Guidebook for Tucson
Food Scene
Charro Steak
188 E Broadway BlvdGreat downtown Mexican Steak house.
For a traditional mesquite fire grilled steak, this is a great long established Tucson favorite.
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Silver Saddle Steakhouse
310 E Benson HwyFor a traditional mesquite fire grilled steak, this is a great long established Tucson favorite.
Local favorite gastropub for food & drinks. Sometimes live music and a game area with ping pong and cornhole!
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Culinary Dropout
2543 E Grant RdLocal favorite gastropub for food & drinks. Sometimes live music and a game area with ping pong and cornhole!
A long time Tucson fixture by the University, Gentle Ben's is a great place for traditional brewery style fare. Head here for lunch, dinner or a night out for drinks!
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Gentle Ben's Brewing Company
865 E University BlvdA long time Tucson fixture by the University, Gentle Ben's is a great place for traditional brewery style fare. Head here for lunch, dinner or a night out for drinks!
Well established Tucson breakfast place and gift shop close to the house!
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Blue Willow Restaurant
2616 N Campbell AveWell established Tucson breakfast place and gift shop close to the house!
For all you BBQ fans, this place is close by and a local favorite.
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BrushFire BBQ Co.
2745 N Campbell AveFor all you BBQ fans, this place is close by and a local favorite.
Starbucks
3025 E Speedway BlvdYour closest Starbucks!
Not just a bakery. They make amazing sandwiches with the super breads they bake in house every day.
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Beyond Bread
3026 N Campbell AveNot just a bakery. They make amazing sandwiches with the super breads they bake in house every day.
Drinks & Nightlife
Old Chicago
2960 North Campbell AvenueSolid choice close to the house for pizza, wings, burger and beer!
Arts & Culture
This Museum is styled after the Guggenheim and is loaded with original art from more famous artists than you would believe for a Tucson art museum.
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Tucson Listasafn og Söguþorp
140 N Main AveThis Museum is styled after the Guggenheim and is loaded with original art from more famous artists than you would believe for a Tucson art museum.
When kids need to be kids, this is a place they can do that! With tons of fun and learning, the children's museum is great for kids from ages 5-10.
During the summer they have discount admissions on Mondays!
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Barnamúseum Tucson
200 S 6th AveWhen kids need to be kids, this is a place they can do that! With tons of fun and learning, the children's museum is great for kids from ages 5-10.
During the summer they have discount admissions on Mondays!
As a university museum, there is an ever changing collection of art of all kinds, but also some amazing art pieces in the permanent collection including a Renoir, Okeefe and Pollock. If you love art, you'll want to check it out with a very reasonable $8 admission!
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University of Arizona Museum of Art
1031 N Olive RdAs a university museum, there is an ever changing collection of art of all kinds, but also some amazing art pieces in the permanent collection including a Renoir, Okeefe and Pollock. If you love art, you'll want to check it out with a very reasonable $8 admission!
If history calls to you, this treasure may be a place to spend some time. Focus is on archaeology and anthropology of the southwest tribes, with kachinas, pottery, weaving and dioramas/displays of many cultures.
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Arizona State Museum
1013 E University BlvdIf history calls to you, this treasure may be a place to spend some time. Focus is on archaeology and anthropology of the southwest tribes, with kachinas, pottery, weaving and dioramas/displays of many cultures.
This amazing Spanish Catholic mission that was built in 1797 is a beautiful piece of history! The architecture, painting, carving and just the way it was built is fascinating. Sitting in the cool church is a tranquil experience. Just south of Tucson, it is a place that breathes the history of the area.
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San Xavier del Bac sendiráð
1950 W San Xavier RdThis amazing Spanish Catholic mission that was built in 1797 is a beautiful piece of history! The architecture, painting, carving and just the way it was built is fascinating. Sitting in the cool church is a tranquil experience. Just south of Tucson, it is a place that breathes the history of the area.
Entertainment & Activities
Arizona Stadium
1 N National Championship DrHome of the University of Arizona Wildcat football team.
Go CATS!
