🌵 Tucson Ultimate 2-Day Itinerary & Food Guide 🗺️✨

Continuing our Arizona Thanksgiving travel series! Here’s a relaxed but detailed two-day guide for exploring Tucson and its surroundings. More travel guides are coming soon — stay tuned! ❤️ Many people might not think of Tucson as a top travel destination, but this city has so much to offer — from stunning national parks to fascinating museums. We spent two full days here and found it to be the perfect amount of time to experience its unique beauty. Here’s a condensed version of our itinerary: 📅 Day 1️⃣ Phoenix → Tucson 🚗 🌵 Saguaro National Park – A breathtaking park filled with giant saguaro cacti. Be sure to explore both the East and West districts! ⬅️ West District: Red Hills Visitor Center Scenic Bajada Loop Drive Valley View Overlook Trail (short & scenic 🥾) ➡️ East District: Rincon Mountain Visitor Center Cactus Forest Scenic Loop Drive Desert Ecology Trail (easy & educational 🌿) 🍽️ Dinner: The Parish – Delicious Southern comfort food! 😋 📅 Day 2️⃣ 🍳 Brunch: Prep & Pastry – A must-visit for pastries and creative brunch dishes! 🥐🍓 ⛪ San Xavier Del Bac Mission – A stunning historic white mission church with deep cultural significance. 🎨 Downtown Tucson / Historic 4th Avenue – Explore artsy streets, local shops, and colorful murals. ✈️ Pima Air & Space Museum – One of the largest aerospace museums in the world! 🛩️🚀 🌵 Sabino Canyon – A beautiful recreation area with diverse cactus landscapes and hiking trails. 😍 That’s our full 2-day Tucson itinerary! We had an amazing time blending nature, culture, and good food. The giant saguaros are a truly unique sight — highly recommend adding Tucson to your travel list! #Arizona #Tucson #TucsonEats #USATravel #TravelGuide #HiddenGems #RoadTrip #SaguaroNationalPark 🌵📸