Andres & Adara's Guide Book
Food scene
Charro Cafe. Founded in 1922, it claims to be the oldest Mexican restaurant in the United States that’s been continually operated by the same family. In that time, generations of chefs have passed down and perfected some seriously delicious recipes. The most important of these menu items can be seen drying in a dangling cage outside the restaurant every day.
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El Charro Café
311 N Court AveCharro Cafe. Founded in 1922, it claims to be the oldest Mexican restaurant in the United States that’s been continually operated by the same family. In that time, generations of chefs have passed down and perfected some seriously delicious recipes. The most important of these menu items can be seen drying in a dangling cage outside the restaurant every day.
This classic hotel, built in 1919, looks like something straight out of the classiest parts of the Jazz Age. Built on the newly paved Congress Street where it still stands, the swanky hotel even looked classy back in the day. Of course all of this splendor in the otherwise developing town managed to attract some high-profile clientele, including some of ill repute. Namely, John Dillinger and his gang.
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Hotel Congress
311 E Congress StThis classic hotel, built in 1919, looks like something straight out of the classiest parts of the Jazz Age. Built on the newly paved Congress Street where it still stands, the swanky hotel even looked classy back in the day. Of course all of this splendor in the otherwise developing town managed to attract some high-profile clientele, including some of ill repute. Namely, John Dillinger and his gang.
Street Taco and Beer Co. is bringing the heat with a menu chock full of delicious Tacos, Ceviche, and Warm Churros. Enjoy two or maybe five tacos at only 3 bucks a pop with a refreshing Agua Fresca. After an evening at the nearby Fox Theaters, sit along the outdoor bar and enjoy fresh tacos while watching the vibrant scene downtown.
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Street- Taco and Beer Co.
58 W Congress StStreet Taco and Beer Co. is bringing the heat with a menu chock full of delicious Tacos, Ceviche, and Warm Churros. Enjoy two or maybe five tacos at only 3 bucks a pop with a refreshing Agua Fresca. After an evening at the nearby Fox Theaters, sit along the outdoor bar and enjoy fresh tacos while watching the vibrant scene downtown.
Hearty comfort food is the order of the day at this homey & compact diner known for breakfast.
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Bobo's Restaurant
2938 E Grant RdHearty comfort food is the order of the day at this homey & compact diner known for breakfast.
Sightseeing
The mummified bodies of two members of the Hohokam Nation were discovered in Colossal Cave. Local folklore and historic sources also indicate it has been used at least once as a hideout by train robbers, who allegedly stashed gold within its depths.
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Parque de la Montaña de la Cueva Colosal
16721 E Old Spanish TrailThe mummified bodies of two members of the Hohokam Nation were discovered in Colossal Cave. Local folklore and historic sources also indicate it has been used at least once as a hideout by train robbers, who allegedly stashed gold within its depths.
Legler initially worked as a postal clerk, but soon found his life consumed by his desire to spread his message to all that would listen. He purchased the land for the Moon in 1917, and with the help of a couple of close friends, began the laborious endeavor of transforming the desert into a magical landscape of winding paths, stone towers and walls, and hidden grottoes. Throughout the following years, he expanded constantly on the construction while giving tours with the aid of friends and local children under the pseudonym of “The Mountain Gnome”.
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Valley of the Moon
2544 E Allen RdLegler initially worked as a postal clerk, but soon found his life consumed by his desire to spread his message to all that would listen. He purchased the land for the Moon in 1917, and with the help of a couple of close friends, began the laborious endeavor of transforming the desert into a magical landscape of winding paths, stone towers and walls, and hidden grottoes. Throughout the following years, he expanded constantly on the construction while giving tours with the aid of friends and local children under the pseudonym of “The Mountain Gnome”.
Sprawling over 98 acres and featuring an aquarium, zoo, botanical garden, natural history museum, and art gallery, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum can be found to the west of Tucson. The museum focuses on educating visitors regarding the various flora and fauna that can be found in the Sonoran Desert region, and houses of 200 species of desert animals and over 1,000 types of plants. This unusual museum is one of the most visited attractions in Arizona and attracts over 400,000 travelers per year, and is made up of different exhibitions that provide both historical and contemporary explanations of wildlife and plant life. Some of these include ‘Rivers to the Sea’, ‘Cat Canyon’, and ‘Life on the Rocks’.
