Guidebook for Tucson

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Guidebook for Tucson

Parks & Nature

Gorgeous foothill / mountain hiking 20 minutes away.
192 recommandé par les habitants
Parc national Catalina
11570 North Oracle Road
192 recommandé par les habitants
Gorgeous foothill / mountain hiking 20 minutes away.
20-minute drive; A true desert oasis. Water flows through Sabino Creek and pools among the rocks during the summer and winter rainy seasons. Walk or jog on the 7-mile road through the canyon, or hike one of the off-road trails. Hop on or off the tram. The bridges and dams along Sabino Creek were built by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and Civilian Conservation Corporation (CCC) during the Great Depression.
212 recommandé par les habitants
Sabino Canyon
212 recommandé par les habitants
20-minute drive; A true desert oasis. Water flows through Sabino Creek and pools among the rocks during the summer and winter rainy seasons. Walk or jog on the 7-mile road through the canyon, or hike one of the off-road trails. Hop on or off the tram. The bridges and dams along Sabino Creek were built by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and Civilian Conservation Corporation (CCC) during the Great Depression.
40-minute drive; Desert hiking at its best, among the iconic Saguaros and other cacti. Petroglyphs visible along Signal Hill Trail.
320 recommandé par les habitants
Parc national de Saguaro
320 recommandé par les habitants
40-minute drive; Desert hiking at its best, among the iconic Saguaros and other cacti. Petroglyphs visible along Signal Hill Trail.
40-minute drive; Great place to become acquainted with the Sonora Desert's flora and fauna, such as hummingbirds, javelin, scorpions, etc. Footpaths guide you through the desert to visit various animal enclosures. The enclosures are constructed to resemble as closely as possible the animals' natural habitat. The Raptor Show is not to be missed! A restaurant and snack place are available onsite.
29 recommandé par les habitants
Sonoran Desert Museum
2021 North Kinney Road
29 recommandé par les habitants
40-minute drive; Great place to become acquainted with the Sonora Desert's flora and fauna, such as hummingbirds, javelin, scorpions, etc. Footpaths guide you through the desert to visit various animal enclosures. The enclosures are constructed to resemble as closely as possible the animals' natural habitat. The Raptor Show is not to be missed! A restaurant and snack place are available onsite.

Shopping

10-minute drive; Beautiful shopping mall located in the foothills. Several delicious restaurants.
229 recommandé par les habitants
La Encantada
2905 E Skyline Dr
229 recommandé par les habitants
10-minute drive; Beautiful shopping mall located in the foothills. Several delicious restaurants.
5-minute drive; Shopping, businesses, restaurants, and farmer's market on Sundays.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Saint Philip's Plaza
24 recommandé par les habitants
5-minute drive; Shopping, businesses, restaurants, and farmer's market on Sundays.
15-minute drive; High-quality, hand-made leather goods
Dark Star Leather
15-minute drive; High-quality, hand-made leather goods
15 / 20 minute Drive, both locations; outdoor clothing store with knowledgeable staff.
Summit Hut
5251 E Speedway Blvd
15 / 20 minute Drive, both locations; outdoor clothing store with knowledgeable staff.
10-minute drive; Outdoor gear and clothing.
6 recommandé par les habitants
REI
160 W Wetmore Rd
6 recommandé par les habitants
10-minute drive; Outdoor gear and clothing.

Essentials

5-minute drive; Delicious groceries at an affordable price. Along The Tucson Loop / Rillito River.
220 recommandé par les habitants
Trader Joe's
4209 N Campbell Ave
220 recommandé par les habitants
5-minute drive; Delicious groceries at an affordable price. Along The Tucson Loop / Rillito River.
5-minute drive; Drug store / pharmacy
Walgreens Pharmacy
4910 N 1st Ave
5-minute drive; Drug store / pharmacy
5-minute drive; Natural & organic grocery items
149 recommandé par les habitants
Sprouts Farmers Market
4645 E Speedway Blvd
149 recommandé par les habitants
5-minute drive; Natural & organic grocery items
10-minute drive; Up-scale grocery store.
33 recommandé par les habitants
AJ's
2805 E Skyline Dr
33 recommandé par les habitants
10-minute drive; Up-scale grocery store.
20-minute drive; Hospital
15 recommandé par les habitants
Tucson Medical Center
5301 E Grant Rd
15 recommandé par les habitants
20-minute drive; Hospital

Sightseeing

20-minute drive; 19th-century cathedral in downtown Tucson. Beatiful inside and out. Catholic services are regularly offered in English and Spanish, including Mariachi services.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Cathédrale Saint-Augustin de Tucson
192 S Stone Ave
8 recommandé par les habitants
20-minute drive; 19th-century cathedral in downtown Tucson. Beatiful inside and out. Catholic services are regularly offered in English and Spanish, including Mariachi services.
30-minute drive; 18th-century Spanish Catholic mission built by Tohono O'odham Indian labour. Considered to be the finest example of Spanish colonial architecture in the US. An important pilgrimage site to this day. Located on the Tohono O'odham Indian reservation. Enjoy some frybread prepared by the Tohono O'odham.
329 recommandé par les habitants
Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier Rd
329 recommandé par les habitants
30-minute drive; 18th-century Spanish Catholic mission built by Tohono O'odham Indian labour. Considered to be the finest example of Spanish colonial architecture in the US. An important pilgrimage site to this day. Located on the Tohono O'odham Indian reservation. Enjoy some frybread prepared by the Tohono O'odham.

Food Scene

10-minute drive; Delicious, homey, family-run Mexican restaurant.
30 recommandé par les habitants
Rosa's Mexican Food Restaurant
1750 E Fort Lowell Rd
30 recommandé par les habitants
10-minute drive; Delicious, homey, family-run Mexican restaurant.
Delicious, authentic Mexican restaurant. Try the Cheese Crisp!
40 recommandé par les habitants
El Minuto Cafe
354 S Main Ave
40 recommandé par les habitants
Delicious, authentic Mexican restaurant. Try the Cheese Crisp!
71 recommandé par les habitants
Starbucks
3025 E Speedway Blvd
71 recommandé par les habitants
Independent coffee shop
74 recommandé par les habitants
Raging Sage Coffee Roasters
2458 N Campbell Ave
74 recommandé par les habitants
Independent coffee shop
10-minute drive; Family-run restaurant and bakery. Delicious food and friendly atmosphere.
32 recommandé par les habitants
Ghini's French Caffe
1803 E Prince Rd
32 recommandé par les habitants
10-minute drive; Family-run restaurant and bakery. Delicious food and friendly atmosphere.

Entertainment & Activities

20-minute drive; artsy films
140 recommandé par les habitants
The Loft Cinema
3233 E Speedway Blvd
140 recommandé par les habitants
20-minute drive; artsy films