Tucson Vacation & Tourism Guide
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The Tucson metropolitan area is presently home to over 750,000, and is continuing to grow by nearly 2,000 new residents each month. People visit Tucson for its rich history, recreational and cultural pursuits, gorgeous desert scenery, world-class hotels, and year-round sunshine. In this city, where old and new are equally represented, traditional adobe architecture and modern high-rise buildings stand side by side. Folklorico mingles with modern art, dance and music. It is not uncommon to lunch on a topopo salad and dine that same evening on fine French cuisine. Definitely a great destination for every traveler.
Great Recommendations from Real Travelers
1. Arizona Inn
Real Traveler Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 30 reviews from 3 sources
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"This hotel is an elegant facility that is on the National Historic Register." — source Priceline
" We had a perfect stay and didnÂ’t want to leave!" — source Expedia
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1. Saguaro National Park
... visitor center, just north of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, has a good area map. Select from sweeping mountain landscapes to foothills covered with native shrubs and saguaros. Visit Picture Rocks-drive ... more
Real Travelers who've been to Saguaro National Park
TaylorMomOf2 in Day 2 - Saguaro said
…It is amazing. Without a doubt, the highlight of our trip so far! 1700 MT - We arrive at Saguaro National… continue reading »
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2. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
This renowned combination zoo, natural history museum and ... more
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3. Tohono Chul Park
... Tohono Chul Park is the Southwest' s center where nature, art, and culture connect. Walk down the winding nature trail through our various gardens. Tour the exhibits in a renovated historic home. The Park' s missi... more
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4. Tucson Museum of Art
... Museum of Art connects art to life, inspiring discovery, creativity, and cultural understanding through meaningful, engaging experiences. Docent- led tours may be scheduled by calling (520) 696- 7450. Docents are available... more
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5. Shelter (The)
Voted Best Cocktail Bar Tucson Weekly 's readers' poll, this place has done everything to maintain its status ... more
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6. Mission San Xavier del Bac
... Kino in 1732 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Anza expedition stopped on October 25, 1775 to mourn the only death on the expedition and to celebrate three marriages. The mission is noted for ... more
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7. Tucson Botanical Gardens
topics: arboretums, botany, horticulture. more
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8. Thunder Canyon Brewery
This microbrewery and bistro's dining spaces are airy and comfortable, with light wood and high ceilings. ... more
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9. Kon Tiki
This is truly a departure from the abundance of Mexican and Continental American restaurants around Tucson. It's is the ... more
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10. KingFisher
This place serves up some of the best seafood you'll find in the city. Not into seafood? There ... more
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1. Janos
... Wilder practically invented nouvelle Southwestern cuisine. By fusing classic French techniques with locally grown ingredients, Janos produces outstanding seasonal menus. The restaurant's furnishings are as plush as its menu... more
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2. Metropolitan Grill
... try Metropolitan Grill in Tucson. This is a great place. It's known for its contemporary offerings. This place features ... more
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3. Gold Room (The)
... is elegant, with views of the city and the mountains from the dining room and the patio. Adjoining the Westwood Look Resort, The Gold Room serves breakfast and lunch, although the evening menu is the extraordinary one. ... more
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4. Anthony's in the Catalinas
This is the place that Tucsonans flock to for special occasions—with the spectacular views and award-winning cuisine ... more
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5. McMahon's Prime Steakhouse
McMahon's Prime Steakhouse accompany their food with live jazz, generally on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. more
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6. Pastiche Modern Eatery
If you're a fan of chefs who play with their food, this place will satisfy your yen for experimental edibles. The dining ... more
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7. Blue Willow
... more kinds of omelets than you have fingers and toes; they're bulky and are accompanied by toast, fruit and your choice of potatoes or rice. Most of the breakfast menu is served throughout the day, which may divert you from... more
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8. Old Pueblo Grill
The Metro Restaurants group has updated the former Cottonwood Cafe into a modern and even more inviting ... more
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9. Ventana Room at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Join Chef Marc Ehrler and the Ventana Culinary Academy in this lovely dessert setting and enjoy uniquely local cuisine. more
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10. J-Bar at Janos
... Wilder is a well-known restaurateur in Tucson, and this restaurant is a more casual and affordable version of Janos, his upscale eatery next door. Here you'll find great Mexican cuisine with an international slant. On the b... more
Top Rated Tucson Trips
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Push on to Tucson | May 12 08'
"Push on to Tucson"
Fiddled around in Las Cruces after buying the new rig. Has anyone ever moved from one rig to another? It's almost as bad as moving from... Continue reading »
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Crash course on tracking | Jan 24 09'
We were staying in Tucson as a kind of staging area to prepare for our work south of the border. Most of our time was spent running errands and suc... Continue reading »
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Moseying into Tucson | Jul 08 08'
Well howdy agin pardners, it's been a while since we could lowg owan to the darn intreenate so scuse me ifn i gits confused. Our great pals M... Continue reading »
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Rose Canyon Campground | Jun 25 07'
"Rose Canyon Campground"
Way up in the mountains north of Tucson is Rose Canyon Campground. RRM, Recreation Resource Management ran the campground with a guy named Larry in... Continue reading »
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USTA Nationals | Oct 25 05'
Hi tennis enthusiasts!! I'm here with my 4.0 men's team from the Fremont Tennis Center for the USTA National tournament. Our friends from the Dec... Continue reading »
