Guidebook for Tucson
Drinks & Nightlife
Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel
7350 S Nogales HwyCasino Del Sol
5655 W Valencia RdParks & Nature
Wandering through this living museum is like taking an enchanted walk through the desert-with no fear of snakes or critters. There’s lots of information, plenty of shade and water, and close-up views of bobcats, prairie dogs, coyotes, hawks, Mexican gray wolves, scorpions, rattlesnakes, roadrunners, quail, and more. Aviaries offer a birder’s haven. Trees and cacti are identified for you as well. The internationally famous museum has seasonal fine dining and year-round casual dining.
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdWandering through this living museum is like taking an enchanted walk through the desert-with no fear of snakes or critters. There’s lots of information, plenty of shade and water, and close-up views of bobcats, prairie dogs, coyotes, hawks, Mexican gray wolves, scorpions, rattlesnakes, roadrunners, quail, and more. Aviaries offer a birder’s haven. Trees and cacti are identified for you as well. The internationally famous museum has seasonal fine dining and year-round casual dining.
Sabino Canyon is a significant canyon located in the Santa Catalina Mountains and the Coronado National Forest north of Tucson, Arizona, United States. Sabino Canyon is a popular recreation area for residents and visitors of Southern Arizona, providing a place to walk, hike or ride.
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5700 Sabino Canyon RdSabino Canyon is a significant canyon located in the Santa Catalina Mountains and the Coronado National Forest north of Tucson, Arizona, United States. Sabino Canyon is a popular recreation area for residents and visitors of Southern Arizona, providing a place to walk, hike or ride.
About 40 miles south of Tucson, the Santa Rita Mountains are home to Madera Canyon, one of the prettiest spots around. There are trails for hikers, tables for picnickers, a clear stream, and a variety of trees for all.
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Madera Canyon
South Madera Canyon RoadAbout 40 miles south of Tucson, the Santa Rita Mountains are home to Madera Canyon, one of the prettiest spots around. There are trails for hikers, tables for picnickers, a clear stream, and a variety of trees for all.
Julian Wash Park
South Kolb RoadTrail for hiking for biking
The El Presidio Historic District is a residential neighborhood containing adobe and brick buildings in the Spanish-Mexican, Anglo-American and Eclectic architectural styles. Named for the Spanish-built Presidio de San Augustín del Tucson (1775), El Presidio is one of the nation's oldest inhabited sites. The district is on the site of a prehistoric Hohokam Indian site (c. 700-900 A.D.) and the original presidio (fort). The El Presidio Historic District reflects Tucson's development from an 18th-century walled compound to its emergence as a major 20th-century mercantile center.
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El Presidio
The El Presidio Historic District is a residential neighborhood containing adobe and brick buildings in the Spanish-Mexican, Anglo-American and Eclectic architectural styles. Named for the Spanish-built Presidio de San Augustín del Tucson (1775), El Presidio is one of the nation's oldest inhabited sites. The district is on the site of a prehistoric Hohokam Indian site (c. 700-900 A.D.) and the original presidio (fort). The El Presidio Historic District reflects Tucson's development from an 18th-century walled compound to its emergence as a major 20th-century mercantile center.
My first time going here (and I live in Tucson)! There was no water when I came here the other day but I'm glad I got the opportunity to hike with friends and climb on boulders to reach this place. An ideal place to get away from the city life and enjoy the quietness for a brief moment. Bring lots of water and comfortable hiking boots since the granite is very slippery here. Make sure you arrive here very early in the morning since the desert heat is unbearable for those who are not used to a triple-digit weather.
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Tanque Verde Falls
My first time going here (and I live in Tucson)! There was no water when I came here the other day but I'm glad I got the opportunity to hike with friends and climb on boulders to reach this place. An ideal place to get away from the city life and enjoy the quietness for a brief moment. Bring lots of water and comfortable hiking boots since the granite is very slippery here. Make sure you arrive here very early in the morning since the desert heat is unbearable for those who are not used to a triple-digit weather.
