Guidebook for Tucson
Entertainment & Activities
This is a major Tucson attraction. It is fascinating to learn how animals and plants survive in the harsh and beautiful desert environment. The exhibits are well done, restaurants good.
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney Rd This is a major Tucson attraction. It is fascinating to learn how animals and plants survive in the harsh and beautiful desert environment. The exhibits are well done, restaurants good.
Many hiking, mountain biking trails, dog friendly too.
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Sweetwater Trailhead
4001 N Tortolita RdMany hiking, mountain biking trails, dog friendly too.
Bird watching one mile from the house
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I-Park ye-Sweetwater Wetlands
2511 West Sweetwater DriveBird watching one mile from the house
Everything Else
The desert here is lush, the hike starts out easy for the first mile than a moderately difficult incline. It is one of my favorites.
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Finger Rock Trail
Finger Rock TrailThe desert here is lush, the hike starts out easy for the first mile than a moderately difficult incline. It is one of my favorites.
World class birding. Hiking trails starting about 5,000 ft. More trees less desert.
Madera Canyon Visitor Information Center
World class birding. Hiking trails starting about 5,000 ft. More trees less desert.
Hiking and mountain biking 10 to 15 minutes from the house.
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Sweetwater Trailhead
4001 N Tortolita RdHiking and mountain biking 10 to 15 minutes from the house.
Sightseeing
Numerous hiking trails for different levels. There is a paved road along the creek 4 miles long.It's an awesome walk at night in the moonlight for a surrealistic experience. Ride the tram.
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Sabino Canyon
Numerous hiking trails for different levels. There is a paved road along the creek 4 miles long.It's an awesome walk at night in the moonlight for a surrealistic experience. Ride the tram.
Expansive limestone cave with living rock formations, it's a popular destination so call ahead for reservations. (520) 586-2283
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Iphondo lomhlaba lweKartchner Caverns
2980 AZ-90Expansive limestone cave with living rock formations, it's a popular destination so call ahead for reservations. (520) 586-2283
Wonderful desert vistas you can drive, bike or hike.
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Saguaro National Park West
Wonderful desert vistas you can drive, bike or hike.
Shopping
This upscale new shopping mall has something for everyone and is about 15-20 minutes away.
www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/tucson/stores
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Tucson Premium Outlets
6401 Marana Center BlvdThis upscale new shopping mall has something for everyone and is about 15-20 minutes away.
www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/tucson/stores
Essentials
Safeway
1940 E Broadway BlvdAlbertsons
2854 N Campbell AveSprouts Farmers Market
4645 E Speedway BlvdOrganic and bulk foods
Food items from all over the world. Buy your fresh roasted Chinese BBQ duck from the vender in front of the registers. It is absolutely excellent! Lee Lee's has an extensive fresh meat and fish selection. Pork uterus anyone?
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Lee Lee International Supermarkets
1990 W Orange Grove RdFood items from all over the world. Buy your fresh roasted Chinese BBQ duck from the vender in front of the registers. It is absolutely excellent! Lee Lee's has an extensive fresh meat and fish selection. Pork uterus anyone?
Arts & Culture
Tubac is a quaint town about 45 minutes away, recommended for day trip. It is quite well known for its art galleries which displays local artist work. There's a farmers market. Casual dining to satisfy almost every taste interspaced between shops.
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Tubac
Tubac is a quaint town about 45 minutes away, recommended for day trip. It is quite well known for its art galleries which displays local artist work. There's a farmers market. Casual dining to satisfy almost every taste interspaced between shops.
Food Scene
One of Tucson's finest Mexican eats nothing short of rave reviews. Dress casual or better. Must get reservations! Close by about 20 minutes. (520) 622-6400
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Cafe Poca Cosa
110 E Pennington StOne of Tucson's finest Mexican eats nothing short of rave reviews. Dress casual or better. Must get reservations! Close by about 20 minutes. (520) 622-6400
One of my favorites. Upscale French-California cuisine from award winning Chef Steven Schultz. Fancy food, excellent service, dress nice. You must get reservations. Open for lunch, Happy Hour and dinner. Reservations a must. Tip: visit early evening before it gets too crowded. (520) 206-0017 Menu online 30 minutes from house
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Wild Garlic Grill
2870 E Skyline DrOne of my favorites. Upscale French-California cuisine from award winning Chef Steven Schultz. Fancy food, excellent service, dress nice. You must get reservations. Open for lunch, Happy Hour and dinner. Reservations a must. Tip: visit early evening before it gets too crowded. (520) 206-0017 Menu online 30 minutes from house
Family Mexican Restaurant 3 miles from the house, next to the Mc Donald's. It is nicely decorated, the food like decent home cooking. May need reservations (520) 624-4512
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Teresa's Mosaic Cafe
2456 N Silver Mosaic DrFamily Mexican Restaurant 3 miles from the house, next to the Mc Donald's. It is nicely decorated, the food like decent home cooking. May need reservations (520) 624-4512