Tucson at a glance
Food Scene
Excellent food, atmosphere, budget-friendly, soups, sandwiches, salads, incredible bakery.
91 locals recommend
Beyond Bread
3026 N Campbell AveExcellent food, atmosphere, budget-friendly, soups, sandwiches, salads, incredible bakery.
Amazing breakfast eatery. Be prepared to wait even with a reservation. Well worth the wait and price. Moderate and fun!
170 locals recommend
Prep & Pastry
2660 N Campbell AveAmazing breakfast eatery. Be prepared to wait even with a reservation. Well worth the wait and price. Moderate and fun!
This high-level epicurean restaurant is exceptional and $$$. The lunch menu is extensive and well worth trying. It is located next to La Encantada Mall which is beautiful to walk thru and home to high-end retailers.
70 locals recommend
Vivace Restaurant
6440 N Campbell AveThis high-level epicurean restaurant is exceptional and $$$. The lunch menu is extensive and well worth trying. It is located next to La Encantada Mall which is beautiful to walk thru and home to high-end retailers.
One of the most exceptional vegetarian and vegan restaurants in the Southwest. Fresh, changing menu, bring your own wine. Expensive and worth it.
9 locals recommend
The Tasteful Kitchen
501 East 28th StreetOne of the most exceptional vegetarian and vegan restaurants in the Southwest. Fresh, changing menu, bring your own wine. Expensive and worth it.
Historic venue with a takeaway counter, a gourmet shop & a bar & eatery with seasonal American fare. Downtown area.
83 locals recommend
Maynards Market & Kitchen
400 N Toole AveHistoric venue with a takeaway counter, a gourmet shop & a bar & eatery with seasonal American fare. Downtown area.
Fantastic Mexican food with a gourmet flair. The chefs sampler plate allows you to tease your pallet. Elevated food.
106 locals recommend
Cafe Poca Cosa
110 E Pennington StFantastic Mexican food with a gourmet flair. The chefs sampler plate allows you to tease your pallet. Elevated food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sentinel Peak Brewing Company
4746 E Grant RdCraft beers, dog-friendly, sit inside or out.
Sightseeing
This is a Tucson MUST see. The beautiful drive will take you out through the Saguaro forests, you will have a few twists and turns along the road. Introduce yourself on a self-guided tour to the desert flora, fauna, wildlife and more. Go early and the mammals will be up and about. The views are fabulous.
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney Rd This is a Tucson MUST see. The beautiful drive will take you out through the Saguaro forests, you will have a few twists and turns along the road. Introduce yourself on a self-guided tour to the desert flora, fauna, wildlife and more. Go early and the mammals will be up and about. The views are fabulous.
Lots of mixed restaurants, stores, artisans, music, students and hippies. Near the U of AZ. and right on the streetcar route. People watch and stroll through this iconic part of Tucson.
6 locals recommend
North 4th Avenue
North 4th AvenueLots of mixed restaurants, stores, artisans, music, students and hippies. Near the U of AZ. and right on the streetcar route. People watch and stroll through this iconic part of Tucson.
Artsy items, local business with a wonderful selection of books. At the far end of 4th Avenue.
41 locals recommend
Antigone Books
411 N 4th AveArtsy items, local business with a wonderful selection of books. At the far end of 4th Avenue.
Shopping
Simply the best-used book store ever with all kinds of literary finds, jewelry, movies, magazines, and just stuff! (Beyond Bread is in the same strip mall). A Tucson classic.
18 locals recommend
Bookmans East Entertainment Exchange
6230 E Speedway BlvdSimply the best-used book store ever with all kinds of literary finds, jewelry, movies, magazines, and just stuff! (Beyond Bread is in the same strip mall). A Tucson classic.
High-end stores Apple, Coach, Brighton, a Humane Society store and many more. Excellent restaurants and happy hours in the beautiful, open-air mall with lovely surroundings and sitting areas. Stunning views and is a great "place" to walk. Affluent homes surround the area. A wonderful gourmet market, AJ's and clever boutiques.
229 locals recommend
La Encantada
2905 E Skyline DrHigh-end stores Apple, Coach, Brighton, a Humane Society store and many more. Excellent restaurants and happy hours in the beautiful, open-air mall with lovely surroundings and sitting areas. Stunning views and is a great "place" to walk. Affluent homes surround the area. A wonderful gourmet market, AJ's and clever boutiques.
