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Guide to Tucson's Best Spots
Canyon Ranch in Tucson is one of Guide to Tucson's Best Spots.

1. Canyon Ranch in Tucson

8.6
8600 E Rockcliff Rd (E Synder Road), Tucson, AZ
Resort · 12 tips and reviews

Mary M.Mary McGurn: There's something for everyone here: fitness classes, spa treatments, spiritual health, healing energy, metaphysical, etc. Try the Watsu Massage and the Shamanic Journey.

Pima Air & Space Museum is one of Guide to Tucson's Best Spots.

2. Pima Air & Space Museum

8.7
6000 E Valencia Rd (btw Craycroft & Wilmot), Tucson, AZ
Science Museum · 72 tips and reviews

Mary M.Mary McGurn: Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes. You can also see some of the 4,000 military and civilian aircraft by driving along the fence on Kolb Road by the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.

Kitt Peak National Observatory is one of Guide to Tucson's Best Spots.

3. Kitt Peak National Observatory

8.2
Arizona Highway 386, Sells, AZ
Observatory · 4 tips and reviews

Mary M.Mary McGurn: Don't miss the Nightly Observing Program which is an opportunity for amateurs to take a peak through the mammoth research telescopes. It was one of the coolest things that I did in 2011.

Mission San Xavier del Bac is one of Guide to Tucson's Best Spots.

4. Mission San Xavier del Bac

9.3
1950 W San Xavier Rd, Tucson, AZ
Church · San Xavier Mission · 29 tips and reviews
The Royal Elizabeth Bed & Breakfast Inn is one of Guide to Tucson's Best Spots.

5. The Royal Elizabeth Bed & Breakfast Inn

204 S Scott Ave, Tucson, AZ
Hotel · Armory Park · 2 tips and reviews

Mary M.Mary McGurn: This B&B is ideally located in the heart of downtown Tucson, within walking distance to the historic districts and local eateries.

Cafe Poca Cosa is one of Guide to Tucson's Best Spots.

6. Cafe Poca Cosa

7.5
110 E Pennington St (N 6th Ave), Tucson, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · 74 tips and reviews

Mary M.Mary McGurn: Try the daily sampler (El Plato Poca Cosa) with three dishes selected by the chef. Wash the delicious gourmet Mexican food down with one of the margaritas.

Center For Creative Photography is one of Guide to Tucson's Best Spots.

7. Center For Creative Photography

7.9
1030 N Olive Rd (E 2nd St), Tucson, AZ
Art Museum · 10 tips and reviews

Mary M.Mary McGurn: Small but impressive collection of Ansel Adams' prints.

Barrio Brewing Co. is one of Guide to Tucson's Best Spots.

8. Barrio Brewing Co.

8.9
800 E 16th St (S Toole Ave), Tucson, AZ
Brewery · 58 tips and reviews

Mary M.Mary McGurn: Worth the detour for a Sonoran Dog.

Presidio Historic District is one of Guide to Tucson's Best Spots.

9. Presidio Historic District

Tucson, AZ
Home (private) · El Presidio · 1 tip

Mary M.Mary McGurn: Check out the historic houses dating back from the mid-1850s on Meyer Ave. and Main Ave. Read more: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/tucson/0098010008.html#ixzz121chnzph.

Barrio Viejo is one of Guide to Tucson's Best Spots.

10. Barrio Viejo

Tucson, AZ
Neighborhood · 9 tips and reviews

Mary M.Mary McGurn: With its 150 adobe row houses, this is the largest collection of 19th-century Sonoran-style adobe buildings in the United States.

Tucson Museum of Art is one of Guide to Tucson's Best Spots.

11. Tucson Museum of Art

8.2
140 N Main Ave (Alameda), Tucson, AZ
Art Gallery · El Presidio · 13 tips and reviews

Mary M.Mary McGurn: Collections of pre-Columbian and Western art, as well as exhibits of contemporary works. Museum galleries include a few historic homes.

El Tiradito is one of Guide to Tucson's Best Spots.