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Museo del Desierto de Arizona-Sonora
2021 N Kinney RdSprawling over 98 acres and featuring an aquarium, zoo, botanical garden, natural history museum, and art gallery, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum can be found to the west of Tucson. The museum focuses on educating visitors regarding the various flora and fauna that can be found in the Sonoran Desert region, and houses of 200 species of desert animals and over 1,000 types of plants. This unusual museum is one of the most visited attractions in Arizona and attracts over 400,000 travelers per year, and is made up of different exhibitions that provide both historical and contemporary explanations of wildlife and plant life. Some of these include ‘Rivers to the Sea’, ‘Cat Canyon’, and ‘Life on the Rocks’.
Located just north of Tucson, the Sabino Canyon is nestled in the Santa Catalina Mountains and the Coronado National Forest. The canyon offers magnificent trails, majestic views, and hiking and trekking opportunities. Surprisingly, considering that the canyon is located in the desert, there is also Sabino Creek nearby which features waterfalls that can be admired and crossed by bridge. For visitors who prefer not to hike, there is a tram through the canyon that has nine stops along the way.
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Área recreativa del Cañón Sabino
5700 North Sabino Canyon RoadLocated just north of Tucson, the Sabino Canyon is nestled in the Santa Catalina Mountains and the Coronado National Forest. The canyon offers magnificent trails, majestic views, and hiking and trekking opportunities. Surprisingly, considering that the canyon is located in the desert, there is also Sabino Creek nearby which features waterfalls that can be admired and crossed by bridge. For visitors who prefer not to hike, there is a tram through the canyon that has nine stops along the way.
A member of the United States National Park System, the park is actually split across two separate locations to the east and west of Tucson. Parts of the Rincon Mountains, the Tucson Mountains, and the Sonoran Desert are all located within the park. The name ‘saguaro’ was actually given to the park after the name of an indigenous cactus that grows there and visitors can witness these cacti up close on one of the many treks available around the park. Hiking trails, long and short, are marked and available to all differing levels of fitness and endurance, although the park authorities advise that visitors do not attempt long hikes in the more remote parts of the park in the summer months when temperatures rise considerably.
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Saguaro National Park
A member of the United States National Park System, the park is actually split across two separate locations to the east and west of Tucson. Parts of the Rincon Mountains, the Tucson Mountains, and the Sonoran Desert are all located within the park. The name ‘saguaro’ was actually given to the park after the name of an indigenous cactus that grows there and visitors can witness these cacti up close on one of the many treks available around the park. Hiking trails, long and short, are marked and available to all differing levels of fitness and endurance, although the park authorities advise that visitors do not attempt long hikes in the more remote parts of the park in the summer months when temperatures rise considerably.
Situated in downtown Tucson, San Xavier del Bac is a Spanish Catholic Mission that sits on the Tohono O’odham San Xavier Indian Reservation. The mission takes its name from a Christian missionary who is also hailed as the co-founder of the Jesuit Order, Francis Xavier. Built in the 18th Century, the site is often considered some of the finest Spanish colonial architecture in the United States. It is open to the public daily and attracts over 200,000 visitors a year many of whom consider the site a pilgrimage. Still run by Franciscan members of the Christian community, tourist can savor the serene atmosphere in one of the oldest European buildings in Arizona.
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Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdSituated in downtown Tucson, San Xavier del Bac is a Spanish Catholic Mission that sits on the Tohono O’odham San Xavier Indian Reservation. The mission takes its name from a Christian missionary who is also hailed as the co-founder of the Jesuit Order, Francis Xavier. Built in the 18th Century, the site is often considered some of the finest Spanish colonial architecture in the United States. It is open to the public daily and attracts over 200,000 visitors a year many of whom consider the site a pilgrimage. Still run by Franciscan members of the Christian community, tourist can savor the serene atmosphere in one of the oldest European buildings in Arizona.
Mall
This retail chain is focused on providing comfortable yet stylish shoes for men, women & kids. As well as some good places to grab a bite!
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La Encantada
2905 E Skyline DrThis retail chain is focused on providing comfortable yet stylish shoes for men, women & kids. As well as some good places to grab a bite!
Park Place is a large indoor shopping mall located on the East Side of Tucson, Arizona, United States. The anchor stores are Century Theatres, Dillard's, Round 1 Entertainment, Total Wine & More, Ulta Beauty, and Old Navy. There is 1 vacant anchor store that was once Macy's.
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Park Place
5870 E Broadway BlvdPark Place is a large indoor shopping mall located on the East Side of Tucson, Arizona, United States. The anchor stores are Century Theatres, Dillard's, Round 1 Entertainment, Total Wine & More, Ulta Beauty, and Old Navy. There is 1 vacant anchor store that was once Macy's.