Desert Garden Guesthouse Guidebook
Food Scene
Upscale dining in a historic Tucson hotel. The grounds are a beautiful place for a peaceful after-dinner stroll, and perhaps some croquet.
Eat in the main restaurant for a formal atmosphere, or in the Audubon bar or fantastic patio. The cheese platter is pretty great!
A short 10-15 minute walk from our place.
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Arizona Inn
2200 E Elm StUpscale dining in a historic Tucson hotel. The grounds are a beautiful place for a peaceful after-dinner stroll, and perhaps some croquet.
Eat in the main restaurant for a formal atmosphere, or in the Audubon bar or fantastic patio. The cheese platter is pretty great!
A short 10-15 minute walk from our place.
Hearty and delicious food in the historic Hotel Congress right in downtown Tucson. We like going for brunch. Don't miss the bakery case!
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Cup Cafe
311 E Congress StHearty and delicious food in the historic Hotel Congress right in downtown Tucson. We like going for brunch. Don't miss the bakery case!
Some of the best tacos and salsa in town. No fancy decor, not a lot of tables, but they live up to their motto "our salsa is hotter than your wife". A selection of different homemade salsas in exotic and crazy flavors every day.
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BOCA Tacos Y Tequila
533 N 4th Ave Some of the best tacos and salsa in town. No fancy decor, not a lot of tables, but they live up to their motto "our salsa is hotter than your wife". A selection of different homemade salsas in exotic and crazy flavors every day.
Just opened summer 2018, and serving delicious ramen and rice bowls. So happy we have this great new restaurant in our neighborhood!
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Raijin Ramen
2955 E Speedway BlvdJust opened summer 2018, and serving delicious ramen and rice bowls. So happy we have this great new restaurant in our neighborhood!
Delicious handmade ice cream a short 10 minute walk from our place!
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The Screamery (Speedway Location)
2545 E Speedway BlvdDelicious handmade ice cream a short 10 minute walk from our place!
Great happy hour every day from 3-6. Delicious pizza and a lovely patio.
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Proof Artisanal Pizza & Pasta
4340 N Campbell AveGreat happy hour every day from 3-6. Delicious pizza and a lovely patio.
Classic meals, craft beer and cocktails followed by a game of cornhole, ping pong or shuffleboard. Nice indoor/outdoor space in the converted old Grant Lumberyard building.
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Culinary Dropout
2543 E Grant RdClassic meals, craft beer and cocktails followed by a game of cornhole, ping pong or shuffleboard. Nice indoor/outdoor space in the converted old Grant Lumberyard building.
Dreamy lattes and killer huevos rancheros await you at this new hot-spot. Caution: can be crowded with hipsters during brunch.
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Five Points Market & Restaurant
756 S Stone AveDreamy lattes and killer huevos rancheros await you at this new hot-spot. Caution: can be crowded with hipsters during brunch.
Ridiculously delicious Mexican food located at Mercado San Augustin. Note that this is an outdoor restaurant- you eat in the courtyard. They have the best horchata drinks. Across the courtyard there's a great Mexican bakery. Live music on Saturday nights.
Seis Kitchen
Ridiculously delicious Mexican food located at Mercado San Augustin. Note that this is an outdoor restaurant- you eat in the courtyard. They have the best horchata drinks. Across the courtyard there's a great Mexican bakery. Live music on Saturday nights.
Amazing craft pizza with unique flavor combos -- order it to-go and enjoy at the Crooked Tooth Brewery courtyard across the street.
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ANELLO
222 E 6th StAmazing craft pizza with unique flavor combos -- order it to-go and enjoy at the Crooked Tooth Brewery courtyard across the street.
Fresh-made tamales and breakfast burritos. The Oracle location also has a great little market with local unique snacks, hot sauce and gifts!
Tucson Tamale Company
Fresh-made tamales and breakfast burritos. The Oracle location also has a great little market with local unique snacks, hot sauce and gifts!
Ding Tea Tucson
Refreshing boba drinks a short 10 minute walk from our place.
Entertainment & Activities
Beautiful views from the top of Kitt Peak, and a fascinating look into the science and culture of astronomy with either guided or self-guided tours.
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Kitt Peak National Observatory
Beautiful views from the top of Kitt Peak, and a fascinating look into the science and culture of astronomy with either guided or self-guided tours.
Our local non-profit theater shows a variety of films including new indie films and cult classics. The concession stand is top notch, serving the obvious (popcorn, soda), but also tamales from Tucson Tamale Co, pizza from Fresco Pizza, microbrew beer, wine, and more.
Check their site for special events, like free kids movies once per month.
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The Loft Cinema
3233 E Speedway BlvdOur local non-profit theater shows a variety of films including new indie films and cult classics. The concession stand is top notch, serving the obvious (popcorn, soda), but also tamales from Tucson Tamale Co, pizza from Fresco Pizza, microbrew beer, wine, and more.
Check their site for special events, like free kids movies once per month.
A museum, zoo, botanical garden, and cultural center mashup! ... You can learn about desert plants and animals, explore a cave, and watch the raptor free-flight program. Our favorite outing, especially on Saturday nights in the summer when they're open late. My first recommendation for out-of-town visitors!
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Sonoran Desert Museum
2021 North Kinney RoadA museum, zoo, botanical garden, and cultural center mashup! ... You can learn about desert plants and animals, explore a cave, and watch the raptor free-flight program. Our favorite outing, especially on Saturday nights in the summer when they're open late. My first recommendation for out-of-town visitors!
Drinks & Nightlife
A bar within an awesome video store. I think they have every movie ever made. They have about 20 microbrews on tap, and there's usually a food truck out front. Or you can order food delivered to the bar. Fresh popcorn and free kid's movie rentals on Sundays!
