Historic Tucson & surrounding areas
Description:
Tucson is one of the oldest communities in the United States, steeped in a long history that blends Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo cultures. The diversity and well-preserved treasures around downtown Tucson and surrounding areas make for a full schedule of intriguing sight-seeing.
Photo courtesy of Ken Lund.
Photo courtesy of Ken Lund.
Author: nile user
Day 1 - Tucson, Scottsdale
Spend the day exploring what makes Tucson so special around downtown. Old Town Artisans encompasses a small city block located in the historic El Presidio neighborhood. The adobe building is more than 150 years old and houses several gift shops, galleries, and a restaurant. For a memorable morning in historic Tucson, have breakfast under the big Cottonwood tree in the patio. Next, take a walk to the Pima County Courthouse, taking the time to appreciate its famous mosaic dome. The Barrio Historico preserves some of the oldest building in Tucson and it's well worth exploring the historic architecture in this part of downtown. Have lunch at El Minuto Cafe, and then go next door to El Tiradito Wishing Shrine to reflect on the wishes and desires of all who have been here. Spend some more time exploring the shops and cafes along Congress Street and spend the night by the old train tracks at the Hotel Congress (don't worry, there are plenty of rooms with no middle-of-the-night train rumblings).
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Old Town Artisans
Location:
view in google maps186 North Meyer Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone:
520 623 6024 / +1 800 782 80722
Pima County Courthouse
Location:
view in google maps115 North Church Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone:
520 882 00442
Sugar Bowl Ice Cream Parlor
Location:
view in google maps4005 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone:
+1 480 946 00512
Rusty Spur Saloon
Location:
view in google maps7245 East Main Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone:
+1 480 425 77872
Olivos Mexican Patio (Los)
Location:
view in google maps7328 East Second Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone:
+1 480 946 22562
Hermosa Inn
Location:
view in google maps5532 North Palo Cristi Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Phone:
+1 602 955 86143
Barrio Historico
Location:
view in google mapsNear 100 South Stone Avenue
(Between Interstate 10 and Stone Ave, Cushing and 17th Street)
Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone:
+1 520 624 18174
El Minuto Cafe
Location:
view in google maps354 S Main Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone:
520 882 41455
"El Tiradito" Wishing Shrine
Location:
view in google maps356 South Main Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone:
+1 800 638 83506
Hotel Congress
Location:
view in google maps311 East Congress Street
Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone:
+1 520 622 8848 / +1 800 722 8848 (Toll Free)Day 2 - Tucson
Enjoy a full breakfast at The Cup Cafe, adjacent to the Hotel Congress. Pay a visit to St. Augustine Cathedral, which was part of the city's original Spanish fort built in 1776. Head south to Mission San Xavier del Bac, founded by Father Eusebio Kino in 1692, and a regional landmark. Back in downtown, have dinner at El Charro Cafe, one of the oldest Mexican restaurants in the United States, and then enjoy a drink at the Cushing Street Bar & Restaurant, housed inside a late 19th Century building downtown, and famous for its margaritas.
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The Cup Café
Location:
view in google maps311 E. Congress St.
Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone:
52079816182
St. Augustine Cathedral
Location:
view in google maps192 South Stone Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone:
520 623 63513
Mission San Xavier del Bac
Location:
view in google maps1950 W. San Xavier Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
Phone:
520 294 26246
El Charro Cafe
Location:
view in google maps311 North Court Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone:
520 622 19228
Cushing Street Bar & Restaurant
Location:
view in google maps198 W. Cushing St
Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone:
520/622-7984Day 3 - Tucson, Tubac
About forty minutes south of town, Tumacacori National Historic Park preserves the remains of another fine Spanish mission. Enjoy the museum and tranquil patio, which is filled with fruit trees and flowers. Heading back north to Tucson, spend the rest of the day in Tubac, a historic Southern Arizona town that has emerged as an artist's haven and a great place to pick up souvenirs of your Southern Arizona visit.
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Tumacacori National Historic Park
Location:
view in google maps1891 East Frontage Road
(Tumacacori exit off I-19)
Tucson, AZ 85640
Phone:
520 398 23412
Tubac
Location:
view in google mapsInterstate 19
(Tubac exit off I-19; 45 miles south of Tucson)
Tubac, AZ 85646
Phone:
520 398 2704 (Tubac Chamber of Commerce)3
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
Location:
view in google mapsP.O. Box 1296
Tubac, AZ 85646
Phone:
520-398-2252