Things To Do
Slow Body Beer
Coronet Restaurant
This is where we had our first dinner date! Katie's father, Dean, used to own this restaurant when it was known as Cushing Street Bar & Restaurant. Sheryl Crow performed here before she hit it big and Dean asked her to turn the volume down. She subsequently told him to go to hell.
Sonoran House Sam Hughes
Great coffee, walking distance from the Arizona Inn! Katie recommends checking out the tchotchkes. Very Tucson, very southern Arizona!
Presta Coffee Roasters
Supposedly the best local coffee roaster. Katie recommends this if the Bruegger's parking lot is full.
Paco's Mexican Food
Hansen-Bell family favorite! Between the family, someone eats here at least once a week.
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
For those that love a good hike and great views! Great opportunity to see various desert creatures, including Gila monsters, deer, cactus wrens, and more (more unfortunately does include snakes) PS you will have to pay for parking!
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun
Pima Air & Space Museum
Incredible place to visit, even if you're not an airplane person. So much rich history tucked directly south of the Boneyard and Davis Monthan Air Force Base. Also (!!!) featured in the iconic and charming film 'Can't Buy Me Love' with a young Patrick Dempsey.
Locale Neighborhood Italian Restaurant
This is where our parents met for the first time! They make a mean cocktail and have some of the best home made pasta in the city.
Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
Best brewery in Tucson
Baja Cafe on Campbell
Known for their snickerdoodle pancakes and also their eggs Benedict. If one should partake in too many adult beverages, Baja works its magic and the headache disappears.
Tumamoc Hill Hiking Trail
Be on the lookout for Katie's mom, Sandy - this is her favorite trail! Incredible views of the city when you make it to the top. Fair warning: it is incredibly steep at times. Prepare your butt cheeks to be sore.
Saguaro National Park
For those of you that want to see the true Sonoran desert! The park so nice, they made it twice (Saguaro National Park East and Saguaro National Park West)
Bubbe's Bagels
Great bagels!
El Güero Canelo Restaurant
Grab a Sonoran hotdog (or 10) here - a Tucson classic! Best Sonoran hotdogs in all the land. So help us God if anyone counters back with BK's is better
Bruegger's Bagels
Although the best bagel in town is hotly contested between Katie and Carson, Bruegger's has superior coffee. Katie highly recommends the hazelnut. When spending time in Tucson, Carson is kind enough to entertain Katie's antics and stop by Bruegger's before grabbing some bagels from Bubbe's. She sure is one lucky gal -- pregaming her bagels with more bagels
La Fiesta de los Vaqueros AKA Tucson Rodeo
One of Tucson's longest-running traditions! It's celebrating its 100th year with weeklong festivities. Something truly unique to Tucson: never had spring break, always rodeo break. Luckily for Maggie, Katie's sister, it was perfect time to go to Disneyland.
