Guidebook for Tucson
Food Scene
Piazza Gavi
5415 N Kolb RdGreat food, ambiance, and mountain views from the patio.
Blanco Tacos + Tequila
2905 E Skyline DrWonderful food, nice views
Blake's Lotaburger
3560 N Craycroft RdDelicious breakfast burritos, authentic Hatch chili
Zinburger
1865 E River RdTerrific menu, fresh ingredients, excellent service, youthful vibe.
High end steak house with excellent service.
26 locals recommend
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
6360 N Campbell AveHigh end steak house with excellent service.
El Charro Cafe Ventana
6910 E Sunrise DrGood Mexican food. Historic local family restaurant.
Seis Kitchen
1765 E River RdVery good Mexican food
Awesome breakfasts. See Broadway location as well. Worth the wait.
42 locals recommend
Baja Cafe on Campbell
2970 N Campbell AveAwesome breakfasts. See Broadway location as well. Worth the wait.
Renee's Organic Oven
7065 E Tanque Verde RdLocal and delicious
The Quesadillas
2418 N Craycroft RdLocal hole in the wall place that has an amazing and simple menu.
eegee's
Local favorite Italian grinder and sandwich shop. Known for frozen Eegee's drinks.
Coffee X Change
6841 N Camino PrincipalSurprisingly good food and very good coffee place.
North Italia
2995 E Skyline DrGood food, friendly staff.
Indian Twist
4660 E Camp Lowell DrLocal authentic Indian restaurant. We eat here regularly.
Vero Amore - Swan
2920 N Swan RdVery good Italian food
Excellent pastries, breakfast burritos and omelets, good coffee drinks, a favorite with cyclists and locals.
Le Buzz
Excellent pastries, breakfast burritos and omelets, good coffee drinks, a favorite with cyclists and locals.
HiFalutin
6780 N Oracle RdBar-b-que and down home good cooking.
Zona 78
7301 E Tanque Verde RdFrequented by locals, beach themed bar and grill with good food. Primarily a Gen-X hang-out but folks of all ages enjoy it here.
18 locals recommend
Fini's Landing
5689 N Swan RdFrequented by locals, beach themed bar and grill with good food. Primarily a Gen-X hang-out but folks of all ages enjoy it here.
Great for groups and families. Decent menu. Lots of outdoor activities for kids (giant-size connect 4, multiple corn hole setups, artificial turf, outdoor air coolers, etc. If you are planning a trip to the northeast side of Tucson, consider lunch or dinner here. Not open on Mondays.
The Barnyard Crafthouse & Eatery
Great for groups and families. Decent menu. Lots of outdoor activities for kids (giant-size connect 4, multiple corn hole setups, artificial turf, outdoor air coolers, etc. If you are planning a trip to the northeast side of Tucson, consider lunch or dinner here. Not open on Mondays.
Bisbee Breakfast Club Sunrise
4811 E Sunrise DrNice breakfast cafe.
Mona's Danish Bakery
4777 E Sunrise DrReally tasty local bakery.
Great pizzas, sandwiches, and beer. Local theme restaurant.
16 locals recommend
Serial Grillers (Speedway Blvd.)
5975 E Speedway BlvdGreat pizzas, sandwiches, and beer. Local theme restaurant.
Toro Loco
Amazing French fries, tacos, burritos, beer selection, etc.
Fun atmosphere for families with kids. Food is standard 50's American diner fare. It's more for a fun time than for serious foodies.
7 locals recommend
Little Anthony's Diner
7010 E Broadway BlvdFun atmosphere for families with kids. Food is standard 50's American diner fare. It's more for a fun time than for serious foodies.
Local steakhouse run by the same family that started El Charro back in the 1920's.
27 locals recommend
Charro Steak
188 E Broadway BlvdLocal steakhouse run by the same family that started El Charro back in the 1920's.
Reilly Craft Pizza and Drink
101 E Pennington StReservations recommended.
Baggin's has locations around the city and they do a great job.
