Tucson is located in the Southeastern region of Arizona. With a population of 992,763 Tucson still has a small town feel. Surrounded by national parks it’s easy to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and connect with nature. A change of scenery is easily achieved by driving up Mount Lemmon for cooler temps and a mixed conifer forest. Tucson is in a valley surrounded by soaring peaks. Home to the giant saguaro cacti you can find them towering all over town or you can visit one of the Saguaro National Parks to the east and west of Tucson. A great way to learn about a city is to explore its culinary offerings and Tucson is full of extraordinary culinary delights.
Best Authentic Chinese Noodle Dishes
If you haven’t been to Noodleholics, you need to make your way to East Grant and North Palo Verde Blvd. They make the noodles fresh, and they are the perfect texture, tender, and slightly chewy. My favorite dish is the dry gullian, and I always sub for wheat noodles; they are the best. Everything is…
La Enantada -A Relaxed Date Night
La Encantada is a luxury mall in north Tucson with an open outdoor design. While strolling through the open-air shopping center, you get stunning views of the Santa Catalina Mountains. This is an excellent option for a relaxed date night. I prefer to go in the evening when the string lights illuminate the courtyard and…
Broadway Trailhead, East Saguaro National Park
At the dead-end of Broadway is a trailhead that takes you into East Saguaro National Park. The park is full of iconic Sonoran Desert saguaro cacti with the Rincon Mountains as a backdrop. The trailhead branches off into well-maintained dirt paths or you can stay on the paved path that is .7 miles to a…
An Oasis in the Desert
A great way to kill a couple hours is to stop at Le Buzz Café the Tanque Verde location and grab a bite to eat before heading to Agua Caliente Park. I have not found anything on the menu that I didn’t like. I ordered a curry chicken sandwich, and my husband got the tuna…
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