Tarah's Guidebook
Sightseeing
This is a must see for those who have never seen the giant Saguaros before. Saguaros are only in this small region and are 200-300 years old. Keep in mind the National Park has an Eastern and Western location. You can spend 5 minutes or 5 hours in the park. Bring your camera!
Saguaro National Park
This is a must see for those who have never seen the giant Saguaros before. Saguaros are only in this small region and are 200-300 years old. Keep in mind the National Park has an Eastern and Western location. You can spend 5 minutes or 5 hours in the park. Bring your camera!
Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 North Alvernon WayTucson’s very own Botanical Gardens. Pack sunscreen and water and enjoy!
Mission Xavier’s architecture inside and outside is gorgeous.
329 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdMission Xavier’s architecture inside and outside is gorgeous.
Stop by here to learn and enjoy the beautiful Sonoran desert region. Visitors are always impressed with this very informative museum.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 North Kinney RoadStop by here to learn and enjoy the beautiful Sonoran desert region. Visitors are always impressed with this very informative museum.
Museum
All museums are listed in this category.
Who doesn’t love miniature stuff? If you have a doll house or have had to help build one…this place will interest you and the whole family. This museum not only features doll houses, but lots of art, classes, and how to’s depending when you visit.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Museo de Miniaturas Mini Time Machine
4455 E Camp Lowell DrWho doesn’t love miniature stuff? If you have a doll house or have had to help build one…this place will interest you and the whole family. This museum not only features doll houses, but lots of art, classes, and how to’s depending when you visit.
Outdoor Activity
This is for aviation lovers. One of the world’s largest “bone yard” made up of aircraft. History abounds during your tour that will make your jaw drop at the massive collection.
258 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo del Aire y del Espacio de Pima
6000 E Valencia RdThis is for aviation lovers. One of the world’s largest “bone yard” made up of aircraft. History abounds during your tour that will make your jaw drop at the massive collection.
This is not for aviation lovers only, but for those who enjoy military and commercial aviation history. The “Boneyard” is world famous. This might be the last chance to see some of histories greatest aircrafts.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG)
South Wilmot RoadThis is not for aviation lovers only, but for those who enjoy military and commercial aviation history. The “Boneyard” is world famous. This might be the last chance to see some of histories greatest aircrafts.
Need a new dress or a new pair of jeans? This shopping outlet has a little bit of everything.
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tucson Premium Outlets
6401 Marana Center BlvdNeed a new dress or a new pair of jeans? This shopping outlet has a little bit of everything.
These caverns will not disappoint. They are a day trip away from Tucson near Benson, AZ.
Kartchner Caverns State Park
2980 Arizona 90These caverns will not disappoint. They are a day trip away from Tucson near Benson, AZ.
These caverns are some of the best caverns in the USA. Huge stalactites and stalagmites! Take your camera!
131 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de la Montaña de la Cueva Colosal
16721 E Old Spanish TrailThese caverns are some of the best caverns in the USA. Huge stalactites and stalagmites! Take your camera!
Huachuca Canyon Trailhead
Shopping
For those who love to shop or need to buy something.
A must visit for bird watchers. Madera Canyon is a World Famous home to over 250 species of birds.
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Madera Canyon
South Madera Canyon RoadA must visit for bird watchers. Madera Canyon is a World Famous home to over 250 species of birds.
Entertainment
Entertainment venues
Laff's Comedy Cafe
2900 E Broadway BlvdPopular event venue for music, entertainment, and conventions.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tucson Convention Center
260 S Church AvePopular event venue for music, entertainment, and conventions.
Food scene
El Chinito Gordo
2920 N Oracle RdExcellent Mexican food and favorite of guests.
La Olla Mexican Cafe
8553 N Silverbell RdA great Mexican restaurant near the casita. Guests love the menu and prices.
Located near the casita in Oro Valley. Great Mexican cuisine and atmosphere. Popular with the locals.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Hacienda Family Mexican Restaurant
11931 N 1st AveLocated near the casita in Oro Valley. Great Mexican cuisine and atmosphere. Popular with the locals.
Breweries & Wineries
Catalina Brewing Company (CBC) is a small (nano) craft brewery that manufactures and distributes a variety of craft beers designed and created from local materials with the southern Arizona market in mind (ranging from the unique and popular Mesquite Agave to our lighter prickly pear fruit infused La Rosa de Catalina), and centering around a mountain bicycling theme and the incredible outdoor spirit that exists in the Arizona Southwest.
Catalina Brewing Company
6918 N Camino MartinCatalina Brewing Company (CBC) is a small (nano) craft brewery that manufactures and distributes a variety of craft beers designed and created from local materials with the southern Arizona market in mind (ranging from the unique and popular Mesquite Agave to our lighter prickly pear fruit infused La Rosa de Catalina), and centering around a mountain bicycling theme and the incredible outdoor spirit that exists in the Arizona Southwest.