Guidebook for Tucson
Entertainment & Activities
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden, all in one place.
2021 N Kinney Rd
2021 North Kinney RoadThe Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden, all in one place.
The Pima Air & Space Museum, located in Tucson, Arizona, is one of the world's largest non-government funded aerospace museums. The museum features a display of nearly 300 aircraft.
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Museo del Aire y del Espacio de Pima
6000 E Valencia RdThe Pima Air & Space Museum, located in Tucson, Arizona, is one of the world's largest non-government funded aerospace museums. The museum features a display of nearly 300 aircraft.
Old Tucson - Experience the Old West! Just fifteen minutes from Tucson at the base of the Tucson Mountains is a preserved slice of Americana.
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Old Tucson
Old Tucson - Experience the Old West! Just fifteen minutes from Tucson at the base of the Tucson Mountains is a preserved slice of Americana.
Live History at the Presidio San Agustin! Tucson's original Spanish Presidio was founded in 1775 and is located in the heart of Tucson's Old Town.
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Presidio San Agustin del Tucson
196 N Court Ave Live History at the Presidio San Agustin! Tucson's original Spanish Presidio was founded in 1775 and is located in the heart of Tucson's Old Town.
The International Wildlife Museum is dedicated to increasing knowledge and appreciation of the diverse wildlife of the world as well as explaining the role of wildlife management in conservation.
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Museo Internacional de Vida Silvestre
BoulevardThe International Wildlife Museum is dedicated to increasing knowledge and appreciation of the diverse wildlife of the world as well as explaining the role of wildlife management in conservation.
Children's Museum Tucson offers adventure learning, interactive exhibits and daily programming. Plan your visit.
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Museo Infantil de Tucson
200 S 6th AveChildren's Museum Tucson offers adventure learning, interactive exhibits and daily programming. Plan your visit.
Travel from South America to the Asian rain forest, and then to the African savannah in one day all from Tucson at the Reid Park Zoo.
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Reid Park Zoo
3400 E Zoo CtTravel from South America to the Asian rain forest, and then to the African savannah in one day all from Tucson at the Reid Park Zoo.
Tombstone is internationally known for its stormy and storied past. Western legends like Wyatt Earp and “Doc” Holliday became household names after the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral®.
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Tombstone
300 N Sumner StTombstone is internationally known for its stormy and storied past. Western legends like Wyatt Earp and “Doc” Holliday became household names after the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral®.
More than 100 species of roses and 800 individual plants are currently maintained in garden. It is typically in full bloom in the spring during March & April and in the fall around October & November
Reid Park Rose Garden
More than 100 species of roses and 800 individual plants are currently maintained in garden. It is typically in full bloom in the spring during March & April and in the fall around October & November
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures showcases more than 300 antique and contemporary dollhouses and roomboxes sure to delight all ages.
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El Museo de Miniaturas Mini Time Machine
4455 E Camp Lowell DrThe Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures showcases more than 300 antique and contemporary dollhouses and roomboxes sure to delight all ages.
Sightseeing
Mission San Xavier del Bac is a historic Spanish Catholic mission located about 10 miles south of downtown Tucson, Arizona, on the Tohono O'odham San Xavier Indian Reservation.
1950 W San Xavier Rd
1950 West San Xavier RoadMission San Xavier del Bac is a historic Spanish Catholic mission located about 10 miles south of downtown Tucson, Arizona, on the Tohono O'odham San Xavier Indian Reservation.
The mission of Tohono Chul Park is to enrich people's lives by connecting them with the wonders of nature, art and culture in the Sonoran Desert region.
7366 N Paseo Del Norte
7366 North Paseo Del NorteThe mission of Tohono Chul Park is to enrich people's lives by connecting them with the wonders of nature, art and culture in the Sonoran Desert region.
The Kitt Peak National Observatory is a United States astronomical observatory site located on 2,096 m Kitt Peak of the Quinlan Mountains in the Arizona-Sonoran Desert.
