Guidebook for Tucson
Food Scene
The best doughnuts packed with every imaginable topping--try the Elvis
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amys Donuts
101 E Fort Lowell RdThe best doughnuts packed with every imaginable topping--try the Elvis
The beans are fantastic--also, because President Clinton ate here. Get there when they open because there is always a line.
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mi Nidito
1813 S 4th AveThe beans are fantastic--also, because President Clinton ate here. Get there when they open because there is always a line.
It's right down the street and it's great. It started in Bisbee and people are always waiting outside.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bisbee Breakfast Club Broadway
2936 E Broadway BlvdIt's right down the street and it's great. It started in Bisbee and people are always waiting outside.
If you like the earthy texture and taste of tamales, this is your heaven. Mix and match several tamales with your meal and have your partner do the same and you'll get a good sampling of all of them to then decide which ones you can ship home.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tucson Tamale Company
2545 E Broadway BlvdIf you like the earthy texture and taste of tamales, this is your heaven. Mix and match several tamales with your meal and have your partner do the same and you'll get a good sampling of all of them to then decide which ones you can ship home.
A big salad that is completely customizable is hard to find in this desert town, but these guys are just right up Country Club from us. They have great soup and sandwiches as well as a soda machine that has every flavor known to man.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Choice Greens
2829 E Speedway BlvdA big salad that is completely customizable is hard to find in this desert town, but these guys are just right up Country Club from us. They have great soup and sandwiches as well as a soda machine that has every flavor known to man.
It's a little farther away and a little expensive. Usually there is a line, but if you want GREAT breakfast food--don't go anywhere else. Check out Native Seed Search when you are there waiting. It's pretty great for desert plants.
170 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Prep & Pastry
2660 N Campbell AveIt's a little farther away and a little expensive. Usually there is a line, but if you want GREAT breakfast food--don't go anywhere else. Check out Native Seed Search when you are there waiting. It's pretty great for desert plants.
It's a cool garden restaurant in the middle of the desert. Great food, too. Always crowed but never a wait. I love it here.
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Willow Restaurant
2616 N Campbell AveIt's a cool garden restaurant in the middle of the desert. Great food, too. Always crowed but never a wait. I love it here.
It's just classy and you get to watch the people go down 4th Ave. Prime people watching.
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Coronet
198 W Cushing StIt's just classy and you get to watch the people go down 4th Ave. Prime people watching.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's a classy bar in a college area. They serve lovely food as well. It's my favorite.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ermanos Craft Beer & Wine Bar
220 N 4th AveIt's a classy bar in a college area. They serve lovely food as well. It's my favorite.
Sightseeing
The coolest Franciscan church in the county, maybe the state. Free admission. Get some food outside from one of the natives. It's great.
329 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdThe coolest Franciscan church in the county, maybe the state. Free admission. Get some food outside from one of the natives. It's great.
Arts & Culture
Classic, but always changing and creative.
181 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
140 N Main AveClassic, but always changing and creative.
You can see all of DeGrazia's cool art. He did much more than the cool little figures that you see on his iconic stuff. Look for the red Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria painting, my favorite.
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Museum
6300 N Swan RdYou can see all of DeGrazia's cool art. He did much more than the cool little figures that you see on his iconic stuff. Look for the red Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria painting, my favorite.
about a jillion planes all in one place. Did your grandfather fly the BFD Chickenhawk in the Great War? It's there. It's an all day affair.
258 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo del Aire y del Espacio de Pima
6000 E Valencia Rdabout a jillion planes all in one place. Did your grandfather fly the BFD Chickenhawk in the Great War? It's there. It's an all day affair.
A giant hole in the ground where they stored a rocket to blow up half the world. You can tour it and go through a launch sequence if you are really nice to them. Keep in mind there were literally dozens of these in the Tucson valley. Some are being used as homes now!
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo del Misil Titán
1580 W Duval Mine RdA giant hole in the ground where they stored a rocket to blow up half the world. You can tour it and go through a launch sequence if you are really nice to them. Keep in mind there were literally dozens of these in the Tucson valley. Some are being used as homes now!
Essentials
Good people and amazing selection. They have a deli that makes the best, cheapest ham breakfast sandwich.
130 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Safeway
1940 E Broadway BlvdGood people and amazing selection. They have a deli that makes the best, cheapest ham breakfast sandwich.
Entertainment & Activities
For $5 you get over an hour worth of improv. There are no mixed drinks are liquor, so it really is a cheap date.
Unscrewed Theater
4500 E Speedway BlvdFor $5 you get over an hour worth of improv. There are no mixed drinks are liquor, so it really is a cheap date.
Unique movies and a great non-profit vibe, yet they sell beer. What a great place.
140 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Loft Cinema
3233 E Speedway BlvdUnique movies and a great non-profit vibe, yet they sell beer. What a great place.
Parks & Nature
It's a giant park right next to us. It's a 5K walk around half of it. It's peaceful and safe and relaxing.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reid Park
It's a giant park right next to us. It's a 5K walk around half of it. It's peaceful and safe and relaxing.
Many types of roses bloom here. It's cool to check out in the afternoons or after your dog walk. Its free.
Reid Park Rose Garden
Many types of roses bloom here. It's cool to check out in the afternoons or after your dog walk. Its free.