Guidebook for Tucson
Food Scene
This is a new hotspot in downtown Tucson. Awesome decor, comfortable chairs games, free wi-fi and live music offers a casual trendy hipster appeal. A full service restaurant with outdoor seating serves specialty ice cold craft beer, and 36 hour pork chops along with generous portions and quality ingredients from menu selections. The great wait service helps you enjoy the mood. This busy venue offers valet parking. Book ahead (520) 203-0934.
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Culinary Dropout
2543 E Grant RdThis is a new hotspot in downtown Tucson. Awesome decor, comfortable chairs games, free wi-fi and live music offers a casual trendy hipster appeal. A full service restaurant with outdoor seating serves specialty ice cold craft beer, and 36 hour pork chops along with generous portions and quality ingredients from menu selections. The great wait service helps you enjoy the mood. This busy venue offers valet parking. Book ahead (520) 203-0934.
Looking for a special place to have breakfast or brunch? This amazing cafe and coffee shop with a full bar offers happy hour. An eclectic spot with sweet potato hash, delicious eggs Benedict with crab and asparagus and lots more specialty dishes. Let the waitstaff serve you a Mimosa then sit back and relax.
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Prep & Pastry
2660 N Campbell AveLooking for a special place to have breakfast or brunch? This amazing cafe and coffee shop with a full bar offers happy hour. An eclectic spot with sweet potato hash, delicious eggs Benedict with crab and asparagus and lots more specialty dishes. Let the waitstaff serve you a Mimosa then sit back and relax.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place for a tasty craft brew. Lots of flavors to choose from with thirty-three crafts on tap. Bring your meal, or order from the rotating food trucks parked outside. They do offer free fresh organic popcorn popped in coconut. This popular brewery also serves non-alcoholic beverages, and wines. If you are not sure what to get, ask their friendly staff who are knowledgeable and willing to help.
Arizona Beer House
150 S Kolb RdGreat place for a tasty craft brew. Lots of flavors to choose from with thirty-three crafts on tap. Bring your meal, or order from the rotating food trucks parked outside. They do offer free fresh organic popcorn popped in coconut. This popular brewery also serves non-alcoholic beverages, and wines. If you are not sure what to get, ask their friendly staff who are knowledgeable and willing to help.
Downtown Tucson offers lots of social recreation such as nightclubs, bars, music venues, Karoke, Restaurants, and a brewery nearby.
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Congress Street
Congress StreetDowntown Tucson offers lots of social recreation such as nightclubs, bars, music venues, Karoke, Restaurants, and a brewery nearby.
Historic hotel in the heart of Tucson. Offering Free live shows and festivals with dancing. Restaurant with full menu of breakfast, lunch, dinner, pie case and bakery. Also, culinary events, and special features such as holiday celebration including mothers day. Bar includes happy hour and cocktails including specialty drinks. Working with the Crooked Tooth Brewing company they have created their own specialty brew.
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Hotel Congress
311 E Congress StHistoric hotel in the heart of Tucson. Offering Free live shows and festivals with dancing. Restaurant with full menu of breakfast, lunch, dinner, pie case and bakery. Also, culinary events, and special features such as holiday celebration including mothers day. Bar includes happy hour and cocktails including specialty drinks. Working with the Crooked Tooth Brewing company they have created their own specialty brew.
Well rounded beer selection ranging from light ales to sour stouts. Good selection of beers and ambiance with a rotating tap selection which offers new variety each week. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. The cleanliness of the place seems to be on point. Finally, the brews are priced appropriately and there is a great outdoor patio.
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Crooked Tooth Brewing Co.
228 E 6th StWell rounded beer selection ranging from light ales to sour stouts. Good selection of beers and ambiance with a rotating tap selection which offers new variety each week. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. The cleanliness of the place seems to be on point. Finally, the brews are priced appropriately and there is a great outdoor patio.
Sightseeing
A great place! This petting zoo teaches you about all the animals. You will get to feed and pet them all. Some of the animals that live on the farm are rabbits, donkey, chickens, goats, porcupines, capybaras, cows and more...
