We did a short walking tour and visited the pop up martini bar of the new upgraded Presidio tonight…read more- it has some beautiful upgrades with new benches, murals, and walking path areas! There's also a great view of the tallest mural in Arizona here!

We love museums and this one is great. It tells a story of Old Tucson. A really good visitor Center.read more

Wow Railyard was a great surprise! I'm totally amazed at the venue. It is a great size for a…read moresmall or medium size gathering with a great feel. You can totally adapt venue with any theme you have in mind. Nice open space. The only thing I noticed was one restroom which can be a problem. I didn't really do a total walk through to check out space in back. So all I can hope is there is another one. Definitely look into this space, start looking at food vendors, go talk with Barrio brewery about craft beers, and go throw yourself a great get-together!

Railyard is one of the most unique venues in Tucson. It not just a venue, it's also a co-working…read morespace housed in a restored 1950's warehouse and it's to notch. They have everything you can think of from A/V Equipment is heavy, Hi-Speed Internet,, power point/hdmi connectors, TVs, projector screens, a PA system, furniture and more. There isn't a detail that gets missed. And most importantly, working with Erin (Marketing/Events Manager) is a true joy! She treats your event just as her own. She's incredibly knowledgeable, organized, enthusiastic and one thousand percent committed to making your event perfect! If you're searching for a venue for anything from a wedding reception to corporate event, workshop, etc. Railyard fits the bill! I worked with Erin on a special event and the entire process was fun and stress free. In addition to be a venue, Rail Yard also offers smaller meeting spaces that fit individual needs to small groups. You can rent for the day or lease a workspace from them. Everything is top quality and really beautiful. They also a have a kitchen with coffee and snacks! If I was going to rent an office space, I'd absolutely have one here! It's a beautiful setting with lovely people!

Beautiful establishment. Came for a party. Ample space for a large number of people. I would…read moredefinitely rent it out if I was in need of a good space

Beautiful venue near downtown Tucson. Tons of flowering trees and bushes, twinkly lights after…read moredark, a fountain and more.

This is an absolutely stunning garden. The beautiful during the day and the lights at night make it…read morelook so magical. Truly a hidden gem. It would be perfect for parties and there is parking in the back. I would love to come back sometime.

My Bro and I rolled in here to watch Tucson Roller Derby. We didn't know what to expect but was…read morepleasantly surprised by the space. There were lots of people but it wasn't crowded and there was plenty of room for the tables for selling t-shirts and baked goods. Minus 1 star cuz the floor's concrete and hurts your legs after standing/walking on it for 2 hours. There were chairs but they were all filled up. Most of the chairs didn't have padding either. I don't think added more chairs is an option because there would need to be a riser to lift the back rows up so people could see. As this is a multipurpose facility there's limits as to what can be done. Hey, it would be great for Fight-Club! Oops, I'm not suppose to talk about that.

I have been the Bookman's Event Center several times for Tucson Comic Con and Tucson Roller Derby…read moreevents. The staff are courteous and helpful and the facilities are clean. While I was there for the Comic Con the owner was actually wandering around asking vendors/artists how everything was and was it set up well for them, which I really appreciated. It is a large warehouse and the parking is in ample supply here. It's a little tough to find if you're not familiar with the location, it's behind a large RV sales place just off of I-10 and Irvington. The bathrooms are quite dated and there are only four stalls in the women's restroom. Overall though I think it's a good facility.

The membership is worth it! So many beautiful plants and flowers to see. Love the desert section…read morewith all of the cactus and saguaros. They've really done a great job with the renovation. The new Frida Kahlo exhibit is great. Currently there's a photo exhibit of penguins through June 2026 Their kitchen also has a few vegan options Wheelchairs available for use.

I love this little hidden treasure in the middle of town. Although it's on the smaller scale…read more(compared to larger city botanical gardens) it is always a fun place to visit. The cacti & curated gardens are beautiful, they currently have the Frida Kahlo exhibit with brightly colored displays it matched perfectly with the Sonoran desert landscape. I especially enjoy the butterfly enclosure, the Barrio Gardin surrounded by adobe walls and reclaimed objects as planters and the birds that call this place home. You can grab lunch or a snack and sit under the big shade tree on the patio. They host events, check their website or become a member to receive updates.

