Guidebook for Tucson
Food Scene
Great pizza, can eat in, pick up or have it delivered.
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Fresco Pizzeria & Pastaria
3011 E Speedway BlvdGreat pizza, can eat in, pick up or have it delivered.
Great artisanal pizza and nice wine list, walking distance from the house.
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Falora Pizza
3000 E Broadway Blvd Great artisanal pizza and nice wine list, walking distance from the house.
Another fantastic local hang out. It is both, a place to pick up a few last minute groceries or order a meal. Super kid friendly. Come for the breakfast.
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Rincon Market
2513 E 6th StAnother fantastic local hang out. It is both, a place to pick up a few last minute groceries or order a meal. Super kid friendly. Come for the breakfast.
Sushi Garden - Broadway
3048 E Broadway BlvdRestaurant that is walking distance from the house.
Tucson Tamale Company
2545 E Broadway BlvdGreat tamales, can also pick up to go and eat at home.
Zemam's
2731 E Broadway BlvdGreat Ethiopian food. Walking distance from the house.
A more upscale restaurant, the menu changes constantly. Nice for an adult evening out.
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Feast
3719 E Speedway BlvdA more upscale restaurant, the menu changes constantly. Nice for an adult evening out.
Dish Restaurant
3131 E 1st StGreat ambiance and food for an adult date.
P J Subs
2500 E 6th StSandwich shop for an informal bite to eat.
One of our favorite spots to eat. Fantastic food and great wine/beer/coffee.
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Time Market
444 E University BlvdOne of our favorite spots to eat. Fantastic food and great wine/beer/coffee.
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Good for a dinner out.
Cafe Poca Cosa
110 E Pennington StFabulous Mexican Food. A Tucson must.
Entertainment & Activities
Great park with pool open during the summer. Walking distance from the house.
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Himmel Park
1000 N Tucson BlvdGreat park with pool open during the summer. Walking distance from the house.
Hands down the best gelato in town. A must if you come to Tucson. Can ride bikes from the house.
Pistacchio Gelato Naturale Italiano
446 N Campbell AveHands down the best gelato in town. A must if you come to Tucson. Can ride bikes from the house.
The elementary school is walking distance from the house (we ride our bikes). There is a basketball court, soccer field and playground available for public use after school hours and on weekends.
Sam Hughes Elementary School
700 North Wilson AvenueThe elementary school is walking distance from the house (we ride our bikes). There is a basketball court, soccer field and playground available for public use after school hours and on weekends.
Great science center, stay for a laser show.
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Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
1601 E University BlvdGreat science center, stay for a laser show.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wanna hang out with the locals? This is your spot. Beer by the pint, burgers, chicken strips.
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Bob Dobbs
2501 E 6th StWanna hang out with the locals? This is your spot. Beer by the pint, burgers, chicken strips.
The RumRunner
3131 E 1st StFabulous wine/beer shop. Can stay for a glass and appetizer.
The Aloft Hotel has a fun bar called W XYZ bar. Great for a fun adult evening out.
Aloft Tucson University
1900 E Speedway BlvdThe Aloft Hotel has a fun bar called W XYZ bar. Great for a fun adult evening out.
139 S Eastbourne Ave
New wine/cocktail lounge. Great vibe.
Shopping
You can come and have a very fine pot of tea or just pick up some fantastic tea to brew at home.
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Seven Cups Fine Chinese Teas
2510 E 6th StYou can come and have a very fine pot of tea or just pick up some fantastic tea to brew at home.
There are a lot of stores in this shopping area. You can find anything you need here.
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Century 20 El Con no XD
3601 E Broadway BlvdThere are a lot of stores in this shopping area. You can find anything you need here.
Walgreens
3200 E Speedway BlvdVery friendly store, can get anything for your health care needs.
Arizona State Museum
1013 E University BlvdGreat museum, exhibits change frequently.
One stop shopping for odd trips requiring toothpaste, milk, light bulbs, underwear, over the counter medicine and a birthday git. Whatever you forgot to pack, you can probably get it here.
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Target
3699 E Broadway BlvdOne stop shopping for odd trips requiring toothpaste, milk, light bulbs, underwear, over the counter medicine and a birthday git. Whatever you forgot to pack, you can probably get it here.
Everything Else
Himmel Park
1000 N Tucson BlvdA nice neighborhood library with lots of kids programs.
Looking for a Yoga Studio during your stay? Try session Yoga, it is a great studio. Ride or walk from the house.
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Session Yoga
123 S Eastbourne AveLooking for a Yoga Studio during your stay? Try session Yoga, it is a great studio. Ride or walk from the house.
A great small bakery specializing in cookies and cake. Great "millk and cookies" stop for kids and adults. We love this place.
Sugar Sweet Bakery
18 S Eastbourne AveA great small bakery specializing in cookies and cake. Great "millk and cookies" stop for kids and adults. We love this place.
Hospital with great medical facilities is nearby.
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Banner University Medical Center Tucson
1625 N Campbell AveHospital with great medical facilities is nearby.
The Home Depot
3689 East Broadway BoulevardYou can get gas for the grill here.
Essentials
Nice grocery store that sells a lot of local or environmentally responsible products. Can ride bikes to the store from the house.
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Whole Foods Market
3360 E Speedway BlvdNice grocery store that sells a lot of local or environmentally responsible products. Can ride bikes to the store from the house.
Safeway
1940 E Broadway BlvdTraditional grocery store.