Guidebook for Tucson
Food Scene
Great food and superior customer service! Ask for Ming she delivers! ------(520) 886-0918--
Golden House Chinese Fast Food
9431 E 22nd StGreat food and superior customer service! Ask for Ming she delivers! ------(520) 886-0918--
Jason's Deli
6061 E Broadway BlvdVillage Inn
9560 E 22nd Steegee's
7102 E Broadway BlvdGreat sandwiches and even yummier fries!
Panera Bread
4821 E Grant RdGuadalajara Mexican Grill
4901 East Broadway BoulevardShopping
Target
9615 E Old Spanish TrailPark Place
5870 E Broadway BlvdShopping Mall
Everything Else
It is recommended to schedule an appointment. Very busy place. Customer service is not up to par, but I appreciate the work they do on my hands and feet -(520) 885-6969.
Lavender Nail & Spa
9660 East 22nd StreetIt is recommended to schedule an appointment. Very busy place. Customer service is not up to par, but I appreciate the work they do on my hands and feet -(520) 885-6969.
Tucson Convention Center
260 S Church AveTucson Roadrunners Hockey etc. -520-791-4101
Arts & Culture
The Pima Air & Space Museum is one of the largest non-government funded aviation and space museums in the world! Featuring over 300 historical aircrafts, from a Wright Flyer to a 787 Dreamliner. Sitting on 80 acres the museum opened its doors to the public in May of 1976. Over the past forty years, the museum has grown immensely and today encompasses five indoor exhibit hangars (two dedicated to WWII). Docent-led walking tours and museum ground Tram Tours are offered daily. The museum is the exclusive offeror of bus tours of the 2,600-acre “Aircraft Boneyard”/U.S. military and government aircraft storage facility, Monday-Friday --(520) 574-0462. http://www.pimaair.org
258 locals recommend
Pima Air and Space Museum
6000 E Valencia RdThe Pima Air & Space Museum is one of the largest non-government funded aviation and space museums in the world! Featuring over 300 historical aircrafts, from a Wright Flyer to a 787 Dreamliner. Sitting on 80 acres the museum opened its doors to the public in May of 1976. Over the past forty years, the museum has grown immensely and today encompasses five indoor exhibit hangars (two dedicated to WWII). Docent-led walking tours and museum ground Tram Tours are offered daily. The museum is the exclusive offeror of bus tours of the 2,600-acre “Aircraft Boneyard”/U.S. military and government aircraft storage facility, Monday-Friday --(520) 574-0462. http://www.pimaair.org
(520) 629-0100
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.
Founded in 1988, the museum highlights over 400 species of insects, mammals and birds from around the globe. Some of the collections are more than 100 years old and all the animals found at the museum were donated by various government agencies, wildlife rehabilitation centers, captive breeding programs, zoos and individuals.
37 locals recommend
International Wildlife Museum
Boulevard(520) 629-0100
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.
Founded in 1988, the museum highlights over 400 species of insects, mammals and birds from around the globe. Some of the collections are more than 100 years old and all the animals found at the museum were donated by various government agencies, wildlife rehabilitation centers, captive breeding programs, zoos and individuals.
Old Tucson is Where The Spirit of the Old West Comes Alive! Whether you’re looking for a day of western fun and entertainment for your family or for your company, Old Tucson is the perfect location to take a step back in time. Old Tucson offer fun for the whole family, including:
Gunfights, saloon musicals, living history presentations, film history tours
Rides and games,
Dining and shopping, and more!
The park is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.* through April 30, 2017--
(520) 883-0100--
200 locals recommend
Old Tucson
Old Tucson is Where The Spirit of the Old West Comes Alive! Whether you’re looking for a day of western fun and entertainment for your family or for your company, Old Tucson is the perfect location to take a step back in time. Old Tucson offer fun for the whole family, including:
Gunfights, saloon musicals, living history presentations, film history tours
Rides and games,
Dining and shopping, and more!