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Kitt Peak
The Kitt Peak National Observatory is a United States astronomical observatory site located on 2,096 m Kitt Peak of the Quinlan Mountains in the Arizona-Sonoran Desert.
Cultural and natural histoy of southern Arizona's Saguaro National Park, includes native cultures, park history, animals, plants, geology and color photos.
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Saguaro National Park
Cultural and natural histoy of southern Arizona's Saguaro National Park, includes native cultures, park history, animals, plants, geology and color photos.
Dedicated to horticultural and ecological education, with 16 gardens representing a variety of gardening traditions and botanical themes.
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Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N Alvernon WayDedicated to horticultural and ecological education, with 16 gardens representing a variety of gardening traditions and botanical themes.
Biosphere 2 is an unprecedented, on-going ecological experiment. It is a tightly sealed glass and steel structure on 3.15 acres near Oracle, Arizona.
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Biosfera 2
32540 S Biosphere RdBiosphere 2 is an unprecedented, on-going ecological experiment. It is a tightly sealed glass and steel structure on 3.15 acres near Oracle, Arizona.
Gates Pass provides areas for picnicking, hiking, wildlife observation, nature studies and camping. A visible trail head winds around the mountains.
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David Yetman West Trailhead
6475 W Gates Pass RdGates Pass provides areas for picnicking, hiking, wildlife observation, nature studies and camping. A visible trail head winds around the mountains.
The cathedral features an elaborate cast stone façade with the coat of arms of Pope Pius XI, who was the pope at the time of the building's construction.
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St. Augustine Cathedral
192 S Stone AveThe cathedral features an elaborate cast stone façade with the coat of arms of Pope Pius XI, who was the pope at the time of the building's construction.
This amazing limestone cave was discovered in 1974 but was kept a secret from anyone until 1978, and it became a state park in 1988. This is a living cave, meaning it is still growing!
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Kartchner Caverns State Park
2980 AZ-90 This amazing limestone cave was discovered in 1974 but was kept a secret from anyone until 1978, and it became a state park in 1988. This is a living cave, meaning it is still growing!
Situated on the northeast edge of town in the Catalina Mountains, Sabino Canyon is a popular year-round spot for walking and picnicking because it doesn't require a hike into the mountains.
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Sabino Canyon
Situated on the northeast edge of town in the Catalina Mountains, Sabino Canyon is a popular year-round spot for walking and picnicking because it doesn't require a hike into the mountains.
A tour through Colossal Cave is by itself an attention-grabbing experience where natural formations were formed over millions of years.
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Colossal Cave Mountain Park
16721 E Old Spanish TrailA tour through Colossal Cave is by itself an attention-grabbing experience where natural formations were formed over millions of years.
Spanish Mission dating from the early 18th century, containing a variety of picturesque buildings in various stages of preservation.
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Parque Histórico Nacional de Tumacácori
1891 I-19 Frontage RdSpanish Mission dating from the early 18th century, containing a variety of picturesque buildings in various stages of preservation.
Monday is Family Night: Admission is $1 Ages 7+ from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday is Cheap Date Nite: Admission is $1 Ages 7+ from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Arizona History Museum
949 E 2nd StMonday is Family Night: Admission is $1 Ages 7+ from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday is Cheap Date Nite: Admission is $1 Ages 7+ from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Arts & Culture
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Historic District was the artistic manifestation and architectural constructed of Ettore DeGrazia. A MUST SEE!
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DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Museum
6300 N Swan RdDeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Historic District was the artistic manifestation and architectural constructed of Ettore DeGrazia. A MUST SEE!
The Arizona State Museum, founded in 1893, was originally a repository for the collection and protection of archaeological resources.
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Arizona State Museum
1013 E University BlvdThe Arizona State Museum, founded in 1893, was originally a repository for the collection and protection of archaeological resources.
The Historic Fox Theatre, widely regarded as the “Crown Jewel” of Downtown Tucson, The Fox is right in the center of Tucson’s cultural hub.
