Laurel's Guidebook
Great nature spots
Favorite places to enjoy the desert gem
Silverbell Lake
Gorgeous scenery
Gates Pass Trail
6400 W Gates Pass RdHike w/ pools of water. Easily accessible by small walk or can make it an all day thing. There is usually places to swim.
25 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Tanque Verde Falls
Hike w/ pools of water. Easily accessible by small walk or can make it an all day thing. There is usually places to swim.
Amazing drive to a sky island 7,000 ft elevation. escape the heat in summer and see wonderful views of the forest, mts and tucson city.
485 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Mount Lemmon
Amazing drive to a sky island 7,000 ft elevation. escape the heat in summer and see wonderful views of the forest, mts and tucson city.
10 minute drive from the house. Take speedway blvd west and keep following the road as you drive through a scenic national park.
320 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Saguaro National Park
10 minute drive from the house. Take speedway blvd west and keep following the road as you drive through a scenic national park.
Tucson foodie
My local favorites
Great vegan burgers with lots of different options for toppings
20 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Beaut Burger
267 South Avenida del ConventoGreat vegan burgers with lots of different options for toppings
Was on Diners drive ins and dives. Amazing Mexican vegan food… even non vegans dig it.
72 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Tumerico
2526 E 6th StWas on Diners drive ins and dives. Amazing Mexican vegan food… even non vegans dig it.
Barrio Bread
18 S Eastbourne AveGreat local, freshly made artsiest breads.
Awesome local brewery with a nice atmosphere and creative brews
34 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Crooked Tooth Brewing Co.
228 E 6th StAwesome local brewery with a nice atmosphere and creative brews
Located next to train tracks… good selection of locally crafted beers. Most popular of tucson breweries
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Barrio Brewing Co
800 E 16th StLocated next to train tracks… good selection of locally crafted beers. Most popular of tucson breweries
Women/latino owned coffee shop with delicious breakfast options (burritos, tamales, arc.)
22 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Barista Del Barrio
1002 N Grande AveWomen/latino owned coffee shop with delicious breakfast options (burritos, tamales, arc.)
La Estrella Bakery Inc
120 South Avenida del ConventoYummy and authentic Mexican bakery
Delicious pizza in Downtown - 5 minute drive and check out the hidden bar behind the checkout counter /kitchen
21 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Empire Pizza & Pub
137 E Congress StDelicious pizza in Downtown - 5 minute drive and check out the hidden bar behind the checkout counter /kitchen
If you like seafood, this will be a great place to try. Down the block from the house!
15 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Mariscos Chihuahua Mexican Seafood Restaurant Tucson Best Mexican Tucson Authentic Ceviche
1009 N Grande AveIf you like seafood, this will be a great place to try. Down the block from the house!
Local spots
Nearby useful or cool places to know about
Great outdoor area with shipping containers converted into retail shops, restaurants and an outdoor bar.
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MSA Annex
267 South Avenida del ConventoGreat outdoor area with shipping containers converted into retail shops, restaurants and an outdoor bar.
Another cool outdoor area with coffee shop, great food, retail shops etc
160 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Mercado San Augustin
100 South Avenida del ConventoAnother cool outdoor area with coffee shop, great food, retail shops etc
My favorite yoga spot. Hot, fast and fun. Great prices.
10 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Session Yoga
123 S Eastbourne AveMy favorite yoga spot. Hot, fast and fun. Great prices.
Serene and beautiful yoga studio bringing the ancient energy of India to Tucson
49 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Yoga Oasis
2631 N Campbell AveSerene and beautiful yoga studio bringing the ancient energy of India to Tucson