Guidebook
Food scene
Most recommendations are located within a 10 minute drive and some are walkable.
Great restaurants and shops a quick walk away
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Mercado San Augustin
100 South Avenida del ConventoGreat restaurants and shops a quick walk away
Vegan Burger joint. About an 8-10 minute walk away in the shipping container plaza.
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Beaut Burger
267 South Avenida del ConventoVegan Burger joint. About an 8-10 minute walk away in the shipping container plaza.
Seis is EXCELLENT and just a quick 10 minute walk from the house. The atmosphere is fantastic. It does get extremely busy because of it's popularity, but it's worth it.
Seis Kitchen
Seis is EXCELLENT and just a quick 10 minute walk from the house. The atmosphere is fantastic. It does get extremely busy because of it's popularity, but it's worth it.
Excellent food in a great environment. It's about a 12 minute walk from the house.
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KUKAI
267 South Avenida del ConventoExcellent food in a great environment. It's about a 12 minute walk from the house.
Great coffee shop about a 12 minute walk away from the house. The atmosphere is outdoor but it's a great vibe.
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Hermosa Coffee Roasters
267 South Avenida del ConventoGreat coffee shop about a 12 minute walk away from the house. The atmosphere is outdoor but it's a great vibe.
Warm, easygoing stop offering a daytime cafe menu plus a large, leafy garden patio.
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Café à La C'Art
150 N Main AveWarm, easygoing stop offering a daytime cafe menu plus a large, leafy garden patio.
Sightseeing
Food and sightseeing. About a 10 minute walk from the house and you'll find a shopping plaza with restaurants and shops all made from shipping containers.
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MSA Annex
267 South Avenida del ConventoFood and sightseeing. About a 10 minute walk from the house and you'll find a shopping plaza with restaurants and shops all made from shipping containers.
Quick 5 minute drive from the house and up the hill with the giant "A" on top. This is a great place to get a quick picture of the city and mountains.
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Il-Park tal-Ġebel Sentinel (“A” Mountain)
1001 Sentinel Peak Rd SQuick 5 minute drive from the house and up the hill with the giant "A" on top. This is a great place to get a quick picture of the city and mountains.
The University is about 10 minutes from the house by car. It's a great campus to explore.
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The University of Arizona
1200 East University BoulevardThe University is about 10 minutes from the house by car. It's a great campus to explore.
Have you ever wondered what it's like to go into a missile silo meant for a Intercontinental Ballistic Thermo-Nuclear Warhead? Well wonder no longer, this place and the tour is exceptional. Very well priced as well. This location is around 20-25 minutes away from the home by car.
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Mużew tal-Missili Titan
1580 W Duval Mine RdHave you ever wondered what it's like to go into a missile silo meant for a Intercontinental Ballistic Thermo-Nuclear Warhead? Well wonder no longer, this place and the tour is exceptional. Very well priced as well. This location is around 20-25 minutes away from the home by car.
Ġonna tan-Natura ta 'Tucson
2150 N Alvernon WayTucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are protected by Saguaro National Park, to the east and west of the modern city of Tucson. Here you have a chance to see these enormous cacti, silhouetted by the beauty of a magnificent desert sunset.
Saguaro National Park
Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are protected by Saguaro National Park, to the east and west of the modern city of Tucson. Here you have a chance to see these enormous cacti, silhouetted by the beauty of a magnificent desert sunset.
Biosphere 2 is an American Earth system science research facility located in Oracle, Arizona. Its mission is to serve as a center for research, outreach, teaching, and lifelong learning about Earth, its living systems, and its place in the universe.
Biosfera 2
32540 South Biosphere RoadBiosphere 2 is an American Earth system science research facility located in Oracle, Arizona. Its mission is to serve as a center for research, outreach, teaching, and lifelong learning about Earth, its living systems, and its place in the universe.
The Reid Park Zoo, founded in 1967, is a 24-acre city-owned and operated non-profit zoo located within Reid Park in Tucson, Arizona. The zoo features more than 500 animals. It was unofficially established in 1965 by Gene Reid, the parks and recreation director at the time
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żoo Reid Park
3400 E Zoo CtThe Reid Park Zoo, founded in 1967, is a 24-acre city-owned and operated non-profit zoo located within Reid Park in Tucson, Arizona. The zoo features more than 500 animals. It was unofficially established in 1965 by Gene Reid, the parks and recreation director at the time
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 spread out over 80 acres on a campus occupying 127 acres. It has also been the home to the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame since 1991
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Mużew tal-Arja u s-Spazju ta '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 spread out over 80 acres on a campus occupying 127 acres. It has also been the home to the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame since 1991
Mount Lemmon, with a summit elevation of 9,159 feet, is the highest point in the Santa Catalina Mountains. It is located in the Coronado National Forest north of Tucson
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Mount Lemmon
Mount Lemmon, with a summit elevation of 9,159 feet, is the highest point in the Santa Catalina Mountains. It is located in the Coronado National Forest north of Tucson
Located about a 10 minute drive from the house, The University of Arizona is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona. Founded in 1885 by the 13th Arizona Territorial Legislature, it was the first university in the Arizona Territory.
