Barbara’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Local attractions include National Park and Monuments.
Saguaro National Park East
Hiking trails and informative signposts
Saguaro National Park West
About 30 min N of Tucson -
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Museum
6300 N Swan RdHome and gallery of local artist Ted DeGrazia.
Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N Alvernon WayTohono Chul
7366 N Paseo Del NorteMission Garden
946 W Mission LnMount Lemmon
Desert to pine forest all in 1 hour. Hiking trails.
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadMission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdTumacácori National Historical Park
1891 I-19 Frontage RdMissions founded by Father Kino
Tubac Center of the Arts
#9 Plaza RdRestaurants and shops - easy walking
Great indoor and outdoor exhibits, tour - very worthwhile!
258 locals recommend
Pima Air and Space Museum
6000 E Valencia RdGreat indoor and outdoor exhibits, tour - very worthwhile!
Madera Canyon
South Madera Canyon RoadThe Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
4455 E Camp Lowell DrBiosphere 2
32540 South Biosphere RoadUniversity of Arizona's Richard F. Caris Mirror Laboratory
527 N National Championship DrDeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Museum
6300 N Swan RdNeighborhoods
Hotel Congress
311 E Congress StHistoric Fourth Avenue
Food scene
St Philip's Plaza Farmers' Market
4280 N Campbell AveLa Encantada
2905 E Skyline DrTucson’s premier outdoor mall - great shops and restaurants
Bisbee Breakfast Club Broadway
2936 E Broadway BlvdSnooze, an A.M. Eatery
2500 E Grant RdHighly recommended for breakfast
Great food and market items. Next to Bon Boutique a wonderful
local shop - home items and clothing
92 locals recommend
Five Points Market & Restaurant
756 S Stone AveGreat food and market items. Next to Bon Boutique a wonderful
local shop - home items and clothing
Maynards Market & Kitchen
400 N Toole AveGreat wine selection - good food.
Fabulous hand decorated truffles, brownies, iced chocolate, Mexican hot chocolate with homemade marshmallows
26 locals recommend
Monsoon Chocolate
234 E 22nd StFabulous hand decorated truffles, brownies, iced chocolate, Mexican hot chocolate with homemade marshmallows
Locally made, exceptional ice cream. Try a flight!
19 locals recommend
The Screamery (Speedway Location)
2545 E Speedway BlvdLocally made, exceptional ice cream. Try a flight!
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
2500 E Grant RdGreat breakfasts!
Prep & Pastry
2660 N Campbell AveGreat food - breakfasts and lunch. Try the duck confit!
Paleteria y Neveria La Michoacana
4444 East Grant RoadSanta Cruz Chili & Spice
1868 I-19 Frontage RdLocal shopping
Unique handcrafted tiles
Mercado San Augustin
100 South Avenida del ConventoCarly Quinn Designs- Open by Appointment Only
730 S Russell AveBon Boutique
760 S Stone AveBroadway Village
3000-3502 E Broadway BlvdAvenue Boutique, Barrio Bread, Restaurants and Yoga Studio
Avenue Boutique
3050 E Broadway BlvdGifts, clothing, home accessories - the hammock is from Avenue.
Desert Vintage
403 N 6th AvePremier vintage clothing store
Wine tasting
Follow the route to great wineries
Rune Wines
3969 AZ-82Good wines - lovely views
Arizona Hops and Vines
3450 AZ-82Fun events with music and food
Farmers markets
Santa Cruz River Farmers' Market
221 South Avenida del ConventoSpas
Local company - her own line of natural creams and oils
Kaelen Harwell Spa
862 S 5th Ave