Tucson Things to Do

Located about 12 miles north of the city on Arizona Highway 77 (Oracle Road), this park affords the best views of the canyons and domes of the Catalina Mountains. A multitude of birds, snakes and lizards inhabit the lower regio... more

Under the direction of David Speers, set design and staging is usually first-rate. Partnered with many private donors including the prominent Hearst Foundation, this organization provides public outreach programs in addition to... more

The cast of this theater on the UofA campus is entirely made up from University of Arizona drama students, ready to be unleashed upon the real world, to teach us all the value of good productions, particularly as far as the cla... more

Kitt Peak National Observatory is home to the largest collection of optical telescopes in the world, located on the Tohono O’odham Reservation. An ideal place for stargazing at 6,875 feet above sea level, guided tours are... more

Mariachi has become popular world music throughout the Americas. Tucson is one of the centers for the art consisting of singing, music and ornate costuming. During the last weekend of April every year, students and musicians co... more

This hip, upscale bar and Latin-Mediterrean Grill is adjacent to Janos at the Westin La Paloma Resort. Fans of Chef Wilder's wonderful fine dining fare will also want to try this slightly more casual concept. A seasonal summer... more

Just across Sixth Avenue, this modern, upbeat Barrio bistro serves creative contemporary cuisine in an attractive, lively atmosphere. It's a convenient dining spot when attending theater and music events or when doing business... more

Voted Best Cocktail Bar Tucson Weekly's readers' poll, this place has done everything to maintain its status as the first choice for martini drinkers in Tucson. Its second claim to fame is the beer bar, serving nine brands of m... more

Here is the one and only truly Irish bar in Tucson (though there are others who claim to be). This is where you want to be on St. Patrick's Day. On all other days, it's a good place to start the bar-hopping that takes place at... more

This is where the smokers of Tucson take their last stand. The place serves some of the strongest coffee in town, which is why night owls love to hang out there until long after midnight. Non-smokers usually prefer to sit outsi... more