Genna & Prakash
Things to do
Mercado San Agustin
The Mercado is the home of Agustin Kitchen, Seis Kitchen, La Estrella Bakery and more. It's also a perfect spot to park and play as it's the most westbound stop on the Sun Link Streetcar route.
MSA Annex
The MSA Annex is right across the street from the Mercado. Fun fact: the stores that make up the annex are all in modified shipping containers. Check out the 13 locally owned businesses and experience the Tucson vibes.
Tumamoc Hill
Tumamoc Hill is not your average hike...don't let the paved trail fool you. This 3.1 mile trek takes you up 738 feet where you can enjoy desert landscape, city views, a quick work out, and an Instagram post.
Downtown Tucson
Enjoy your night from start to finish in Downtown Tucson's Congress District. With restaurants and bars you can dine and play all in one spot. If you're looking for Mexican food, we recommend El Charro, Elvira's, or Cafe Poca Cosa. There are also craft breweries and The Playground for some after dinner fun.
Biosphere 2
Located in Oracle, AZ, the Biosphere 2 was originally designed as a closed experiment to study how plants, animals and nutrients could become self-sustaining. Today, the Biosphere 2 is part of the University of Arizona and is still used for research. Tour the glass and steel structures that were originally designed for the experiment that include a rain forest, ocean, savanna, desert, and marsh.
Pima Air & Space Museum
If you are interested in history and aircraft, take a 25 minute drive to the Pima Air and Space Museum. It’s one of the largest aerospace museums and it houses more than 300 aircraft including a SR-71 Blackbird and Air Force One. Check out http://pimaair.org to plan your visit. We recommend taking a tram tour.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
After a scenic 25 minute ride from the hotel, you will reach the Desert Museum (or as Prakash likes to call it The Dessert Museum). Prakash recognizes it for its soft serve but everyone else recognizes it for its walking paths and wildlife habitats. The Cat Canyon, Desert Grassland, Life on the Rocks, and Life Underground Exhibits showcase different animals native to Arizona. Make sure to dress appropriately because 80% of the museum is outdoors.
Kartchner Caverns State Park
A one hour drive from the hotel will take you to one of the world’s few wet caves - Kartchner Caverns. View more than thirty types of rock formations that include some of the most beautiful and colorful stalagmites, stalactites, and bacon colored draperies. Be sure to book your tour in advance at https://azstateparks.com/kartchner