Meighan's Guidebook
Museums
World-renowned and absolutely beautiful. Be sure to take a water bottle and wear comfortable walking shoes. The hummingbird aviary is a particular favorite!
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdWorld-renowned and absolutely beautiful. Be sure to take a water bottle and wear comfortable walking shoes. The hummingbird aviary is a particular favorite!
Great for aviation enthusiasts of all ages. Still one of my children's all time favorite places!
258 locals recommend
Pima Air and Space Museum
6000 E Valencia RdGreat for aviation enthusiasts of all ages. Still one of my children's all time favorite places!
Learn a bit about Arizona's history, then take a stroll around the beautiful UA campus
50 locals recommend
Arizona State Museum
1013 E University BlvdLearn a bit about Arizona's history, then take a stroll around the beautiful UA campus
Come learn about one of Arizona's most famous artists Ted DeGrazia. Degrazia was an Italian who fell in love with Tucson and made it his home, creating the bulk of his collection here. Come see the home where he lived and worked, and enjoy some of his creations!
96 locals recommend
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Museum
6300 N Swan RdCome learn about one of Arizona's most famous artists Ted DeGrazia. Degrazia was an Italian who fell in love with Tucson and made it his home, creating the bulk of his collection here. Come see the home where he lived and worked, and enjoy some of his creations!
Food Scene
Hands down our favorite Mexican place in Tucson. The Salmon in lobster cream sauce is to die for, and don't miss the table side salsa and guac!
28 locals recommend
Guadalajara Mexican Grill
4901 East Broadway BoulevardHands down our favorite Mexican place in Tucson. The Salmon in lobster cream sauce is to die for, and don't miss the table side salsa and guac!
Authentic Mexican in the heart of downtown. Be sure to take CASH as they don't accept cards.
49 locals recommend
The Little One
151 North Stone AvenueAuthentic Mexican in the heart of downtown. Be sure to take CASH as they don't accept cards.
El Güero Canelo Restaurant
2480 N Oracle RdTwo words: Sonoran dogs.
Come eat the original!
A Tucson original. Make a sunset reservation and enjoy the gorgeous view over a filet mignon and a baked potato 👌👌
40 locals recommend
Saguaro Corners Restaurant & Bar
3750 S Old Spanish TrailA Tucson original. Make a sunset reservation and enjoy the gorgeous view over a filet mignon and a baked potato 👌👌
Seasonal menu, and a killer selection of cocktails. No one I know has ever had a bad meal here. A bit spendy, but worth every penny.
70 locals recommend
Agustin Kitchen
100 South Avenida del ConventoSeasonal menu, and a killer selection of cocktails. No one I know has ever had a bad meal here. A bit spendy, but worth every penny.
Presta Coffee Roasters
100 South Avenida del ConventoLocally owned. The best coffee in town.
Locals know this is THE BEST place to get chinese food in Tucson. Don't miss the chicken and cold noodle!
Ba-Dar Chinese Restaurant
7321 E Broadway BlvdLocals know this is THE BEST place to get chinese food in Tucson. Don't miss the chicken and cold noodle!
New York Pizza
8771 E Broadway BlvdGreat lunch time specials. The only truly authentic New York style pizza in Tucson
Brunch heaven! Every dish in this place is incredible, but both Nick and I love the steak and egg croissant sandwich. Delish!
170 locals recommend
Prep & Pastry
2660 N Campbell AveBrunch heaven! Every dish in this place is incredible, but both Nick and I love the steak and egg croissant sandwich. Delish!
Hidden gem with the most amazing selection of grillable goodies or sandwiches if you need a quick bite. The best deli in town.
Sausage Shop Meat Market And Deli
1015 W Prince RdHidden gem with the most amazing selection of grillable goodies or sandwiches if you need a quick bite. The best deli in town.
Authentic Mexican pastries and treats! Voted best doughnuts in Arizona by Food and Wine magazine.
https://www.foodandwine.com/travel/restaurants/best-doughnuts-every-state
28 locals recommend
La Estrella Bakery Inc
120 South Avenida del ConventoAuthentic Mexican pastries and treats! Voted best doughnuts in Arizona by Food and Wine magazine.
https://www.foodandwine.com/travel/restaurants/best-doughnuts-every-state
The benedict options alone are enough to warrant a visit, but if you're feeling extra gluttonous, try one of their OUTRAGEOUS pancake creations (snickerdoodle and birthday cake just to name a couple).
22 locals recommend
Baja Cafe
7002 E Broadway BlvdThe benedict options alone are enough to warrant a visit, but if you're feeling extra gluttonous, try one of their OUTRAGEOUS pancake creations (snickerdoodle and birthday cake just to name a couple).
Just up the road from the Restful Roost sits the greatest bbq brisket sandwich on God's green Earth and it's waiting just for you. But if brisket's not your jam, try anything on the menu. You won't be disappointed.
7 locals recommend
Holy Smokin Butts BBQ
6940 E Broadway BlvdJust up the road from the Restful Roost sits the greatest bbq brisket sandwich on God's green Earth and it's waiting just for you. But if brisket's not your jam, try anything on the menu. You won't be disappointed.
