The Lazy Roadrunner & Sleepy Quail Guidebook
Close to the Lazy RR/ Sleepy Quail
Our favorite food & hiking spots super close to the Airbnbs.
Less than a 5 minute drive from the Lazy Roadrunner, we love the Mercado for the restaurants and coffee.
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Mercado San Augustin
100 South Avenida del ConventoLess than a 5 minute drive from the Lazy Roadrunner, we love the Mercado for the restaurants and coffee.
Great for shopping, food and drinks. Less than 5 minutes from the Lazy Roadrunner.
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MSA Annex
267 South Avenida del ConventoGreat for shopping, food and drinks. Less than 5 minutes from the Lazy Roadrunner.
We're big fans of the nachos and tacos. Churros are delicious too. Prepare for a line, but it moves quickly!
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Seis Kitchen
1765 E River RdWe're big fans of the nachos and tacos. Churros are delicious too. Prepare for a line, but it moves quickly!
Delicious Mexican food - lots of vegan and vegetarian options.
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La Chaiteria
1002 W Congress StDelicious Mexican food - lots of vegan and vegetarian options.
Barista Del Barrio
1002 N Grande AveTasty breakfast burritos
Japanese food (sushi/ ramen) - try the Mt. Fuji bowl! Our fave. Order at the counter and sit anywhere in the MSA Annex.
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KUKAI
267 South Avenida del ConventoJapanese food (sushi/ ramen) - try the Mt. Fuji bowl! Our fave. Order at the counter and sit anywhere in the MSA Annex.
Los Olivos
937 W Congress StTasty pizza - easy takeout option
Dolce Pastello
120 South Avenida del ConventoYummy cakes - try the marbled tres leche.
3 mile out-and-back hiking trail right behind the Airbnbs.
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Tumamoc Hill
3 mile out-and-back hiking trail right behind the Airbnbs.
Hiking trails and views of Tucson - right by the Airbnbs.
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Iphakamisa yaseSentinel Peak (“A” Mountain)
1001 Sentinel Peak Rd SHiking trails and views of Tucson - right by the Airbnbs.
Westbound
267 South Avenida del ConventoDrinks at annex
eegee's
Lemon eegees are our fave!
Dragoon Brewing Company
1859 W Grant RdOne of our faves!
Sightseeing
2 entrances - East and West. Both have amazing driving loops and hiking options.
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Saguaro National Park
2 entrances - East and West. Both have amazing driving loops and hiking options.
Painted Hills Trailhead
3590 W Anklam RdBeautiful trails, close to the Airbnbs
Beautiful botanical gardens in midtown.
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I-Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N Alvernon WayBeautiful botanical gardens in midtown.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdBotanical gardens, zoo/ aquarium
I-Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdBeautiful, historic mission
Mount Lemmon
Sabino Canyon
Greasewood Park
I-Park ye-Sweetwater Wetlands
2511 West Sweetwater DriveGreat birding!
Madera Canyon
Some of Southern Arizona's most famous birding. Look for the Elegant Trogon!
Food scene
Delicious breakfast - try the donut and cinnamon roll!
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Prep & Pastry
2660 N Campbell AveDelicious breakfast - try the donut and cinnamon roll!
Great for lunch or if you want to shop at a specialty grocer. Great dessert case.
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Flora's Market Run
2513 E 6th StGreat for lunch or if you want to shop at a specialty grocer. Great dessert case.
BEST pasta in Tucson. Lunch counter Thurs - Sun only. Amazing soft-serve gelato and coffee too. Closed in the summer, but try Noodies (sister restaurant) open all year!
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CERES Pasta
77 West Washington StreetBEST pasta in Tucson. Lunch counter Thurs - Sun only. Amazing soft-serve gelato and coffee too. Closed in the summer, but try Noodies (sister restaurant) open all year!
Taquería Juanitos
708 W Grant RdSimple Mexican food - and $1 CHURROS!
The birria is fantastic. They specialize in birria ramen (but only 2x a week!)
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Rollies Mexican Patio
4573 S 12th AveThe birria is fantastic. They specialize in birria ramen (but only 2x a week!)
Falora Pizza
3000 E Broadway BlvdOur favorite wood-fired pizza in Tucson.
Sonoran dogs are a must when in Tucson!
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Ruiz Hot Dogs Los Chipilones
1140 S 6th AveSonoran dogs are a must when in Tucson!
Several locations. Also will deliver via doordash. Sandwiches/ salads.
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Beyond Bread
3026 N Campbell AveSeveral locations. Also will deliver via doordash. Sandwiches/ salads.
Noodies
1730 East Speedway BoulevardNoodies is Ceres’ sister restaurant.
Brunch is great. Live music some evenings.
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LaCo Tucson | Outdoor Downtown Tucson Restaurant
76 N Court AveBrunch is great. Live music some evenings.
Flower Child
Lots of great healthy options
The Coronet
198 W Cushing StRestaurant + outdoor patio (drinks + cafe)
Penelope Pizza
Wood Fired Pizza - Downtown (inside the Cartel Coffee)
Barrio Bread
18 S Eastbourne AveJames Beard award winning baker!
Jaime's Pizza Kitchen
Great pizza! We love the Papa’s pizza.
Breweries & other watering holes
Motosonora Brewing Co
1015 S Park AvePueblo Vida Brewing Company
115 E Broadway BlvdSeveral bars, music venues, etc. in this historic downtown Tucson hotel.
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Hotel Congress
311 E Congress StSeveral bars, music venues, etc. in this historic downtown Tucson hotel.
Neighborhoods
Beautiful neighborhood filled with historic colorful homes
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Barrio Viejo
Beautiful neighborhood filled with historic colorful homes
Favorite shops
Pop Cycle
422 N 4th AveFunky boutique
Petroglyphs - A Tucson Emporium
Mast
100 South Avenida del ConventoIn the Mercado San Agustin
Old Town Artisans
201 N Court AveLocal art, records, and more
El Be Goods
160 E Congress StCute boutique in the Mercado District.
Wooden Tooth Records
426 E 7th StOur favorite record store in Tucson
Entertainment
The Loft Cinema
3233 E Speedway BlvdRetro movie theater - plays old and new films
Golf N' Stuff
6503 E Tanque Verde RdMini golf fun for the whole family!