-style fare inside a charming, century-old home.
151 locals recommend
El Charro Café
311 N Court AveFamily-run Mexican cafe serving Sonoran-style fare inside a charming, century-old home.
Cozy Italian eatery features hearty pizzas, calzones & pasta dishes for dine-in or takeout.
15 locals recommend
Bianchi's Italian
1110 North Silverbell RoadCozy Italian eatery features hearty pizzas, calzones & pasta dishes for dine-in or takeout.
Circa-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties.
Whataburger
5402 E Speedway BlvdCirca-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties.
Casual chain serving frozen fruit drinks along with submarine sandwiches, fries & salads.
70 locals recommend
Eegee's
2510 E Speedway BlvdCasual chain serving frozen fruit drinks along with submarine sandwiches, fries & salads.
Sophisticated bistro featuring French dishes, a lively bar scene & a Sunday brunch menu.
70 locals recommend
Agustin Kitchen
100 South Avenida del ConventoSophisticated bistro featuring French dishes, a lively bar scene & a Sunday brunch menu.
Essentials
Longtime supermarket chain carrying brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.
130 locals recommend
Safeway
1940 E Broadway BlvdLongtime supermarket chain carrying brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.
Johnny Gibson's Downtown Market
11 S 6th AveFood Conspiracy Co-op
412 N 4th AveNatural Foods Store