Barista Del Barrio
1002 N Grande AveTry the iced Mexican hot chocolate!
Black-owned and really good. When Nick and I first found this place, we ordered takeout from here 3 times in seven days. Nuff said 👌👌
6 locals recommend
Smokey Mo
2650 North 1st AvenueBlack-owned and really good. When Nick and I first found this place, we ordered takeout from here 3 times in seven days. Nuff said 👌👌
Authentic and spicy. Adventurous eaters only!
The splashing chile oil noodles are divine.
Fatman Kitchen
2610 North 1st AvenueAuthentic and spicy. Adventurous eaters only!
The splashing chile oil noodles are divine.
Ponchos Mexican Food
Hole in wall with GREAT tacos and breakfast burritos
A 5 minute drive from our place. Turmerico is a vegan/vegetarian Mexican place. The chef here was a James Beard semifinalist in 2023, and the restaurant was ranked the 8th best restaurant in the United States by Yelp reviewers.
72 locals recommend
Tumerico
2526 E 6th StA 5 minute drive from our place. Turmerico is a vegan/vegetarian Mexican place. The chef here was a James Beard semifinalist in 2023, and the restaurant was ranked the 8th best restaurant in the United States by Yelp reviewers.
Sightseeing
Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdBeautiful and historic
Come beat the Tucson summer heat with an hour-long tour of Colossal Cave. Guided tours are educational, interesting, and fun. The year-round temperature in the cave is 65 degrees so it makes a wonderful reprieve from the heat.
131 locals recommend
Colossal Cave Mountain Park
16721 E Old Spanish TrailCome beat the Tucson summer heat with an hour-long tour of Colossal Cave. Guided tours are educational, interesting, and fun. The year-round temperature in the cave is 65 degrees so it makes a wonderful reprieve from the heat.
Historic Tucson neighborhood. Gorgeous, colorful, and full of great culture.
47 locals recommend
Barrio Viejo
Historic Tucson neighborhood. Gorgeous, colorful, and full of great culture.
Bars
Dive bar with plenty of pool tables, food, and drinks. Good mix of college crowd, bikers, and downtown professionals.
14 locals recommend
Red Garter Bar and Grill
3143 E Speedway BlvdDive bar with plenty of pool tables, food, and drinks. Good mix of college crowd, bikers, and downtown professionals.
Barrio Brewing Co
800 E 16th StGreat local brewery near downtown. Try the Barrio Blonde
Hop Street Lounge
7215 E 22nd StBlack-owned local business. Amazing staff and great beer
Shopping
Buffalo Exchange
2001 E Speedway BlvdQuirky clothing store filled with one-of-a-kind vintage finds.
Reasonable prices and very knowledgeable staff. Smaller than Bach's but still great.
Arid Lands Greenhouses
3560 W Bilby RdReasonable prices and very knowledgeable staff. Smaller than Bach's but still great.
My favorite shop downtown. Full of unique finds from local artists, you will love browsing here!
33 locals recommend
Pop Cycle
422 N 4th AveMy favorite shop downtown. Full of unique finds from local artists, you will love browsing here!
Come hunt for the perfect vintage piece at Midtown Mercantile. A great place to kill an hour or so browsing through all the different seller's booths.
13 locals recommend
Midtown Mercantile Merchants
4443 E Speedway BlvdCome hunt for the perfect vintage piece at Midtown Mercantile. A great place to kill an hour or so browsing through all the different seller's booths.
This whole place is just gorgeous. Exotic cactus species, incredibly knowledgeable staff, and very fair prices. Worth a visit even just to walk around enjoy the scenery!
Bach's Greenhouse Cactus Nursery
8602 N Thornydale RdThis whole place is just gorgeous. Exotic cactus species, incredibly knowledgeable staff, and very fair prices. Worth a visit even just to walk around enjoy the scenery!
Entertainment
The Loft Cinema
3233 E Speedway BlvdGreat place to catch an indie flick
Get Outside
An ideal place for hiking and your hard work is rewarded with an incredible view at the top!
108 locals recommend
Tumamoc Hill
An ideal place for hiking and your hard work is rewarded with an incredible view at the top!
Highland Vista Cinco Via
Our neighborhood park
A quick 40 minute drive winding partially up Mt. Lemmon to this gem. Beautiful place to stop and take some photos intr just take in some scenery. On a personal note, this is the spot where my husband proposed to me!
7 locals recommend
Windy Point Vista
A quick 40 minute drive winding partially up Mt. Lemmon to this gem. Beautiful place to stop and take some photos intr just take in some scenery. On a personal note, this is the spot where my husband proposed to me!
Enjoy a leisurely stroll, or challenge yourself with a hike all the way up to Seven Falls. Either way you're going to love the desert views.
457 locals recommend
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadEnjoy a leisurely stroll, or challenge yourself with a hike all the way up to Seven Falls. Either way you're going to love the desert views.