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Sightseeing
Located 16 miles west of Tucson, Saguaro National Park is perfect if you’re up for an outdoor hiking or biking adventure.
The park is known for having the country’s largest cacti, the Saguaro, and there are plenty of hiking trails for you to enjoy. Some of the more popular trails are Loma Verde Loop (3.8 miles), Wild Dog Trail (1.8 miles), King Canyon / Gold Mine Loop (2.4 miles), and Sendero Esperanza Trail to the Ridge / to Wasson peak (3.4 – 8 miles).
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Национальный парк Сагуаро
Located 16 miles west of Tucson, Saguaro National Park is perfect if you’re up for an outdoor hiking or biking adventure.
The park is known for having the country’s largest cacti, the Saguaro, and there are plenty of hiking trails for you to enjoy. Some of the more popular trails are Loma Verde Loop (3.8 miles), Wild Dog Trail (1.8 miles), King Canyon / Gold Mine Loop (2.4 miles), and Sendero Esperanza Trail to the Ridge / to Wasson peak (3.4 – 8 miles).
The oldest standing European structure in the state, Mission San Xavier del Bac is a great example of Spanish Colonial architecture and is a national historic landmark.
Seeing upwards of 200 000 visitors every year, this Catholic mission was first founded back in 1692, but the construction of the current church you see today started in 1783 and was completed in 1797.
The mission is open every day from 7 AM to 5 PM and doesn’t have an admission fee.
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Миссия Сан-Ксавьер-дель-Бак
1950 W San Xavier RdThe oldest standing European structure in the state, Mission San Xavier del Bac is a great example of Spanish Colonial architecture and is a national historic landmark.
Seeing upwards of 200 000 visitors every year, this Catholic mission was first founded back in 1692, but the construction of the current church you see today started in 1783 and was completed in 1797.
The mission is open every day from 7 AM to 5 PM and doesn’t have an admission fee.
Looking to escape the intense summer heat or have a great wintertime adventure? Then head 45 miles north of Tucson to Mt. Lemmon!
Due to the 8000 ft elevation in the Coronado Forest, Mt. Lemmon is around 30 degrees cooler than nearby Tucson, which makes it one of the top summertime retreats in the area. However, this also means that, in the winter, you’ll be able to find excellent skiing, snowboarding, sledding and snowshoeing.
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Маунт Леммон
Looking to escape the intense summer heat or have a great wintertime adventure? Then head 45 miles north of Tucson to Mt. Lemmon!
Due to the 8000 ft elevation in the Coronado Forest, Mt. Lemmon is around 30 degrees cooler than nearby Tucson, which makes it one of the top summertime retreats in the area. However, this also means that, in the winter, you’ll be able to find excellent skiing, snowboarding, sledding and snowshoeing.
What’s essentially a zoo, botanical garden, natural history museum, and art gallery all in one, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum lends focus to the diverse flora and fauna of the Sonoran Desert.
Not only is this often listed as one of the top ten museums in the country, but 85% of the experience is outdoors, they have two miles of walking paths, and they’re home to conservation and research programs.
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Музей пустыни Аризона-Сонора
2021 N Kinney RdWhat’s essentially a zoo, botanical garden, natural history museum, and art gallery all in one, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum lends focus to the diverse flora and fauna of the Sonoran Desert.
Not only is this often listed as one of the top ten museums in the country, but 85% of the experience is outdoors, they have two miles of walking paths, and they’re home to conservation and research programs.
Comprised of over 350 historical aircraft, 6 indoor hangars, and 80 acres of land, the Pima Air & Space Museum is one of the largest non-government funded aircraft museums in the world.
Specifically, the museum is home to the world’s smallest biplane, a flight simulator, a gallery honoring women in the aviation industry, an airplane “boneyard”, and plenty of history-making artifacts.
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Музей авиации и космонавтики Пима
6000 E Valencia RdComprised of over 350 historical aircraft, 6 indoor hangars, and 80 acres of land, the Pima Air & Space Museum is one of the largest non-government funded aircraft museums in the world.
Specifically, the museum is home to the world’s smallest biplane, a flight simulator, a gallery honoring women in the aviation industry, an airplane “boneyard”, and plenty of history-making artifacts.
To beat the reliable heat, Tucson is an early rising town. Join the jocks in a hike up Tumamoc Hill, an 860-acre ecological preserve operated by the University of Arizona and Pima County that functions as a public gym (free). Some run the 1.5-mile route that switchbacks uphill, but most find the 700-foot rise aerobically demanding enough to keep to a brisk hiking pace. A series of transmission towers and signs that say “Stop Walking” mark the top, but the views of Tucson and its surrounding mountains plus the groves of saguaros picketing the hillside help distract from the challenge of the ascent.