It was a holiday winter wonderland gathering at the historic Stillwell House and Garden downtown…read moreTucson Arizona on an early December 2025 weekday evening . With great care driving during 5 pm rush hour traffic congestion entering the event venue the valet parking offered made the arrival and limited parking much easier . I chose to attend to view the historic 1901 venue Stillwell House and Garden to experience with great anticipation snd high expectations as seen and read in many positive Yelp reviews. Our Tucson Yelp GM Isabella J. has touted this venue as one of her favorites which I have not visited before and lived up to said expectations in ambiance , efficiency , and enjoyment. Just a block south of Charro Steak and del Rey Seafood on south 5th avenue on the corner lies this large party venue . Not surprising the venue is owned and part of the large and local Si Charro group growing empire of restaurants in greater Tucson Arizona and beyond. Entering the large center courtyard the Stillwell house was highly decorated and lite up tastefully as a December Holiday party with over a hundred people celebrating a yearly party for the Presidio Group. began in the bar area. Hors d'oeuvres of meatballs & mini chimichangas in one area and large guacamole building table all fully staffed and foods presented colorfully by the Si Charro kitchen on site. In another corner by the bar had hot Mexican chocolate and cafe de ola . And in another corner was a huge cookie table with gingerbread houses and a large gingerbread cookie character anchoring the table filled with sweets . I was impressed with the large comfortable space accommodating this somewhat large crowd very comfortably . The large staff fully attended to the guests every need . After approximately an hour the gathering was surprisingly moved to the north side two story building adjacent to the the patio for a buffet dinner with festive green corn tamales , chicken mole , & prime rib with a bean medley, rice , tortillas , & tossed salad again fully staffed with friendly and efficient servers . Impressive were the seasonal colors and character added to all the food presented to celebrate and garnish the food for the winter solstice holiday season . The green corn tamales and chicken mole were especially tasty as was all the food presented. Following dinner the guests moved back to the patio and bar areas for the cookie table , Mexican hot chocolate & cafe de la ola awaiting a raffle of prizes patrons hoped to win. . Everyone was a winner with small bags of cookies professionally personalized the Presido Group Wealth Management logo for everyone to take home . I can now see why this is a popular wedding & other event venue in this historic large setting . The staff , food , decor ,and setting makes such events quite memorable. I mainly came to make a short visit to experience the venue, during the event my nfl football team the Lions where playing an important Thursday night game with playoff implications. Although I asked in advance if a tv was avaiable only an extremely small tv was hidden and off in the top corner of the bar. If wanted I could follow the game on my phone , but I did not . The food,drink," business friends , & festive historic setting enticed me to stay longer for most of the 2.5 hour early evening event rather than leaving early as pre planned . I couldn't resist staying for the dinner portion catered by Si Charro on site and throughly enjoyed the whole event & Stillwell House and Garden experience. It's now obvious why this is a most popular event location for your complete party venue needs. A true historic local gem" in downtown Tucson. I would consider using Uber or Lyft transportation Uber again at that busy time downtown . I'm told there's a parking garage nearby , the on street parking was full , but the valet parking made arrival much easier,thank you. ( I was told the Stillwell House & Garden has been under the same family ownership since 1901 but cannot confirm they fact ) That said historic 1901 historic Stillwell House and Garden experience is another " feather in cap " so to speak for our downtown city of gastronomy & Si Charro groups ever growing and expanding culinary & social experience.

Came here for the YELP cookie decorating event and it was cutest and the most magical perfect for…read morethe holidays. They also had tamale dinner and vendors and photos with Santa that were available for the public. The decor here was so beautiful. I loved that we get to do these events to network and get to know other yelpers.

I came to the La Mariposa Resort venue as a wedding guest (rehearsal and day-of ceremony). The…read morevenue is really beautiful, easy to navigate (especially in heels) with a good amount of parking. Our friends had great wedding coordinators and vendors so everyone we encountered was super friendly. There were two sets of bathrooms readily accessible from where the reception was held. The space is really nice - not too large to where space felt underutilized but not too small where it's claustrophobic. It was a great venue and very beautiful overall.

What a beautiful facility and surroundings! We attended a wedding here and it was truly amazing…read more The atmosphere and outdoor environment added to the wedding ceremony. The indoor banquet room was very nice. The staff is very professional and gracious. Definitely look here when you plan your next special family or work event.

Nice hangout spot with a cute lounge downstairs, but more notably, an eventful rooftop club space…read more What I love: Catching entertainment upstairs, especially during the day. When it's not too hot out (and lets be honest, I persevere even in the summer) I've really enjoyed watching drag shows, or even stumbling onto daytime dance parties. You can try coming here late at night, but it's a totally difference scene and a really long line. Still fun! What I like: I like the idea of having an actual brunch here, even though I haven't tried the food yet. I'm just glad it's an option here. What needs work: Don't bother getting cocktails, just keep it simple.

We had our office holiday party at Playground and the team did a great job decorating and making…read moreeverything festive for us, with great food & drinks! The focaccia was to die for, and a great harvest salad for me. The cheeseburgers, fries and BLTs looked great.. The flatscreen fireplaces are the best in our perfect weather. Highly recommend the service, and thanks to all for a great lunch & afternoon!

Loved this little Mercado. So many venders set up, very talented folks in Tucson! I bought some…read morecute stuff by some talented local artists, and I couldn't be happier

I recently attended an event here, and truly enjoyed this beautiful space! We enjoyed the outdoor…read morecourtyard area as well as inside. There was plenty of space for tables and vendors, and it's very historic and beautiful both inside and out!