Downtown Tucson is currently bustling with the annual Tucson Rock and Gem show. Many of the hotels…read morealong I-10 are occupied by vendors from all over the world. You'll find just about everything your heart desires. There are rocks, gems, fossils, supplies for rock hounds, beautiful displays of precious gems, artifacts, toys, clothing and much more. The show runs for two weeks. You can't possibly see everything in the two weeks. Choose what you want to see and focus on that. There are free shuttles that take you to different areas in Tucson. Fun times. Be ready to park in fee lots. Very little free street parking unless you are on the outskirts of the town.

A VERY PLEASANT DT EXPERIENCE! It's so refreshing to see a Downtown area that's loved and…read morewell-kept. I felt safe exploring the city streets! We explored the front of city hall and the square nearby, the convention center, and some of the eateries. Unfortunately, a lot of stuff was closed due to NYE! It was a little shocking considering other cities keep things open. I definitely want to go back to see what the nightlife really looks like. From what I can tell Tucson's taco drop was going to be poppin' but we weren't here for that. My family and I came to watch the Tucson Roadrunners at the Convention Center's arena. Parking was $10 and traffic was super light. The streets were a little tight in some parts of Downtown but nothing we couldn't handle. There's a lot of new apartment/loft complexes being constructed which is nice to see. Tucson is booming! Overall, I had a great time. I enjoyed the subtle desert decor and artistic murals, it was very charming! The signage was very clear and we navigated through the streets easily. Note: Bikes are available to rent! Oh, and a new food hall is coming to DT Tucson! Yay!

Looks like a giant donut!…read more This piece of public art is very simple, just an upright circle that lights up at night. It was was originally created for the Luminarias del Pueblo fundraising auction in April 2005. It is located in the median on West Alameda Street between El Presidio Park and the Tucson Museum of Art. I put in a location edit on Yelp back in Nov. 2022 since the location marker was incorrect. Hubby & I drove all over looking for it. Since then, it has been corrected. Be careful crossing the road to get to it! Desert O is a translucent ring that is 6 feet in diameter This object has a steel skeleton inside that can be seen both during the day and at night. It basically looks white and pretty unremarkable during the day. The ring displays a pattern of colored LED lights that circle slowly inside the sculpture. It is covered with frosted acrylic panels that make it glow brightly. This art is a solar-powered. There is one 'secret' touch-sensitive button that allows visitors to control the lighting. You have to find it from the hundreds of metal fasteners holding the sculpture together. It was nice to get out and take a look at this public art!

nothing really special here. when it was built I was in high school and we called it the glass…read moreDonut. sounds allot better than glass O . around the holidays they decorate it as a wreath, or art least I remember they used to.

Finally got a ride on the famous Old Pueblo Trolley! Sunday is a great day to do this as it costs…read moreonly two bits. The car I was on was built in Osaka, Japan in 1953 but was still a beauty to look at. I understand that the trolley will have to shut down after Halloween to allow for construction of the new light rail so you might want to hop on down to 4th Ave. or Old Main and hitch a ride while you can. If you come dressed in a costume on Halloween, you can ride for free. Great for families and kids of all ages!

This place is a treasure. The restored-- and not quiet yet restored --- buses and trolleys are…read moregreat and guests are welcomed to go inside them. The person in charge is a very kind retired bus driver who makes models of the busses in his free time. It's a really neat place.

Nice little Collective that houses a range of activities from movie screenings, live music (some…read moregreat old time punk bands + new bands), classes ( Bike Repair, etc) , newspapers, zines, books, brochures, stickers, etc. The center is open Tues. 3-7pm, Thurs. 4-7pm, Saturday 12-4pm, besides during other posted events.

Great collective, good Venue, great bands (often local), good people. Wonderful Lending library &…read morecommunity resource center with a variety of classes available.

I was impressed by the number of restaurants and vendors here. This is really a first-class event…read more I thought there would be a couple breweries and a little wine, but there were several distributors there pouring. There was plenty of wine, beer, and a couple cocktails. It's easy to overdo it when you're sampling drinks, so be careful to keep track! A couple of the restaurants had run out of samples before we could get to them, but we still had plenty. They had great live music. Red Door Spa was there as well. My friend got a massage, and I got a five-minute manicure from the girls there. It was really fun. We enjoyed walking through the galleries a little as well. Overall, fun event. The ticket price is pretty high at $50, I wouldn't say you necessarily get your money's worth in small plates and tastings, but it's a fundraiser for the museum and a very nice event.