Costco Wholesale
6255 E Grant RdIf you have a Costco card, a short drive away. Best gas prices.
Parks & Nature
Hike hard or moderate, you decide. All kinds of trails, you can walk a paved road or take a tram. Open to cyclists two early mornings a week. We enjoy the various dirt trails. You can find pools of freshwater and wet your feet. Beautiful, always check for bobcat and snake activity!
457 locals recommend
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadHike hard or moderate, you decide. All kinds of trails, you can walk a paved road or take a tram. Open to cyclists two early mornings a week. We enjoy the various dirt trails. You can find pools of freshwater and wet your feet. Beautiful, always check for bobcat and snake activity!
Way out on the East of town with beautiful landscape. Not for inexperienced hikers, never in the rain.
18 locals recommend
Redington Pass
Way out on the East of town with beautiful landscape. Not for inexperienced hikers, never in the rain.
Bike it, walk it or hike it! Right by our home. The 131- mile loop offers a paved path, dirt path or you can even go down into the wash and walk. Lots of 4 legged friends abound and people. The sunset viewing from here is spectacular.
44 locals recommend
The Loop
Chuck Huckelberry LoopBike it, walk it or hike it! Right by our home. The 131- mile loop offers a paved path, dirt path or you can even go down into the wash and walk. Lots of 4 legged friends abound and people. The sunset viewing from here is spectacular.
Pack a picnic and explore as you head up the mountain, we hike here a lot. The drive starts at the lowest level of Chaparral and will change to Ponderosa Pine at the top, like driving to British Columbia. We like to go to Ski Valley and head up the road to the end where you can park and hike. The views are spectacular. You will be above 7,000 feet so please keep that in mind. In winter, the road is often closed when it snows and if open, very crowded as lots of people go to play and ski in the snow.
485 locals recommend
Mount Lemmon
Pack a picnic and explore as you head up the mountain, we hike here a lot. The drive starts at the lowest level of Chaparral and will change to Ponderosa Pine at the top, like driving to British Columbia. We like to go to Ski Valley and head up the road to the end where you can park and hike. The views are spectacular. You will be above 7,000 feet so please keep that in mind. In winter, the road is often closed when it snows and if open, very crowded as lots of people go to play and ski in the snow.
Amazing hike, bighorn sheep area, and difficult hike but worth it.
33 locals recommend
Finger Rock Trail
7119 Pontatoc Canyon TrailAmazing hike, bighorn sheep area, and difficult hike but worth it.
More like a botanical park with lots of specimens and located on a property that has a historical background. Very peaceful, great hothouse.
260 locals recommend
Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N Alvernon WayMore like a botanical park with lots of specimens and located on a property that has a historical background. Very peaceful, great hothouse.
Arts & Culture
If you have a particular interest in native culture and history, this is your spot.
50 locals recommend
Arizona State Museum
1013 E University BlvdIf you have a particular interest in native culture and history, this is your spot.
A permanent collection as well as special exhibits, often free admission. We love to catch the new exhibits. Small and personal gallery.
41 locals recommend
Center for Creative Photography
1030 N Olive RdA permanent collection as well as special exhibits, often free admission. We love to catch the new exhibits. Small and personal gallery.
The Museum has a very good permanent collection, not entirely Southwestern art. Located in the downtown and historic area there is interesting architecture in the area, including the courthouse.
181 locals recommend
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
140 N Main AveThe Museum has a very good permanent collection, not entirely Southwestern art. Located in the downtown and historic area there is interesting architecture in the area, including the courthouse.
Essentials
Extensive bulk selection, best quality and prices on fresh fruit and vegetables. Hard to find healthy food products.
149 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
4645 E Speedway BlvdExtensive bulk selection, best quality and prices on fresh fruit and vegetables. Hard to find healthy food products.
Trader Joe's has an excellent selection of food to go, healthy frozen options and beverages.
220 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
4209 N Campbell AveTrader Joe's has an excellent selection of food to go, healthy frozen options and beverages.
Fry's Food And Drug
2480 N Swan RdTypical grocery-has everything-inexpensive-low gas prices
Lots of excellent food to go choices, fresh made or sit down and eat there. More expensive and superb quality.
186 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3360 E Speedway BlvdLots of excellent food to go choices, fresh made or sit down and eat there. More expensive and superb quality.
Nearby our house, pick up essentials. You can walk there if you want to. Stop into the cafe for a coffee or grab a taco at Nico's.
17 locals recommend
Bashas' Supermarket
3275 N Swan RdNearby our house, pick up essentials. You can walk there if you want to. Stop into the cafe for a coffee or grab a taco at Nico's.