Belma’s guidebook to Tucson
Sightseeing
A trip to Tucson would not be complete without a visit to the Desert Museum. Everything you might want to see and learn about relating to the Sonoran Desert can be found at the museum.
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdA trip to Tucson would not be complete without a visit to the Desert Museum. Everything you might want to see and learn about relating to the Sonoran Desert can be found at the museum.
If you are into old western movies, you will enjoy visiting Old Tucson Studio where you can see movie sets and reenactments of cowboys dueling.
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Old Tucson
If you are into old western movies, you will enjoy visiting Old Tucson Studio where you can see movie sets and reenactments of cowboys dueling.
If you enjoy airplanes and history, you will definitely want to spend the day touring this very large and amazing museum.
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I-Pima Air and Space Museum
6000 E Valencia RdIf you enjoy airplanes and history, you will definitely want to spend the day touring this very large and amazing museum.
In early February, Tucson is filled with vendors from all around the world for a 2 week long Gem Show. You can see or purchase gems, incredible rocks, jewelry and much more.
GJX Gem & Jewelry Show
198 S Granada AveIn early February, Tucson is filled with vendors from all around the world for a 2 week long Gem Show. You can see or purchase gems, incredible rocks, jewelry and much more.
If you are looking to get to see and learn about desert vegetation, this is the place to go. 49 acres of desert, walking trails, museum, art, and a bistro.
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Tohono Chul
7366 N Paseo Del NorteIf you are looking to get to see and learn about desert vegetation, this is the place to go. 49 acres of desert, walking trails, museum, art, and a bistro.
If you enjoy geology or history, you will want to make this trip out to see the caverns. They are incredible and I believe one of the only wet caverns around.
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Iphondo lomhlaba lweKartchner Caverns
2980 AZ-90If you enjoy geology or history, you will want to make this trip out to see the caverns. They are incredible and I believe one of the only wet caverns around.
The University is the heart of Tucson! Campus brings both life and diversity to Tucson. Go Wildcats!
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The University of Arizona
1200 East University BoulevardThe University is the heart of Tucson! Campus brings both life and diversity to Tucson. Go Wildcats!
City/town information
Downtown Tucson has a lot of history, architecture, and character. You will find all kinds of great little restaurants, bars, and cafes. Get out and enjoy second Saturday of each month (except during covid) when outdoor venues, music, dance, and more entice locals to stay up to wee hours of the night.
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Tucson
Downtown Tucson has a lot of history, architecture, and character. You will find all kinds of great little restaurants, bars, and cafes. Get out and enjoy second Saturday of each month (except during covid) when outdoor venues, music, dance, and more entice locals to stay up to wee hours of the night.
Food scene
A Must See! Early each October, Tucson hosts a multicultural festival attended by tens of thousands of locals. An array of cultures are represented in food, culture, dance, and music.
Tucson Meet Yourself
101 N Stone AveA Must See! Early each October, Tucson hosts a multicultural festival attended by tens of thousands of locals. An array of cultures are represented in food, culture, dance, and music.
Close enough to walk to! Can't come to Tucson and miss out on eating delicious Mexican food.
Ole' Mexican Grill
2080 W Orange Grove RdClose enough to walk to! Can't come to Tucson and miss out on eating delicious Mexican food.
If you are craving Japanese, know that it's been here for years and it's authentic!
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Ikkyu
2040 W Orange Grove RdIf you are craving Japanese, know that it's been here for years and it's authentic!
Of course, I am a bit partial when it comes to Turkish food! Let me just say, it's worth going.
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Istanbul Mediterranean Cuisine & Bar
2945 E Speedway BlvdOf course, I am a bit partial when it comes to Turkish food! Let me just say, it's worth going.
This place has great reviews and is just minutes away.
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Bisbee Breakfast Club Ina
4131 W Ina RdThis place has great reviews and is just minutes away.
Mariscos Chihuahua Ina
4185 W Ina RdMexican food & seafood with great reviews.
Pappoule's
7475 N La Cholla BlvdDelicious Mediterranean food and fast!
Pita Jungle - Tucson Oracle
7090 N Oracle RdIf you are looking for vegan, this is the place for you!
Scordato's Pizzeria
4911 N Stone AveHere you'll get pizza with great reviews!
An incredible combination of Puertorican food with Asian cuisine! If you like either, you will love this local spot.
Asian Sofrito
2530 N 1st AveAn incredible combination of Puertorican food with Asian cuisine! If you like either, you will love this local spot.
Amacebiso ngesixeko
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Must carry water with you at all times
Our dry weather very quickly will dehydrate you without you noticing until you are already not feeling too great. Hydrate before, during, and after being outdoors.
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Wear a hat or use sunblock
The uv is quite intense here in Tucson so protect your skin by wearing a hat or using sunblock.
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Hikers be cautious when in desert wilderness.
Our desert is home to beautiful snakes some of which are rattlers that blend into their environment very well. Stay on cleared paths and know they tend to come out at dusk and dawn to cool off.
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Be sure to pack these
Be sure to bring a water bottle, hat, and sunblock.
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Avoid walking bare feet
The desert is home to critters like scorpions, spiders, and ants. As much as walking bare feet can feel wonderful, it is a safer practice to always wear shoes on your feet. Although you are likely to never step on a critter, there are always cactus thorns carried around by wind to avoid!
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In summertime, door handles do get HOT!
Be careful when opening door handles made from metal as the sun can really heat them up in the afternoons.