Things To Do in Tucson
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A perfect way to dip your toes into all that Tucson has to offer!
Saguaro National Park
Amazing scenic drive or bike ride through a 200 year old cactus forest with 50 ft tall saguaros. Trailheads and easy garden walks can be accessed throughout this area. Highly recommended!!!
Mount Lemmon | Summerhaven
1 hour scenic drive up the Catalina mountains to a special town called Summerhaven. Highly recommend!
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Zoo, botanical garden, art gallery, natural history museum, and aquarium. Open daily, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Mercado San Agustin Public Market
Great spot for exploring, food & shopping.
MSA Annex
Located down the street from Mercado San Agustin Public Market. Great for exploring, food & shopping.
Time Market
Breakfast, lunch, dinner + groceries. Vegetarian options available.
La Chaiteria
Sonoran style breakfast & lunch options. Vegetarian & Vegan options available.
Tumerico
Vegetarian-vegan Latin-American cuisine. The nation's #1 rated restaurant on Yelp!
Barrio Viejo District
Barrio Viejo is known for colorful adobe houses, Mexican cantinas serving chili and margaritas, and its many brewpubs and retro-style cocktail bars. At El Tiradito “wishing shrine,” visitors light candles and leave prayer notes in the crumbling walls. Other cultural draws include the Jewish History Museum, in Arizona’s first synagogue, and the Museum of Contemporary Art, in a converted firehouse.
Center for Creative Photography
Founded by Ansel Adams and John P. Schaefer, the CCP holds creative photography exhibitions. Located within the University of Arizona, where Mackenzie works!
Tucson Museum of Art
Open Wednesday - Sunday, 10 AM - 5 PM
MOCA Tucson
Museum of Contemporary Art. Open Thursday - Saturday, 11 AM - 6 PM. Sunday, 11 AM - 4 PM.
The Loft Cinema
Local & independent movie theater
Village Bakehouse
Located near our wedding venue. Great for breakfast, lunch, pastries, pies and cakes.
Monsoon Chocolate Cafe + Market
Great for high quality chocolate, coffee, tea + more!
Anello
Upscale pizza restaurant. Vegetarian options available. Email hello@anello.space for reservations.
Kukai Ramen
Outdoor ramen spot within the MSA Annex. Vegetarian and Vegan options available.
Roma Imports
Tucson's favorite Italian grocery & deli. Vegetarian options available.
La Estrella Bakery Inc.
Family owned Mexican bakery
Painted Hills Trails Park
easy/moderate hike
Mint Spring Trail | Mount Lemmon
Mount Lemmon is a MUST-SEE! This hike is easy/moderate.
Tucson Mountain Park and Gates Pass Scenic Overlook
Gorgeous drive out to Tucson Mountain Park filled with huge saguaros and mountains. Hiking trails are moderate. Great scenic spot for a car picnic and snapping pics! This is where Prab popped the question!
San Xavier del Bac Mission
Mission San Xavier del Bac is a historic Spanish Catholic mission located about 10 miles south of downtown Tucson, Arizona, on the Tohono O'odham Nation San Xavier Indian Reservation.
Tumamoc Hill
Tumamoc Hill is a butte located immediately west of "A" Mountain and downtown Tucson, Arizona. The trail is paved, but be prepared for moderate to difficult uphill walking. Once you reach the top, the view is spectacular!
Arcosanti Tours
Arcosanti is an ongoing experiment in the application of the principles of arcology (architecture + ecology), open to the public year-round. About a 3 hr drive from Tucson. Great place to visit for creatives!
Tucson Botanical Gardens
The Tucson Botanical Gardens connects people with plants and nature through art, science, history, and culture.
The Mini Time Machine | Museum of Minatures
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures' collection of miniatures includes over 500 antique and contemporary dollhouses and roomboxes, while special exhibitions highlight the breadth and diversity of the art of miniatures.