Guidebook for Tucson

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Guidebook for Tucson

Parks & Nature

This 142 square mile park is full of giant saguaro cactus, native just to the _ desert. A short .5 round trip trail leads to petroglyphs of the ancient Hohokam people. Amazing views as you drive throughout!
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Центр посетителей западного района горного округа Тусон национального парка Сагуаро
2700 N Kinney Rd
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This 142 square mile park is full of giant saguaro cactus, native just to the _ desert. A short .5 round trip trail leads to petroglyphs of the ancient Hohokam people. Amazing views as you drive throughout!
The AZ Sonora Desert Museum is a 98 acre zoo, aquarium, botanical garden, natural history museum and art gallery all rolled into one! Exhibits include a walk-in humming bird aviary, "Cat Canyon," Reptile and Amphibian Hall, Life Underground, and Life Underground.
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Sonoran Desert Museum
2021 North Kinney Road
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The AZ Sonora Desert Museum is a 98 acre zoo, aquarium, botanical garden, natural history museum and art gallery all rolled into one! Exhibits include a walk-in humming bird aviary, "Cat Canyon," Reptile and Amphibian Hall, Life Underground, and Life Underground.
Reid Park Zoo is a 24 acre city owned and operated non-profit zoo located in Reid Park. It features more than 500 animals. Feed the giraffes, hang with the monkeys or watch the pandas. A fun family activity!
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Зоопарк Рейда Парка
3400 E Zoo Ct
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Reid Park Zoo is a 24 acre city owned and operated non-profit zoo located in Reid Park. It features more than 500 animals. Feed the giraffes, hang with the monkeys or watch the pandas. A fun family activity!
This small park is BIG on demonstration gardens, art displays, and beautiful oasis nooks throughout! The gift shop and restaurant are also great!
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Тохоно Чул
7366 N Paseo Del Norte
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This small park is BIG on demonstration gardens, art displays, and beautiful oasis nooks throughout! The gift shop and restaurant are also great!
This significant canyon is located in the Santa Catalina Mountains in the Coronado National Forest on the outskirts of Tucson. It's a GREAT place to hike along a flowing stream or ride the tram to explore the desert!
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Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon Road
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This significant canyon is located in the Santa Catalina Mountains in the Coronado National Forest on the outskirts of Tucson. It's a GREAT place to hike along a flowing stream or ride the tram to explore the desert!
This unique pass is on the crest of the Tucson Mountains and has STUNNING views of the area. A perfect place to propose! It's a favorite place to take our visitors!!
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Gates Pass Trail
6400 W Gates Pass Rd
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This unique pass is on the crest of the Tucson Mountains and has STUNNING views of the area. A perfect place to propose! It's a favorite place to take our visitors!!
Five and a half acre collection of 16 residentially scaled urban gardens. Educational activities for kids available.
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Тусонские ботанические сады
2150 N Alvernon Way
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Five and a half acre collection of 16 residentially scaled urban gardens. Educational activities for kids available.
Bring snacks and water on this 8 mile round trip hike to a series of water falls in Bear Canyon in the Coronado Mountains. Admission is charged at the Sabino Canyon entrance. Beautiful spot!! Especially nice after recent rains.
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Seven Falls
5700 Bear Canyon Trail
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Bring snacks and water on this 8 mile round trip hike to a series of water falls in Bear Canyon in the Coronado Mountains. Admission is charged at the Sabino Canyon entrance. Beautiful spot!! Especially nice after recent rains.
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Государственный парк пещер Картчнер
2980 AZ-90
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Музей пустыни Аризона-Сонора
2021 N Kinney Rd
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Sanctuary Cove
8001 N Scenic Dr
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Sightseeing

This mission is a historic Spanish Catholic mission established by Father Eusebio Francisco Kino in 1797. It features baroque architecture and amazing painted artwork throughout. Free tours and locals sell fry bread and Native American jewelry in the parking lot!
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Миссия Сан-Ксавьер-дель-Бак
1950 W San Xavier Rd
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This mission is a historic Spanish Catholic mission established by Father Eusebio Francisco Kino in 1797. It features baroque architecture and amazing painted artwork throughout. Free tours and locals sell fry bread and Native American jewelry in the parking lot!
Pima Air and Space Museum is one of the world's largest non-government funded aerospace museums. Displays of nearly 300 aircraft spread out over 80 acres. Plan on 3 hours. They allow leashed dogs and their restaurant features healthy foods and gluten free is available.
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Музей авиации и космонавтики Пима
6000 E Valencia Rd
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Pima Air and Space Museum is one of the world's largest non-government funded aerospace museums. Displays of nearly 300 aircraft spread out over 80 acres. Plan on 3 hours. They allow leashed dogs and their restaurant features healthy foods and gluten free is available.

