Local Gems, Community, and Food After Dark Night markets are one of the best ways to experience Tucson after sunset, especially during the summer months. These markets bring together local makers, street food, music, and culture, creating an atmosphere that feels like a community celebration…
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Holiday shopping in Tucson is a joyful experience, blending Sonoran desert charm with the season’s festive spirit. From the city’s vibrant markets and holiday fairs to boutique shops with one-of-a-kind finds, Tucson has something for everyone and then some. Holiday Shopping Deals Every year, the…
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With its eclectic blend of shops, markets, and local artisans, Tucson makes finding the perfect gift an adventure rather than a chore. Unwrap the diverse tapestry of holiday shopping experiences Tucson has to offer. Local Markets and Artisanal Delights Fourth Avenue Street Fair Venture into a…
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Celebrating Artistry and Local Flavors For more than 50 years now, this family-friendly tradition has brought over 350,000 people to the Old Pueblo. The fair offers something for everyone of all ages, hosting artists from around the world, live entertainment, and local and regional food like…
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From hats to boots, Tucson has cowboy duds for every style and budget. What to Wear in the West First-time visitors to Tucson and Southern Arizona, taking in their first serious dose of the Old West atmosphere here, often find themselves so taken with the wild charms of horseback riding and their…
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One-of-a-kind? Check. Artisanal curio? Absolutely. Whether you’re looking for quirky specialty or handspun local, you’ll score lovely finds in Tucson. It often takes a little digging to unearth cool shopping experiences, so here’s a hit list of where to go in our city to fill your shopping bag with…
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Tucson is a place where talented artists, chefs, and craftspeople have taken inspiration from the incredible natural surroundings of the Sonoran Desert for thousands of years. While our sunsets are world-famous, that same sun never sets on the creativity of our finest, and we believe that everyone…
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Becoming a cultural icon The son of Italian immigrants employed in mining, Ted realized early on that his father’s life wasn’t for him, so he hitchhiked to Tucson to study art at the University of Arizona. Struggling for some time, heading to Mexico City to work with Diego Rivera, trying (and…
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Embrace your geekery and shop 'til you drop For pop culture obsessives who want to explore the influences on today’s blockbuster films and TV shows and want to retain them in the form of physical copies, it’s a challenging quest, with a dying number of places to score old-school media in 2019…
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Whiskey, rare cars, food tours, and giant mirrors Yes, if you’re coming to Tucson, you’ll most likely go to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum or Mission San Xavier del Bac. Great choices, for sure. However, if you’re here for an extended stay or are on your second or third visit, here are some…
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