Guidebook for Tucson
Food Scene
First Watch
5055 N Oracle RdExcellent breakfast!
If you want to try the famous Sonoran hot dog, this is where you want to go. A hole in the wall, food truck / brick and mortar hybrid restaurant. Excellent tacos and burritos! You can walk to this one, its only a couple of blocks down Schafer Dr. They only accept cash!
18 locals recommend
Taqueria Aqui Con El Nene
4415 N Flowing Wells RdIf you want to try the famous Sonoran hot dog, this is where you want to go. A hole in the wall, food truck / brick and mortar hybrid restaurant. Excellent tacos and burritos! You can walk to this one, its only a couple of blocks down Schafer Dr. They only accept cash!
100% gluten-free bakery & cafe serving breakfast & seasonal American fare in colorful quarters.
7 locals recommend
Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro
5845 N Oracle Rd100% gluten-free bakery & cafe serving breakfast & seasonal American fare in colorful quarters.
Need to cool of? We can't thing of a better place to go get ice cream or an iced tea Boba, they're SO good! The ice cream rolls are a bit pricey, about $5.99, but when you see them making them, you'll get it, they are delicious!
7 Degrees Ice Cream Rolls & Boba Tea
4386 N Oracle RdNeed to cool of? We can't thing of a better place to go get ice cream or an iced tea Boba, they're SO good! The ice cream rolls are a bit pricey, about $5.99, but when you see them making them, you'll get it, they are delicious!
A Tucson classic. You can't visit Tucson without stopping by Eegee's for an ice cold frozen drink.
70 locals recommend
Eegee's
2510 E Speedway BlvdA Tucson classic. You can't visit Tucson without stopping by Eegee's for an ice cold frozen drink.
Amazing cheeseburgers and fries. Nothing frozen and everything is made from scratch. You can see them slicing those fresh potatoes. When in doubt, go with a double double. If you're from the East Coast, this is your chance as you can only find them on the American Southwest and the Pacific coast.
In-N-Out Burger
4620 North Oracle RoadAmazing cheeseburgers and fries. Nothing frozen and everything is made from scratch. You can see them slicing those fresh potatoes. When in doubt, go with a double double. If you're from the East Coast, this is your chance as you can only find them on the American Southwest and the Pacific coast.
A classic in Tucson. The birthplace of the Chimichanga! A bit pricey and sometimes long waits. But it is a must if you have to pick one place to have dinner. Afterwards you can walk around the Barrio viejo and see a few of the old Tucson houses with colorful doors.
151 locals recommend
El Charro Café
311 N Court AveA classic in Tucson. The birthplace of the Chimichanga! A bit pricey and sometimes long waits. But it is a must if you have to pick one place to have dinner. Afterwards you can walk around the Barrio viejo and see a few of the old Tucson houses with colorful doors.
Drinks & Nightlife
Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel
7350 S Nogales HwyBecause why not? 22 mins from here.
Walk north on 4th Avenue starting at Congress St. Lots of bars, restaurants and arts. It is the Hip scene in Tucson, with lots to do. 14mins from here.
76 locals recommend
Downtown
Walk north on 4th Avenue starting at Congress St. Lots of bars, restaurants and arts. It is the Hip scene in Tucson, with lots to do. 14mins from here.
Spacious cantina serving Tex-Mex standards & inventive cocktails in colorful, adobe-style digs.