Food Scene

This high end steak house has AMAZING food--a definite anniversary dinner choice! Aged prime beef and classics such as lobster tails and pork chops. 100 wines by the glass. Their Chipotle cheddar macaroni and cheese is amazing, as well as the New Zealand Salmon Fillet or Chilean Sea Bass.
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Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
6360 N Campbell Ave
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This high end steak house has AMAZING food--a definite anniversary dinner choice! Aged prime beef and classics such as lobster tails and pork chops. 100 wines by the glass. Their Chipotle cheddar macaroni and cheese is amazing, as well as the New Zealand Salmon Fillet or Chilean Sea Bass.
This chain restaurant is close by, always consistent, and always a good time. Go for your birthday and ride the saddle while they sing to you and bring a free desert!
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Texas Roadhouse
8450 N Cracker Barrel Rd
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This chain restaurant is close by, always consistent, and always a good time. Go for your birthday and ride the saddle while they sing to you and bring a free desert!
Our favorite restaurant! The Marsala Chicken can't be beat! The staff is attentive, and the Amore Monday specials can't be beat!
Carrabba's Italian Grill
7635 N Oracle Rd
Our favorite restaurant! The Marsala Chicken can't be beat! The staff is attentive, and the Amore Monday specials can't be beat!
Great food!!! Free ping pong and cornhole as well! Awesome place!
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Culinary Dropout
2543 E Grant Rd
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Great food!!! Free ping pong and cornhole as well! Awesome place!
Mom and pop cafe where Nana is in the kitchen and her sons are the waiters. Authentic food and our guests give us 10% off with a coupon from the room.
Nana's Kitchen Authentic Mexican Food
8225 North Courtney Page Way
Mom and pop cafe where Nana is in the kitchen and her sons are the waiters. Authentic food and our guests give us 10% off with a coupon from the room.

Entertainment & Activities

Kitt Peak National Observatory is a US astronomical observatory located on 2,098 miles of Kitt Peak in the Tohono O'odham Native American Nation. It houses one of the most extensive collections of telescopes anywhere in the world. Call for tours. Not for young children, but 5th grade up would enjoy!
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Kitt Peak National Observatory
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Kitt Peak National Observatory is a US astronomical observatory located on 2,098 miles of Kitt Peak in the Tohono O'odham Native American Nation. It houses one of the most extensive collections of telescopes anywhere in the world. Call for tours. Not for young children, but 5th grade up would enjoy!
This movie studio was originally built in 1939 by Columbia Pictures. The site is now a replica since fires destroyed much of the original sets. Daily staged gun fights and shows throughout the park.
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Студии Олд Тусона
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This movie studio was originally built in 1939 by Columbia Pictures. The site is now a replica since fires destroyed much of the original sets. Daily staged gun fights and shows throughout the park.
Super close, beautiful space to ride, personal attention, reasonable cost
Tucson Mountain Stables
White Stallion Ranch Road
Super close, beautiful space to ride, personal attention, reasonable cost
Guests have loved this place! Sunset ride is great in warmer weather.
Tucson Mountain Stables
White Stallion Ranch Road
Guests have loved this place! Sunset ride is great in warmer weather.

Arts & Culture

Historic architecture and paintings of Ettore DeGrazia... It's a series of buildings scattered throughout a natural desert setting.
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DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Museum
6300 N Swan Rd
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Historic architecture and paintings of Ettore DeGrazia... It's a series of buildings scattered throughout a natural desert setting.
Docent Art Talks are available on Wednesdays. It's located in the historic Presidio District of Downtown Tucson.
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Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
140 N Main Ave
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Docent Art Talks are available on Wednesdays. It's located in the historic Presidio District of Downtown Tucson.

Drinks & Nightlife

Cocktails, hearty meals, swanky lounge and ice cream shop in one! Downtown Tucson favorite!
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HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery
266 E Congress St
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Cocktails, hearty meals, swanky lounge and ice cream shop in one! Downtown Tucson favorite!
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Playground Bar & Lounge
278 E Congress St
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