Guidebook for Tucson
Food Scene
4811 E Grant Rd
4811 East Grant RoadYour caffeine kick stop
Outback Steakhouse
4871 E Grant RdNearby chain restaurant
Renee's Organic Oven
7065 E Tanque Verde RdTasty and affordable
Dakota Grill and Catering
6541 E Tanque Verde RdTasty and moderately priced restaurant located in "Trail Dust Town"
Pinnacle Peak
6541 E Tanque Verde RdRestaurant full of southwestern kitsch
One of our favorite restaurants with a menu that changes monthly and creatively tasty meals
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Feast
3719 E Speedway BlvdOne of our favorite restaurants with a menu that changes monthly and creatively tasty meals
Wilko
943 East University BoulevardTasty bistro style restaurant right by the University of Arizona
Barrio Bread
18 S Eastbourne AveBest artisan bread in Tucson!
Essentials
Bashas' Supermarket
3275 N Swan RdClosest grocery store to home
Fry's Food And Drug
2480 N Swan RdAnother nearby grocery store
Trader Joe's
4209 N Campbell AveMust have membership. Bulk food, wine, and other groceries
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Costco Wholesale
6255 E Grant Rd Must have membership. Bulk food, wine, and other groceries
Sprouts Farmers Market
4645 E Speedway BlvdEverything Else
This plaza, within walking distance, has shopping, restaurant, and a tucked away bakery/restaurant
Plaza Palomino
2900 N Swan RdThis plaza, within walking distance, has shopping, restaurant, and a tucked away bakery/restaurant
Great Plaza with restaurants, shops, and delightful Sunday Farmer's Market (starts at 8am)
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St Philip's Plaza Farmers' Market
4280 N Campbell AveGreat Plaza with restaurants, shops, and delightful Sunday Farmer's Market (starts at 8am)
Native American Church called the "Dove of the Desert" with ornate detailing. Vendor stands with great indian fry bread too!
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I-Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdNative American Church called the "Dove of the Desert" with ornate detailing. Vendor stands with great indian fry bread too!
Hiking for all ages and skill levels. There is also a tram.
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Isithalathala sase-Sabino Canyon
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadHiking for all ages and skill levels. There is also a tram.
Hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, birding. Probably the most accessed recreation area
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Mount Lemmon
Hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, birding. Probably the most accessed recreation area
Sightseeing
Awesome full day trip with great vistas on the way and very educational museum about desert life
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdAwesome full day trip with great vistas on the way and very educational museum about desert life
Great place to learn about desert flora and fauna. Plus they have a tea room/restaurant on-site
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Tohono Chul
7366 N Paseo Del NorteGreat place to learn about desert flora and fauna. Plus they have a tea room/restaurant on-site
I-Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N Alvernon WayGardens closer to the house
Entertainment & Activities
South Lakeshore Lane
South Lakeshore LaneZoo in the midst of a large park. Great for the kiddos
Shopping
La Encantada
2905 E Skyline DrGreat outdoor mall.