Last Updated:
1/21/24
Tucson, AZ
Below is a list of the best places I would visit on a trip to this location. My picks fit my personality and interest. Everyone has a different interest so you may not like everything I listed which is fine. If you like a place, I recommend saving it to Google Maps for a future trip down the road. I made sure to include the address or GPS to make it easier to find. You can find out more about me in the "About Me" section to see if we share common interests.
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Breakfast
Prep & Pastry
2660 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
Monte Cristo: Honey Roasted Ham, Swiss Cheese, Pineapple-jalapeno Mascarpone, Herbed Brioche French Toast $15.50
Cast Iron Duck Confit: Braised Duck, Shallots, Spinach, Cabernet Braised Cherries, Cherry Goat Cheese, Mousse, Prep's Potatoes, Over Easy Eggs $17.00
Chicken & Toast: Fried Chicken & Herbed Brioche French Toast, Blueberry Preserves $15.50
Hours (1.2.24):
Mon to Thurs 7 am - 2 pm
Fri to Sun 7 am - 3 pm
Order Online: No
Amy's Donuts
101 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705
Sample of the Donut Flavors (12.14.22)
Andes Mint: Vanilla Frosting with Chopped Andes Mints
Bizmallow Caramel: Biscoff Cookie Butter & Marshmallow Fluff with Housemade Cinnamon Bundt Cake Drizzled with Caramel
Chips Ahoy: Chocolate Frosting with Crushed Chips Ahoy
Heart Attack: Housemade Peanut Butter and Marshmallow Fluff with Toasted Bacon Drizzled with Hot Fudge
Banana Fudge: Raised Donut, Housemade Banana Frosting, Chocolate and Vanilla Drizzle
Orange Creamsicle: Raised Donut, Housemade Orange Frosting and Vanilla Drizzle
Hours:
Daily 5 am - Midnight
Order Online: Yes
Activities
Reid Park Zoo
At any given time, approximately 500 animals call the 24-acre Reid Park Zoo home. A City-Owned Non-Profit Zoo
My List of Favorite Animals Would Like To See
Grizzly Bear
African Elephant
Southern White Rhino
African Spotted-Necked Otter
Jaguar
African Lion
Meerkat
Squirrel Monkey
Admission Rates:
Adult (15-61): $10.50
Senior (62+): $8.50
Child (2-14): $6.50
3400 E Zoo Ct, Tucson, AZ 85716
Hours:
Oct - May: 9 am - 4 pm
June - Sept: 8 am - 2 pm
Jan. Highlight: Male Giraffe was Born ~ 6 ft Tall ~ First Giraffe Born at Reid Park Zoo in 24 Years
Pima Air & Space Museum
One of the Largest Non-Government Funded Aviation & Space Museums in the World. Features 400 Historic Aircrafts Located on the Grounds & Six Indoor Exhibit Hangars
The Key Areas of Pima Air & Space Museum
Outdoor Exhibits: Beauty of Flight, The Beacon, and Firestone Galleries
Main Hangar Exhibits: Sea Planes and Amphibians, Aerial Reconnaissance, Submarine Hunting, Arizona Aviation, Aircraft Carriers, Air War in South East Asia, and Women in Flight
Aerospace Gallery Exhibits: The Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame, X-Planes, The Space Race, and Drone Technology
Hangar 3 Exhibits: 376th Bomb Group, Black Aviators, 446th Bomb Group, and B-26 Marauder
Hangar 4 Exhibits: Kamikaze and Freshwater Aircraft Carriers
Hangar 5 Exhibits: World War II in the Pacific & Asia
390th Memorial Museum: Waiting on Winning - The POW Experience and Operation Chowhound
Admission Rates:
Adult (13+): $19.50
Senior (65+): $16.75
Junior (5-12): $13.00
6000 E Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ 85756
Hours
Oct - May: 9 am to 5 pm
June - Sept 9 am - 3 pm
