Anh’s guidebook to Tucson
Sightseeing
Tour the Mission and stay for the amazing Indian Fry Bread!
329 locals recommend
Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdTour the Mission and stay for the amazing Indian Fry Bread!
Mount Lemmon
Our favorite day trip for adventure, hiking & sightseeing
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 museum features a display of nearly 300 aircraft spread out over 80 acres on a campus occupying 127 acres!
Tohono Chul
7366 N Paseo Del NorteA botanical garden, nature preserve and cultural museum!
Enjoy scenic views, hiking trails & picnic areas at this desert park, named for its large saguaro cactus!
99 locals recommend
Saguaro National Park East
Enjoy scenic views, hiking trails & picnic areas at this desert park, named for its large saguaro cactus!
Gates Pass is a mountain pass along the crest of the Tucson Mountains. The road through the pass is a scenic route west of Tucson, Arizona. Picnicking and wildlife viewing opportunities are located throughout the park.
127 locals recommend
Gates Pass Trail
6400 W Gates Pass RdGates Pass is a mountain pass along the crest of the Tucson Mountains. The road through the pass is a scenic route west of Tucson, Arizona. Picnicking and wildlife viewing opportunities are located throughout the park.
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a 98-acre zoo, aquarium, botanical garden, natural history museum, publisher, and art gallery founded in 1952. Located just west of Tucson, Arizona, it is home to more than 230 animal species and 1,200 varieties of plants. It's open every day through the year, and hosts nearly 400,000 visitors annually, including visitors from abroad. While a good drive, it's worth a day trip!
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdThe Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a 98-acre zoo, aquarium, botanical garden, natural history museum, publisher, and art gallery founded in 1952. Located just west of Tucson, Arizona, it is home to more than 230 animal species and 1,200 varieties of plants. It's open every day through the year, and hosts nearly 400,000 visitors annually, including visitors from abroad. While a good drive, it's worth a day trip!
Food scene
Family-friendly, Western-themed steakhouse with mesquite-grilled meats & a vintage cowboy vibe!
58 locals recommend
Pinnacle Peak
6541 E Tanque Verde RdFamily-friendly, Western-themed steakhouse with mesquite-grilled meats & a vintage cowboy vibe!
Inside a circa-1919 hotel, this trendy American cafe serves old-school desserts & creative entrees!
232 locals recommend
Hotel Congress
311 E Congress StInside a circa-1919 hotel, this trendy American cafe serves old-school desserts & creative entrees!
Diablo Burger
312 E Congress StOur favorite for burgers in Tucson!
Local heritage, tradition, and culinary fare at a landmark restaurant!
151 locals recommend
El Charro Café
311 N Court AveLocal heritage, tradition, and culinary fare at a landmark restaurant!
Eatery offering old-school American fare in a retro dining room, plus classic car shows monthly!
7 locals recommend
Little Anthony's Diner
7010 E Broadway BlvdEatery offering old-school American fare in a retro dining room, plus classic car shows monthly!
Stylish, upscale, and lively Mexican cuisine in an urban bistro setting!
106 locals recommend
Cafe Poca Cosa
110 E Pennington StStylish, upscale, and lively Mexican cuisine in an urban bistro setting!
Specializes in submarine sandwiches and salads, but is most famous for its frozen fruit drinks, officially called "eegee's drinks"!
23 locals recommend
eegee's
7102 E Broadway BlvdSpecializes in submarine sandwiches and salads, but is most famous for its frozen fruit drinks, officially called "eegee's drinks"!
Tucson's spot for casual dining with great food, full bar, cold beer and the most amazing views of all four mountain ranges surrounding the city!
8 locals recommend
McGraws
4110 S Houghton RdTucson's spot for casual dining with great food, full bar, cold beer and the most amazing views of all four mountain ranges surrounding the city!
Enjoy delicious locally roasted coffee, pastries baked in-house from scratch, an assortment of gluten-free options, and fresh organic ingredients in our full breakfast/lunch menu.
13 locals recommend
Ren Coffeehouse
4300 N Campbell AveEnjoy delicious locally roasted coffee, pastries baked in-house from scratch, an assortment of gluten-free options, and fresh organic ingredients in our full breakfast/lunch menu.
LemonShark Poke - Tucson
2501 E Grant RdLemonShark is a restaurant that serves locally crafted poke.
Cool, British-style gastropub chain with quirky decor, serving inventive cocktails & comfort food.
97 locals recommend
Culinary Dropout
2543 E Grant RdCool, British-style gastropub chain with quirky decor, serving inventive cocktails & comfort food.
Trendy, bi-level counter-serve café serving gourmet coffee, plus sandwiches, vegan eats & cocktails.
44 locals recommend
Caffe Luce
245 E Congress StTrendy, bi-level counter-serve café serving gourmet coffee, plus sandwiches, vegan eats & cocktails.
Miss Saigon
1072 N Campbell AveVietnamese cuisine, bar, and grill
Donut Bar
33 N 6th Ave"Amazing donuts, great drink selection, chill atmosphere, and incredible workers!"
Colorful Mexican eatery offering tacos, burritos & other staples in a festive space with margaritas.
103 locals recommend
Guadalajara Original Grill
1220 E Prince RdColorful Mexican eatery offering tacos, burritos & other staples in a festive space with margaritas.
Stylish Mexican eatery with vibrant decor serving traditional eats & a wide range of tequilas.
44 locals recommend
Blanco Tacos + Tequila
2905 E Skyline DrStylish Mexican eatery with vibrant decor serving traditional eats & a wide range of tequilas.
Open since 1979, this low-key joint dispenses Sonoran-style Mexican fare and is known for the best chimichangas and fresh salsa in Tucson.
Casa Del Rio
1060 S Pantano RdOpen since 1979, this low-key joint dispenses Sonoran-style Mexican fare and is known for the best chimichangas and fresh salsa in Tucson.
Long-standing Mexican cafe with a colorful vibe offering a menu of Sonoran-style fare.
El Charro Café Oro Valley
Long-standing Mexican cafe with a colorful vibe offering a menu of Sonoran-style fare.
Head to Seis Kitchen for a mix of stunning desert vistas, Mexican and Native American food, and cool neighborhood vibes.
140 locals recommend
Seis Kitchen
1765 E River RdHead to Seis Kitchen for a mix of stunning desert vistas, Mexican and Native American food, and cool neighborhood vibes.
The best French macarons in all of the Tucson area are right here in Woops!
Woops! Bakeshop (Coeur d'Alene)
119 N 4th StThe best French macarons in all of the Tucson area are right here in Woops!
Shopping
Charming market with eateries & shops surrounding a courtyard that hosts a farmers' market & events!
160 locals recommend
Mercado San Augustin
100 South Avenida del ConventoCharming market with eateries & shops surrounding a courtyard that hosts a farmers' market & events!
Visit local, urban shops in 4th Avenue's downtown shopping district!
22 locals recommend
North 4th Avenue
North 4th AvenueVisit local, urban shops in 4th Avenue's downtown shopping district!
Trail Dust Town
6541 E Tanque Verde RdA historical outdoor shopping center, a must-see!
Park Place
5870 E Broadway BlvdA large indoor shopping mall located on the East Side of Tucson!
Tucson, Arizona's premier open-air shopping center located in the breathtaking Catalina Foothills. Visit for luxury brands and specialty shops.
229 locals recommend
La Encantada
2905 E Skyline DrTucson, Arizona's premier open-air shopping center located in the breathtaking Catalina Foothills. Visit for luxury brands and specialty shops.
Tucson Mall
The largest shopping mall in Tucson, Arizona