Location: Tucson
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5 Neighborhoods in Tucson That You Shouldn't Miss
Although Tucson's fantastic weather, national parks and forests and desert provide the perfect environment for tons of outdoor recreational activities, this city of half a million people also has its share of history and culture. With a history that goes back much further than many of its southwestern neighbors, Tucson boasts turn-of-the-century architecture, historic neighborhoods, museums and the Mission San Xavier del Bac, a still-functioning 18th-century mission considered one of the most beautiful in the U.S. Mexican and Native American influences are pervasive, and the city has a distinctly Western flavor. There's also a college-town atmosphere, thanks to the University of Arizona, which has its own share of museums and a science center. Whether golfing at a world-class golf resort, horseback riding, hiking in the wilderness, discovering desert flora and fauna at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum or exploring pre-Columbian and other art at the Tucson Art Museum, you'll have a mind-boggling array of things to do.
Restaurants in Tucson
1. Armory Historic District
2. Barrio Historico
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By NicJBoston - Brookline, United States
Around Convent Avenue, and in South Tucson, are several typical neighborhoods in which to stroll and take photos.
3. Fourth Avenue
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4.0 based on 307 reviews
An historic shopping area.
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
Looking for a new tattoo, haircut, good workout, day at the spa, guided tour on a segway, a bike tour, skateboard, yoga session, a slice of chocolate lava cake with raspberry compote, butterscotch budino topped with salted caramel and whipped cream, a poster of the Beatles or an artsy handbag? You'll find all of that and much more on Fourth Avenue in Tucson, Arizona. Located 1.5 miles from the University of Arizona campus, it is a popular go-to destination for shopping and dining with an electric flavor, a throwback setting from the 1970s. Since 1916, when the Fourth Avenue Council Historic District was nominated for the National Register of Historic Places, it has had the feel of the 1970s disco era and the vibe of a hippie neighborhood. Start at the Hippie Gypsy, which sells old-school tye-die retail, incense, tapestries and posters from the Beatles to Bob Marley. Or Desert Vintage, an artsy shop that sells vintage, indigenous looking clothes, accessories and hand-made bags. Fourth Avenue features costume shops, thrift shops, souvenir shops, antiques, jewelry, books, clothing, restaurants, bars and lounges. Eat at Dairy Queen or Pancho Villa's Grill or Brooklyn Company Pizza or The Hut or Caruso's Italian Restaurant or Maloney's Tavern. Visit WGH Woodworking, Crow Tattoo, Rustic Candle Company, Silver Sea Jewelry, Creative Clothing, Antigone Books, ZT Boutique or Everest Souvenirs or Ordinary Bike Shop. Finally, fill up your gas tank at Fourth Avenue Service Station.
4. Joesler Village
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3 reviews
Shopping plaza
