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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.
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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?
Murals in the Tucson, Arizona area continue to fill our city's walls with beauty. Here's where to find some of them!
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
Baja Cafe and Buendia Breakfast & Lunch Cafe made the list for a second straight year while Tucson's year-old La Frida Mexican Grill & Seafood debuted in the Top 50. Read moreThese 6 Tucson restaurants are among Yelp's top spots to eat in the country
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
#ThisIsTucson curated three gift boxes for the holidays, including goodies like creosote-scented perfume, desert-themed stickers, floral bundles for smoke cleansing and candles poured right here in Tucson. Read moreWe put together 3 gift boxes filled with items from local artists for the holidays
'Tis the season for saguaros wrapped in twinkling lights. From Winterhaven to ZooLights, here's where to see holiday lights in the Tucson, Marana and Oro Valley areas. Read moreWhere to see holiday lights in Tucson this December 2024 ✨✨
We love the holidays almost as much as we love Tucson's makers. Gift something local this season! Read moreA giant guide to gifts made by Tucson makers and small businesses
Vegans rejoice! Here's a huge list of vegan food in Tucson, Arizona. Bookmark this page or share with your friends. Read moreA giant list of vegan food in Tucson — now with more restaurants!
Here are five of our go-to pie-makers creating interesting and tasty options perfect for the holiday season. Read moreLet these 5 local bakeries do the baking for you this Thanksgiving
#ThisIsTucson curated a fall happy hour menu for The Moonstone. Get discounts on three food items and three cocktails, all while shopping from two local vendors on six dates this fall. Read moreWe curated a fall happy hour menu for Tucson's highest rooftop bar 🍸
Halloween festivities have arrived. On the roster for adults: late-night parties, costume contests, scary attractions, drink specials and more. Read more56 fun Halloween events in Tucson for ADULTS 👻
Halloween festivities have arrived. On the roster for kids and families: trunk-or-treating, crafts, costume parades, pumpkin patches and more. Read more45 fun Halloween events in Tucson for KIDS 🎃
From the All Souls Procession to the Fourth Avenue Street Fair, fall festival season has returned to Tucson. Read more85 festivals and markets in Tucson this fall and winter 2024
The question our food writer gets asked most often is: What should I eat in Tucson? Here, she answers, for every occasion. Read moreWhere should I eat in Tucson? A GIANT list of bucket list spots for every craving
Here are 13 new (and upcoming) coffee and tea spots to get your vanilla latte fix. Read moreGet caffeinated at these 13 new coffee and tea spots
Teryn Thress and Marcy Ellis have started Bun Bun Vending, installing creative vending machines at spots around Tucson. The plan is to fill them with items you wouldn't expect to find inside your average vending machine. Read moreThese two artists are installing vending machines filled with local art and uncommon finds
Read local and support independent bookstores this summer with the help of a summer reading list curated by #ThisIsTucson and Why I Love Where I Live. Win prizes for the books you read! Read moreThe 2024 Summer Reading Challenge is here, featuring 28 books with Tucson ties 📚
Di Luna Candles and #ThisIsTucson are releasing a candle scented like marshmallows and cactus flowers. Get it Aug. 3! Read moreWe're releasing a candle with Di Luna and it smells like s'mores in the desert
Pupapoolooza is here! Pima County is opening two of its pools to dogs on two Saturdays this August. Read morePima County is opening two of its pools for DOGS twice in August
Some restaurants in Tucson go beyond their normal menus and offer a bit of a treat to those who pay close attention. From rainbow tea to discontinued sandwiches, here are 9 eateries with secret menus. Read more10 secret menus at Tucson restaurants and food trucks 👀
Summer heat is here. Here's a list of 10 indoor activities in Tucson to try. The list includes everything from museums to axe-throwing to lounging with cats. Read more10 indoor things to do in Tucson this summer to beat the heat 🔥
When triple-digit temperatures take over during the day, we turn to the cooler temperatures of night. Here are nine things to do outside this summer after the sun goes down in the Tucson area. Read more9 things to do outdoors in Tucson after the sun goes down ☀️
Shop from your favorite Tucson artists during these markets that take place after the sun goes down. Read moreShop from local artists at these 12 summer night markets 🛍
North of Tucson in Oracle sits a lavender farm that feels like a fairytale. Lavender bloom season has arrived, meaning the farm is even more dreamy than usual. Read moreLavender is blooming at this whimsical farm north of Tucson
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