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Fox Tucson Theatre
17 W Congress StThe Historic Fox Theatre, widely regarded as the “Crown Jewel” of Downtown Tucson, The Fox is right in the center of Tucson’s cultural hub.
Carnival of Illusion
160 S Scott AveAn Intimate Evening of MAGIC, MYSTERY and OOOH LA LA!
Blending the traditional with the inventive, the museum presents original and traveling exhibitions with a focus on Art of the American West, Latin American Art, and Modern and Contemporary Art.
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Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
140 N Main AveBlending the traditional with the inventive, the museum presents original and traveling exhibitions with a focus on Art of the American West, Latin American Art, and Modern and Contemporary Art.
The Center for Creative Photography is one of the world's leading museums of modern American photography, and is dedicated to advancing creative thinking ...
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Center for Creative Photography
1030 N Olive RdThe Center for Creative Photography is one of the world's leading museums of modern American photography, and is dedicated to advancing creative thinking ...
A downtown institution that hosts popular national touring acts. The historical theater is both charming and cool, bringing together music lovers from all walks of life.
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Rialto Theatre
318 E Congress StA downtown institution that hosts popular national touring acts. The historical theater is both charming and cool, bringing together music lovers from all walks of life.
The Pascua Yaqui Tribe transformed that dream into a reality and AVA has quickly become one of the best places to see concerts in Tucson. AVA attracts the most popular entertainers.
Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheatre
5655 W Valencia RdThe Pascua Yaqui Tribe transformed that dream into a reality and AVA has quickly become one of the best places to see concerts in Tucson. AVA attracts the most popular entertainers.
Theater with a Western vibe features casual food & concessions along with comedies 6 nights a week.
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Gaslight Theatre
7010 E Broadway BlvdTheater with a Western vibe features casual food & concessions along with comedies 6 nights a week.
Everything Else
Flandrau Science Center is a fun and educational stop on your family summer vacation. Offering a number of exciting exhibits, it is a great place to cool off from the summer heat.
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Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
1601 E University Blvd Flandrau Science Center is a fun and educational stop on your family summer vacation. Offering a number of exciting exhibits, it is a great place to cool off from the summer heat.
The Hotel Congress is a downtown Tucson landmark at the center of culture and entertainment. Featuring 40 hotel rooms, a restaurant, event venue and club.
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Hotel Congress
311 E Congress StThe Hotel Congress is a downtown Tucson landmark at the center of culture and entertainment. Featuring 40 hotel rooms, a restaurant, event venue and club.
Also known as "A" Mountain, is local landmark. Fan of the University of Arizona maintain the decades-long tradition of painting a giant "A" on the side of the mountain in honor of their alma mater.
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Parque Sentinel Peak (Monte “A”)
1001 Sentinel Peak Rd S Also known as "A" Mountain, is local landmark. Fan of the University of Arizona maintain the decades-long tradition of painting a giant "A" on the side of the mountain in honor of their alma mater.
Barrio Viejo means "old neighborhood" in Spanish. This area is an important part of our community’s rich history and it reflects many of the experiences of life here in Arizona.
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Barrio Viejo
Barrio Viejo means "old neighborhood" in Spanish. This area is an important part of our community’s rich history and it reflects many of the experiences of life here in Arizona.
Non-profit organization selling seeds of crops traditionally grown in the American Southwest and Mexico, as well as crafts, gift baskets, and notecards.
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Native Seeds/SEARCH Retail Store
3061 North Campbell AvenueNon-profit organization selling seeds of crops traditionally grown in the American Southwest and Mexico, as well as crafts, gift baskets, and notecards.
Experience Tucson Arizona's #1 Casino and entertainment venue.
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Casino Del Sol
5655 W Valencia RdExperience Tucson Arizona's #1 Casino and entertainment venue.
The Bisbee of today is a well-known artist's community whose architectural and historic heritage has been preserved. Visit the charmingly restored neighborhoods of Victorian and European-style homes.
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Bisbee
The Bisbee of today is a well-known artist's community whose architectural and historic heritage has been preserved. Visit the charmingly restored neighborhoods of Victorian and European-style homes.
