Justin's Guidebook
Drinks & Nightlife
This is great place to have a beer. A rotating craft beer tap of 25+ beers, plus "to go" bottles from around the world. Grab a flight to sample for under $10
87 yerel halk öneriyor
Tap & Bottle - Downtown
403 N 6th AveThis is great place to have a beer. A rotating craft beer tap of 25+ beers, plus "to go" bottles from around the world. Grab a flight to sample for under $10
This is a newer place on 4th ave with a great urban feel, and staff. Not so much a restaurant with creative tapas style meals. The draft beer and wine selection is outstanding.
54 yerel halk öneriyor
Ermanos Craft Beer & Wine Bar
220 N 4th AveThis is a newer place on 4th ave with a great urban feel, and staff. Not so much a restaurant with creative tapas style meals. The draft beer and wine selection is outstanding.
This hidden gem is below Reilly's Pizza, a great place for gourmet cocktails in speak-easy, basement type setting. No TV's, but a cool atmosphere with stone walls and Edison type light bulbs.
79 yerel halk öneriyor
Reilly Craft Pizza and Drink
101 E Pennington StThis hidden gem is below Reilly's Pizza, a great place for gourmet cocktails in speak-easy, basement type setting. No TV's, but a cool atmosphere with stone walls and Edison type light bulbs.
My new favorite.. fine local wines and local craft beer, great staff in a small neighborhood bar setting, authentic 50's photo booth! Right next to the Rialto Theater
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Good Oak Bar
316 E Congress StMy new favorite.. fine local wines and local craft beer, great staff in a small neighborhood bar setting, authentic 50's photo booth! Right next to the Rialto Theater
This is the place to see live blues, and other similar types of music 6 nights a week. My band (Michael P. and the Gullywashers) often play here.
26 yerel halk öneriyor
Monterey Court
505 W Miracle MileThis is the place to see live blues, and other similar types of music 6 nights a week. My band (Michael P. and the Gullywashers) often play here.
Located in the heart of the historic Presidio district of downtown Tucson and tucked inside the walls of Old Town Artisans you will find the beautiful courtyard restaurant that is La Cocina.
Boasting al fresco dining, a rustic Cantina, and live music under the stars this gem certainly offers something for everyone.
101 yerel halk öneriyor
LaCo Tucson | Outdoor Downtown Tucson Restaurant
76 N Court AveLocated in the heart of the historic Presidio district of downtown Tucson and tucked inside the walls of Old Town Artisans you will find the beautiful courtyard restaurant that is La Cocina.
Boasting al fresco dining, a rustic Cantina, and live music under the stars this gem certainly offers something for everyone.
The Owls Club is an aspirational Western bar located in the historic Armory Park neighborhood of Downtown Tucson. Offerings include an extensive whiskey selection, old world wine list, well-curated spirits collection, and a modest beer program. Nestled inside a 1920s structure decorated with beautiful stained glass and chandeliers, the Owls Club provides a warmth and elegance to the neighborhood bar experience.
52 yerel halk öneriyor
Owls Club
236 S Scott AveThe Owls Club is an aspirational Western bar located in the historic Armory Park neighborhood of Downtown Tucson. Offerings include an extensive whiskey selection, old world wine list, well-curated spirits collection, and a modest beer program. Nestled inside a 1920s structure decorated with beautiful stained glass and chandeliers, the Owls Club provides a warmth and elegance to the neighborhood bar experience.
This is a bit upscale, but the atmosphere is great and the happy hour is fantastic! Located in the Mercado San Agustin
70 yerel halk öneriyor
Agustin Kitchen
100 South Avenida del ConventoThis is a bit upscale, but the atmosphere is great and the happy hour is fantastic! Located in the Mercado San Agustin
This is a great spot for happy hour while downtown
43 yerel halk öneriyor
DOWNTOWN Kitchen + Cocktails
135 S 6th AveThis is a great spot for happy hour while downtown
The best brewery is just down the hill! You can find the ubiquitous West Coast-style Dragoon IPA at countless restaurants across Tucson, but visit the taproom to try one of their other brews such as the Pony Express Brett pale ale.
28 yerel halk öneriyor
Dragoon Brewing Company
1859 W Grant RdThe best brewery is just down the hill! You can find the ubiquitous West Coast-style Dragoon IPA at countless restaurants across Tucson, but visit the taproom to try one of their other brews such as the Pony Express Brett pale ale.