GRINGO grill + cantina
5900 N Oracle RdSpacious cantina serving Tex-Mex standards & inventive cocktails in colorful, adobe-style digs.
Sightseeing
Mission San Xavier del Bac is a historic Spanish Catholic mission located about 10 miles south of downtown Tucson, Arizona, on the Tohono O'odham Nation San Xavier Indian Reservation. 21 mins from here
329 locals recommend
Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdMission San Xavier del Bac is a historic Spanish Catholic mission located about 10 miles south of downtown Tucson, Arizona, on the Tohono O'odham Nation San Xavier Indian Reservation. 21 mins from here
Biosphere 2 is an American Earth system science research facility located in Oracle, Arizona. Biosphere 2 recommends that guests wear comfortable walking shoes. Weather can be unpredictable in the winter and spring – layers are recommended. 41 mins
156 locals recommend
Biosphere 2
32540 S Biosphere RdBiosphere 2 is an American Earth system science research facility located in Oracle, Arizona. Biosphere 2 recommends that guests wear comfortable walking shoes. Weather can be unpredictable in the winter and spring – layers are recommended. 41 mins
The Desert Museum is ranked on TripAdvisor.com as one of the Top 10 Museums in the country and the #1 Tucson attraction. Unlike most museums, about 85% of the experience is outdoors! Bring water and sunscreen!
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdThe Desert Museum is ranked on TripAdvisor.com as one of the Top 10 Museums in the country and the #1 Tucson attraction. Unlike most museums, about 85% of the experience is outdoors! Bring water and sunscreen!
Parks & Nature
The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are protected by Saguaro National Park. 32 mins from here..
80 locals recommend
Saguaro National Park West
The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are protected by Saguaro National Park. 32 mins from here..
Want to escape the heat? Mount Lemmon, with a summit elevation of 9,159 feet, is approximately 30 degrees cooler than Tucson. Its a beautiful drive to the top with great pull overs to stop and take breath taking pictures. You should bring a sweater or light jacket.
485 locals recommend
Mount Lemmon
Want to escape the heat? Mount Lemmon, with a summit elevation of 9,159 feet, is approximately 30 degrees cooler than Tucson. Its a beautiful drive to the top with great pull overs to stop and take breath taking pictures. You should bring a sweater or light jacket.
Some of the best hikes and most scenic views. You might see waterfalls during monsoon season.
457 locals recommend
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadSome of the best hikes and most scenic views. You might see waterfalls during monsoon season.
Reid Park Zoo
3400 E Zoo CtFun for the little ones.
Catalina State Park
11570 North Oracle RoadCamping, hiking, stunning vistas...
The Tucson Botanical Gardens is a five-and-a-half-acre collection of sixteen residentially scaled urban gardens. They have a pollinator garden and a butterfly House.
260 locals recommend
Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N Alvernon WayThe Tucson Botanical Gardens is a five-and-a-half-acre collection of sixteen residentially scaled urban gardens. They have a pollinator garden and a butterfly House.
Easy hike with beautiful vistas. Arriving early is recommended since the parking lot fills up quickly. This is the closest hike from our house (6.9 miles, about a 15 mins drive).
19 locals recommend
Pima Canyon Trailhead
1610 E Magee RdEasy hike with beautiful vistas. Arriving early is recommended since the parking lot fills up quickly. This is the closest hike from our house (6.9 miles, about a 15 mins drive).
Beautiful gardens with nature, art and culture in the Sonoran Desert.
168 locals recommend
Tohono Chul
7366 N Paseo Del NorteBeautiful gardens with nature, art and culture in the Sonoran Desert.
Arts & Culture
The Pima Air & Space Museum is one of the world's largest non-government funded aerospace museums. The museum features a display of nearly 300 aircraft spread out over 80 acres on a campus occupying 127 acres. 21 mins from here
258 locals recommend
Pima Air and Space Museum
6000 E Valencia RdThe Pima Air & Space Museum is one of the world's largest non-government funded aerospace museums. The museum features a display of nearly 300 aircraft spread out over 80 acres on a campus occupying 127 acres. 21 mins from here
Children's Museum Tucson
200 S 6th AveExcellent for the kids. 14 mins from here
Shopping
Tucson Mall
4500 N Oracle RdThe best shopping Mall in Tucson. Just 5 minutes away.
Essentials
Albertsons
2854 N Campbell AveRecommended for groceries.
CVS
3785 W Ina RdClosest CVS pharmacy