From splash pads at your neighborhood park to day passes at hotels, here's a list of places to cool off in the water this summer in Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana and Pima County.
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A mega list of Tucson-area museums and art galleries that you have to check out while in the Old Pueblo. Some of our local museums feature art, history, automobiles, aircraft and wildlife.
Carnicerias are more than just butcher shops. In Tucson, they can be loci of community and home to incredible Mexican food. Here's our roundup of 22 Mexican meat markets in Tucson.
Here are a few fun facts you might want to know about saguaro cactus blooms in Tucson and Southern Arizona. Some spoilers: Peak blooming is now through early June and the flowers smell like melon. Read moreSaguaros are blooming! 8 facts about saguaro blossoms
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A list of mental health resources in Tucson including emergency counseling services, support groups, LGBTQ+ resources, veteran resources and more. Read moreA giant list of mental health resources in Tucson
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Eat a Sonoran hot dog, cheer on the Wildcats, visit Tucson Meet Yourself. How many of these very Tucson things have you done? Read more19 must-do things to add to your Tucson bucket list
A big list of date ideas in Tucson: casual first dates, stargazing, board game spots, big-budget helicopter rides, sunset horseback riding and more. Read moreOur huge guide to date ideas in Tucson, from romantic to casual
Here's where to find everything from classic hot fudge sundaes to funky ice cream flavors served in bubble waffles. Read moreA long list of spots to get ice cream, gelato and frozen yogurt in Tucson
It's a question we get a lot: how do I meet new people in Tucson? Here's a huge list of ways to make friends here, from joining your neighborhood association to connecting with people who share the same hobbies as you. Read moreA giant list of ways to meet new people and make new friends in Tucson
A long list of breakfast and brunch favorites in Tucson, from snickerdoodle pancakes to chilaquiles. Read more30 spots to get brunch in Tucson, as suggested by our Instagram followers
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A HUGE guide to biking in Tucson including popular trails, local tours, ride clubs, repair shops and other resources. Read moreA big ol' bike guide to Tucson: trails, tours, shops, groups and more 🚲
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Whether you’re singing at the top of your lungs while watching your favorite band at the Rialto Theatre or enjoying a Broadway show at Centennial Hall, it’ll be way more fun when you have a full stomach. Read moreDinner and a show: a guide to the local eateries near entertainment venues
We asked readers where in Tucson they take out-of-town visitors. From restaurant icons to a miniature museum, here's what readers said. Read more10 must-visit places in Tucson, according to readers
Murals in the Tucson, Arizona area continue to fill our city's walls with beauty. Here's where to find some of them! Read moreA very long list of Tucson murals and where to find them
A list of farmers markets in Tucson, plus a couple additional produce resources. Read more9 local farmers markets to check out around Tucson 🥬
Looking for restaurants on Tucson's far-east side? Our food writer meticulously researched the eateries near or past Houghton Road. She found a surprising bounty, with options from Thai to country western grills. Read moreHoughton and beyond: 26 local bars and restaurants on Tucson's far-east side
Enjoy the outdoors while the good weather lasts! Before Tucson reaches its dreaded high summer temps, soak up the springtime sun at places like the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson Botanical Gardens and along The Loop. Read more10 fun things to do outside — before it gets too hot 🥵
A list of local indoor and outdoor pet-friendly places to take your dog in Tucson, Arizona. The list includes parks, hiking trails, restaurants, bars and activities that your furry friend can tag along to. Read moreA giant list of dog-friendly places and things to do in Tucson 🐶
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From indoor playgrounds, hikes suited for kids and the best chicken tenders in town, here's a BIG list of family-friendly restaurants, attractions and more in Tucson, Arizona. Read moreOur big guide of kid-friendly things to do and eat in Tucson
From scratch-made ice cream to cookies and other confections, Tucson is home to lots of tasty desserts. Here's a giant guide on where to find them. Read moreOur HUGE guide to dessert in Tucson, from pastries to date-night spots
Thank goodness for patio weather. Tucson is the best place during the fall and spring seasons to eat outside, surrounded by striking green palo verdes and views of nearby mountain ranges. Read moreA giant list of restaurant patios in Tucson: brunch, fine dining and more
Your guide to Sabino Canyon Recreation Area in Tucson, Arizona: We'll tell you about shuttles through the canyon, if pets are allowed, where to see water after rain falls in Tucson, and more. Read moreA giant guide to Sabino Canyon, Tucson's treasured hiking spot
Tucson is home to several mystical shops that sell crystals, smudge sticks, herbs and more, alongside workshops and events like tarot readings and limpias. Read moreCrystals, intention candles and tarot readings: 11 metaphysical shops in Tucson
After a fun day of snowball fights, skiing down mountains and building snowmen, you’ll want nothing more than to warm up with some good food and hot cocoa. Read moreCheck out these 6 restaurants during your snow day in Mt. Lemmon
Hundreds of movies have been filmed in Tucson, Arizona throughout the years. The many films have starred actors such as Patrick Dempsey, Gene Wilder, Kevin Costner, Whoopi Goldberg and Drew Barrymore. Read moreA giant list of movies filmed in Tucson
Where to get menudo in Tucson: Menudo is one of Tucson's favorite soups, in any weather but especially these winter months. Here, we break down 13 places to find menudo in Tucson as well as how Tania's 33 makes their award-winning menudo. Read moreTania's 33 and 12 other places to find bomb menudo in Tucson
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