Diana's Guidebook
Sightseeing
https://visitsouthernarizona.com/about-the-courthouse/
The Pima County Historic Courthouse is among Tucson’s most beloved landmarks. Designed by architect Roy Place, this iconic Spanish Colonial Revival-styled structure was built in 1929 and remained in service for an 86-year span during which time it served as the backdrop for numerous wedding proceedings and became home to several County departments.
In 1978, this building obtained its “Historic” designation from the National Register of Historic Places. It was dubbed the “most outstanding Spanish Colonial Revival building in Arizona” with its “elegant blue-tiled dome” recorded as the most prominent feature. Rightfully so, as this iconic mosaic dome has become one of the most recognized structures in the region, including the official Pima County logo.
All of fourth Avenue is a delight. It’s close to the university but has a nice hippy vibe. There’s lots of wonderful restaurants in here as well as quaint little shops and bookstores. Fourth AvenueAt the Southern and leads right into downtown and even more restaurants and shops.
87 locals recommend
Historic Fourth Avenue
All of fourth Avenue is a delight. It’s close to the university but has a nice hippy vibe. There’s lots of wonderful restaurants in here as well as quaint little shops and bookstores. Fourth AvenueAt the Southern and leads right into downtown and even more restaurants and shops.
Hotel Congress is quite historic. John Dillinger was one of its most famous guests. The story of his capture and the arrest is illustrated all along the hallway leading to the bathrooms. They have entertainment every weekend And there is usually a waiting list for the restaurant. Try breakfast or lunch is you tour downtown
232 locals recommend
Hotel Congress
311 E Congress StHotel Congress is quite historic. John Dillinger was one of its most famous guests. The story of his capture and the arrest is illustrated all along the hallway leading to the bathrooms. They have entertainment every weekend And there is usually a waiting list for the restaurant. Try breakfast or lunch is you tour downtown
This is truly a day trip. Everything about the desert and desert animals is here. The drive over to Tucson Mountain’s is quite spectacular as you descend into the valley floor. This is well worth your time to visit
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdThis is truly a day trip. Everything about the desert and desert animals is here. The drive over to Tucson Mountain’s is quite spectacular as you descend into the valley floor. This is well worth your time to visit
About 30 minute drive south of Tucson on Interstate 19 just past downtown.
328 locals recommend
Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdAbout 30 minute drive south of Tucson on Interstate 19 just past downtown.
OutDoor Wonders
Tucson has many unique outdoor wonders and activities and below are a few that i enjoy along with others listed under Siteseeing
Tucson has many interesting landmarks, parks, mountains, hiking, biking activities.
457 locals recommend
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadTucson has many interesting landmarks, parks, mountains, hiking, biking activities.
This wonder is directly behind the house. Enter off Allen Road which is right out of the cul de sac and then right at Allen Road. Its just a few houses down Allen. Check website for date and times Valley of the moon is open.
8 locals recommend
Valley of the Moon
2544 E Allen RdThis wonder is directly behind the house. Enter off Allen Road which is right out of the cul de sac and then right at Allen Road. Its just a few houses down Allen. Check website for date and times Valley of the moon is open.
Tucson Bike Loop
Rillito River Park
110 miles of bike path surround Tucson. access the loop in a 2 minute bike ride from my house. go right out of the cul de sac and ride down past the horses and into Rio Vista Park, staying on the bike path.. after you go past the grassy park, the bike path is directly ahead. an easy ride is to go right and then left over the walking bridge and the right again. you'll come to Brandi Fenton park in a few minutes. if you feel stronger, cross over Alvernon Road and continue on the path, next major stop is Swan. riding to Swan and back is about 30–ish mins.
https://pimamaps.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6621892ce6474ba79c51a736a212c6d9
44 locals recommend
The Loop
Chuck Huckelberry LoopTucson Bike Loop
Rillito River Park
110 miles of bike path surround Tucson. access the loop in a 2 minute bike ride from my house. go right out of the cul de sac and ride down past the horses and into Rio Vista Park, staying on the bike path.. after you go past the grassy park, the bike path is directly ahead. an easy ride is to go right and then left over the walking bridge and the right again. you'll come to Brandi Fenton park in a few minutes. if you feel stronger, cross over Alvernon Road and continue on the path, next major stop is Swan. riding to Swan and back is about 30–ish mins.
https://pimamaps.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6621892ce6474ba79c51a736a212c6d9
Groceries
Who doesn’t love Trader Joe’s. if you’re up for a walk, turn right out of my cul-de-sac down to the bike path and then turn left. Go under the bridge at Campbell Road and come up to see Trader Joe’s.
