Exploring Tucson Like a Local
Food scene
A wonderful stop for dining al fresco, whether you choose outstanding Mexican food at Seis Kitchen or delightful French cuisine at Agustin Kitchen. There are wonderful shops to explore and often you will find music in the courtyard. Stop in La Estrella panadería after you meal for some delicious Mexican pastries!
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Mercado San Augustin
100 South Avenida del ConventoA wonderful stop for dining al fresco, whether you choose outstanding Mexican food at Seis Kitchen or delightful French cuisine at Agustin Kitchen. There are wonderful shops to explore and often you will find music in the courtyard. Stop in La Estrella panadería after you meal for some delicious Mexican pastries!
Take in the gorgeous midcentury meets quirky interior and enjoy an amazing breakfast. Lots of Vegan/Vegetarian options too.
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Welcome Diner
902 E Broadway BlvdTake in the gorgeous midcentury meets quirky interior and enjoy an amazing breakfast. Lots of Vegan/Vegetarian options too.
Explore all 4th Avenue has to offer then enjoy the creative menu at BOCA. Order at the register before you sit down. The chips and salsa are served with 5 different salsas...all created at the chef's whim.
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BOCA Tacos Y Tequila
533 N 4th AveExplore all 4th Avenue has to offer then enjoy the creative menu at BOCA. Order at the register before you sit down. The chips and salsa are served with 5 different salsas...all created at the chef's whim.
Come early for brunch or expect a line of locals and visitors alike. Also a great option for Vegan/Vegetarian diners. Check out Bon Tucson next door for a beautifully curated collection of home goods and gift items.
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Five Points Market & Restaurant
756 S Stone AveCome early for brunch or expect a line of locals and visitors alike. Also a great option for Vegan/Vegetarian diners. Check out Bon Tucson next door for a beautifully curated collection of home goods and gift items.
Sand-Reckoner Tasting Room
510 N 7th AveTaste local wines in a relaxed environment. There is often live music!
Friendly local brewery where you can taste their craft beers and are welcome to bring your own food, bicycle or dog!
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Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
115 E Broadway BlvdFriendly local brewery where you can taste their craft beers and are welcome to bring your own food, bicycle or dog!
Artisinal chocolate delights with regional flavors like blood orange dulce de leech, chiltepin, and mezcal caramel.
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Monsoon Chocolate
234 E 22nd StArtisinal chocolate delights with regional flavors like blood orange dulce de leech, chiltepin, and mezcal caramel.
Sightseeing
Catch a movie at Tucson's local independent movie theater. You'll find a selection of current blockbuster and independent films shown alongside local beers, and a small selection of local foods.
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The Loft Cinema
3233 E Speedway BlvdCatch a movie at Tucson's local independent movie theater. You'll find a selection of current blockbuster and independent films shown alongside local beers, and a small selection of local foods.
Old Town Artisans
201 N Court AveAmazing collection of small shops with local flair!
Exhibitions are always interesting and you can end your experience with a delicious bite and a cocktail at Cafe a la C'Art on the museum grounds.
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Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
140 N Main AveExhibitions are always interesting and you can end your experience with a delicious bite and a cocktail at Cafe a la C'Art on the museum grounds.
Learn about the desert and see all sorts of desert creatures and plants up close and personal. Pack a picnic and stop on your scenic drive through Gates Pass.
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdLearn about the desert and see all sorts of desert creatures and plants up close and personal. Pack a picnic and stop on your scenic drive through Gates Pass.
Hike Sabino canyon or ride the trolley up, either way it is a beautiful experience and great way to enjoy Tucson's natural beauty.
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Sabino Canyon
Hike Sabino canyon or ride the trolley up, either way it is a beautiful experience and great way to enjoy Tucson's natural beauty.
Take a drive to visit the white dove of the desert, the San Xavier del Bac Mission. There are often Native American food stands in the area too!
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Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdTake a drive to visit the white dove of the desert, the San Xavier del Bac Mission. There are often Native American food stands in the area too!
Explore one of the world's largest aircraft collections!
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Pima Air and Space Museum
6000 E Valencia RdExplore one of the world's largest aircraft collections!
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Keep your eyes peeled for Tucson's beautiful murals.
My favorites and where to find them:
1. Ignacio Garcia's "Running of the Piñatas"
31 N. Sixth Avenue
2. Victor Ving & Lisa Beggs "Greetings From Tucson"
406 N. Sixth Avenue
3. Rock Martinez & Christina Perez "Goddess of Agave"
440 N. Seventh Avenue
4. Joe Pagac "Tucson Bikes"
534 N. Stone Avenue (on the back of the building)
5. Fin Dav "Vergiss"
178 E Broadway Blvd.
6. Danny Martin "The Cactus Comet Rides Again"
On the 6th Street side of the University of Arizona Football Stadium outside gate 6
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Tucson is the 1st UNESCO City of Gastronomy in the US!
Tucson isn't just for tacos...although we have 23 miles of the best Mexican food in the US! In 2004 Tucson was named the 1st UNESCO city of gastronomy in the US for its agricultural heritage, rich food traditions and culinary uniqueness.
For an authentic taste of Tucson try:
Barrio Bread (James Beard Nominated baker Don Guerra uses local heritage grains)
El Güero Canelo (See what a James Beard winning Sonoran Dog tastes like)
Cafe Poca Cosa (Chef Suzana Davila's upscale creative Mexican. Make a reservation and order the chef's plate)
Tacos Apson (asadero with a unique taco menu)
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Sunset Magazine named Tucson their favorite weekend getaway!
Tucson offers a unique and vibrant culture. Be sure to experience a little of all of it...
For a taste of the outdoors try a hike up Tumamoc Hill followed by a taco feast or tasty margarita.
For local art visit the Degrazia Gallery in the Sun coupled with cocktails and the vintage photography at the Hacienda del Sol.
For some desert exploration enjoy the gorgeous scenic drive through Gates Pass to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.
For unique shopping check out small businesses like Arte de la Vida and shops in the Mercado and Mercado Annex.
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Tucson is bike friendly!
Transportation in Tucson is easy and readily available. Parking is plentiful, but can be scarce downtown as in any city. Uber and Lyft are readily available as are rental bikes and scooters scattered about. If you are driving remember to share the road with the many cyclists you will see.
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Check the calendar!
Tucson is home to many unique festivals and celebrations so check the calendar to see if you are lucky enough to be in town for something special!
Tucson Jazz Festival - January
Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase - Early February
Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo - Late February
4th Avenue Street Fair - March
Agave Heritage Festival - Late April through early May
The Tucson 23 Mexican Food Festival - June
Summer Birding Festivals - August
Mexican Baseball Fiesta - October
All Soul's Procession - early November
El Tour de Tucson - November
Tucson Marathon - December