Tucson Guidebook
Food scene
This restaurant is on the forefront of the Tucson foodie scene and is the hip place to get breakfast or brunch any day of the week. And the best part is it is off Campbell Ave- just a few blocks away! Their bloody mary is my favorite, paired with a local beer backer. Be sure to get there early though - especially if you are going on the weekend -as this place can have a long wait at times. Pro tip: Put yourself on the waitlist via the Yelp app before heading over.
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Prep & Pastry
2660 N Campbell AveThis restaurant is on the forefront of the Tucson foodie scene and is the hip place to get breakfast or brunch any day of the week. And the best part is it is off Campbell Ave- just a few blocks away! Their bloody mary is my favorite, paired with a local beer backer. Be sure to get there early though - especially if you are going on the weekend -as this place can have a long wait at times. Pro tip: Put yourself on the waitlist via the Yelp app before heading over.
A true Tucson classic. They have amazing dinner, pizza and drinks in a historic building near the UofA.
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Flora's Market Run
2513 E 6th StA true Tucson classic. They have amazing dinner, pizza and drinks in a historic building near the UofA.
The flagship location of this local favorite is off of the Campbell Ave shopping corridor and offers artisan breads, sandwiches and breakfast. Their lattes are also excellent and the cinnamon buns are humongous!
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Beyond Bread
3026 N Campbell AveThe flagship location of this local favorite is off of the Campbell Ave shopping corridor and offers artisan breads, sandwiches and breakfast. Their lattes are also excellent and the cinnamon buns are humongous!
Just a few blocks north from the casita on Campbell Ave is where you’ll find Casa Molina. It offers good Mexican cuisine and a truly southwestern environment. Munch on some guacamole and carne asada beneath a saguaro rib ceiling and wash it down with a cold margarita- mmm I think I’ll go now.
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Casa Molina Del Norte
3001 N Campbell AveJust a few blocks north from the casita on Campbell Ave is where you’ll find Casa Molina. It offers good Mexican cuisine and a truly southwestern environment. Munch on some guacamole and carne asada beneath a saguaro rib ceiling and wash it down with a cold margarita- mmm I think I’ll go now.
Trendy and hip coffee shop that is also in the Campbell Ave shopping corridor. Close by and convenient quality caffeination. Great place to hangout and enjoy or grab and go hit the trails.
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Cartel Coffee Lab
2516 N Campbell AveTrendy and hip coffee shop that is also in the Campbell Ave shopping corridor. Close by and convenient quality caffeination. Great place to hangout and enjoy or grab and go hit the trails.
Owned by a renowned chef featured on Food Network, Boca serves gourmet tacos in the heart of downtown. At Boca, tacos are more than food- they are art!
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BOCA Tacos Y Tequila
533 N 4th AveOwned by a renowned chef featured on Food Network, Boca serves gourmet tacos in the heart of downtown. At Boca, tacos are more than food- they are art!
You haven’t had the Tucson experience until you have tried a Sonoran Dog. As an essential part of every T- Loc’s diet I had to include BK on the list. They are close to the casita and have one of the top dogs in town (and ice cold beer too). They also have a drive thru if you prefer as well.
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BK Carne Asada & Hot Dogs
2680 N 1st AveYou haven’t had the Tucson experience until you have tried a Sonoran Dog. As an essential part of every T- Loc’s diet I had to include BK on the list. They are close to the casita and have one of the top dogs in town (and ice cold beer too). They also have a drive thru if you prefer as well.
Sightseeing
Get up close with all of the wildlife that share our desert home. Offering daily raptor flights (seasonal), mountain lions, big horn sheep, desert tortoises, a stingray touch pool and lobos (Mexican wolves). This is more of a zoo than a museum with fine dining, beautiful landscapes and gardens and even the packrat playhouse for the kiddos. During the summer months beat the heat with a prickly pear margarita on Saturday evenings at their cool summer nights events.
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdGet up close with all of the wildlife that share our desert home. Offering daily raptor flights (seasonal), mountain lions, big horn sheep, desert tortoises, a stingray touch pool and lobos (Mexican wolves). This is more of a zoo than a museum with fine dining, beautiful landscapes and gardens and even the packrat playhouse for the kiddos. During the summer months beat the heat with a prickly pear margarita on Saturday evenings at their cool summer nights events.
One of the most well-known and famous hiking areas in Tucson. The main road is fully paved with many trails that offshoot down to running water and streams. They also offer a tram up to the top as a more accessible way to take in the beauty of the canyon.
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Sabino Canyon Frítíðarsvæði
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadOne of the most well-known and famous hiking areas in Tucson. The main road is fully paved with many trails that offshoot down to running water and streams. They also offer a tram up to the top as a more accessible way to take in the beauty of the canyon.
Kept a secret for many years before the discovery of the cave system was made public, this is one of the hidden gems of Southern AZ. Kartchner Caverns is a living cave, meaning water still flows through the cave and is slowly changing its features. It is about an hour outside of town, but it is a one of a kind sight and worth the drive.
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Kartchner Caverns ríkisgarður
2980 AZ-90Kept a secret for many years before the discovery of the cave system was made public, this is one of the hidden gems of Southern AZ. Kartchner Caverns is a living cave, meaning water still flows through the cave and is slowly changing its features. It is about an hour outside of town, but it is a one of a kind sight and worth the drive.
Take the Canyon Loop trail for a quick desert stroll or hike to Romero Pools for a more adventurous trek. Wild poppies bloom in the spring but be sure to bring some water shoes or a change of socks because you will cross a stream multiple times. Also be advised there is a fee to enter the park.
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Catalina State Park
11570 North Oracle RoadTake the Canyon Loop trail for a quick desert stroll or hike to Romero Pools for a more adventurous trek. Wild poppies bloom in the spring but be sure to bring some water shoes or a change of socks because you will cross a stream multiple times. Also be advised there is a fee to enter the park.
Saguaro National Park
Shopping
Just a couple miles north on Campbell in the Catalina Foothills you’ll find this luxurious outdoor mall. Great place to grab a coffee or some gelato from Frost (an internationally known gelato chain founded here in Tucson) and stroll through the elegant courtyards and walkways. It offers many upscale dining and shopping options as well.
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La Encantada
2905 E Skyline DrJust a couple miles north on Campbell in the Catalina Foothills you’ll find this luxurious outdoor mall. Great place to grab a coffee or some gelato from Frost (an internationally known gelato chain founded here in Tucson) and stroll through the elegant courtyards and walkways. It offers many upscale dining and shopping options as well.
Creative Kind
2905 East Skyline DriveTons of local art and crafting activities in an upscale outdoor mall.
Located only a few blocks from the casita on Campbell. Your standard grocery store with all the necessities.
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Albertsons
2854 N Campbell AveLocated only a few blocks from the casita on Campbell. Your standard grocery store with all the necessities.