It’s about a 15 min walk or Five minute bike ride
220 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
4209 N Campbell AveWho doesn’t love Trader Joe’s. if you’re up for a walk, turn right out of my cul-de-sac down to the bike path and then turn left. Go under the bridge at Campbell Road and come up to see Trader Joe’s.
It’s about a 15 min walk or Five minute bike ride
This is The closest standard supermarket. Turn right onto Prince and Safeway is on your right after you go through the light on Campbell
130 locals recommend
Safeway
1940 E Broadway BlvdThis is The closest standard supermarket. Turn right onto Prince and Safeway is on your right after you go through the light on Campbell
AJ’s is a bit pricey and the food selections reflect the cost. Excellent meats and seafood and vegetables. They have an outdoor patio that serves grilled food and you can also buy meals inside at the deli counter’s and then eat outside. It has a gorgeous view and the dining is very casual. There’s also a sushi bar inside as well as a small salad bar, deliciously cooked full meals and a sandwich salad pizza menu. It’s on par with a Whole Foods but more locally sourced
33 locals recommend
AJ's
2805 E Skyline DrAJ’s is a bit pricey and the food selections reflect the cost. Excellent meats and seafood and vegetables. They have an outdoor patio that serves grilled food and you can also buy meals inside at the deli counter’s and then eat outside. It has a gorgeous view and the dining is very casual. There’s also a sushi bar inside as well as a small salad bar, deliciously cooked full meals and a sandwich salad pizza menu. It’s on par with a Whole Foods but more locally sourced
https://www.sprouts.com/store/az/tucson/tucson-1st-ave/
Sprouts market is like a daily farmers market centered around healthy, vegan, vegetarian, all food groups fresh foods, A large bulk food section, nontoxic products, healthy supplements and very knowledgeable staff. It’s about 4 miles from my house either on first Avenue or there’s also a store on Speedway Boulevard
149 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
4645 E Speedway Blvdhttps://www.sprouts.com/store/az/tucson/tucson-1st-ave/
Sprouts market is like a daily farmers market centered around healthy, vegan, vegetarian, all food groups fresh foods, A large bulk food section, nontoxic products, healthy supplements and very knowledgeable staff. It’s about 4 miles from my house either on first Avenue or there’s also a store on Speedway Boulevard
If you are looking for a fully international supermarket, Leelee’s, while focusing on Asian foods offers many, many other international choices. It has a warehouse feel but it’s worth a visit if you’re looking for something different.
1990 W. Orange Grove Rd. Tucson, AZ 85704
Tel: 520-638-8328
Fax: 520-638-8365
7 locals recommend
Lee Lee International Supermarkets
1990 W Orange Grove RdIf you are looking for a fully international supermarket, Leelee’s, while focusing on Asian foods offers many, many other international choices. It has a warehouse feel but it’s worth a visit if you’re looking for something different.
1990 W. Orange Grove Rd. Tucson, AZ 85704
Tel: 520-638-8328
Fax: 520-638-8365
Delightful touch of France, La Baguette offers extremely fresh baked goods catcher from outstanding cakes to crusty French bread and everything in between. It’s located in the Safeway Plaza and is connected to Ghini’s French café.
https://labaguetteparisienne.com
La Baguette Bakery
1797 E Prince RdDelightful touch of France, La Baguette offers extremely fresh baked goods catcher from outstanding cakes to crusty French bread and everything in between. It’s located in the Safeway Plaza and is connected to Ghini’s French café.
https://labaguetteparisienne.com
Food scene
Locally owned, with the main restaurant downtown, the smaller version offers Fresh, delicious, reasonably priced and right around the corner. They have a terrific salsa bar. Dine indoors or out.
Charro Chico
Locally owned, with the main restaurant downtown, the smaller version offers Fresh, delicious, reasonably priced and right around the corner. They have a terrific salsa bar. Dine indoors or out.