Funny Foot Farm and Tucson Petting Zoo
9027 W Wetmore RdA great place! This petting zoo teaches you about all the animals. You will get to feed and pet them all. Some of the animals that live on the farm are rabbits, donkey, chickens, goats, porcupines, capybaras, cows and more...
You might have seen us on any number of TV shows such as “Larry the Cable Guy – Only in America”, “Extreme Roadside Attractions”, “Chef vs City”, “Amazing Animals”, “Arizona Highways”, and many more but there is no substitute for experiencing it up close and personal. Nowadays, however, there are lots of critters to feed! Joining the ostrich are the stingray bay and you can touch them. Feed the critters miniature Sicilian Donkeys, Nigerian Dwarf Goats, Fallow Deer, Peking Ducks, “The Goat Penthouse” and the “Hole in the Wall Gang” featuring Boer Goats, and the all-time favorite Rainbow Lorikeets. There is something for everyone here and more fun than you can imagine.
Open May 1st - Nov 15
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Rooster Cogburn Struisvogel Ranch
17599 E Peak LnYou might have seen us on any number of TV shows such as “Larry the Cable Guy – Only in America”, “Extreme Roadside Attractions”, “Chef vs City”, “Amazing Animals”, “Arizona Highways”, and many more but there is no substitute for experiencing it up close and personal. Nowadays, however, there are lots of critters to feed! Joining the ostrich are the stingray bay and you can touch them. Feed the critters miniature Sicilian Donkeys, Nigerian Dwarf Goats, Fallow Deer, Peking Ducks, “The Goat Penthouse” and the “Hole in the Wall Gang” featuring Boer Goats, and the all-time favorite Rainbow Lorikeets. There is something for everyone here and more fun than you can imagine.
Open May 1st - Nov 15
Allow 90 minutes of drive time from Tucson. Take I-10 to I-19 south. In less than one mile take the Ajo Way/Hwy 86 exit 99. The observatory houses the world’s largest collection of ground-based optical telescopes, conducts research in astronomy, and monitors the sun and stars. There are 3 tours daily lasting 1 hour. The Nightly Observing Program is available by reservation only and an admission fee is charged.
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Kitt Peak National Observatory
Allow 90 minutes of drive time from Tucson. Take I-10 to I-19 south. In less than one mile take the Ajo Way/Hwy 86 exit 99. The observatory houses the world’s largest collection of ground-based optical telescopes, conducts research in astronomy, and monitors the sun and stars. There are 3 tours daily lasting 1 hour. The Nightly Observing Program is available by reservation only and an admission fee is charged.
Admission to Science Center Exhibits,
UA Mineral Museum, and One (1) Planetarium/Laser Show. Located on the northeast corner of Cherry and University on the University of Arizona Campus.
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Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
1601 E University BlvdAdmission to Science Center Exhibits,
UA Mineral Museum, and One (1) Planetarium/Laser Show. Located on the northeast corner of Cherry and University on the University of Arizona Campus.
Not just for pros! Also located on 22nd Street, downtown Tucson, the Kino Sports Complex, LaFuente Mineral Show, Westward Mineral Show, Howard Johnson Mineral Show and many more locations throughout Tucson. international gem and mineral trading, collecting, and treasure hunting when the Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase arrives in January-February every year.
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Tucson Gem And Mineral Show
993 S FreewayNot just for pros! Also located on 22nd Street, downtown Tucson, the Kino Sports Complex, LaFuente Mineral Show, Westward Mineral Show, Howard Johnson Mineral Show and many more locations throughout Tucson. international gem and mineral trading, collecting, and treasure hunting when the Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase arrives in January-February every year.
Parks & Nature
Take the tram up and hike down. (11.4 miles away). Lots of trails for all abilities. Awesome views of the mountains and Tucson.
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Sabino Canyon
Take the tram up and hike down. (11.4 miles away). Lots of trails for all abilities. Awesome views of the mountains and Tucson.