Arts & Culture
Many works by one of Tucson’s most famous artists, Ettore “Ted” DeGrazia, are housed in DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun
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DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Museum
6300 N Swan RdMany works by one of Tucson’s most famous artists, Ettore “Ted” DeGrazia, are housed in DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun
Called the "White Dove of the Desert," San Xavier Del Bac is one of the most beautiful mission church complexes in the Southwest. The original mission was founded in 1692 by a Jesuit missionary, Father Eusebio Francisco Kino, to serve the Sobaipuri Indians (O'odham). The present church was built by the Franciscans between 1783-1797. Of Baroque design, the large stuccoed church has two bell towers, one of, which is incomplete. The church's beautiful front portal is decorated with scrolled ornaments and sculptures and virtually the entire interior is covered with elaborately painted and sculpted surfaces.
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Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdCalled the "White Dove of the Desert," San Xavier Del Bac is one of the most beautiful mission church complexes in the Southwest. The original mission was founded in 1692 by a Jesuit missionary, Father Eusebio Francisco Kino, to serve the Sobaipuri Indians (O'odham). The present church was built by the Franciscans between 1783-1797. Of Baroque design, the large stuccoed church has two bell towers, one of, which is incomplete. The church's beautiful front portal is decorated with scrolled ornaments and sculptures and virtually the entire interior is covered with elaborately painted and sculpted surfaces.
Tubac Presidio (San Ignacio de Tubac) was established in 1752 in response to the Pima Indian Rebellion, an uprising to protest forced labor in local mines and ranches. The presidio (fort) was intended to protect the various missions in the area and to quell further uprisings. Tubac is the oldest of the three Spanish presidios founded in Arizona and was once considered the official capitol of the region. Today the park and museum highlight the contributions of American Indians, Spaniards, Mexicans and Anglo-Americans to Arizona's history and development.
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Tubac
Tubac Presidio (San Ignacio de Tubac) was established in 1752 in response to the Pima Indian Rebellion, an uprising to protest forced labor in local mines and ranches. The presidio (fort) was intended to protect the various missions in the area and to quell further uprisings. Tubac is the oldest of the three Spanish presidios founded in Arizona and was once considered the official capitol of the region. Today the park and museum highlight the contributions of American Indians, Spaniards, Mexicans and Anglo-Americans to Arizona's history and development.
Whether we are orbiting an asteroid or determining how we feed 9 billion people, Arizona Wildcats are continually looking to explore, experiment and expand. The campus is home to a variety of attractions to fill your day. From living laboratories to world-class fine art to cultural attractions there is something for everyone. We also have free, public tours available during academic year. See, play, explore, Arizona. Visit our website for more information: http://visitorcenter.arizona.edu/
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The University of Arizona
1200 East University BoulevardWhether we are orbiting an asteroid or determining how we feed 9 billion people, Arizona Wildcats are continually looking to explore, experiment and expand. The campus is home to a variety of attractions to fill your day. From living laboratories to world-class fine art to cultural attractions there is something for everyone. We also have free, public tours available during academic year. See, play, explore, Arizona. Visit our website for more information: http://visitorcenter.arizona.edu/
Since this is an active military base, it's not open to the general public except during an open house and air show. As was the case on this visit. It is your very typical air base and it was your very typical air show with civilian and largely military aircraft. Lots of static displays, plenty of personnel to answer your questions. Plenty of food and drink and port-a-potties. Access onto the base is limited, but getting into and parking was easy, although it was a bit of a hike to the viewing area. but I guess that is to be expected. All in all, a fun day.
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309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG)
South Wilmot RoadSince this is an active military base, it's not open to the general public except during an open house and air show. As was the case on this visit. It is your very typical air base and it was your very typical air show with civilian and largely military aircraft. Lots of static displays, plenty of personnel to answer your questions. Plenty of food and drink and port-a-potties. Access onto the base is limited, but getting into and parking was easy, although it was a bit of a hike to the viewing area. but I guess that is to be expected. All in all, a fun day.
