Guidebook for Tucson
Essentials
Great for snacks, dips, and unique and healthy options for pre-made sandwiches and salads!
220 habitants recommandent
Trader Joe's
4209 N Campbell AveGreat for snacks, dips, and unique and healthy options for pre-made sandwiches and salads!
Fry's Food And Drug
2480 N Swan RdWalking distance for groceries and essentials.
Our favorite place for fresh and reasonably priced fruit and veg and bulk goods like trail mix, oats and nuts.
149 habitants recommandent
Sprouts Farmers Market
4645 E Speedway BlvdOur favorite place for fresh and reasonably priced fruit and veg and bulk goods like trail mix, oats and nuts.
Northgate Laundromat
3993 E Grant RdClose by, clean and most cost effective option for do it yourself laundry.
Shopping
The best go-to neighborhood store for beer and wine. They are super friendly and the prices very reasonable.
Gus’s Liquor Store
4302 E Grant RdThe best go-to neighborhood store for beer and wine. They are super friendly and the prices very reasonable.
5 min drive - many shops and well known restaurants:
In-N-Out Burger
Target
Chic-Fil-A
Kohls
Panda Express
Starbucks
Ross
Home Depot
Century 20 Movie Theater
Burlington Coat Factory
62 habitants recommandent
Century 20 El Con et XD
3601 E Broadway Blvd5 min drive - many shops and well known restaurants:
In-N-Out Burger
Target
Chic-Fil-A
Kohls
Panda Express
Starbucks
Ross
Home Depot
Century 20 Movie Theater
Burlington Coat Factory
If you happen to be a music buff, a collector of vinyl or (the now dated) CD's, you must check out PDQ Records, just a minute walk from the Casa. They have hundreds of records and some of the most obscure titles. This is a music collector's dream store!
PDQ Records
2432 N Dodge BlvdIf you happen to be a music buff, a collector of vinyl or (the now dated) CD's, you must check out PDQ Records, just a minute walk from the Casa. They have hundreds of records and some of the most obscure titles. This is a music collector's dream store!
The 4th Avenue shopping district near downtown is a funky collection of bars, restaurants and eclectic shops that is fun to visit day or night.
45 habitants recommandent
North 4th Avenue
North 4th AvenueThe 4th Avenue shopping district near downtown is a funky collection of bars, restaurants and eclectic shops that is fun to visit day or night.
Drinks & Nightlife
The interior of The Shelter is done up in a retro-vibe. You get the feeling that it hasn't changed in 30 years...and it's because it basically hasn't! It is built in an old fallout shelter, hence the name!
Karl and I went straight here immediately following our wedding to have our first married cocktail together. We didn't tell anyone and showed up for our own reception a bit late! :-)
30 habitants recommandent
The Shelter Cocktail Lounge
4155 E Grant RdThe interior of The Shelter is done up in a retro-vibe. You get the feeling that it hasn't changed in 30 years...and it's because it basically hasn't! It is built in an old fallout shelter, hence the name!
Karl and I went straight here immediately following our wedding to have our first married cocktail together. We didn't tell anyone and showed up for our own reception a bit late! :-)
If you like to shoot pool and play a few tunes on the jukebox, this is a good nearby place. Their bar food is pretty decent too!
14 habitants recommandent
Red Garter Bar and Grill
3143 E Speedway BlvdIf you like to shoot pool and play a few tunes on the jukebox, this is a good nearby place. Their bar food is pretty decent too!
The atmosphere is great here - if you are going out for a night of drinks and live music at The Rialto or Cub Congress, (or any other number of live music venues within walking distance downtown), this is a great meeting point to have a drink beforehand!
Decent selection of wines and plenty of beers on tap. It's a bit hidden - you may not normally stumble into, but right in the heart of all the downtown nightlife.
10 habitants recommandent
The Independent Distillery
30 S Arizona AveThe atmosphere is great here - if you are going out for a night of drinks and live music at The Rialto or Cub Congress, (or any other number of live music venues within walking distance downtown), this is a great meeting point to have a drink beforehand!
Decent selection of wines and plenty of beers on tap. It's a bit hidden - you may not normally stumble into, but right in the heart of all the downtown nightlife.
Parks & Nature
There is a great 2-3 mi walking/jogging/cycling trail all around Randolph/Reid park.
30 habitants recommandent
Reid Park
900 S Randolph WayThere is a great 2-3 mi walking/jogging/cycling trail all around Randolph/Reid park.
This is right down the street from the Casa and is the closest point to going the Rillito River biking and walking trail. At this park itself it has sporting fields and a fenced dog park where you can let your pooch rough and tumble with other neighborhood dogs.
I visit this trail a couple times a week if I can!
19 habitants recommandent
Parc commémoratif Brandi Fenton
3482 E River RdThis is right down the street from the Casa and is the closest point to going the Rillito River biking and walking trail. At this park itself it has sporting fields and a fenced dog park where you can let your pooch rough and tumble with other neighborhood dogs.
I visit this trail a couple times a week if I can!
Food Scene
Nuthin' fancy - this place's slogan is "Elegant Dining Elsewhere". A true greasy spoon cafe beloved by locals that is open for breakfast/lunch as "Frank's" with excellent omelettes and biscuits/gravy (if that's your thing). It's open again at night for dinner as "Francisco's" serving excellent Mexican food. Walking distance from the Casa!
