Exploring Tucson Guidebook

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Exploring Tucson Guidebook

Food scene

Beloved by Tucsonans, The Blue WIllow is an especially popular spot for breakfast. It's just down the street from the Edison House and also has a cute gift shop inside. It gets busy though, so be sure to check the online wait-list before you arrive.
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Blue Willow Restaurant
2616 N Campbell Ave
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Beloved by Tucsonans, The Blue WIllow is an especially popular spot for breakfast. It's just down the street from the Edison House and also has a cute gift shop inside. It gets busy though, so be sure to check the online wait-list before you arrive.
A Tucson classic since 1922, El Charro is famous for many dishes including the chimichanga, which legend has it, was invented in the El Charro kitchen. El Charro also serves great margaritas and has a lovely ambience. Be sure to make a reservation.
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El Charro Café
311 N Court Ave
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A Tucson classic since 1922, El Charro is famous for many dishes including the chimichanga, which legend has it, was invented in the El Charro kitchen. El Charro also serves great margaritas and has a lovely ambience. Be sure to make a reservation.
If you love IPA's, Pueblo Vida is a must-stop destination in downtown. They don't currently sell any food, so be sure to arrive with a full stomach so you can try an assortment of beers.
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Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
115 E Broadway Blvd
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If you love IPA's, Pueblo Vida is a must-stop destination in downtown. They don't currently sell any food, so be sure to arrive with a full stomach so you can try an assortment of beers.
Often regarded as the best coffee shop in town, Presta is a hip spot with a few locations. While there's one near the Edison House, the prettiest shop is their Mercado San Agustin location, which is next to a bakery, raspados shop, and delicious tacos
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Presta Coffee Roasters
100 South Avenida del Convento
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Often regarded as the best coffee shop in town, Presta is a hip spot with a few locations. While there's one near the Edison House, the prettiest shop is their Mercado San Agustin location, which is next to a bakery, raspados shop, and delicious tacos
Reilly's is a restaurant, beer garden, & underground cocktail bar housed in what used to be a mortuary. If you want to eat at the restaurant, be sure to make a reservation. Otherwise, if you're just dropping into the beer garden or Tough Luck Club there's no need to call ahead.
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Reilly Craft Pizza and Drink
101 E Pennington St
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Reilly's is a restaurant, beer garden, & underground cocktail bar housed in what used to be a mortuary. If you want to eat at the restaurant, be sure to make a reservation. Otherwise, if you're just dropping into the beer garden or Tough Luck Club there's no need to call ahead.
Hotel Congress is more than just a boutique hotel, it's the epicenter of food, drink, and entertainment in downtown Tucson. Enjoy a meal at The Cup Cafe, see a band on one of two stages, catch a performance in the new jazz lounge, or get a drink at one of many bars. This is the place to be any time of day, but at night things get pretty rowdy.
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Hotel Congress
311 E Congress St
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Hotel Congress is more than just a boutique hotel, it's the epicenter of food, drink, and entertainment in downtown Tucson. Enjoy a meal at The Cup Cafe, see a band on one of two stages, catch a performance in the new jazz lounge, or get a drink at one of many bars. This is the place to be any time of day, but at night things get pretty rowdy.
Spectacular vegan and vegetarian Mexican food that's been featured on Diner's, Drive-in's, and Dives. Featuring a rotating daily menu, Tumerico is particularly well-known for its jackfruit carnitas.
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Tumerico
2526 E 6th St
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Spectacular vegan and vegetarian Mexican food that's been featured on Diner's, Drive-in's, and Dives. Featuring a rotating daily menu, Tumerico is particularly well-known for its jackfruit carnitas.

Sightseeing

Sabino Canyon is about a 20 minute drive from the Edison House, but it's worth the trek. Hike or enjoy a picnic at this scenic recreation area, where you can see plenty of saguaros, wildlife, and even a waterfall. A day pass is $8 and if you want to take the tram it's $12 for adults, $7 for children 3-12, and free for infants.
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Rekreační oblast Sabino Canyon
5700 North Sabino Canyon Road
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Sabino Canyon is about a 20 minute drive from the Edison House, but it's worth the trek. Hike or enjoy a picnic at this scenic recreation area, where you can see plenty of saguaros, wildlife, and even a waterfall. A day pass is $8 and if you want to take the tram it's $12 for adults, $7 for children 3-12, and free for infants.
Mission San Xavier del Bac — built in the late 1700's — is a historic Spanish Catholic mission located about 10 miles south of downtown Tucson, Arizona, on the Tohono O'odham Nation reservation. It is the oldest European structure in Arizona and is also known as the "white dove of the desert."
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Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier Rd
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Mission San Xavier del Bac — built in the late 1700's — is a historic Spanish Catholic mission located about 10 miles south of downtown Tucson, Arizona, on the Tohono O'odham Nation reservation. It is the oldest European structure in Arizona and is also known as the "white dove of the desert."
A scenic route west of Tucson with spectacular views. If you're able to, try to come in time to watch the sunset.
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Gates Pass Trail
6400 W Gates Pass Rd
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A scenic route west of Tucson with spectacular views. If you're able to, try to come in time to watch the sunset.
4th Avenue is a quirky stretch just west of The University of Arizona and southeast of downtown. Home to dozens of bars, restaurants, stores, and more, this is a place you'll certainly want to stroll through to get a taste of Tucson.
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Historic Fourth Avenue
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4th Avenue is a quirky stretch just west of The University of Arizona and southeast of downtown. Home to dozens of bars, restaurants, stores, and more, this is a place you'll certainly want to stroll through to get a taste of Tucson.

Neighborhoods

Barrio Viejo — which means old neighborhood in Spanish — is brimming with charm. Stroll down neighborhood streets to see colorful adobe homes that are each unique and captivating. This neighborhood is just south of the Tucson Convention Center and near many great restaurants, bars, and shops.
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Barrio Viejo
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Barrio Viejo — which means old neighborhood in Spanish — is brimming with charm. Stroll down neighborhood streets to see colorful adobe homes that are each unique and captivating. This neighborhood is just south of the Tucson Convention Center and near many great restaurants, bars, and shops.