Tucson Activities & Dining
Things To Do
2021 North Kinney Road
Tucson, Arizona 85743
520-883-2702
www.desertmuseum.org
September to May - $14.50 General Admission, $5.00 Kids 4-12, FREE Kids 3 and under $12.00. The mission of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is to inspire people to live in harmony with the natural world by fostering love, appreciation, and understanding of the Sonoran Desert.
6000 E. Valencia Rd.
Tucson, Arizona 85756
520-574-0462
www.pimaair.org
Pima Air & Space Museum, where history takes flight, is one of the largest air and space museums in the world, and the largest non-government funded aviation museum. You'll see more than 300 aircraft and spacecraft including many of the most historically significant and technically advanced craft ever produced, both from the United States and throughout the world.
2700 N. Kinney Road
Tucson, Arizona 85743
520-733-5158
www.saguaronationalpark.com
Tucson, Arizona is home to North America’s largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are protected by Saguaro National Park, to the east and west of the modern city of Tucson. Here you have a chance to see these enormous cacti, silhouetted by the beauty of a magnificent desert sunset.
11570 N. Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
520-628-5798
www.azstateparks.com/Parks/CATA
Catalina State Park sits at the base of the majestic Santa Catalina Mountains. The park is a haven for desert plants and wildlife and nearly 5,000 saguaros. The 5,500 acres of foothills, canyons and streams invites camping, picnicking and bird watching. The park provides miles of equestrian, birding, hiking, and biking trails which wind through the park and into the Coronado National Forest at elevations near 3,000 feet. The park is located within minutes of the Tucson metropolitan area.
5900 N. Sabino Canyon Road
Tucson, AZ 85750
520-749-2861
www.sabinocanyon.com
Experience the beauty of one of the most unique Southwestern desert canyons on a Sabino Canyon tram ride. Sabino Canyon is a natural desert oasis located in Tucson’s Coronado National Forest and is home to spectacular desert landscapes and abundant wildlife.
201 S. Kinney Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85735
520-883-0100
www.oldtucson.com
Old Tucson Studios is southern Arizona’s premier outdoor entertainment venue for family fun! This world-famous Western movie studio and theme park features a full array of live shows, dramatic gunfights, thrilling stunts, and saloon musicals featured daily. Great food, shopping, games, rides and attractions.
Take a trail-ride around our 40-acre property! View the majestic saguaro cacti and beautiful desert panoramas. Call our wranglers at (520) 437-8280 for reservations, hours, and pricing information. Or call (520) 883-0100 for daily availability. In October, Old Tucson will re-open to the general public on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through December
7366 N. Paseo del Norte
Tucson, AZ 85704
520-742-6455
www.tohonochulpark.org
Wonderful themed gardens, nature trails, eclectic shops, art galleries, classes, creatures and a charming Tea Room. Named as one of the great botanical gardens of the world by Travel+Leisure.
9251 W. Twin Peaks Rd.
Tucson, Arizona 85743
888-977-2624
www.whitestallion.com
The views are always best from the saddle, and with one of the largest privately owned herds in Arizona, we have the right horse for every guest; from first -time riders to life-long riders.
3199 Reservation Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85743
520-682-8594
www.cocoraque.com
Horseback riding and trailrides. Where you can come and enjoy a quiet horseback ride and experience the desert in its truest form.
Golf
10000 North Oracle Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85704
520-544-5000
www.hiltonelconquistador.com/golf
Semi-Private, Resort
Championship courses feature 45 challenging holes of golf. Use the putting green and practice facility to warm up for your day. If you’re new to the sport or haven’t played in a while, golf professionals are available to help you perfect that effortless swing.
The Highlands at Dove Mountain
6501 Boulder Bridge Pass
Marana, AZ 85658
520-579-7000
www.heritagehighlands.com
The Highlands is a gated community set in the foothills above Marana. The golf course provides the quintessential close-up desert experience and a commanding view of the mountain ranges that surround the Tucson valley. The routing stretches to 6,904 yards, working through shifting elevations. Six sets of tees play it forward incrementally to 4,716 yards for an equitable challenge at every level of play, and provide a mix-and-match opportunity to essentially play a different course each round.
