I've been coming to San Xavier del Bac for a couple years and never wrote a review and honestly it…read moredeserves one. First things first the fry bread here is elite. Fresh hot and made by local vendors right out front. It's one of those simple things that just hits every time. Add in the little stands and gift shops and it turns into a whole experience not just a quick stop. The mission itself is absolutely stunning. The architecture alone will stop you in your tracks bright white against the desert with intricate details that feel almost unreal. It's still an active church which makes it feel even more special. You'll see people praying attending mass and just quietly taking it all in. The energy here is calm but alive. They host events swap meets and markets too and when they do it's packed. The community really shows up and it's cool to see so many local vendors getting love and support. That said learning the history here adds a layer. Missions like this were part of Spanish colonization and while they're beautiful that history is complicated and at times deeply painful for Indigenous communities. This mission was originally established in 1692 by Father Eusebio Kino in an existing O'odham village and the structure you see today was built in the late 1700s with O'odham labor. It's important to appreciate the beauty while also understanding the full story behind it. Overall this is one of Tucson's most iconic spots for a reason come for the fry bread stay for the history and take a moment to really appreciate where you are.

This place was listed among Tucson's unique attractions, and it was a relatively short drive so we…read moreadded it to our itinerary. The site is less than 15 minutes south of downtown via a couple of interstates. Once you exit it is probably only a mile or so. The mission complex is located on a tribal reservation. You turn off the paved road to a large field of dirt and gravel in front of the mission. The center part of this is given over to semi-shaded stalls for vendors - food like fry bread, etc. Parking is along the sides. When we visited, the facade was partly covered with construction scaffolding, but this was wrapped with tarps that reflected the building beneath it. So you could still get a good idea of how it would look uncovered. Inside, there is the main church on the left (as you face it). This is actively used, so be quiet / respectful. Passing through there (or entering separately on the right) there are several smaller connected rooms that have displays about the history of the building and the local area. In back is a courtyard with a fountain. I'm not sure the public has access to this, but you can view it from a shaded arcade. If you like historic buildings or old missions in particular, this is an easy stop within the Tucson area. And the fry bread we got as we left the parking lot was good too!

Easy to know congregation. Lots of friendly, sincere people. Genuinely looking to accept new…read moremembers. Not judgmental. Early service is high church singing, if you're new to Lutheran takes time to know...more spiritual than plain but the mystery is lovely. Every service has weekly communion.

There is now a new pastor at CFC who makes God's word understandable, and does not take himself too…read moreseriously - a good combination. We are new to Tucson, are delighted to have found CFC, and it is our new church home. When we leave here on Sunday mornings we feel filled and enlightened, and that have been led in genuine worship. If you have come to the realization that God exists, and want to draw closer to him, then Catalina Foothills is a good place to start.

I have been to a few memorials at this church. Very sound, biblical teaching. A few of the…read morenegative reviews have pictures of a different church, don't know what church it may be.

Who ever read my last post, please forgive me. I'm sorry that I was so ignorant and negative. I…read moredon't know how to erase it. I just feel that not all disability is a disability, and that it may just be the way the world looks at it. Chapel Haven West was not a bad place, it's the medical system that I don't like. I may have some disagreements or even feel that they don't understand. I realize that it takes a certain kind of awareness to understand. I still learned a lot about my self. I felt pretty different. I was older and there was a lot of immaturity. It was a fun adventure.

From the owner: Empowering individuals with developmental and social disabilities to live independent, happy lives…read moresince 1972.

Non Maga church. They support the truth and authentic law abiding parishioners. This historic…read morechurch has always represented descentsy.

We were here for a memorial for a friend's sister. What a beautiful and historic compound. Wish we…read morecould have seen the inside of sanctuary.

My daughter has been dancing for Maguire Academy for just over three years and she adores it. This…read moreis our second family. They lift each other up when they are down, they make each other laugh and help each other grow. Irish Dancing is hard work but the kids manage to do it with a smile (most of the time ) thanks to their fantastic teacher Darren Maguire. He is there to guide them through their successes and help them learn and grow when they are not quite as successful. Maguire Academy also offers classes for people of all ages. I would highly recommend this wonderful school to anyone who is interested in Irish Dance.

My daughter attends Maguire Academy. The studio has a great location with plenty of space to…read moredance. The instructor/owner Darren Maguire, ADCRG is very welcoming, knowledgeable and accessible. There's a good mix of fun and focused training. Maguire Academy offers classes for all ages 3 to adult.