Things To Do
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
Best spot for a day hike. Ask Josh about the time that Elena nearly killed him on the Blackletts trail.
Tumamoc Hill Hiking Trail
The picture of us (above) was taken here! A quick mile-long hill gives you an incredible view of the city. A Bauer-family staple.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Elena and her brother Felipe spent a lot of time here growing up. Nerd out over its wildlife and mineral collection! Also-- killer gift shop.
Nico's Taco Shop
Every single time we are in Tucson, we always come here. Get yourself a breakfast burrito and an oversized, styrofoam cup of horchata... and all is right in the world (especially if you eat it late on a Friday night ;) )
BATA
Our recommendation if you'd like something a bit more ~upscale~ or are celebrating something other than us getting married :) You simply must get the malawach.
El Charro Café
Another Bauer-family favorite. If you do one thing while you're in Tucson, get Mexican food. FYI- there's another location closer to our venue, but we recommend going downtown for the authentic experience.
Blue Willow Restaurant & Gift Shop
If you have time for a lazy brunch while you're in town, this place never misses.
Danny's Baboquivari Lounge
The best dive bar in Arizona. Grab a Barrio Blonde Ale for $3.50, play some pool, and try your best to pronounce "baboquivari" (unlike Josh, who likes to call it "Danny's Charcuterie")
Portal Cocktails
Start your 4th Ave bar crawl here!
Trident Grill II
Josh and Elena love to come here so that Josh can scream at the TV while sports are on! Order the "Tucson tap water" cocktail-- which makes fun of Tucson's concerningly cloudy main source of hydration. (Both the cocktail and the water are good-- we promise)
Golf at the Ventana Canyon Club and Lodge
As a recent learner, Josh hasn't actually golfed in Tucson before. But this course, with an iconic par 3 at hole #3 (most photographed hole west of the Mississippi!), is top of his list.
eegee's
A Tucson classic! Get the ranch fries.