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Lodge on the Desert

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Posted on April 10, 2019April 11, 2019

Tucson is a tourist, university, and convention town. As such there are lots and lots of hotels — big resorts, economy motels, rental casitas, and everything in between. Tested Travel really likes Lodge on the…

Mariscos Chihuahua

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Posted on April 9, 2019April 10, 2019

Located in central Tucson, this family-owned restaurant is a feast for the eyes and mouth! Specializing in seafood (mariscos), they offer traditional Mexican fare as well as house specialties. Tested Travel was referred to Mariscos…

Zemams

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Posted on April 9, 2019April 10, 2019

If you’ve followed Tested Travel you know that we have a soft spot for Ethiopian restaurants. Zemams in Tucson is a great, authentic, family-owned Ethiopian restaurant in the most unlikely of places — a strip…

El Charro

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Posted on April 9, 2019April 10, 2019

El Charro is the quintessential, old-school Mexican restaurant. Established in 1922, El Charro is the nation’s oldest Mexican restaurant continuously operated by the same family. If you plan to eat Mexican food in Tucson, you’ve…

Mission San Xavier del Bac

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Posted on April 7, 2019April 9, 2019

Step back in time by visiting San Xavier del Bac. Today’s structure was built between 1783-1797 as is the oldest European structure in Arizona. San Xavier is a historic Spanish Catholic mission located about 10…

Sabino Canyon

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Posted on April 7, 2019April 9, 2019

If you are going to take one hike in Tucson, Tested Travel recommends Sabino Canyon! Located in the Coronado National Forest, the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area is a wonderful and accessible visit to the desert…

Reid Park Zoo

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Posted on April 7, 2019April 9, 2019

Reid Park Zoo is a lovely little zoo located in central Tucson. Located on 24 acres, it has lots of great exhibits and its small size makes it easy to manage (especially helpful for small…

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

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Posted on April 7, 2019April 9, 2019

The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-class site and should not be missed. Located just west of Tucson, this 98-acre site is a zoo, an aquarium, a botanical garden, a natural history museum and so…