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
The Key Areas of Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
The Gardens
Stingray Touch
Warden Aquarium: Fresh & Salt Water Species
Reptile, Amphibian, & Invertebrate Hall
Ancient Arizona: Museums Own Dinosaur, Sonorasaurus
Mountain Woodland: Mountain Lion, Mexican Gray Wolves, and Black Bear
Cat Canyon: Bobcats, Gray Fox, & Ocelot
Riparian Corridor: River Otter, Beavers, & Bighorn Sheep
Admission Rates:
General Admission (13-64): $29.95
Senior (65+): $27.95
Youth (3-12): $19.95
2021 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743
Hours:
Oct - May: 8:30 am to 5 pm
June - Sept: 7:30 am to 2 pm
April Highlight: Biodiversity Party Event ~ April 13th
San Xavier del Bac Mission
A Historic Spanish Catholic Mission Located About Ten Miles from Tucson. Considered the Finest Example of Spanish Colonial Architecture in the United States
No Tours Are Given
1950 W San Xavier Rd, Tucson, AZ 85746
Hours:
Daily 9 am - 4 pm, When No Service
San Xavier Festival is Held the Evening of the Friday After Easter, a Torch-Lit Parade of Tohono O'odham and Yaqui Tribal Members.
Food
Lindy's on 4th
500 N 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705
Hours (1.2.24):
Monday Closed
Tues to Sat 11 am - 10 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm
Order Online: Yes
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
Birria Fries (starter): Fries, Cheese Sauce, Slow Cooked Birria, Cilantro/Onions and Broth $13.75
Birria Burger: Topped with Slow Cooked Birria, Cilantro, Onions, Chipotle Mayo with a Side of Broth $15.75
Texas Belt Buckle Burger: Topped with Bacon, Rings, Cheddar, BBQ Sauce $14.50
Mick Lindy Burger: Topped with Two Fried Eggs, American Cheese, Suasage Patty on French Toast Buns with Side of Syrup $17.75
Fat Bastard Burger: Topped with Fried Egg, Bacon, Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Mayo Between Two Sugar Glazed Honeybuns $17.50
Rocco's Little Chicago
2707 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
Bread Sticks (starter): Huge fresh sticks twisted with parmesan cheese and spices inside! Served with our marinara sauce $6.99
Homemade Meatball Sub: Homemade meatballs, marinara, & mozzarella cheese $14.99
Heart Attack Special Deep Dish: Sausage, Pepperoni, Prosciutto, Roast Beef, & Extra Cheese $20.99/9" or $30.99/12"
Big Bad Wolf Deep Dish: Pepperoni, Ham, Sausage & Bacon $20.99/9" or $30.99/12"
Stromboli: Dish Dough Swirled Together with 4 Kinds of Cheese and Any Two of Your Favorite Toppings. Served with Their Savory Slow Simmered Marinara Sauce $17.99
Hours:
Daily 11 am - 10 pm
Order Online: Yes
The Screamery
250 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701
Sample of the Ice Cream Flavors
Sweet Cream Honeycomb: Sweet Cream Base with Handmade Honeycomb Pieces from Local Raw Honey
Mississippi Mudpie: Coffee Base with Fudge Swirl and Chocolate Cookie
Raspberry Cheesecake: Cheesecake Base Swirled with Fresh Raspberry Puree
Red Velvet: Cream Cheese Base Mixed with Chocolate Shavings and Homemade Red Velvet Cake Pieces
Sweet Sonoran Dessert: Honey Ice Cream with Peanut Butter Swirl and Homemade Toffee Pieces
Cowboy Cookie: Salted Caramel Base with Oatmeal, Walnuts, and Chocolate Chip Cookies
Flight of Ice Cream - Six Sample Scoops
Hours (1.1.24):
Sunday to Thurs Noon - 9 pm
Fri & Sat Noon - 11 pm
Order Online: Yes