Their mission to instill in people an appreciation of plants through the fostering of educational, recreational, research, and conservation opportunities associated with arid-land plants.
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Boyce Thompson Arboretum
37615 E Arboretum WayTheir mission to instill in people an appreciation of plants through the fostering of educational, recreational, research, and conservation opportunities associated with arid-land plants.
In return for prayers answered during World War I, Tucsonan Felix Lucero began work on sculptures depicting biblical scenes. The result: this lovely park.
Garden of Gethsemane
602 W Congress StIn return for prayers answered during World War I, Tucsonan Felix Lucero began work on sculptures depicting biblical scenes. The result: this lovely park.
Cycle Tucson specializes in great customer service while renting road, hybrid, mountain bikes. Helmet, cycling gloves, frame pump, saddle bag and free souvenir water bottle is included in rental fee.
Cycle Tucson
7049 E Tanque Verde RdCycle Tucson specializes in great customer service while renting road, hybrid, mountain bikes. Helmet, cycling gloves, frame pump, saddle bag and free souvenir water bottle is included in rental fee.
Features a fully accessible outdoor covered recreational pool with a beach entry, play features, lap lanes, a walking channel with a current, and a heated deck. Also has an indoor therapy pool!
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Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center
3455 E Zoo CtFeatures a fully accessible outdoor covered recreational pool with a beach entry, play features, lap lanes, a walking channel with a current, and a heated deck. Also has an indoor therapy pool!
This year round pool is a 25-yard by 25-meter competitive pool with 1- and 3-meter diving boards and depths ranging from 4-13.5 feet; children's area with playground equipment and picnic tables.
2004 N Dodge Blvd
2004 North Dodge BoulevardThis year round pool is a 25-yard by 25-meter competitive pool with 1- and 3-meter diving boards and depths ranging from 4-13.5 feet; children's area with playground equipment and picnic tables.
This Year Round pool features a beach entry, 25-yard competitive course with 7 lanes, diving area with a 1-meter board, water slide, shade structure and grassy area.
8155 E Poinciana Dr
8155 East Poinciana DriveThis Year Round pool features a beach entry, 25-yard competitive course with 7 lanes, diving area with a 1-meter board, water slide, shade structure and grassy area.
Silverbell Golf Course is an 18-hole, regulation-length golf course in Tucson, Arizona. This medium-length layout has 3 sets of tee boxes for a fun but challenging golfing experience.
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Silverbell Golf Course
3600 N Silverbell RdSilverbell Golf Course is an 18-hole, regulation-length golf course in Tucson, Arizona. This medium-length layout has 3 sets of tee boxes for a fun but challenging golfing experience.
Jazz aficionados, the first Tucson Jazz Festival will swing into town for 13 days in January.
January 14-24, 2016
Broadmoor-Broadway
Jazz aficionados, the first Tucson Jazz Festival will swing into town for 13 days in January.
January 14-24, 2016
The biggest show of its kind in the country. If you are seeking gems, minerals, fossils, meteorites, beads, art, jewelry and much more! with 40 different locations around Tucson. 1/30/16 to 2/14/16
Tucson Gem & Mineral Society
3727 E Blacklidge DrThe biggest show of its kind in the country. If you are seeking gems, minerals, fossils, meteorites, beads, art, jewelry and much more! with 40 different locations around Tucson. 1/30/16 to 2/14/16
While the rest of the country is shoveling out from under yet another snowstorm, you can be pretty sure the sun will shine in Tucson. January 20 to February 7, 2016
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Tucson
While the rest of the country is shoveling out from under yet another snowstorm, you can be pretty sure the sun will shine in Tucson. January 20 to February 7, 2016
Food Scene
This is absolutely authentic Mexican Seafood at its best! Don’t be creative and try other locations with the same name in town.
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Mariscos Chihuahua Mexican Seafood Restaurant Tucson Best Mexican Tucson Authentic Ceviche
1009 N Grande AveThis is absolutely authentic Mexican Seafood at its best! Don’t be creative and try other locations with the same name in town.