This West Tucson brewery offers an impressive selection of sour beers. Furthermore, they also feature one of the more family-friendly tasting rooms with a play area for children.
11 yerel halk öneriyor
1912 Brewing Co.
2045 Forbes BlvdThis West Tucson brewery offers an impressive selection of sour beers. Furthermore, they also feature one of the more family-friendly tasting rooms with a play area for children.
Everything Else
This is hike voted as one of the best in Tucson. The peak offers 360 degree views of the Saguaro National Park.The King Canyon and Sweetwater trail lead to the peak. Google Wasson Peak for more info
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Wasson Zirvesi
This is hike voted as one of the best in Tucson. The peak offers 360 degree views of the Saguaro National Park.The King Canyon and Sweetwater trail lead to the peak. Google Wasson Peak for more info
A great paved hike up a very popular mountain. 3 miles round trip. Perfect for a quick workout to see the sunsets and amazing city views!
108 yerel halk öneriyor
Tumamoc Tepesi
A great paved hike up a very popular mountain. 3 miles round trip. Perfect for a quick workout to see the sunsets and amazing city views!
A great local souvenir shop at the Mercado Annex nearby, clever and unique gifts about Tucson!
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Why I Love Where I Live
267 South Avenida del ConventoA great local souvenir shop at the Mercado Annex nearby, clever and unique gifts about Tucson!
Mast
100 South Avenida del ConventoA boutique with fine local jewelry and textiles, it’s at the Mercado!
Sightseeing
An absolute must for out of towners. Voted as one the top 10 museums in the country, this is an outdoor sampling of all the desert plants and animals that make this place special. Just up the road!
670 yerel halk öneriyor
Arizona-Sonora Çöl Müzesi
2021 N Kinney RdAn absolute must for out of towners. Voted as one the top 10 museums in the country, this is an outdoor sampling of all the desert plants and animals that make this place special. Just up the road!
The historic U of A has as many things do as you can imagine, from the Center for Creative Photography to the Mirror Lab that makes the giant telescope optics, just visit their website for an event!
197 yerel halk öneriyor
The University of Arizona
1200 East University BoulevardThe historic U of A has as many things do as you can imagine, from the Center for Creative Photography to the Mirror Lab that makes the giant telescope optics, just visit their website for an event!
Founded by father Kino, this mission is an absolute must to visit. Completed in 1797, it is the oldest intact European structure in Arizona and underwent a complete restoration in the 90's.
329 yerel halk öneriyor
Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdFounded by father Kino, this mission is an absolute must to visit. Completed in 1797, it is the oldest intact European structure in Arizona and underwent a complete restoration in the 90's.
A great windy road takes you up to this scenic pull-off area. Incredible views and hiking.
127 yerel halk öneriyor
Gates Pass Trail
6400 W Gates Pass RdA great windy road takes you up to this scenic pull-off area. Incredible views and hiking.
This park has entrance to the Loop for biking and jogging, but is also a bird preserve.
14 yerel halk öneriyor
Sweetwater Wetlands Parkı
2511 West Sweetwater DriveThis park has entrance to the Loop for biking and jogging, but is also a bird preserve.
A fantastic strolling botanical garden on a 140 acres, patio dining with a superb brunch, gift shop, art gallery. Great place to get some sun and see the fantastic desert landscape
168 yerel halk öneriyor
Tohono Chul
7366 N Paseo Del NorteA fantastic strolling botanical garden on a 140 acres, patio dining with a superb brunch, gift shop, art gallery. Great place to get some sun and see the fantastic desert landscape
Parks & Nature
This trail head leads to Wasson peak. Its rocky for the 1st mile, then a just past the sign on the right, there is a stairway path leading to the trail which is another 2.5 miles to the peak.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
King Canyon Trailhead
King Canyon TrailheadThis trail head leads to Wasson peak. Its rocky for the 1st mile, then a just past the sign on the right, there is a stairway path leading to the trail which is another 2.5 miles to the peak.
