Dave's Tucson Guidebook
Sightseeing
If you’re new to the Sonoran desert, this National Park is definitely worth the visit. The park is actually split into two areas at different ends of the city. If you’re looking for some quick sightseeing and pictures, the west part is recommended. Here the cacti forest is denser and the park more mountainous. If you’re looking to do some hiking or backpacking, the east side is recommended as it has many more trails.
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Národní park Saguaro
If you’re new to the Sonoran desert, this National Park is definitely worth the visit. The park is actually split into two areas at different ends of the city. If you’re looking for some quick sightseeing and pictures, the west part is recommended. Here the cacti forest is denser and the park more mountainous. If you’re looking to do some hiking or backpacking, the east side is recommended as it has many more trails.
Sabino Canyon has some of the best hiking trails and scenery in Tucson. It is located north at the foot of the Catalina Mountains. It’s known for its wildlife, deep canyons, waterfalls, and mountainous terrain. There’s also a visitor center and a tram that takes you through various parts of the park. If you’re up for some good hikes, you’ll have plenty to choose from. If your looking for a challenge, consider Blackett’s Ridge (6miles, strenuous, great overlook) and or Seven Falls (8miles, intermediate, waterfalls/pools).
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Sabino Canyon
Sabino Canyon has some of the best hiking trails and scenery in Tucson. It is located north at the foot of the Catalina Mountains. It’s known for its wildlife, deep canyons, waterfalls, and mountainous terrain. There’s also a visitor center and a tram that takes you through various parts of the park. If you’re up for some good hikes, you’ll have plenty to choose from. If your looking for a challenge, consider Blackett’s Ridge (6miles, strenuous, great overlook) and or Seven Falls (8miles, intermediate, waterfalls/pools).
Located about an hour southwest of Tucson, this is a great option to spend part of the day and take in some great views and learn some interesting history. Kitt Peak has the largest collection of telescopes of any observatory in the world and is still making groundbreaking discoveries in astronomy. They also offer tours, star gazing programs, and have a pretty good gift shop.
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Kitt Peak National Observatory
Located about an hour southwest of Tucson, this is a great option to spend part of the day and take in some great views and learn some interesting history. Kitt Peak has the largest collection of telescopes of any observatory in the world and is still making groundbreaking discoveries in astronomy. They also offer tours, star gazing programs, and have a pretty good gift shop.
If you're up for a semi-strenuous 3.2 mile round-trip hike with amazing views, you will enjoy this one. As you climb the 2100ft mountain, there are a few steep sections and some chains to support you along the way. Picacho is about a 30 minute drive north of Tucson. There's a visitor center at the bottom as well.
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Státní park Picacho Peak
15520 Picacho Peak RdIf you're up for a semi-strenuous 3.2 mile round-trip hike with amazing views, you will enjoy this one. As you climb the 2100ft mountain, there are a few steep sections and some chains to support you along the way. Picacho is about a 30 minute drive north of Tucson. There's a visitor center at the bottom as well.
A great scenic drive for sweeping views of the area. There's a small town and a couple decent restaurants as well as some hiking trails and small fishing ponds. You may want a jacket in the cooler months.
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Mount Lemmon
A great scenic drive for sweeping views of the area. There's a small town and a couple decent restaurants as well as some hiking trails and small fishing ponds. You may want a jacket in the cooler months.
The Biosphere 2 is the largest greenhouse ecosystem ever built. It was designed to develop bioregenerative technology for future space travel, to educate the public about biosphere-scale issues and for basic ecological research. They have several guided tours, museum spaces, a trinket shop, and a cafe.
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Biosféra 2
32540 S Biosphere RdThe Biosphere 2 is the largest greenhouse ecosystem ever built. It was designed to develop bioregenerative technology for future space travel, to educate the public about biosphere-scale issues and for basic ecological research. They have several guided tours, museum spaces, a trinket shop, and a cafe.
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden, all in one place. Exhibits re-create the natural landscape of the Sonoran Desert Region with more than 300 animal species and 1,200 kinds of plants along almost 2 miles of paths traversing 21 acres of beautiful desert.
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdThe Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden, all in one place. Exhibits re-create the natural landscape of the Sonoran Desert Region with more than 300 animal species and 1,200 kinds of plants along almost 2 miles of paths traversing 21 acres of beautiful desert.
Old Tucson is a must-visit destination for visitors offering a captivating blend of rich history, entertainment, and scenic beauty. This iconic western film set turned tourist attraction provides a unique opportunity to step into the Wild West era and experience the magic of classic cowboy movies. With its authentic buildings, engaging live performances, thrilling stunt shows, and picturesque desert landscapes, Old Tucson offers an immersive experience that transports guests back in time while providing entertainment and educational value for visitors of all ages.
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Old Tucson
Old Tucson is a must-visit destination for visitors offering a captivating blend of rich history, entertainment, and scenic beauty. This iconic western film set turned tourist attraction provides a unique opportunity to step into the Wild West era and experience the magic of classic cowboy movies. With its authentic buildings, engaging live performances, thrilling stunt shows, and picturesque desert landscapes, Old Tucson offers an immersive experience that transports guests back in time while providing entertainment and educational value for visitors of all ages.
Food scene
A popular local bar with a great atmosphere that sometimes has a live band. As a bonus, they have telescopes outside for star-gazing most nights.
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Sky Bar
536 N 4th AveA popular local bar with a great atmosphere that sometimes has a live band. As a bonus, they have telescopes outside for star-gazing most nights.
Fun local bar for the younger crowd with great drinks and a ton of classic arcade machines.
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Cobra Arcade Bar Tucson
63 E Congress StFun local bar for the younger crowd with great drinks and a ton of classic arcade machines.
Angry Crab Shack & BBQ
1365 W Grant RdBest Cajun Seafood place in town!
A nearby restaurant on the west-side of town with great Mexican food.
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Teresa's Mosaic Cafe
2456 N Silver Mosaic DrA nearby restaurant on the west-side of town with great Mexican food.