This is one of my favorite local markets. I always go here to get unique gifts for the holidays…read more They also have amazing food trucks during the market. If you happen to be in the area please don't miss it!

So happy that I got to attend this food and craft festival on this gorgeous 80 degree December day…read morehere in Tucson. I love going to these types of events. All the food trucks and stalls are in a different area. Communal tables are set up as well. The lines are long but worth the wait. We got to try a Mexican hot dog with Frito chips on top, killer coffee and a Taiwanese fried chicken cutlet. This was the perfect place for me to buy some souvenirs to bring back. And of course I got some goodies for myself. My son got a small tub of homemade salsa. Tons of booths to explore. I highly recommend. Make sure to wear tons of sunscreen.

Scratched, time-worn religious sculptures stand within the shade of the Congress Street Bridge,…read moreforming a lovely, peaceful sculpture garden. Quite miraculously, they've survived decades of floods, droughts, and vandalism. They exist because during World War I, a man named Felix Lucero lay seriously injured on a battlefield in France. Wounded and in agony, he proposed a deal with God: If he survived, he'd use his natural skills as a sculptor to create religious statues. After returning home from the war, Lucero set about making good on his word. In the late 1930s, he lived in Tucson, Arizona, in a shack beneath a bridge. From there, he began creating beautiful works of art. While in Tucson, Lucero spent years crafting detailed statues of religious figures out of sand and debris from the Santa Cruz River, which he then slathered in a protective coat of plaster. He created iconic Biblical scenes, including the Last Supper, Joseph and Mary, and Jesus on the crucifix. Though Lucero died in 1951, his work is still standing--which is amazing, considering the statues weren't built from lasting materials and have faced frequent vandalism over the years. Many are damaged, but they still stand tall. Dedicated locals have worked to salvage and repair the sculptures after each vandalism incident, and in the 1980s moved them to form this sculpture garden near the very bridge Lucero once lived beneath.

Really cool place! I've never seen anything like it. Lovely to reflect on the life of Jesus here…read moreand see amazing sculpture art.

Karen was such a good your guide! Very informative while still being fun! All the food stops were…read moreincredible and were very accommodating toward my gluten allergy! Would highly recommend!

Lovely day walking through the Fourth Street and University restaurant, mural and shop scene…read more Chris is a great guide - lots of history, U of AZ tidbits and food info included in our 4 hour tour. Highly recommend this tour for some mom/pop restaurants that serve dishes I never see on the east coast.

It is what it is, we're in the desert folks. Just thought it was funny that there's a category for…read morebeaches :oP

If you're looking to add something truly special to your sweet tooth routine, this Tucson chocolate…read morecompany delivers an experience unlike anything else. From the moment you open the package, you can tell this isn't your average chocolate -- the craftsmanship, aroma, and creative flavor combinations immediately set it apart. What makes their chocolates so unique is the way they blend bold ingredients with rich, high-quality cacao to create flavors that are both surprising and perfectly balanced. Each bite feels intentional and thoughtfully crafted, turning a simple treat into a memorable tasting experience. Beyond the flavor, the presentation is beautiful and makes these chocolates perfect for gifts, special occasions, or just treating yourself to something extraordinary. It's refreshing to see a local Tucson company bringing such innovation and passion to their craft. If you want to discover a new favorite indulgence or give a gift that stands out, this is one Tucson gem that brings something new and delicious into your life.

Exciting news - Monsoon is making their own baked goods again! I stopped in to purchase some…read morechocolate bars to gift to others...and pot de creme, brownies (one GF, one not), cookies and more delicious Monsoon specialties were back in the cases! The friendly staff smiled at my "yay!" and happily packed my chocolate bars and the pot de creme in a to go bag for me. The pot de creme was just as I remembered it...a smooth, deep chocolate flavor with notes of brown butter. Delicious! I'm bringing a group of co-workers in next week, and I know we'll partake of more treats. If you haven't been recently, check them out!

Huge turn out with lots of lovely parasols everywhere. There were lots of great deals for those…read morethat had a parasol. I appreciated the free iced tea from Maya Tea as well as the $2/lb organic peaches. It was a huge turn out for the weekly Farmers Market and the best one in Tucson!

It was the best Farmer's Market we have seen, great atmosphere, great vendors, great produce!read more

What's good ol' Paul Bunyan doing in Tucson? Is he a snowbird like the rest of the Midwest and East…read moreCoast folk that settle here over the winter months? And what's he doing right in front of a hot rod shop? Maybe he came down here to get some parts for his souped up 1932 Ford Roadster. In any case, I got a kick out of seeing this quirky little bit of Tucson. It's nothing too Earth shattering but if you're in the area it's worth a quick stop.

This is a great old 60's statue that everyone glares at when they pass it. It's been around a long…read moretime. Fun stuff for you dumb road buffs. He has a big axe so watch out commies!

If you've read my Spruce Street Suspension Bridge review, you'd already know my partner is an urban…read moreplanner/transit advocate. Whenever we go somewhere new, we always check out that city's metro system or unique infrastructures. He wasn't with me on this trip so I decided to surprise him with a tale of my adventures to the Rattlesnake Bridge (this bridge has a rattlesnake tail...yes I sent him the picture to accompany the tale). I found this spot on Yelp and it was an adventure finding it in person. There is no parking next to it, so I had to park at Iron Horse park and walk around until I found an entrance to it. Note: If you're coming from that side, the ramp to the bridge is closer to the main street. I think my favorite part of the bridge was the rattlesnake tail at the end. It's fun to be able to say I've been inside a snake.

This is what happens when true creativity, art and community improvement come together! The…read moreRattlesnake Bridge is a unique, functional piece of art that is as pleasing to look at as it is to use! There's a lot of road construction at his silver fanged head so we started at the back end and walked through, it's pretty cool to be in the belly of a snake!! It's not the best neighborhood area and there are folks that have decided to call the area home so be aware of your surroundings just like anywhere else nowadays! Perhaps the Tucson Art Academy could take an interest and clean it up, after all, it is an artists creation!

If you're in exploration mode, add the Bike Church to your list! Bike Church is a "walk-in"…read moresculpture made entirely of recycled bike parts. It's lovely both day and night, but the at night it is illuminated. It's really cool! It's also interactive in that the public is welcome to play the musical chimes made from bike parts. The bike church not only references the bike culture of the Old Pueblo but it is also serves as shared community memorial for cyclists. It's a reminder to please share the road :) There's room for all of us! Bike Church is located in Barrio Anita, (downtown ) on the southwest corner of W. Davis Street and N. Main Ave.

The 22-foot-tall-sculpture is on North Granada Avenue and West Davis Street near Barrio Anita. It…read moreserves as a gateway to a six-mile bike path. A walk-in metal sculpture made of hundreds of bike frames, wheels and rims with stained-glass windows and musical chimes made from bike parts, that I have driven past many times with curiosity. It's a nondenominational celebration of bike culture featuring traditional religious architecture. The sculpture's stained-glass windows resemble those of church; the top is similar to those on Islamic temples; and there are two Stars of David on the sides and a mold of a Pascua Yaqui dancer, O'Connell said. Joe O'Connell is one of the sculptures along with Blessing Hancock of Creative Machines. It serves as a permanent memorial for cyclists killed on the streets, but it's also a place for celebration. They want you to play with the chimes! You can attach pictures and mementos to remember cyclists who have passed. Let's be honest, Tucson is very bike friendly, BUT it seems like every time you turn on the news, you hear of a bike accident. At night, solar lights light up the stained glass. It is a way-cool sight!