Guidebook for Tucson
Entertainment & Activities
For all the nature and garden lovers out there, this is a great place to visit while in Tucson.
260 locals recommend
Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N Alvernon WayFor all the nature and garden lovers out there, this is a great place to visit while in Tucson.
Essentials
The best place for fresh produce, essentials, and friendly cashiers.
220 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
4209 N Campbell AveThe best place for fresh produce, essentials, and friendly cashiers.
Food Scene
This is a great little restaurant on the East Side of Tucson. It's tucked away from Tanque Verde road. They have some great organic options.
35 locals recommend
Renee's Organic Oven
7065 E Tanque Verde RdThis is a great little restaurant on the East Side of Tucson. It's tucked away from Tanque Verde road. They have some great organic options.
They have the best coffee! It's super close to our house. They offer free shots on Mondays and they put a chocolate covered espresso bean on your coffee when it's ready.
Tucson Coffee Roasters
250 S Craycroft RdThey have the best coffee! It's super close to our house. They offer free shots on Mondays and they put a chocolate covered espresso bean on your coffee when it's ready.
The best fast food Mexican food in Midtown Tucson. The taco salad is an absolute must!
Ponchos Mexican Food
5563 E Grant RdThe best fast food Mexican food in Midtown Tucson. The taco salad is an absolute must!
Great Italian restaurant in the foothills. Call ahead for a reservation.
51 locals recommend
North Italia
2995 E Skyline DrGreat Italian restaurant in the foothills. Call ahead for a reservation.
Great place for breakfast and lunch. I always get the fish tacos - they are super fresh and filling!
30 locals recommend
The B Line
621 N 4th AveGreat place for breakfast and lunch. I always get the fish tacos - they are super fresh and filling!
Sightseeing
They make pie sized cookies. Great place to stop after a long hike on the mountain.
22 locals recommend
Mt Lemmon Cookie Cabin
12781 N Sabino Canyon ParkThey make pie sized cookies. Great place to stop after a long hike on the mountain.
Gates Pass Trail
6400 W Gates Pass RdThe sunset watching at this spot is top notch!
Parks & Nature
Sabino Canyon
Beautiful place for hiking and experiencing the desert.
A great spot to go for a walk along the dry river bed. Take Columbus Road North until it dead-ends for easy access. Just 1 mile drive from our house.
29 locals recommend
Rillito River Park
4288 Diamond St LoopA great spot to go for a walk along the dry river bed. Take Columbus Road North until it dead-ends for easy access. Just 1 mile drive from our house.
Madera Canyon
South Madera Canyon RoadOne of the best spots for bird watching and hiking in Tucson.
Drinks & Nightlife
It used to be a funeral home, and now it's a bar. It's a great spot for a drink out on the town.
52 locals recommend
Owls Club
236 S Scott AveIt used to be a funeral home, and now it's a bar. It's a great spot for a drink out on the town.