For Mexican food, don’t leave Cafe Poca Cosa without a house margarita and the special plate of the day.
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Cafe Poca Cosa
110 E Pennington StFor Mexican food, don’t leave Cafe Poca Cosa without a house margarita and the special plate of the day.
The BEST Sonoran style mexican food! A MUST
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El Güero Canelo Restaurant
2480 N Oracle RdThe BEST Sonoran style mexican food! A MUST
Enjoy a meal, Spanish style, with a large tapas list, as well as traditional dinner entree options along with a wine list that spans all regions of Spain. Flamenco shows on select Fri & Sat.
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Casa Vicente
375 S Stone Ave Enjoy a meal, Spanish style, with a large tapas list, as well as traditional dinner entree options along with a wine list that spans all regions of Spain. Flamenco shows on select Fri & Sat.
Casual restaurant offering traditional Ethiopian staples, coffee & more in brick-walled digs. AWESOME
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Cafe Desta
758 S Stone AveCasual restaurant offering traditional Ethiopian staples, coffee & more in brick-walled digs. AWESOME
Traditional Mexican food and offer a family friendly atmosphere. Family owned and operated for over 75 years, they guarantee a delicious dining experience.
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Crossroads Restaurant
2602 S 4th AveTraditional Mexican food and offer a family friendly atmosphere. Family owned and operated for over 75 years, they guarantee a delicious dining experience.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Barrio Brewing Company, located in one of downtown Tucson's historic warehouse districts, has quickly established itself as a local landmark.
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Barrio Brewing Co
800 E 16th StThe Barrio Brewing Company, located in one of downtown Tucson's historic warehouse districts, has quickly established itself as a local landmark.
The Arizona Inn is an historic, boutique, resort hotel spread over 14 acres of gardens, fountains, flowers and lawns in the heart of mid-town Tucson, Arizona. Great for a drink with friends!
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Arizona Inn
2200 E Elm StThe Arizona Inn is an historic, boutique, resort hotel spread over 14 acres of gardens, fountains, flowers and lawns in the heart of mid-town Tucson, Arizona. Great for a drink with friends!
Shopping
If you have time for a day trip, the historic village of Tubac (roughly 50 miles south of Tucson) is the perfect place to pick up authentic Southwestern and Mexican arts and crafts.
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Tubac
If you have time for a day trip, the historic village of Tubac (roughly 50 miles south of Tucson) is the perfect place to pick up authentic Southwestern and Mexican arts and crafts.
Their slogan is "unwrap happiness." With more than 30 different types of tamales, from meaty and spicy to hearty vegan treats, Tucson Tamale Company is your source for authentic and creative tamal.
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Tucson Tamale Company
2545 E Broadway BlvdTheir slogan is "unwrap happiness." With more than 30 different types of tamales, from meaty and spicy to hearty vegan treats, Tucson Tamale Company is your source for authentic and creative tamal.
Copper Country Antiques in Tucson is one of the city's largest and most vibrant antique malls featuring 32,000 square feet of shopping. The has over 250 antique dealers under one roof.
Copper Country Antiques
5055 E Speedway BlvdCopper Country Antiques in Tucson is one of the city's largest and most vibrant antique malls featuring 32,000 square feet of shopping. The has over 250 antique dealers under one roof.
As their reputation for taste and quality spread, the pecans grown in the Santa Cruz Valley became sought the world over by confectioners, bakers, supermarket suppliers and retail chains.
Green Valley Pecan Co
1525 E Sahuarita RdAs their reputation for taste and quality spread, the pecans grown in the Santa Cruz Valley became sought the world over by confectioners, bakers, supermarket suppliers and retail chains.
La Encantada is the créme de la créme of all the malls in Tucson. they have the best upscale stores.
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La Encantada
2905 E Skyline DrLa Encantada is the créme de la créme of all the malls in Tucson. they have the best upscale stores.