Food Scene
Guadalajara Grill, Fiesta, Tucson's Best Mexican Restaurant
750 N Kolb RdBest place in town for oriental food. Food and service are outstanding. There is a patio for those wonderful Tucson nights.
The Lotus Garden Cantonese and Szechuan
5975 E Speedway BlvdBest place in town for oriental food. Food and service are outstanding. There is a patio for those wonderful Tucson nights.
Cute little place... where they have the very best coconut shrimp
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Mariscos Chihuahua
2902 E 22nd StCute little place... where they have the very best coconut shrimp
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
4900 E Speedway BlvdONE OF THE BEST PLACES IN TOWN FOR ITALIAN FOOD AND PIZZAS
Biscuits Country Cafe
7026 E Broadway BlvdA GREAT PLACE FOR BREAKFAST!
Happy Rooster Cafe
1114 S Sarnoff DrSORT OF A MOM AND POP RESTAURANT... GREAT FUN AND GOOD FOOD.
Joe's Pancake House
2532 S Kolb RdTHIS IS A MOM & POP RESTAURANT...
GREAT FOOD
Shopping
This mall has a food court, theater, and many shops such as Macys and Dillards. It also has restaurants and small shops such as Verizon.
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Park Place
5870 E Broadway BlvdThis mall has a food court, theater, and many shops such as Macys and Dillards. It also has restaurants and small shops such as Verizon.
Costco Wholesale
6255 E Grant RdWalmart Supercenter
3435 E Broadway BlvdWith shops ranging from a high-end grocery store, to the area Humane Society and everything in between, this is a great place to visit. There are plenty of restaurants to choose from, there are often community activities here (such as pet adoption days) and lots of shopping as well. The mall is beautiful, with plenty of outdoor seating areas and is located in a nice part of town.
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La Encantada
2905 E Skyline DrWith shops ranging from a high-end grocery store, to the area Humane Society and everything in between, this is a great place to visit. There are plenty of restaurants to choose from, there are often community activities here (such as pet adoption days) and lots of shopping as well. The mall is beautiful, with plenty of outdoor seating areas and is located in a nice part of town.
Sightseeing
One of the largest collections of historic aircraft in the US
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Pima Air and Space Museum
6000 E Valencia RdOne of the largest collections of historic aircraft in the US
History - You can see the massive 760-ton rollback silo door, visit the launch-control center, and experience a simulated launch
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Titan Missile Museum
1580 W Duval Mine RdHistory - You can see the massive 760-ton rollback silo door, visit the launch-control center, and experience a simulated launch
Experience the Old West! Just fifteen minutes from Tucson at the base of the Tucson Mountains is a preserved slice of Americana.
Old Tucson is an American movie studio and theme park just west of Tucson, Arizona, adjacent to the Tucson Mountains and close to the western portion of Saguaro National Park.
Old Tucson was originally built in 1939 by Columbia Pictures on a Pima County-owned site as a replica of 1860s era Tucson for the movie Arizona (1940), starring William Holden and Jean Arthur.
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Old Tucson
Experience the Old West! Just fifteen minutes from Tucson at the base of the Tucson Mountains is a preserved slice of Americana.
Old Tucson is an American movie studio and theme park just west of Tucson, Arizona, adjacent to the Tucson Mountains and close to the western portion of Saguaro National Park.
Old Tucson was originally built in 1939 by Columbia Pictures on a Pima County-owned site as a replica of 1860s era Tucson for the movie Arizona (1940), starring William Holden and Jean Arthur.
Biosfære 2
32540 S Biosphere RdTHIS IS A PLACE YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS!
CHECK IT OUT ON THE WEB...
Mount Lemmon
Even a place to ski in the winter
Mount Lemmon
EVEN A PLACE TO SKI IN THE WINTER
Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N Alvernon WayBEAUTIFUL TO SEE
Travel from South America to the rain forest, and then to the African savannah in one day all from Tucson at the Reid Park Zoo.