Quarry Pines Golf Club
8480 N. Continental Links Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85743
520-744-7443
www.playthepines.com
Quarry Pines Golf Club offers a unique Arizona golfing experience—a countryclub atmosphere at a public daily-fee course, where Western hospitality combines with superior service.
Omni Tucson National Resort
2727 W. Club Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85742
520-297-2271
www.omnihotels.com
Semi-private, resort
The Omni Tucson National Resort has enjoyed a winning relationship with some of golf's great names over the past four decades. As the host course for the Chrysler Classic of Tucson starting in 1965, Tucson National has witnessed championship performances from many of the game's stars, including Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino, Johnny Miller, and Phil Mickelson.
The Views Golf Club
1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd.
Oro Valley, AZ 85755
520-477-0158
www.theviewsgolfclub.com
Known by locals as one of "the best golf courses in Tucson, Arizona" The Views Golf Club has 18-holes of spectacular desert golf, with a unique Greg Nash-designed layout.
Restaurants
5931 N. Oracle Rd., Suite 117
Tucson, AZ
Phone: (520) 887-5305
www.alisahrestaurant.com
Traditional European and Bosnian cuisine makes Chef Alisah's Restaurant stand out in a town known for Mexican food. This delightful restaurant serves up authentic Bosnian cuisine in a family-friendly setting
434 North 4th Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85705
520-624-5765
www.carusositalian.com
Offering fine homemade Italian Food located in the historic 4th Avenue district. Pasta, pizza and Italian Specialties continuously served by four generations of the Zagona family since 1938.
www.elcharrocafe.com
Established in 1922, El Charro Café of Tucson, Arizona is The Nation's Oldest Mexican Restaurant in continuous operation by the same family. Featuring traditional Northern Mexico-Sonoran style and innovative Tucson-style Mexican Food.
6360 North Campbell Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85718
520-529-5017
www.FlemingSteakhouse.com
A bustling bar with a strong lineup of succulent prime steaks, fresh seafood and super sides. Tucson’s top steakhouse and wine bar.
7286 N. Oracle Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85704
520-219-1235
www.jaxkitchen.com
An upscale modern twist on common comfort foods. The ultimate place to see and be seen, Jax’s cool modernity mixed with its mouth-watering eats will make it a favorite go-to restaurant after just one meal.
2990 N. Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ
520-325-7766
www.lovinspoonfuls.com
Burgers, country-fried chicken, meatloaf, salads. No animal products will ever find their way into this vegan haven. Outstandingly creative choices include the cashew-mushroom pâté and the adzuki-bean burger.
10509 North Oracle Rd
Oro Valley, AZ 85737
520-297-9551
www.rubios.com
After first tasting a fish taco in San Felipe, Mexico, Ralph Rubio returned to San Diego to hand-craft his own recipe and introduced America to the fish taco. Since 1983, Rubio's has served delicious fish tacos and fresh Mexican food for customers.
6534 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
Tucson, AZ
520-298-7777
www.sakuratucson.com
Offers Teppan dining, Sushi Bar, sports bar with four big screen tv's and a patio. Enjoy the show inside and in the evenings dance the night away or enjoy a night cap on the patio.
(520) 326-1714
3131 E. First Street
(just off the SE corner of Speedway & Country Club)
Tucson, AZ 85716
www.dishbistro.com
Located inside the RumRunner wine-and-spirits shop, this tiny, minimalist restaurant is brimming with urban chic.
4310 N. Campbell Ave.
Tucson, AZ
520-795-7221
www.vivacetucson.com
Vivace's everything-fresh, everything-homemade menu features specialties such as light seafood entrées and innovative pastas. The central location boasts an outdoor patio.
7037 N. Oracle Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85704
520-219-4230
www.foxrc.com
Wildflower sets the standard for innovative New American Cuisine featuring updated American classics with European and Asian influences.
2660 N. Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ
520-320-1574
www.yoshimatsuaz.com
A healthy Japanese eatery, Yoshimatsu uses mostly organic foods, eschews MSG and offers lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Order a bento box, steamy soup or rice bowl at the counter and eat in the woodsy front tavern, or get table service at the separate and more intimate sushi cafe in back.
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