The park is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.* through April 30, 2017--
(520) 883-0100--
Entertainment & Activities
Reid Park
900 S Randolph WayOPEN DAILY 9 a.m. to 4 p.m -
(520) 791-4022
https://reidparkzoo.org/
Grab a seat in this intimate theater and prepare for an evening of laughs, as master illusionists Roland Sarlot and Susan Eyed construct a classic, vaudeville-style evening of old school charm. Forget the fancy pyrotechnics—this evening is all about music, laughter, and head-scratching magic up close. Sit and enjoy over 80 minutes of witty, side-splitting jokes, and because of the audience participation, there's the chance you could end being a part of one of Tucson's best shows --1 855 275 5071. https://www.carnivalofillusion.com/tickets/
Carnival of Illusion
160 S Scott AveGrab a seat in this intimate theater and prepare for an evening of laughs, as master illusionists Roland Sarlot and Susan Eyed construct a classic, vaudeville-style evening of old school charm. Forget the fancy pyrotechnics—this evening is all about music, laughter, and head-scratching magic up close. Sit and enjoy over 80 minutes of witty, side-splitting jokes, and because of the audience participation, there's the chance you could end being a part of one of Tucson's best shows --1 855 275 5071. https://www.carnivalofillusion.com/tickets/
The University of Arizona
1200 East University Boulevardhttp://www.arizonawildcats.com/
Century Park Place 20 and XD
5870 E Broadway BlvdPima County Fairgrounds
11300 S Houghton RdSightseeing
Experience the beauty of one of the most unique Southwestern desert canyons on a Sabino Canyon tram ride. Sabino Canyon is a natural desert oasis located in Tucson’s Coronado National Forest and is home to spectacular desert landscapes and abundant wildlife. Located in the Catalina Mountains and part of the Coronado National Forest, this beautiful canyon offers outdoor recreation including hiking, swimming, biking and picnicking. For an overview of the area, take the narrated shuttle bus tour--(520) 749-2861. http://www.sabinocanyon.com/
457 locals recommend
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadExperience the beauty of one of the most unique Southwestern desert canyons on a Sabino Canyon tram ride. Sabino Canyon is a natural desert oasis located in Tucson’s Coronado National Forest and is home to spectacular desert landscapes and abundant wildlife. Located in the Catalina Mountains and part of the Coronado National Forest, this beautiful canyon offers outdoor recreation including hiking, swimming, biking and picnicking. For an overview of the area, take the narrated shuttle bus tour--(520) 749-2861. http://www.sabinocanyon.com/
Spencer's Observatory is Tucson's new, privately-owned observatory offering personalized Star Tours of the Tucson sky under a custom-built retractable roof with patio. Situated near the southwestern entrance to the Tucson Mountain Park-West at Cat Mountain Lodge, a bed & breakfast in the desert with eco-friendly accommodations in a vintage ranch setting. The observatory is home to a Celestron 14" SCT telescope on a GoTo Mount, a 10" Meade LX200 SCG telescope, as well as a Piggy Back 4" Stellar View Refractor. Astrophotography and small Star Parties also available with nearby Coyote Pause Cafe and Cat Mountain Station artisan shopping center
1 520-578-6085
https://spencersobservatory.com/
2720 S Kinney Rd
2720 South Kinney RoadSpencer's Observatory is Tucson's new, privately-owned observatory offering personalized Star Tours of the Tucson sky under a custom-built retractable roof with patio. Situated near the southwestern entrance to the Tucson Mountain Park-West at Cat Mountain Lodge, a bed & breakfast in the desert with eco-friendly accommodations in a vintage ranch setting. The observatory is home to a Celestron 14" SCT telescope on a GoTo Mount, a 10" Meade LX200 SCG telescope, as well as a Piggy Back 4" Stellar View Refractor. Astrophotography and small Star Parties also available with nearby Coyote Pause Cafe and Cat Mountain Station artisan shopping center
1 520-578-6085
https://spencersobservatory.com/
Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter is an exceptional science learning facility located at Steward Observatory's "sky island" observing site just north of Tucson, Arizona. The SkyCenter builds upon the uniqueness of the 9,157 feet summit of Mt. Lemmon and on the extensive knowledge base at the University of Arizona to deliver educational adventures--
(520) 626-8122-
http://skycenter.arizona.edu/
21 locals recommend
Mt. Lemmon Sky Center Observatory
9800 E Ski Run RdMt. Lemmon SkyCenter is an exceptional science learning facility located at Steward Observatory's "sky island" observing site just north of Tucson, Arizona. The SkyCenter builds upon the uniqueness of the 9,157 feet summit of Mt. Lemmon and on the extensive knowledge base at the University of Arizona to deliver educational adventures--
(520) 626-8122-
http://skycenter.arizona.edu/
Drinks & Nightlife
Sonoran Tasting Tours
“Enjoy and Leave the Driving to Them”
Our all-inclusive tours begin at 9am from assigned pick up locations and end approximately at 4pm. Sonoita is 45-minutes south of Tucson, after a scenic ride to wine country we'll visit 3 different wine tasting rooms. You'll sample 5-6 wines at each location. We will also visit a local cafe for a delicious lunch, before delivering you safely back to your hotel.
+1 520-201-6905
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60950-d9713399-Reviews-Sonoran_Tasting_Tours-Tucson_Arizona.html
29 locals recommend
Sonoita Vineyards
290 Elgin Canelo RdSonoran Tasting Tours
“Enjoy and Leave the Driving to Them”
Our all-inclusive tours begin at 9am from assigned pick up locations and end approximately at 4pm. Sonoita is 45-minutes south of Tucson, after a scenic ride to wine country we'll visit 3 different wine tasting rooms. You'll sample 5-6 wines at each location. We will also visit a local cafe for a delicious lunch, before delivering you safely back to your hotel.
+1 520-201-6905
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60950-d9713399-Reviews-Sonoran_Tasting_Tours-Tucson_Arizona.html
Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel
7350 S Nogales Hwy(866) 332-9467
Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita
1100 W Pima Mine Rd(866) 332-9467
Casino Del Sol
5655 W Valencia Rd855) 765-7829