A short 5 minute walk from our place.
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Casa Video
2905 E Speedway BlvdA bar within an awesome video store. I think they have every movie ever made. They have about 20 microbrews on tap, and there's usually a food truck out front. Or you can order food delivered to the bar. Fresh popcorn and free kid's movie rentals on Sundays!
A short 5 minute walk from our place.
Play ping pong or foosball while enjoying upscale pub fare in this indoor/outdoor restaurant in the historic Grant Lumber building.
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Culinary Dropout
2543 E Grant RdPlay ping pong or foosball while enjoying upscale pub fare in this indoor/outdoor restaurant in the historic Grant Lumber building.
We highly recommend this downtown Tucson craft brewery! Great beer, and nice patio to enjoy it in.
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Crooked Tooth Brewing Co.
228 E 6th StWe highly recommend this downtown Tucson craft brewery! Great beer, and nice patio to enjoy it in.
Dragoon Brewing Company
1859 W Grant RdBorderlands Brewing Sam Hughes
Great beer and mexican food a 20 minute walk from our place.
Helpful staff can match you up with the ideal bottle for dinner! A short 15 minute walk from our place.
15 recommandé par les habitants
The RumRunner
3131 E 1st StHelpful staff can match you up with the ideal bottle for dinner! A short 15 minute walk from our place.
Shopping
A rambling historic building full of eclectic local art, wine, pottery, antiques.
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Old Town Artisans
201 N Court AveA rambling historic building full of eclectic local art, wine, pottery, antiques.
A great selection of arts and crafts imported from Mexico.
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Arte de la Vida
37 N Tucson BlvdA great selection of arts and crafts imported from Mexico.
I don't usually like shopping malls, but this upscale outdoor mall is a beautiful and fancy place to treat yourself to some shopping and dining.
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La Encantada
2905 E Skyline DrI don't usually like shopping malls, but this upscale outdoor mall is a beautiful and fancy place to treat yourself to some shopping and dining.
We love going to the farmer's market on weekend mornings for great coffee, pastries, and shopping.
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St Philip's Plaza Farmers' Market
4280 N Campbell AveWe love going to the farmer's market on weekend mornings for great coffee, pastries, and shopping.
Stock up on Wildcat gear, great clothes, art and art supplies!
8 recommandé par les habitants
University of Arizona BookStores
1209 E University BlvdStock up on Wildcat gear, great clothes, art and art supplies!
Mildred and Dildred
1725 N Swan RdTucson's greatest toy store!
Fabulous vintage and antique shop to get lost exploring. Don't miss the huge downstairs!
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Midtown Mercantile Merchants
4443 E Speedway BlvdFabulous vintage and antique shop to get lost exploring. Don't miss the huge downstairs!
Super-fun designer vintage clothing shop, walkable from our house. The owner, Michele, is so knowledgeable and can help you find the perfect style!
Marvelous Vintage
Super-fun designer vintage clothing shop, walkable from our house. The owner, Michele, is so knowledgeable and can help you find the perfect style!
Fun mix of vintage and new retro home goods and clothing. I always find treasures here!
Ampersand Old & New
2527 East 6th StreetFun mix of vintage and new retro home goods and clothing. I always find treasures here!
Parks & Nature
A paved road goes 4 miles up into the canyon. Walk or take the shuttle, or explore the many hiking trails in this beautiful swath of Sonoran desert.
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Sabino Canyon
A paved road goes 4 miles up into the canyon. Walk or take the shuttle, or explore the many hiking trails in this beautiful swath of Sonoran desert.
An hour south of town, and you can be 20 degrees cooler in an oak-pine forest, with your feet dangling in a cold stream, listening to rare tropical Mexican birds. Stop to check out the bird feeders at the Santa Rita lodge, and maybe do a short hike.
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Madera Canyon
South Madera Canyon RoadAn hour south of town, and you can be 20 degrees cooler in an oak-pine forest, with your feet dangling in a cold stream, listening to rare tropical Mexican birds. Stop to check out the bird feeders at the Santa Rita lodge, and maybe do a short hike.
An hour drive into pine trees and a 30-degree temperature drop. Amazing views of the city! There are several restaurants at the top and lots of hiking options.
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Mont Lemmon
An hour drive into pine trees and a 30-degree temperature drop. Amazing views of the city! There are several restaurants at the top and lots of hiking options.
Gardens with a lovely butterfly house. Don't miss the cafe inside the gardens where everything is fresh and local.
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Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N Alvernon WayGardens with a lovely butterfly house. Don't miss the cafe inside the gardens where everything is fresh and local.
Arts & Culture
Ted DeGrazia's rambling architectural marvel is preserved and full of his art, a funky courtyard garden, and an old chapel. Well worth a visit for those who like to get "off the beaten path". This is one of those gems that make Tucson so unique.
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Galerie DeGrazia du Sun Museum
6300 N Swan RdTed DeGrazia's rambling architectural marvel is preserved and full of his art, a funky courtyard garden, and an old chapel. Well worth a visit for those who like to get "off the beaten path". This is one of those gems that make Tucson so unique.
If you have a kid who likes dollhouses, you must take them to this hidden gem!
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The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
4455 E Camp Lowell DrIf you have a kid who likes dollhouses, you must take them to this hidden gem!
Two hundred year old Spanish Mission with a museum. Don't miss the fry bread sold in the parking lot!
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Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdTwo hundred year old Spanish Mission with a museum. Don't miss the fry bread sold in the parking lot!
Getting Around
The newly-opened street car line runs between University of Arizona and downtown.
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Downtown Ronstadt Center station
The newly-opened street car line runs between University of Arizona and downtown.