Baggin's Gourmet Sandwiches on Oracle
6342 N Oracle RdBaggin's has locations around the city and they do a great job.
Parks & Nature
Sabino Canyon
Great hiking trails and guided tram tour
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdReid Park Zoo
3400 E Zoo CtSaguaro National Park East
Saguaro National Park West
Sightseeing
Biosphere 2 is "the world's largest Earth and Environmental Science laboratory." The 40-acre campus has been owned and operated by the University of Arizona since 2011.
Come tour one of the world's most unique facilities dedicated to the research and understanding of global scientific issues. The Biosphere 2 facility serves as a laboratory for controlled scientific studies, an arena for scientific discovery and discussion, and a far-reaching provider of public education. Its mission is to serve as a center for research, outreach, teaching, and life-long learning about Earth, its living systems, and its place in the universe.
156 locals recommend
Biosphere 2
32540 S Biosphere RdBiosphere 2 is "the world's largest Earth and Environmental Science laboratory." The 40-acre campus has been owned and operated by the University of Arizona since 2011.
Come tour one of the world's most unique facilities dedicated to the research and understanding of global scientific issues. The Biosphere 2 facility serves as a laboratory for controlled scientific studies, an arena for scientific discovery and discussion, and a far-reaching provider of public education. Its mission is to serve as a center for research, outreach, teaching, and life-long learning about Earth, its living systems, and its place in the universe.
At the Titan Missile Museum, near Tucson, Arizona, visitors journey through time to stand on the front line of the Cold War. This preserved Titan II missile site, officially known as complex 571-7, is all that remains of the 54 Titan II missile sites that were on alert across the United States from 1963 to 1987.
This one-of-a kind museum gives visitors a rare look at the technology used by the United States to deter nuclear war. What was once one of America’s most top secret places is now a National Historic Landmark, fulfilling its new mission of bringing Cold War history to life for millions of visitors from around the world. Join us now for your own tour!
101 locals recommend
Titan Missile Museum
1580 W Duval Mine RdAt the Titan Missile Museum, near Tucson, Arizona, visitors journey through time to stand on the front line of the Cold War. This preserved Titan II missile site, officially known as complex 571-7, is all that remains of the 54 Titan II missile sites that were on alert across the United States from 1963 to 1987.
This one-of-a kind museum gives visitors a rare look at the technology used by the United States to deter nuclear war. What was once one of America’s most top secret places is now a National Historic Landmark, fulfilling its new mission of bringing Cold War history to life for millions of visitors from around the world. Join us now for your own tour!
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden, all in one place.
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdThe Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden, all in one place.
The Pima Air & Space Museum, located in Tucson, Arizona, 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.
258 locals recommend
Pima Air and Space Museum
6000 E Valencia RdThe Pima Air & Space Museum, located in Tucson, Arizona, 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.
Tombstone Historic District
Colossal Cave Mountain Park
Shopping
La Encantada
2905 E Skyline DrMercado San Augustin
100 South Avenida del ConventoAJ's
2805 E Skyline DrUpscale grocery store in Tucson
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Health & Beauty
Mabel Salon
Entertainment
Gaslight Theatre
7010 E Broadway BlvdLighthearted family friendly dinner theater
Rialto Theatre
318 E Congress StLocal small concert venue.
Pistoleros Wild West Show
6541 E Tanque Verde RdTopgolf
4050 W Costco DrGolf N' Stuff
6503 E Tanque Verde RdGoofy golf, arcade games, laser tag, bumper boats
Adventure
Saguaro Stables
7151 S Camino Loma AltaRent electric bikes for a fun and casual ride along may of Tucson's legendary bike trails.
Pedego Electric Bikes Tucson
4320 N Campbell AveRent electric bikes for a fun and casual ride along may of Tucson's legendary bike trails.
Volare Helicopters