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Reid Park Zoo
3400 E Zoo CtTravel from South America to the rain forest, and then to the African savannah in one day all from Tucson at the Reid Park Zoo.
During the summer months they have music at the amphitheater located in the park
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Reid Park
During the summer months they have music at the amphitheater located in the park
Classic Cave Tour of Colossal Cave
The tour route is a half mile long and takes about 45-50 minutes to complete. As your guide relates the Cave’s history, legends, and geology, you walk down and back up about six and a half stories (363 stair steps) and see beautiful cave formations like stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone, boxwork, and helictites.
Tours are given daily, on the hour, year-round. You need no special clothing in the Cave, which is always 70 degrees and dry and you are welcome to take pictures inside.
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Colossal Cave Mountain Park
16721 E Old Spanish TrailClassic Cave Tour of Colossal Cave
The tour route is a half mile long and takes about 45-50 minutes to complete. As your guide relates the Cave’s history, legends, and geology, you walk down and back up about six and a half stories (363 stair steps) and see beautiful cave formations like stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone, boxwork, and helictites.
Tours are given daily, on the hour, year-round. You need no special clothing in the Cave, which is always 70 degrees and dry and you are welcome to take pictures inside.
A short trip west of downtown Tucson (follow Congress under the highway) and easily accessible from Highway 10 if driving by, Sentinel Peak Park is home to the Arizona A. In a relatively quick but spectacular ascent, you can reach near the top. Pull off parking makes taking in the views easy -- perfect for photos. A parking lot nearer the top will put you close to a couple of short trails if you want to ascend higher by foot. There are informational signs about the park's history and shaded venues to sit under and take in the views of Tucson from all sides. Access is free. Public areas are a bit trashy and need some attention.
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Sentinel Peak Park ("A" Mountain)
1001 Sentinel Peak Rd SA short trip west of downtown Tucson (follow Congress under the highway) and easily accessible from Highway 10 if driving by, Sentinel Peak Park is home to the Arizona A. In a relatively quick but spectacular ascent, you can reach near the top. Pull off parking makes taking in the views easy -- perfect for photos. A parking lot nearer the top will put you close to a couple of short trails if you want to ascend higher by foot. There are informational signs about the park's history and shaded venues to sit under and take in the views of Tucson from all sides. Access is free. Public areas are a bit trashy and need some attention.
Entertainment & Activities
This theater is right off the freeway, easy to get to and has reserved seats.
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Cinemark Tucson Marketplace and XD
1300 E Tucson Marketplace BlvdThis theater is right off the freeway, easy to get to and has reserved seats.
Gaslight Theatre
7010 E Broadway BlvdGREAT SHOWS AS WELL AS A PLACE TO EAT.
Discover the magical world of miniatures at The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, where visitors are seemingly transported to different lands and times through the stories told by over 300 miniature houses and roomboxes, expertly displayed in over 10,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art exhibit space. The Museum’s permanent collection boasts antique dollhouses dating to 1742, contemporary fine-scale miniatures and enchanting collectibles. Frequent temporary exhibits, special programs and events mean there is always something new to see. The Chicago Tribune has claimed; “The magic of this place cannot be overstated.” For a truly memorable experience, don’t miss this one-of-a-kind collection in a world-class setting
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The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
4455 E Camp Lowell DrDiscover the magical world of miniatures at The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, where visitors are seemingly transported to different lands and times through the stories told by over 300 miniature houses and roomboxes, expertly displayed in over 10,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art exhibit space. The Museum’s permanent collection boasts antique dollhouses dating to 1742, contemporary fine-scale miniatures and enchanting collectibles. Frequent temporary exhibits, special programs and events mean there is always something new to see. The Chicago Tribune has claimed; “The magic of this place cannot be overstated.” For a truly memorable experience, don’t miss this one-of-a-kind collection in a world-class setting