Guidebook for Tucson
Arts & Culture
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.
Large space located in an old firehouse, with seasonally changing exhibitions in a variety of media.
66 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art
265 S Church AveLarge space located in an old firehouse, with seasonally changing exhibitions in a variety of media.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Food Scene
Los Olivos
937 W Congress StPizza Restaurant
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.
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.
Unassuming, counter-serve Mexican joint offering traditional Sonoran classics in cozy surroundings.
11 locals recommend
St Mary's Mexican Food
1030 W St Marys RdUnassuming, counter-serve Mexican joint offering traditional Sonoran classics in cozy surroundings.
Family-friendly chain offering a buffet of hearty American food including Southern dishes.
Furr's Fresh Buffet
1095 West Saint Marys RoadFamily-friendly chain offering a buffet of hearty American food including Southern dishes.
Casual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.
Denny's
4040 E 22nd StCasual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.
Spacious, unfussy eatery featuring hearty American breakfast, lunch & dinner fare & a buffet.
Kettle Restaurant
748 W Starr Pass BlvdSpacious, unfussy eatery featuring hearty American breakfast, lunch & dinner fare & a buffet.
Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.
Waffle House
1380 W Grant RdSimple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.
Homey cafe on the grounds of the Tucson Museum of Art specializing in refined American entrees.
27 locals recommend
Café à La C'Art
150 N Main AveHomey cafe on the grounds of the Tucson Museum of Art specializing in refined American entrees.
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.
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.
Upscale Mexican fare & agave-based cocktails distinguish this eatery in a chic & rough-hewn space.
51 locals recommend
Penca
50 E Broadway BlvdUpscale Mexican fare & agave-based cocktails distinguish this eatery in a chic & rough-hewn space.
Bistro serving classic Thai dishes in a chic, contemporary space with a living wall.
11 locals recommend
Senae Thai Bistro
Bistro serving classic Thai dishes in a chic, contemporary space with a living wall.
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.
Diablo Burger
312 E Congress StHamburger Restaurant
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.
Hip coffeehouse chain serving up house-roasted brews in chill, bohemian surroundings.
77 locals recommend
Cartel Coffee Lab
2516 N Campbell AveHip coffeehouse chain serving up house-roasted brews in chill, bohemian surroundings.
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.
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.
Stylish hangout featuring craft beers & wines, plus New American eats & live music in a warm space.
54 locals recommend
Ermanos Craft Beer & Wine Bar
220 N 4th AveStylish hangout featuring craft beers & wines, plus New American eats & live music in a warm space.
Shopping
Johnny Gibson's Downtown Market
11 S 6th AveGrocery, Coffee & Tea, Beer, Wine & Spirits
Tucson Mall
4500 N Oracle RdEssentials
Safeway
1940 E Broadway BlvdGrocery