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The University of Arizona
1200 East University BoulevardLocated about a 10 minute drive from the house, The University of Arizona is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona. Founded in 1885 by the 13th Arizona Territorial Legislature, it was the first university in the Arizona Territory.
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a 98-acre zoo, aquarium, botanical garden, natural history museum, publisher, and art gallery founded in 1952. Located just west of Tucson, Arizona, it features two miles of walking paths traversing 21 acres of desert landscape.
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Mużew tal-Deżert Sonoran
2021 North Kinney RoadThe Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a 98-acre zoo, aquarium, botanical garden, natural history museum, publisher, and art gallery founded in 1952. Located just west of Tucson, Arizona, it features two miles of walking paths traversing 21 acres of desert landscape.
Hiking
Great paved hike just minutes from the home. This is a very well traveled hike and it's pretty busy all day. Don't let that stop you though! This hike provides a solid workout and one of the best views in Tucson at the end.
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Sentier de randonnée de Tumamoc Hill
Tumamoc Hill RoadGreat paved hike just minutes from the home. This is a very well traveled hike and it's pretty busy all day. Don't let that stop you though! This hike provides a solid workout and one of the best views in Tucson at the end.
Fantastic trail system about an 8-10 minute drive from the house. I would rate the trails as easy with the biggest loop being right at 3 miles. The parking is easy to get to and there's plenty of it. My recommendation would be to arrive about a half hour before sunset and do the Slingshot loop.
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Painted Hills Trailhead
3590 W Anklam RdFantastic trail system about an 8-10 minute drive from the house. I would rate the trails as easy with the biggest loop being right at 3 miles. The parking is easy to get to and there's plenty of it. My recommendation would be to arrive about a half hour before sunset and do the Slingshot loop.
Seven Falls is one of the most popular hikes in Tucson. And it’s easy to see why. Besides being the #1 rated trail in Tucson by All Trails, it boasts seven waterfalls, incredible views, and a moderately easy hike. You can find the trail to Seven Falls (Bear Canyon Trail) in Sabino Canyon Recreation Center.
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Seven Falls
5700 Bear Canyon TrailSeven Falls is one of the most popular hikes in Tucson. And it’s easy to see why. Besides being the #1 rated trail in Tucson by All Trails, it boasts seven waterfalls, incredible views, and a moderately easy hike. You can find the trail to Seven Falls (Bear Canyon Trail) in Sabino Canyon Recreation Center.
The low elevations of the Tucson Mountains mean that the trails of this area aren’t ideal during Tucson’s summer months, but the rest of the year – especially in the winter – the hike to Wasson Peak is a spectacular opportunity to experience the best of the Sonoran Desert. Majestic saguaro are abundant on your trip up the Sweetwater Trail to the 4,687 feet height of Wasson Peak.
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Wasson Peak
The low elevations of the Tucson Mountains mean that the trails of this area aren’t ideal during Tucson’s summer months, but the rest of the year – especially in the winter – the hike to Wasson Peak is a spectacular opportunity to experience the best of the Sonoran Desert. Majestic saguaro are abundant on your trip up the Sweetwater Trail to the 4,687 feet height of Wasson Peak.
It's no secret that water is rare in the desert. Perhaps that's one of the reasons why the reliable oasis at the end of this hike is so popular. Others might include the spectacular views, the ease of access, and the varied terrain, from vast plains to rocky canyons.
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Romero Pools
It's no secret that water is rare in the desert. Perhaps that's one of the reasons why the reliable oasis at the end of this hike is so popular. Others might include the spectacular views, the ease of access, and the varied terrain, from vast plains to rocky canyons.
Bar Scene
Westbound is a great outdoor bar nestled within a plaza of shipping containers. The atmosphere is great with fire pits and plenty of seating along with restaurants and shops. My favorite beer there is the Papago Orange Blossom.
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Westbound
267 South Avenida del ConventoWestbound is a great outdoor bar nestled within a plaza of shipping containers. The atmosphere is great with fire pits and plenty of seating along with restaurants and shops. My favorite beer there is the Papago Orange Blossom.
Great way to beat the heat. Also has outdoor ampitheater with concerts, shows, etc.
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Casino Del Sol
5655 W Valencia RdGreat way to beat the heat. Also has outdoor ampitheater with concerts, shows, etc.
Day Trips
Kartchner Caverns State Park is a state park of Arizona, United States, featuring a show cave with 2.4 miles of passages. The park is located 9 miles south of the town of Benson and west of the north-flowing San Pedro River
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Park tal-Stat ta 'Kartchner Caverns
2980 AZ-90Kartchner Caverns State Park is a state park of Arizona, United States, featuring a show cave with 2.4 miles of passages. The park is located 9 miles south of the town of Benson and west of the north-flowing San Pedro River
Chiricahua National Monument is a unit of the National Park System located in the Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona. The monument was established on April 18, 1924, to protect its extensive hoodoos and balancing rocks.
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Monument Nazzjonali Chiricahua
12856 E Bonita Canyon RdChiricahua National Monument is a unit of the National Park System located in the Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona. The monument was established on April 18, 1924, to protect its extensive hoodoos and balancing rocks.