30 habitants recommandent
Frank's & Francisco's Denoche Restaurant
3843 E Pima StNuthin' fancy - this place's slogan is "Elegant Dining Elsewhere". A true greasy spoon cafe beloved by locals that is open for breakfast/lunch as "Frank's" with excellent omelettes and biscuits/gravy (if that's your thing). It's open again at night for dinner as "Francisco's" serving excellent Mexican food. Walking distance from the Casa!
Only found in Tucson and immediate surrounding areas, Eegees is a staple! There is a location within walking distance of the Casa. Think Subway, but with fresher ingredients - although the real reason to visit Eegee's for me is to get their signature "drink", an Eegee! It is a frozen, slushy (you need both a straw and a spoon) that comes in fruity flavors, including a flavor of the month. My personal favorite is asking them to mix together lemon and strawberry. There are little bits of real fruit in every Eegee and in hot Tucson weather, it's an addictive treat!
23 habitants recommandent
eegee's
7102 E Broadway BlvdOnly found in Tucson and immediate surrounding areas, Eegees is a staple! There is a location within walking distance of the Casa. Think Subway, but with fresher ingredients - although the real reason to visit Eegee's for me is to get their signature "drink", an Eegee! It is a frozen, slushy (you need both a straw and a spoon) that comes in fruity flavors, including a flavor of the month. My personal favorite is asking them to mix together lemon and strawberry. There are little bits of real fruit in every Eegee and in hot Tucson weather, it's an addictive treat!
This place is amazing. If you are picky about your mediterranean food, you definitely have to try Zayna's! Their hummus and falafel are some of the best I've ever had. I have yet to be disappointed and have worked my way through the entire menu more than once!
31 habitants recommandent
Zayna Mediterranean Restaurant
1138 N Belvedere AveThis place is amazing. If you are picky about your mediterranean food, you definitely have to try Zayna's! Their hummus and falafel are some of the best I've ever had. I have yet to be disappointed and have worked my way through the entire menu more than once!
Black Jack Pizza is our recommended delivery pizza for the Casa! In addition to custom pizzas they also have calzones, chicken/wings and really fresh salads. You can easily view their menu and even order online. Who needs Domino's?
Blackjack Pizza & Salads
8321 E Broadway BlvdBlack Jack Pizza is our recommended delivery pizza for the Casa! In addition to custom pizzas they also have calzones, chicken/wings and really fresh salads. You can easily view their menu and even order online. Who needs Domino's?
Outstanding Mexican food - but you better bring your appetite, you will definitely not leave this place hungry! Cathy and Terri have been ritually visiting La Parilla for nearly 20 years. Before you even order the friendly staff bring a big bowl of freshly made corn tortilla chips and 3 different kinds of salsa.
We nearly always split a Champingnon Suiza, which is a piping hot appetizer served piping hot out from under the grill of simple button mushrooms smothered in Mexican cheese, served with warm flour tortillas. You must also try a bowl of their tasty Tortilla Soup (ask for sour cream, avocado and lime). Wash it all down with a Mexican beer - or two. :-)
23 habitants recommandent
La Parrilla Suiza
5602 E Speedway BlvdOutstanding Mexican food - but you better bring your appetite, you will definitely not leave this place hungry! Cathy and Terri have been ritually visiting La Parilla for nearly 20 years. Before you even order the friendly staff bring a big bowl of freshly made corn tortilla chips and 3 different kinds of salsa.
We nearly always split a Champingnon Suiza, which is a piping hot appetizer served piping hot out from under the grill of simple button mushrooms smothered in Mexican cheese, served with warm flour tortillas. You must also try a bowl of their tasty Tortilla Soup (ask for sour cream, avocado and lime). Wash it all down with a Mexican beer - or two. :-)
Sightseeing
Heading to 'A' Mountain in time for sunset and/or afternoons during monsoon season with the thunderclouds rolling in is a must-see. With a breath-taking view of the entire city of Tucson and beyond for miles, there is ample parking and trails/viewpoints. About 20 min drive from the Casa.
'A' Mountain
Heading to 'A' Mountain in time for sunset and/or afternoons during monsoon season with the thunderclouds rolling in is a must-see. With a breath-taking view of the entire city of Tucson and beyond for miles, there is ample parking and trails/viewpoints. About 20 min drive from the Casa.
If you want to see some iconic Southern Arizona scenery, just take a short drive through Gates Pass. I never get bored of the beautiful saguaro cactus and mountain silhouettes. There are viewpoint pullouts to stop and take it in.
Also, if you want to visit the Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum or Old Tucson Studios, this is the best/most scenic route to take!
127 habitants recommandent
Gates Pass Trail
6400 W Gates Pass RdIf you want to see some iconic Southern Arizona scenery, just take a short drive through Gates Pass. I never get bored of the beautiful saguaro cactus and mountain silhouettes. There are viewpoint pullouts to stop and take it in.
Also, if you want to visit the Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum or Old Tucson Studios, this is the best/most scenic route to take!
Entertainment & Activities
Not your ordinary movie theatre - The Loft is an independent theater showing indie films, documentaries and cult classics. They have been running Rocky Horror Picture Show ever since I can remember!
140 habitants recommandent
The Loft Cinema
3233 E Speedway BlvdNot your ordinary movie theatre - The Loft is an independent theater showing indie films, documentaries and cult classics. They have been running Rocky Horror Picture Show ever since I can remember!