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Tumamoc Hill Hiking Trail
Tumamoc Hill RoadTo beat the reliable heat, Tucson is an early rising town. Join the jocks in a hike up Tumamoc Hill, an 860-acre ecological preserve operated by the University of Arizona and Pima County that functions as a public gym (free). Some run the 1.5-mile route that switchbacks uphill, but most find the 700-foot rise aerobically demanding enough to keep to a brisk hiking pace. A series of transmission towers and signs that say “Stop Walking” mark the top, but the views of Tucson and its surrounding mountains plus the groves of saguaros picketing the hillside help distract from the challenge of the ascent.
Sentinel Peak, also known as “A” Mountain, is a prominent landmark, hiking trail, park and sunset-watching destination in the Tucson Mountains on the west side of Downtown Tucson. Every day, hundreds of people walk, bike and drive on Sentinel Peak Road, which climbs and encircles Sentinel Peak Park. The 2,897-foot mountain is made up of several layers of igneous rock representing various types of volcanic activity, though the mountain itself is not a volcano. Sentinel Peak and the surrounding Santa Cruz Valley have a rich archaeological history dating back over 4,000 years.
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Парк Сентинел Пик (“A” гора)
1001 Sentinel Peak Rd SSentinel Peak, also known as “A” Mountain, is a prominent landmark, hiking trail, park and sunset-watching destination in the Tucson Mountains on the west side of Downtown Tucson. Every day, hundreds of people walk, bike and drive on Sentinel Peak Road, which climbs and encircles Sentinel Peak Park. The 2,897-foot mountain is made up of several layers of igneous rock representing various types of volcanic activity, though the mountain itself is not a volcano. Sentinel Peak and the surrounding Santa Cruz Valley have a rich archaeological history dating back over 4,000 years.
City/town information
Tubac is the perfect place to go for a walk, shop and have good food. There are numerous other streets in this small community which carry an assortment of galleries, gifts yard art and doodads.
At the end of Tubac Road is the Presidio de Tubac State Historic Park, the first Presidio to be established in Arizona.
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Tubac
Tubac is the perfect place to go for a walk, shop and have good food. There are numerous other streets in this small community which carry an assortment of galleries, gifts yard art and doodads.
At the end of Tubac Road is the Presidio de Tubac State Historic Park, the first Presidio to be established in Arizona.
Food scene
The food is fresh and really good.
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Mariscos Chihuahua Mexican Seafood Restaurant Tucson Best Mexican Tucson Authentic Ceviche
1009 N Grande AveThe food is fresh and really good.
Sunlit restaurant featuring an array of vegan & vegetarian Mexican plates in a laid-back atmosphere.
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Tumerico on 4th. Ave
402 East 4th StreetSunlit restaurant featuring an array of vegan & vegetarian Mexican plates in a laid-back atmosphere.
Mexican breakfast & lunch favorites are served in generous portions at this snug, busy weekday cafe.
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The Little One
151 North Stone AvenueMexican breakfast & lunch favorites are served in generous portions at this snug, busy weekday cafe.
Casa Valencia Mexican Seafood, Bar & Grill -Tucson South Mariscos
1825 West Valencia RoadGreat food.
Little Mexico Steakhouse
2851 West Valencia RoadGreat Mexican Food
Inside a circa-1919 hotel, this trendy American cafe serves old-school desserts & creative entrees.
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Cup Cafe
311 E Congress StInside a circa-1919 hotel, this trendy American cafe serves old-school desserts & creative entrees.
Family-friendly landmark serving housemade pasta & Italian staples in a mural-adorned dining room.
Mama Louisa's Italian Restaurant & Catering
2041 S Craycroft RdFamily-friendly landmark serving housemade pasta & Italian staples in a mural-adorned dining room.
Bustling venue featuring traditional Italian cuisine, plus a bakery, a wine bar & outdoor seating.
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Locale Neighborhood Italian Restaurant
60 N Alvernon WayBustling venue featuring traditional Italian cuisine, plus a bakery, a wine bar & outdoor seating.
BK Carne Asada & Hot Dogs
2680 N 1st AveGreat Carne Asada tacos and hot dogs.
With whitewashed walls and a brick-paved courtyard, the Mercado San Agustin resembles a Spanish-colonial-era market, though it was built in 2010 to 21st-century environmental standards. The mix of restaurants and retailers includes the popular La Estrella Bakery, known for Mexican pastries and Presta Coffee, Seis Kitchen. After eating on the patio, browse the shops at the market, including Mast for locally made leather bags and jewelry, and San Augustin Trading Company for handmade leather moccasins.
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Рынок Сан-Агустин
100 South Avenida del ConventoWith whitewashed walls and a brick-paved courtyard, the Mercado San Agustin resembles a Spanish-colonial-era market, though it was built in 2010 to 21st-century environmental standards. The mix of restaurants and retailers includes the popular La Estrella Bakery, known for Mexican pastries and Presta Coffee, Seis Kitchen. After eating on the patio, browse the shops at the market, including Mast for locally made leather bags and jewelry, and San Augustin Trading Company for handmade leather moccasins.