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This Is Date Night: Escape the Tucson heat with a Mount Lemmon day trip

My boyfriend and I traded triple-digit temperatures for a day on Mount Lemmon. Read moreThis Is Date Night: Escape the Tucson heat with a Mount Lemmon day trip

This Is Date Night: For the FIFA World Cup fan

Dating a soccer fanatic? This week’s Tucson date-night guide pairs World Cup action at Corbett’s with food, drinks and postgame fun. Whether your team wins or loses, this fútbol-themed outing keeps the energy going long after the final whistle. ⚽❤️🍻🌮 Read moreThis Is Date Night: For the FIFA World Cup fan

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Artists use clay sculptures to connect Tucson's nature and community

A project called the Clayground is envisioned as a full-scale, community-built playground consisting of large interactive earthen play sculptures. Read moreArtists use clay sculptures to connect Tucson's nature and community

Maker Monday: For Anne Neuenschwander, raku pottery is a lesson in letting go

Tucson ceramic artist Anne Neuenschwander embraces the unpredictability of raku pottery, creating smoky black vessels and sculptures inspired by the Sonoran Desert, her travels around the world and traditional horsehair firing techniques. From saguaro-inspired designs to internationally exhibited sculptures, her work celebrates both chance and craftsmanship. 🎨🏺🌵 Read moreMaker Monday: For Anne Neuenschwander, raku pottery is a lesson in letting go

A giant guide to gifts made by Tucson makers and small businesses

We love the holidays almost as much as we love Tucson's makers. Gift something local this season! Read moreA giant guide to gifts made by Tucson makers and small businesses

Where to see holiday lights in Tucson this December✨✨

'Tis the season for saguaros wrapped in twinkling lights. From Winterhaven to ZooLights, here's where to see holiday lights in the Tucson, Marana and Oro Valley areas. Read moreWhere to see holiday lights in Tucson this December✨✨

10 indoor things to do in Tucson this summer to beat the heat 🔥

Summer heat is here. Here's a list of 10 indoor activities in Tucson to try. The list includes everything from museums to axe-throwing to lounging with cats.  Read more10 indoor things to do in Tucson this summer to beat the heat 🔥

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34 must-see museums to check out in Tucson ✈️🎨📸

A mega list of Tucson-area museums and art galleries that you have to check out while in the Old Pueblo. Some of our local museums feature art, history, automobiles, aircraft and wildlife. Read more34 must-see museums to check out in Tucson ✈️🎨📸

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19 must-do things to add to your Tucson bucket list

Eat a Sonoran hot dog, cheer on the Wildcats, visit Tucson Meet Yourself. How many of these very Tucson things have you done? Read more19 must-do things to add to your Tucson bucket list

A very long list of Tucson murals and where to find them

Murals in the Tucson, Arizona area continue to fill our city's walls with beauty. Here's where to find some of them! Read moreA very long list of Tucson murals and where to find them

Our HUGE guide to dessert in Tucson, from pastries to date-night spots

From scratch-made ice cream to cookies and other confections, Tucson is home to lots of tasty desserts. Here's a giant guide on where to find them. Read moreOur HUGE guide to dessert in Tucson, from pastries to date-night spots

These 6 Tucson restaurants are among Yelp's top spots to eat in the country

Baja Cafe and Buendia Breakfast & Lunch Cafe made the list for a second straight year while Tucson's year-old La Frida Mexican Grill & Seafood debuted in the Top 50. Read moreThese 6 Tucson restaurants are among Yelp's top spots to eat in the country

A giant guide to Sabino Canyon, Tucson's treasured hiking spot

Your guide to Sabino Canyon Recreation Area in Tucson, Arizona: We'll tell you about shuttles through the canyon, if pets are allowed, where to see water after rain falls in Tucson, and more. Read moreA giant guide to Sabino Canyon, Tucson's treasured hiking spot

We put together 3 gift boxes filled with items from local artists for the holidays

#ThisIsTucson curated three gift boxes for the holidays, including goodies like creosote-scented perfume, desert-themed stickers, floral bundles for smoke cleansing and candles poured right here in Tucson. Read moreWe put together 3 gift boxes filled with items from local artists for the holidays

A giant list of vegan food in Tucson — now with more restaurants!

Vegans rejoice! Here's a huge list of vegan food in Tucson, Arizona. Bookmark this page or share with your friends.  Read moreA giant list of vegan food in Tucson — now with more restaurants!

Let these 5 local bakeries do the baking for you this Thanksgiving

Here are five of our go-to pie-makers creating interesting and tasty options perfect for the holiday season.  Read moreLet these 5 local bakeries do the baking for you this Thanksgiving

We curated a fall happy hour menu for Tucson's highest rooftop bar 🍸

#ThisIsTucson curated a fall happy hour menu for The Moonstone. Get discounts on three food items and three cocktails, all while shopping from two local vendors on six dates this fall. Read moreWe curated a fall happy hour menu for Tucson's highest rooftop bar 🍸

56 fun Halloween events in Tucson for ADULTS 👻

Halloween festivities have arrived. On the roster for adults: late-night parties, costume contests, scary attractions, drink specials and more. Read more56 fun Halloween events in Tucson for ADULTS 👻

45 fun Halloween events in Tucson for KIDS 🎃

Halloween festivities have arrived. On the roster for kids and families: trunk-or-treating, crafts, costume parades, pumpkin patches and more. Read more45 fun Halloween events in Tucson for KIDS 🎃

85 festivals and markets in Tucson this fall and winter 2024

From the All Souls Procession to the Fourth Avenue Street Fair, fall festival season has returned to Tucson. Read more85 festivals and markets in Tucson this fall and winter 2024

Where should I eat in Tucson? A GIANT list of bucket list spots for every craving

The question our food writer gets asked most often is: What should I eat in Tucson? Here, she answers, for every occasion. Read moreWhere should I eat in Tucson? A GIANT list of bucket list spots for every craving

Get caffeinated at these 13 new coffee and tea spots

Here are 13 new (and upcoming) coffee and tea spots to get your vanilla latte fix. Read moreGet caffeinated at these 13 new coffee and tea spots

These two artists are installing vending machines filled with local art and uncommon finds

Teryn Thress and Marcy Ellis have started Bun Bun Vending, installing creative vending machines at spots around Tucson. The plan is to fill them with items you wouldn't expect to find inside your average vending machine.  Read moreThese two artists are installing vending machines filled with local art and uncommon finds