Andrea's Guidebook
Things To Do
My recommendations for fun ways to explore our beautiful city!
Fun, intermediate hike just a few minutes drive from our guest house. 3-miles round trip on a paved trail that offers beautiful 360-views of Tucson from the top. Make sure you take a bottle of water!
108 locals recommend
Tumamoc Hill
Fun, intermediate hike just a few minutes drive from our guest house. 3-miles round trip on a paved trail that offers beautiful 360-views of Tucson from the top. Make sure you take a bottle of water!
Cute little Tucson themed shop in The Annex at Agustin Mercado, a cluster of local shops, restaurants, bars and cafes just west of Downtown. Definitely check it out!
8 locals recommend
Why I Love Where I Live
267 South Avenida del ConventoCute little Tucson themed shop in The Annex at Agustin Mercado, a cluster of local shops, restaurants, bars and cafes just west of Downtown. Definitely check it out!
Tohono Chul
7366 N Paseo Del NorteWalk around the garden and finish with a cocktail! Win - win.
Desert to pine forest in less than an hour! Scenic drive with multiple lookouts and hiking trails along the way. Cute stores and restaurants await you at the top. Download the “Mt. Lemmon Science Tour” app before you go for a fun guided audio tour of the drive to the top.
485 locals recommend
Mount Lemmon
Desert to pine forest in less than an hour! Scenic drive with multiple lookouts and hiking trails along the way. Cute stores and restaurants await you at the top. Download the “Mt. Lemmon Science Tour” app before you go for a fun guided audio tour of the drive to the top.
Take a stroll through the beautiful U of A campus, just a short walk from our guest house. Shopping, restaurants and bars await you on University Boulevard on the west side of campus.
197 locals recommend
The University of Arizona
1200 East University BoulevardTake a stroll through the beautiful U of A campus, just a short walk from our guest house. Shopping, restaurants and bars await you on University Boulevard on the west side of campus.
Dine Like a Local
My favorite spots from breakfast to cocktails!
Tumerico on 4th. Ave
402 East 4th StreetThis vegan spot is A+ Mexican food! Their patio is BYOB.
The best dinner in Tucson, featuring fresh grilled food and great cocktails (try the Cactus Cooler). John Martinez, the owner/chef, trained under chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and is our friend from high school. Tell him Matt & Andrea sent you!
63 locals recommend
Tito and Pep
4122 E Speedway BlvdThe best dinner in Tucson, featuring fresh grilled food and great cocktails (try the Cactus Cooler). John Martinez, the owner/chef, trained under chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and is our friend from high school. Tell him Matt & Andrea sent you!
Tucson’s newest and coolest patio cafe. Coffee and homemade pastries in the morning, tapas and small bites for sharing at lunch and dinner. Located on 4th Avenue, one of the best areas in town for shopping and urban exploring.
L Station Cafe & Bar
Tucson’s newest and coolest patio cafe. Coffee and homemade pastries in the morning, tapas and small bites for sharing at lunch and dinner. Located on 4th Avenue, one of the best areas in town for shopping and urban exploring.
Great menu and there's a small speak-easy cocktail bar in the back!
54 locals recommend
Ermanos Craft Beer & Wine Bar
220 N 4th AveGreat menu and there's a small speak-easy cocktail bar in the back!
The best craft cocktails in Tucson. Period. Page and Rick, the owners, are also the premier architects in Tucson and their style is on display in the cozy bar area. Plus, Falora Pizza, located next door, will deliver to the bar!
34 locals recommend
Sidecar
139 S Eastbourne AveThe best craft cocktails in Tucson. Period. Page and Rick, the owners, are also the premier architects in Tucson and their style is on display in the cozy bar area. Plus, Falora Pizza, located next door, will deliver to the bar!
This plaza has food, drink and shopping options. There's usually live music too!
101 locals recommend
LaCo Tucson | Outdoor Downtown Tucson Restaurant
76 N Court AveThis plaza has food, drink and shopping options. There's usually live music too!
Delicious Greek food! The perfect dinner spot if you're reallllly hungry.
7 locals recommend
Athens on 4th Avenue - Greek Cuisine & Seafood Specialties
500 N 4th AveDelicious Greek food! The perfect dinner spot if you're reallllly hungry.
Authentic Sonoran Mexican food in South Tucson. Their posole is one of the best in town!
9 locals recommend
Crossroads Restaurant
2602 S 4th AveAuthentic Sonoran Mexican food in South Tucson. Their posole is one of the best in town!
A classic diner only a few minutes from our guest house!
32 locals recommend
Bisbee Breakfast Club Broadway
2936 E Broadway BlvdA classic diner only a few minutes from our guest house!
Bawker Bawker Cider House
400 North 4th AvenueSo. Many. Ciders.
A great lil brewery with outdoor seating. There is usually a food truck!
15 locals recommend
Motosonora Brewing Co
1015 S Park AveA great lil brewery with outdoor seating. There is usually a food truck!
Caffe Luce
245 E Congress StA great latte or cappuccino right off of the UA Campus
Gorgeous upscale dinner spot nestled in the foothills. Beautiful mountain and city views from the patio or dining room. Also the best wine list in town, hands down.
26 locals recommend
The Grill at Hacienda Del Sol
5501 N Hacienda Del Sol RdGorgeous upscale dinner spot nestled in the foothills. Beautiful mountain and city views from the patio or dining room. Also the best wine list in town, hands down.
Traveler advice
What to pack
Hey! It's hot here!
The desert sun is no joke. Avoid being the tourist on the 6pm news by remembering to pack sunscreen, a hat and plenty of water if you plan on a hike. The earlier the better is the year-long rule of thumb.