An easy trail with a waterfall at the end. About 6 miles out and back. Google Douglas Spring Trail for more info
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Douglas Spring Trailhead
14306 E Speedway BlvdAn easy trail with a waterfall at the end. About 6 miles out and back. Google Douglas Spring Trail for more info
Sweetwater Preserve is a hiking, mountain biking and horse riding area in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains. The trailhead is about a 12 minute drive from the property and the address is 4001 North Tortolita Road, Tucson AZ 85745
31 yerel halk öneriyor
Sweetwater Trailhead
4001 N Tortolita RdSweetwater Preserve is a hiking, mountain biking and horse riding area in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains. The trailhead is about a 12 minute drive from the property and the address is 4001 North Tortolita Road, Tucson AZ 85745
Hugh Norris Trail is a 8.9 mile out and back trail located near the Saguaro National Park entrance that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. Absolutely stunning vistas and wild flowers, one of the best in the state!
Hugh Norris Trail
Hugh Norris Trail is a 8.9 mile out and back trail located near the Saguaro National Park entrance that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. Absolutely stunning vistas and wild flowers, one of the best in the state!
A great windy road takes you up to this scenic pull-off area a few miles up the road, great for a short sunset trip. This leads to the Saguaro Park on the other side of the Tucson Mountains
127 yerel halk öneriyor
Gates Pass Trail
6400 W Gates Pass RdA great windy road takes you up to this scenic pull-off area a few miles up the road, great for a short sunset trip. This leads to the Saguaro Park on the other side of the Tucson Mountains
This is hike voted as one of the best in Tucson. The peak offers 360 degree views of the Saguaro National Park.The King Canyon, Sweetwater and Hugh Norris trail lead to the peak. Google Wasson Peak for more info
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Wasson Zirvesi
This is hike voted as one of the best in Tucson. The peak offers 360 degree views of the Saguaro National Park.The King Canyon, Sweetwater and Hugh Norris trail lead to the peak. Google Wasson Peak for more info
A summer retreat, Mount Lemmon is approximately 30 degrees cooler than nearby Tucson, which is only about one hour away. Located in the Santa Catalina Range, Mount Lemmon is surrounded by the Coronado National Forest and home to a town befitting of the name, Summerhaven. Explore various trails, eat homemade fudge, and even rent a cabin for a weekend away in the pines. On your way to the Mount Lemmon's Peak, you'll drive along the 27-mile sky islands scenic byway, which is more than just a way to get to the top.
485 yerel halk öneriyor
Mount Lemmon
A summer retreat, Mount Lemmon is approximately 30 degrees cooler than nearby Tucson, which is only about one hour away. Located in the Santa Catalina Range, Mount Lemmon is surrounded by the Coronado National Forest and home to a town befitting of the name, Summerhaven. Explore various trails, eat homemade fudge, and even rent a cabin for a weekend away in the pines. On your way to the Mount Lemmon's Peak, you'll drive along the 27-mile sky islands scenic byway, which is more than just a way to get to the top.
Located on the northeast corner of Sunrise Blvd and Sabino Canyon Road at Sabino Canyon Recreation Area. With soaring mountains, deep canyons, and the unique plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert found here draw over a million visitors a year to the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area. The wonders of the desert foothills and rocky gorges of the Santa Catalina Mountains are marvelous and accessible.
Tram routes provide access to Sabino and Bear Canyons. Along the Sabino route riders are free to get off at one of the nine shuttle stops, do a little birding, have a picnic, or spend time along one of the many pools and cascades that grace Sabino Creek. For those who just want a refresher course on its wonders, the nature trail at the visitor center offers plenty of wildlife and trailside interpretive information.
If riding the tram does not stir your sense of adventure, there are miles of hiking trails that wander throughout the area and lead deeper into the Santa Catalina backcountry.
Pets are not allowed in Sabino Canyon, service animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act are authorized.
457 yerel halk öneriyor
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadLocated on the northeast corner of Sunrise Blvd and Sabino Canyon Road at Sabino Canyon Recreation Area. With soaring mountains, deep canyons, and the unique plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert found here draw over a million visitors a year to the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area. The wonders of the desert foothills and rocky gorges of the Santa Catalina Mountains are marvelous and accessible.
Tram routes provide access to Sabino and Bear Canyons. Along the Sabino route riders are free to get off at one of the nine shuttle stops, do a little birding, have a picnic, or spend time along one of the many pools and cascades that grace Sabino Creek. For those who just want a refresher course on its wonders, the nature trail at the visitor center offers plenty of wildlife and trailside interpretive information.
