Debbie’s Tucson Guidebook
Food scene
Part of the Krishna temple offering a vegetarian buffet.
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Govindas Natural Foods Buffet
711 E Blacklidge DrPart of the Krishna temple offering a vegetarian buffet.
Tucson-only fast food chain. Try the Slurpy-like Eegee mde with real fruit.
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Eegee's
2510 E Speedway BlvdTucson-only fast food chain. Try the Slurpy-like Eegee mde with real fruit.
Exo Roast Co
403 N 6th AveFood Conspiracy Co-op
412 N 4th AveNatural grocers plus heathy menu selections.
Savaya Coffee Market - Synergy Plaza
Nearby local coffee shop with a relaxed vibe.
Things to Do Around Town
Live music, food trucks, craft beer, wifi, funky and fun neighborhood venue.
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Metal Arts Village
3230 N Dodge BlvdLive music, food trucks, craft beer, wifi, funky and fun neighborhood venue.
Great get away from the city vibe and commune with the Suguaro cactus! Both paved and dirt hiking trails, from easy to difficult. I have a parking pass available for use.
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Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadGreat get away from the city vibe and commune with the Suguaro cactus! Both paved and dirt hiking trails, from easy to difficult. I have a parking pass available for use.
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
140 N Main AveParco commemorativo Brandi Fenton
3482 E River RdThe Loft Cinema
3233 E Speedway BlvdArthouse movies, special screenings.
Roadhouse Theater: Dine-in movies with reclining seats. Non-GMO popcorn with real butter. Gelato.
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Roadhouse Cinemas
4811 E Grant RdRoadhouse Theater: Dine-in movies with reclining seats. Non-GMO popcorn with real butter. Gelato.
Krav Maga self defense and fitness center. All are welcome, regardless of age or fitness abilities.
Tucson's Rising Phoenix Fitness & Defense
4500 E Speedway BlvdKrav Maga self defense and fitness center. All are welcome, regardless of age or fitness abilities.
Lovely view of the city from the foothills of the Catalina Mountains.
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Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
7000 N Resort DrLovely view of the city from the foothills of the Catalina Mountains.
Tohono Chul
7366 N Paseo Del NorteSee the beauty of the Sonoran Desert up close.
One of the bigger Gem Shows around town with hundreds of vendors from all over the world.
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Kino Sports Complex Gem And Mineral Show
2500 E Ajo WayOne of the bigger Gem Shows around town with hundreds of vendors from all over the world.
Neighborhoods
Funky, hip, happening area just north of downtown, with stores like the Hippie Gypsy, a Food Co-op, trendy restaurants and dive bars like The Hut.
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Historic Fourth Avenue
Funky, hip, happening area just north of downtown, with stores like the Hippie Gypsy, a Food Co-op, trendy restaurants and dive bars like The Hut.
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Check the Weather
Be sure to check the weather for Tucson before you pack. It can be warm and sunny during the day, and chilly to cold at night. Bring a jacket and warm socks just in case!
Usanze e culture
Watch for pedestrians in the street
While driving, be aware of pedestrians crossing in the middle of the block or crossing against a green light (happens all the time). There's also a lot of bicyclists to keep an eye out for. Drive defensively, especially at night.
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Tucson Gem Show Guide and Shuttle Map
There are a lot of free, open to the public shows, but not all. Some are wholesale - to the trade only. This handy guide will steer you in the right direction. There's also a map of the free shuttle that goes to a lot of different shows.
jogsshow dot com/tucson-gem-show-shuttles/