This has been a favorite for 30 years. I visit at least once a month. I actually feel in Paris and I love almost everything on the menu. dine indoors or out. Make a reservation if you can especially for Sunday morning. it’s not just my favorite…It’s a locally owned Tucson favorite and also includes a French bakery that is super delicious.
32 locals recommend
Ghini's French Caffe
1803 E Prince RdThis has been a favorite for 30 years. I visit at least once a month. I actually feel in Paris and I love almost everything on the menu. dine indoors or out. Make a reservation if you can especially for Sunday morning. it’s not just my favorite…It’s a locally owned Tucson favorite and also includes a French bakery that is super delicious.
Who doesn’t love first watch?
Our menu features all of your favorite breakfast and brunch options along with a rotating seasonal selection of innovative dishes, all made with the freshest ingredients. We offer an array of drink options including fresh-squeezed favorites from the Juice Bar, tea, and our Project Sunrise Coffee which is brewed fresh every morning. At this location, we do offer alcoholic beverages. Our menu includes organic, gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options to accommodate your unique dietary needs. Explore our menu for the facts and figures behind every menu item
First Watch
Who doesn’t love first watch?
Our menu features all of your favorite breakfast and brunch options along with a rotating seasonal selection of innovative dishes, all made with the freshest ingredients. We offer an array of drink options including fresh-squeezed favorites from the Juice Bar, tea, and our Project Sunrise Coffee which is brewed fresh every morning. At this location, we do offer alcoholic beverages. Our menu includes organic, gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options to accommodate your unique dietary needs. Explore our menu for the facts and figures behind every menu item
I like the vibe here as well as the vegan and vegetarian options and gluten-free. That they have something for everyone.
We're on a simple, soul-satisfying mission to serve positively delicious vibes to the Tucson community. Chock full of nourishing goodness our made-from-scratch menu caters to all lifestyles from vegetarian and vegan, to meat-eating and gluten-free to keto and paleo. With a customizable menu of bowls, wraps, salads and a variety of mix-and-match veggies, grains, fruits and healthy proteins. Flower Child is more than your typical healthy eatery - it is a place where you can come and fill your soul (and your belly) with goodness.
Flower Child
I like the vibe here as well as the vegan and vegetarian options and gluten-free. That they have something for everyone.
We're on a simple, soul-satisfying mission to serve positively delicious vibes to the Tucson community. Chock full of nourishing goodness our made-from-scratch menu caters to all lifestyles from vegetarian and vegan, to meat-eating and gluten-free to keto and paleo. With a customizable menu of bowls, wraps, salads and a variety of mix-and-match veggies, grains, fruits and healthy proteins. Flower Child is more than your typical healthy eatery - it is a place where you can come and fill your soul (and your belly) with goodness.
I love the food here. It’s always fresh and made to order. The original restaurant is downtown on Granada Street. it’s called safe because they have regional recipes from six areas in Mexico. It’s reasonably priced and you can eat insider out and always delicious.
140 locals recommend
Seis Kitchen
1765 E River RdI love the food here. It’s always fresh and made to order. The original restaurant is downtown on Granada Street. it’s called safe because they have regional recipes from six areas in Mexico. It’s reasonably priced and you can eat insider out and always delicious.
I know this is a chain restaurant, but I love sitting outside because the view of the city is truly amazing and it’s quieter. I always bring my guests to either this restaurant or Guadalajara for Mexican.
44 locals recommend
Blanco Tacos + Tequila
2905 E Skyline DrI know this is a chain restaurant, but I love sitting outside because the view of the city is truly amazing and it’s quieter. I always bring my guests to either this restaurant or Guadalajara for Mexican.
This has been a favor of our family for 35 years. It’s been around since the 1940s and has known for its prime rib. It’s rustic and simple, but I do love the prime rib. My suggestion is to sit in the front room with the windows that used to be the front porch of the Ranch house - it’s less crowded a little more quiet and the view although it’s a courtyard is lovely.
It’s a great place for the meat and potato crowd
31 locals recommend
El Corral
2201 E River RdThis has been a favor of our family for 35 years. It’s been around since the 1940s and has known for its prime rib. It’s rustic and simple, but I do love the prime rib. My suggestion is to sit in the front room with the windows that used to be the front porch of the Ranch house - it’s less crowded a little more quiet and the view although it’s a courtyard is lovely.
It’s a great place for the meat and potato crowd