What do you get when you combine a fabulous space, 150 wines and 24 local restaurants? CRUSH! Oh…read morewait, I missed the live DJ, Orbital Evolution Hoop Troupe and of course the silent auction. CRUSH is one of those events that you look forward to ever year. The Tucson Museum of Art is an incredible space and houses some great art collections in addition to fabulous events throughout the year. CRUSH is all about bringing foodies, wino's and art lovers together to celebrate and support the museum. Getting to taste food from many of our favorite local restaurants and chatting with the chefs is one of my favorite parts of the evening. Chef Janos, Hacienda del Sol, Tavolino, Lodge on the Desert, Primo, Jasper cafe, Abbey, Jax Kitchen, Flemings, Armitage, Paradise Bakery, Tubac Resort and so many more were this year. Looking forward to what next year will bring!

We enjoyed the ambiance of this restaurant. It is set up perfectly flat for an Italian restaurant…read moredate night. The tea lights on the table make a huge difference and there is a cute bar inside. The restaurant is located conveniently near Fox Theatre and the music hall. The food was fantastic. Great taste and presentation. They have many options for all types of eaters and preferences. They also have a large desert menu. We ordered four different dishes because we each got our own entree as well as shared an appetizer and desert. We came hungry and left with minimal entree leftovers. The servers were polite and helpful. I will say because of the type of restaurant and how busy it was, it was a little slower. But we think that is to be expected. Good Tucson find.

We were here for our anniversary dinner, my husband made reservations in advance (definitely need)…read moreit's a smaller venue downtown next to the fox theater. We waited a minute to be seated in a small corner table next to the kitchen We waited quite a long time to have our server acknowledge us we had already picked out food by the time they came. She made us aware of specials they had. They don't have a mocktail menu but the server said she would be able to come up with something for me which was very fruity and sweet definitely not my taste. I wish they would incorporate a mocktail menu or better NA options. The appetizer we had was calamari which was decent- my husband wasn't a fan of the breading texture it has a lumpiness to it maybe like a crushed cornflake feel. Not our favorite but overall it was cooked great not overdone. Love the roasted lemon on the side. I had the short rib ravioli which the ravioli itself was good. The sauce was interesting it had a sweetness to it that I wasn't a fan of. I've had short rib ravioli at wildflower which they also did a white sauce which I preferred due to it being savory. I can tell it was a wine based sauce which had a nice depth of flavor but the sweetness really killed it for me. My husband had the baked ravioli which was a lasagna style which was great! Robust sauce and large portion. If you're in Tucson the sauce seems very similar to Nate's. We did get a free cheesecake for our anniversary which was very nice, my husband loved this and he's super picky about cheesecake. Overall not bad- I think I'd maybe come to try some other dishes but service felt very slow, I wasn't blown away with anything and it was very pricey, mocktail options definitely lacked if you're sober.

one of the best competitions i have ever done!!! i had a blast and simultaneously got a killer work…read moreout. this event is so well done, fun for all ages, and a definite challenge. it was super organized, and these people clearly know what they are doing. the contests at the end of the event are hilarious, and its worth going to the after party if you can't/aren't participating in the race. where else could you find a 'stache dance contest? i can't wait to do this again next year!!

I attended last year's June Momentos event and in comparison to that prior experience, this one was…read moresuper interactive and fun. I think that it can be different per type of people who attend, artist style and music... typically the drinks and snacks are similar enough. This was fun! 'Club' like music and a truly beautiful earthy artist. I enjoy how these events challenge community to come together and interact over art. What a cherish-able experience.

I enjoy this MOMENTOS series so much at the TMA! This is second one and was focused on poetry …read more The TMA staff at event check in and our discussion guide are excellent and the atmosphere inviting with the design layout. Always enjoy looking around at any and all this peaceful place houses. It is encouraged to think, feel, jot down thoughts, smile, tear up- any of a number of emotions as every person finds at the least-1-art piece(me- many!) that make them feel one way or another! Just an absolute gem in the heart of Tucson to enjoy anytime. Thank you TMA for the welcome and wonderful event! #yelptucson #tucsonmuseumofart

My family and I had dinner here, and everything was absolutely delicious! We loved the salad, and I…read morehad the shrimp Alfredo--it was amazing! That sauce was definitely the highlight for me! The facilities were clean, the atmosphere was welcoming, and it was nice and cool inside, especially with the Tuscan heat outside. It was also very kid-friendly, which we appreciated. We had a great experience and would definitely recommend this place to others!

Caruso's Italian Restaurant is an old time favorite that I've been going to since I was a girl. We…read moreabsolutely love their antipasto salad with no meat/cheese. Sometimes we just get the salad and sometimes I'll also order the Eggplant Parmesan with no cheese. Caruso's is consistent and has a beautiful outside patio if weather permits. The wait staff is almost always great. We always bring our own glass water bottle since we don't drink tap water. Prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is perfect. One of our favorites.