Jan. Highlight: White Chocolate Raspberry Fudge ~ Melted White Chocolate Infused with Sweet Cream Base Mixed with Homemade Raspberry Swirl and Fudge Pieces
Places to Stay
FYI: The hotel prices are estimated and will most likely fluctuate since I looked them up on their website. I will keep them updated the best I can every three months. I look for the cheapest available room, usually a queen bed. I typically look at book rates two months in advance and in the middle of the month to get average rates. Reminder: It is an ESTIMATE
Hotel Congress
Located Very Close to St. Augustine Cathedral & Breweries
Old School Feel in the Rooms - No TVs, Rotary Phone, Vintage Radio, and Iron Bed Frames
Food Options: The Cup (Breakfast, Mexican), Maynards (Seasonal Inspired), and Century Room (Jazz Club/Mezcal Lounge)
Ghost Stories with Certain Rooms, 242, 214, and 220
Who is this for: Nightlife People, Enjoy Live Music, History Lovers, Paranormal Hunters and Budget Minded People
311 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701
Estimated Cost for Weekend Night (without tax/fee)
Full Bed in Feb 23' - $155
Full Bed in April 23' - $156
Full Bed in April 24' - $176
JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa
Located Very Close to Handful of Hiking Trails
Water Activities - Lazy River, Outdoor Multi-Level Pool, Monsoon Falls Waterslide, and Whirlpool
Food Options: Signature Grill (Native American, Mexican), Catalina Barbeque (BBQ), Salud (Mexican/Outdoor Dining), Starbucks and Primo (Farm-to-Table)
27 Holes of Championship Golf on Three Courses
Who is this for: People with Money to Splurge, Hikers, Golfers, Spa People and Pool Loungers
3800 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85745
Estimated Cost for Weekend Night (without tax/fee)
King Bed in Feb 23' - $402
King Bed in April 23' - $446
King Bed in April 24' - $421
21 and up fun
Barrio Brewing Co
800 E 16th St, Tucson, AZ 85719
SAMPLE OF BEER MENU (12.14.22)
Tucson Blonde Ale: Blonde Ale | 5.0% ABV | 22 IBU
Citrazona IPA: IPA - American | 6.6% ABV | 58.5 IBU
Barrio Rojo: Scottish Ale | 5.3% ABV | 24.3 IBU
Hipsterville Hazy IPA: IPA - Hazy | 6.4% ABV | 31 IBU
Beach Ale (Seasonal): Blonde Ale | 5.0% ABV | 22 IBU
Tj's Raspberry Ale: Fruit | 5.0% ABV | 22 IBU
Hours:
Sunday to Thurs 11 am - 10 pm
Friday & Saturday 11 am - 11 pm
Food Menu is Available
Borderlands Brewing Company
119 E Toole Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
SAMPLE OF BEER MENU (12.14.22)
Noche Dulce: Porter - Vanilla | 7.3% ABV | 16 IBU
Viejo Pueblo: Blonde Ale | 4.8% ABV
Cashmere Cactus: American Pale Ale | 5.5% ABV
Toole Avenue: IPA - Hazy | 7.0% ABV | 50 IBU
Prickly Pear: Wheat Ale | 6.0% ABV | 15 IBU
Citrana: Gose | 6.0% ABV
Horchata: Cream Ale | 5.5% ABV | 22 IBU
Hours (1.2.24):
Mon to Thurs Noon - 10 pm
Friday 11 am - Midnight
Saturday 11 am - 11 pm
Sunday 11 am - 10 pm
Jan. Highlight: Imperial Churro Cream Ale in Cans
Food Menu is Available
Again these are just few of my picks that fit my personality and interest. If you feel that I left one-off that may interest me or other people, message me on Facebook about the location. I value a person's opinion and never just discard the information. Always looking forward to learning about new places to add to my Google Map. ~ Shawn
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The Summary in Activities Uses OpenAI. (2024). ChatGPT (3.5) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com