Reid Park
Lots of things to do at this park. Includes a zoo.
Enjoy the scenery and beautiful sunset in the park! Stop at Signal Hill and look at the pictographs. Then hike Cactus Wren trail to the end and back for a 4.5 mike hike. You will even spot some quail on the trail.
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Nationaal park Saguaro
Enjoy the scenery and beautiful sunset in the park! Stop at Signal Hill and look at the pictographs. Then hike Cactus Wren trail to the end and back for a 4.5 mike hike. You will even spot some quail on the trail.
Arts & Culture
Interesting and diverse exhibits. Located downtown Tucson in the arts and crafts center, surrounded by old restored early Tucson mansions. The outside courtyard is pleasant to stroll through and a nice cafe offering quality food at reasonable prices. 2nd Sunday of each month is FREE to Arizona residents with ID. Make sure to check the exhibit schedule.
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Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
140 N Main AveInteresting and diverse exhibits. Located downtown Tucson in the arts and crafts center, surrounded by old restored early Tucson mansions. The outside courtyard is pleasant to stroll through and a nice cafe offering quality food at reasonable prices. 2nd Sunday of each month is FREE to Arizona residents with ID. Make sure to check the exhibit schedule.
The Tucson Convention Center - (7.5 miles away) a large multi-purpose convention center located in downtown Tucson, Arizona. Built in 1971, the location includes a 8,962-seat indoor arena, two performing arts venues, and 205,000 square feet of meeting space. Check their website for upcoming events.
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Tucson Convention Center
260 S Church AveThe Tucson Convention Center - (7.5 miles away) a large multi-purpose convention center located in downtown Tucson, Arizona. Built in 1971, the location includes a 8,962-seat indoor arena, two performing arts venues, and 205,000 square feet of meeting space. Check their website for upcoming events.
(11.4 mi.) The book store is located in the middle of the campus. The UOA is also referred to as U of A, UA and is a public research university in Tucson, Arizona. The first university in the Arizona Territory and enrolls more than 50,000 students. Includes the College of Medicine, College of Law, and is affiliated with two academic medical centers (Banner - University Medical Center Tucson and Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix. The UOA is governed by the Board of Regents.
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University of Arizona BookStores
1209 E University Blvd(11.4 mi.) The book store is located in the middle of the campus. The UOA is also referred to as U of A, UA and is a public research university in Tucson, Arizona. The first university in the Arizona Territory and enrolls more than 50,000 students. Includes the College of Medicine, College of Law, and is affiliated with two academic medical centers (Banner - University Medical Center Tucson and Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix. The UOA is governed by the Board of Regents.
Shopping
Walmart Supercenter
2711 S Houghton RdOpen 24 hours. Get all your daily shopping done.
Tucson Mall (3.5 miles away) the largest shopping mall in Tucson, Arizona. Tucson Mall features over 200 stores and two levels of indoor shopping.
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Tucson Mall
4500 N Oracle RdTucson Mall (3.5 miles away) the largest shopping mall in Tucson, Arizona. Tucson Mall features over 200 stores and two levels of indoor shopping.
(4.9 miles away) Swanky Mall with upscale restaurants and the only MAC computer store in Tucson. Open from 10am-8pm.
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La Encantada
2905 E Skyline Dr(4.9 miles away) Swanky Mall with upscale restaurants and the only MAC computer store in Tucson. Open from 10am-8pm.
Large local mall (1.7 miles) with restaurants, Barnes & Noble bookstore, a brand new AMC theatre and much more.
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Foothills mall
7401 N La Cholla BlvdLarge local mall (1.7 miles) with restaurants, Barnes & Noble bookstore, a brand new AMC theatre and much more.
Essentials
Ina road is 5 minutes away and has a Walmart, Lowes, Sushi, and Trader Joes and more nearby.
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Fry's Food And Drug
7870 N Silverbell RdIna road is 5 minutes away and has a Walmart, Lowes, Sushi, and Trader Joes and more nearby.