If riding the tram does not stir your sense of adventure, there are miles of hiking trails that wander throughout the area and lead deeper into the Santa Catalina backcountry.
Pets are not allowed in Sabino Canyon, service animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act are authorized.
This is a fantastic hike to Wasson Peak just up the road about 20 minutes from the house (take Camino Del Cerro west until it dead ends at the Sweetwater Trailhead). It is a 9.3 mile out and back trail that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and trail running and is accessible year-round.
Leaving El Camino Del Cerro trailhead, you will follow Sweetwater Trail until you meet the junction with King Canyon Trail. The signs at this intersection will point you north towards Wasson Peak.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
El Camino del Cerro Trailhead
7341 West El Camino Del CerroThis is a fantastic hike to Wasson Peak just up the road about 20 minutes from the house (take Camino Del Cerro west until it dead ends at the Sweetwater Trailhead). It is a 9.3 mile out and back trail that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and trail running and is accessible year-round.
Leaving El Camino Del Cerro trailhead, you will follow Sweetwater Trail until you meet the junction with King Canyon Trail. The signs at this intersection will point you north towards Wasson Peak.
This is a great trail just north on Camino De Oeste. It leads to an old stone home about 2 miles in. Lots of intersecting trails on this hike
14 yerel halk öneriyor
David Yetman West Trailhead
6475 W Gates Pass RdThis is a great trail just north on Camino De Oeste. It leads to an old stone home about 2 miles in. Lots of intersecting trails on this hike
Stunning short hike at Pusch Ridge, perfect for sunset and a local favorite!
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Linda Vista Trail
730 E Linda Vista RdStunning short hike at Pusch Ridge, perfect for sunset and a local favorite!
Arts & Culture
Tucson's only art house cinema. Grab a beer and watch the best indie movies available.
140 yerel halk öneriyor
The Loft Cinema
3233 E Speedway BlvdTucson's only art house cinema. Grab a beer and watch the best indie movies available.
A great gallery downtown with an eye on local artists and photographers
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Etherton Gallery
340 S Convent AveA great gallery downtown with an eye on local artists and photographers
Davis Dominguez Gallery
154 E 6th StA modern gallery featuring artists and sculptors with a Tucson connection
Rialto Theatre
318 E Congress StThis is where touring music acts visit Tucson!
Fox Tucson Theatre
17 West Congress StreetThis venue hosts a wide variety of nation touring acts
Fabulous gallery with an amazing collection
181 yerel halk öneriyor
Tucson Sanat ve Tarihi Blok Müzesi
140 N Main AveFabulous gallery with an amazing collection
A community of artisans that host many events, check out the website!
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Metal Arts Village
3230 N Dodge BlvdA community of artisans that host many events, check out the website!
A stunning new annex of boutiques designed by my neighbor! An architectural site to see with unique shops, cafes, coffee and a bar, just next to the Mercado San Agustin
68 yerel halk öneriyor
MSA Annex
267 South Avenida del ConventoA stunning new annex of boutiques designed by my neighbor! An architectural site to see with unique shops, cafes, coffee and a bar, just next to the Mercado San Agustin
Essentials
Safeway
1940 E Broadway BlvdThis is the local grocery store
Getting Around
This rental shop near the university has many different bikes for rent as reasonable prices
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Fair Wheel Bikes
1110 E 6th StThis rental shop near the university has many different bikes for rent as reasonable prices
The Chuck Huckelberry Loop is a system of paved, shared-use paths and short segments of buffered bike lanes connecting the Rillito, Santa Cruz, and Pantano River Parks with the Julian Wash and Harrison Road Greenways. More than 120 miles of paved pathways and bike lanes have already been completed with an additional 11 miles planned or currently under construction.
7 yerel halk öneriyor
The Rillito River Loop
4288 Diamond St LoopThe Chuck Huckelberry Loop is a system of paved, shared-use paths and short segments of buffered bike lanes connecting the Rillito, Santa Cruz, and Pantano River Parks with the Julian Wash and Harrison Road Greenways. More than 120 miles of paved pathways and bike lanes have already been completed with an additional 11 miles planned or currently under construction.