Sightseeing
It's 10 minutes away
Bring water, hats, camera and sunscreen. Pets not allowed.
You can spend many days here hiking, running, walking, bird watching, bicycling (check times and days)
457 locals recommend
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadIt's 10 minutes away
Bring water, hats, camera and sunscreen. Pets not allowed.
You can spend many days here hiking, running, walking, bird watching, bicycling (check times and days)
The base of Mt. Lemmon is 20 minutes away. Bring water, hats, sunscreen and camera. You can drive up the 30 mile road or ride your bicycle. There are many scenic overlooks as well as numerous hiking and mountain biking trails. Leashed dogs allowed on most trails.
21 locals recommend
Mt. Lemmon Sky Center Observatory
9800 E Ski Run RdThe base of Mt. Lemmon is 20 minutes away. Bring water, hats, sunscreen and camera. You can drive up the 30 mile road or ride your bicycle. There are many scenic overlooks as well as numerous hiking and mountain biking trails. Leashed dogs allowed on most trails.
This offers beautiful scenery for driving, bicycling, hiking, running and walking. It's an 8 mile loop with plenty of "Desert eye candy" and wild life. The wild flowers can be magnificent in the spring
99 locals recommend
Saguaro National Park East
This offers beautiful scenery for driving, bicycling, hiking, running and walking. It's an 8 mile loop with plenty of "Desert eye candy" and wild life. The wild flowers can be magnificent in the spring
This is a wild animal zoo. You can learn about the Sonoran Desert and it's inhabitants.
670 locals recommend
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdThis is a wild animal zoo. You can learn about the Sonoran Desert and it's inhabitants.
Food scene
Downtown
You can shop and eat as well as support the local economy.
Great Japanese food and our personal favorite. its 6-10 minutes away.
20 locals recommend
Ginza Sushi & Izakaya
5425 N Kolb RdGreat Japanese food and our personal favorite. its 6-10 minutes away.
Seis Kitchen
1765 E River RdExcellent Mexican food!
This is a Tucson classic for authentic Mexican food. They don't except reservations so I recommend going for lunch.
79 locals recommend
Mi Nidito
1813 S 4th AveThis is a Tucson classic for authentic Mexican food. They don't except reservations so I recommend going for lunch.
Tumerico
2526 E 6th Stexcellent vegetarian and Vegan food.
Neighborhoods
Winterhaven is a must see during the Holiday season.
Beautiful lights and hay rides. http://winterhavenfestival.org/
13 locals recommend
East Winterhaven Drive
East Winterhaven DriveWinterhaven is a must see during the Holiday season.
Beautiful lights and hay rides. http://winterhavenfestival.org/
Traveler advice
What to pack
Bring Water.
The sun can be hot and the air is dry. Bring plenty of water with you when sight seeing even in cool weather.