Tucson has a hidden gem of a zoo with tigers, lions, elephants, giraffes and all kinds of animals from all over the world! Go early when the weather is warm to see the animals alert.
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Reid Park dýragarður
3400 E Zoo CtTucson has a hidden gem of a zoo with tigers, lions, elephants, giraffes and all kinds of animals from all over the world! Go early when the weather is warm to see the animals alert.
This famous museum is a great whole day visit to explore all of the natural history, flora and fauna of the Sonoran desert. This is your place to see and learn about everything that makes the desert country around Tucson so beautiful.
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Sonoran eyðimúseum
2021 North Kinney RoadThis famous museum is a great whole day visit to explore all of the natural history, flora and fauna of the Sonoran desert. This is your place to see and learn about everything that makes the desert country around Tucson so beautiful.
For an in the city western experience, here is a spot to check out! Set up as a little town, there is shopping, western stunt shows, historical museums and displays, and dining, including Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse, a Tucson steakhouse since 1962!
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Trail Dust Town
6541 E Tanque Verde RdFor an in the city western experience, here is a spot to check out! Set up as a little town, there is shopping, western stunt shows, historical museums and displays, and dining, including Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse, a Tucson steakhouse since 1962!
A museum full of animals, but there's a catch--they are all preserved by taxidermy. With dioramas and other displays, there is no concern about how the animals are treated or fed. It is a great place for kids especially to see up close and touch many wild animals without fear.
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Alþjóðlegur dýragarðsmiðstöð
BoulevardA museum full of animals, but there's a catch--they are all preserved by taxidermy. With dioramas and other displays, there is no concern about how the animals are treated or fed. It is a great place for kids especially to see up close and touch many wild animals without fear.
Hit a show at the planetarium and spend some time in the cool science center. There is a ton of fun stuff and fascinating displays in a small space, where you could spend hours having fun and learning!
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Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
1601 E University BlvdHit a show at the planetarium and spend some time in the cool science center. There is a ton of fun stuff and fascinating displays in a small space, where you could spend hours having fun and learning!
Historical feature film location where many stars walked and movies were made. Western stunt shows and more. Check the website for the schedule as it varies.
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Old Tucson
Historical feature film location where many stars walked and movies were made. Western stunt shows and more. Check the website for the schedule as it varies.
Parks & Nature
Both Saguaro Park West and East on either side of Tucson offer spectacular scenery with loads of Giant Sahuaro Cactus that have stood for hundreds of years.
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Saguaro National Park West
Both Saguaro Park West and East on either side of Tucson offer spectacular scenery with loads of Giant Sahuaro Cactus that have stood for hundreds of years.
A treasure of Tucson, the botanical gardens is 5 1/2 acres of gardens of all kinds! They have butterfly magic in the spring where you can watch butterflies break out of their cocoons and fly for the first time!
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Tucson Grasagarður
2150 N Alvernon WayA treasure of Tucson, the botanical gardens is 5 1/2 acres of gardens of all kinds! They have butterfly magic in the spring where you can watch butterflies break out of their cocoons and fly for the first time!
Sabino Canyon is a wonderful desert experience not far from the city. Locals hike here often with trails that follow a creek. There's shuttle tours too, for those who aren't ready for a Tucson hiking experience. If you are visiting Tucson for nature, this is a place to check out.
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Sabino Canyon Frítíðarsvæði
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadSabino Canyon is a wonderful desert experience not far from the city. Locals hike here often with trails that follow a creek. There's shuttle tours too, for those who aren't ready for a Tucson hiking experience. If you are visiting Tucson for nature, this is a place to check out.
Essentials
Emergency room and hospital if your require care. Just blocks away.
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Banner University Medical Center Tucson
1625 N Campbell AveEmergency room and hospital if your require care. Just blocks away.
Albertsons
2854 N Campbell AveThe closest grocery store for your food needs. Close and convenient.
Your closest pharmacy for vitamins, prescriptions or personal hygiene choices
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Walgreens
3200 E Speedway BlvdYour closest pharmacy for vitamins, prescriptions or personal hygiene choices
Sightseeing
Gates Pass Trail
6400 W Gates Pass RdYour place for western views of our famous Arizona sunsets!