Jacquelyn's Guidebook
Food scene
Delicious food and great vegetarian platter
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Istanbul Mediterranean Cuisine & Bar
2945 E Speedway BlvdDelicious food and great vegetarian platter
Postino Grant
2500 E Grant RdOne of our favorites for wine and bruschetta.
Amazing pasta and homemade bread
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Locale Neighborhood Italian Restaurant
60 N Alvernon WayAmazing pasta and homemade bread
Eegee’s is a Tucson institution. They serve sub sandwiches and Italian ice, and the fries are amazing. The tuna and meatball subs are my favorite, and the lemon flavored Italian ice is so refreshing
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Eegee's
2510 E Speedway BlvdEegee’s is a Tucson institution. They serve sub sandwiches and Italian ice, and the fries are amazing. The tuna and meatball subs are my favorite, and the lemon flavored Italian ice is so refreshing
Super fresh, light, authentic Mexican food. Get a torta and a “real” Coke!
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Taquería Juanitos
708 W Grant RdSuper fresh, light, authentic Mexican food. Get a torta and a “real” Coke!
Just south of Tucson, perfect for a day/half-day excursion. This vineyard features a tasting room set up in a remodeled AirStream, and overlooks a gorgeous view
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Vini Rune
3969 AZ-82Just south of Tucson, perfect for a day/half-day excursion. This vineyard features a tasting room set up in a remodeled AirStream, and overlooks a gorgeous view
Sightseeing
It only takes about an hour to walk the whole loop, which is perfect for a little outing (especially if you have kids!). The admission is very affordable and the cafe food is actually pretty good!
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Zoo di Reid Park
3400 E Zoo CtIt only takes about an hour to walk the whole loop, which is perfect for a little outing (especially if you have kids!). The admission is very affordable and the cafe food is actually pretty good!
This desert botanical garden is a hidden gem! The winding desert trails are beautiful and great for family and nature photos. Check their website for different events and activities- they often have free happy hour type events
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Tohono Chul
7366 N Paseo Del NorteThis desert botanical garden is a hidden gem! The winding desert trails are beautiful and great for family and nature photos. Check their website for different events and activities- they often have free happy hour type events
A quick and easy drive just south of the city. This is the last surviving mission in Arizona, and a gorgeous building that still holds regular masses. There are fry bread kiosks outside selling delicious, authentic Native American foods
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Missione San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdA quick and easy drive just south of the city. This is the last surviving mission in Arizona, and a gorgeous building that still holds regular masses. There are fry bread kiosks outside selling delicious, authentic Native American foods
Parks
Tennis courts, walking trails, soccer fields, two playgrounds, and tons of open space. This park is hoppin’ on the weekends, great for a picnic and people watching
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Himmel Park
1000 N Tucson BlvdTennis courts, walking trails, soccer fields, two playgrounds, and tons of open space. This park is hoppin’ on the weekends, great for a picnic and people watching
Shopping
Transit Cycles
267 South Avenida del ConventoGreat local bike shop situated in a collection of repurposed shipping containers.
The bookstore is very close, and has a lot of really high-quality UArizona clothes and team apparel. They also sell local art, books, and souvenirs.
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University of Arizona BookStores
1209 E University BlvdThe bookstore is very close, and has a lot of really high-quality UArizona clothes and team apparel. They also sell local art, books, and souvenirs.
There is a great Farmers Market every weekend- vendors sell Mexican clothing, art and textiles, locally made bath and body products, Arizona art and more. There is usually music and food as well
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Mercato degli agricoltori di piazza St Philip's
4280 N Campbell AveThere is a great Farmers Market every weekend- vendors sell Mexican clothing, art and textiles, locally made bath and body products, Arizona art and more. There is usually music and food as well