12. El Tiradito

400 South Main Avenue, Tucson, AZ
Shrine · 1 tip

CiaCia: Go to this 19th-century shrine when you have an impossible cause. Where a star-crossed lover was shot. Bring a candle. Historic site.

Titan Missile Museum is one of Guide to Tucson's Best Spots.

13. Titan Missile Museum

9.1
1580 West Duval Mine Road, Sahuarita, AZ
Science Museum · 24 tips and reviews

14. Arizona Historical Society: Downtown Museum

140 N Stone Ave (Alameda), Tucson, AZ
History Museum · 2 tips and reviews

Mary M.Mary McGurn: Housed in the Wells Fargo bank building, this museum is a perfect introduction to the history of Tucson.

Presidio Park (El) is one of Guide to Tucson's Best Spots.

15. Presidio Park (El)

7.6
160 West Alameda Street, Tucson, AZ
Plaza · 4 tips and reviews

K12 IncK12 Inc: Did you know? This site has been in use since 1539, and the plaza's use as a park dates from 1776.

Pima County Courthouse is one of Guide to Tucson's Best Spots.

16. Pima County Courthouse

115 N Church Ave, Tucson, AZ
Courthouse · 2 tips and reviews

Mary M.Mary McGurn: Built in 1928, the courthouse incorporates Moorish, Spanish, and Southwestern architectural features, including a colorful tiled dome.

Armory Park is one of Guide to Tucson's Best Spots.

17. Armory Park

6.8
221 S. 6th Ave (S. 6th Ave btw E. 12th Street & E. 13th Street), Tucson, AZ
Park · Armory Park · 5 tips and reviews
Tucson Convention Center is one of Guide to Tucson's Best Spots.

18. Tucson Convention Center

260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ
Convention Center · 11 tips and reviews

Mary M.Mary McGurn: Near the fountains in the center of the convention center complex is the historic Sosa-Carillo-Frémont House, an adobe structure built in the 1850s.

Temple of Music and Art is one of Guide to Tucson's Best Spots.

19. Temple of Music and Art

8.1
330 S Scott Ave, Tucson, AZ
Theater · Armory Park · 4 tips and reviews

CiaCia: Architectural treasure. Allow extra time to stroll along Scott Street, recently landscaped with markers for other historic buildings.

St. Augustine Cathedral is one of Guide to Tucson's Best Spots.

20. St. Augustine Cathedral

7.6
192 S Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ
Church · 7 tips and reviews

Mary M.Mary McGurn: Built in 1896 and modeled after a Mexican cathedral, this cathedral incorporates symbols of the Arizona desert -- the horned toad, the saguaro, and the yucca -- above the door, next to St. Augustine.

Etherton Gallery is one of Guide to Tucson's Best Spots.

21. Etherton Gallery

135 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ
Art Gallery · Armory Park · 3 tips and reviews

Mary M.Mary McGurn: Top contemporary art gallery.

Southern Arizona Transportation Museum is one of Guide to Tucson's Best Spots.

22. Southern Arizona Transportation Museum

(Toole & 6th Ave), Tucson, AZ
History Museum · 1 tip
Maynards Market & Kitchen is one of Guide to Tucson's Best Spots.

23. Maynards Market & Kitchen

7.8
400 N Toole Ave, Tucson, AZ
French Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews
La Placita is one of Guide to Tucson's Best Spots.

24. La Placita

Tucson, AZ
Other Great Outdoors · 1 tip
Old Town Artisans is one of Guide to Tucson's Best Spots.

25. Old Town Artisans

201 N Court Ave, Tucson, AZ
Arts and Crafts Store · El Presidio · 1 tip
El Presidio Real de San Agustin de Tucson is one of Guide to Tucson's Best Spots.

26. El Presidio Real de San Agustin de Tucson

Church Avenue (Washington Street), Tucson, AZ
Structure · El Presidio · 2 tips and reviews

Mary M.Mary McGurn: Not particularly impressive and can be skipped if you are pressed for time.