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prev Page 2 of 6 nextPool, Horseshoes and Goats: The Water Hole
(2023-11-16)If you are looking for a place to grab a drink, hang out with friends (or the kids), play with goats or let your dog run a bit, you need to check out The Water Hole on Avra Valley Road.
Delicious Mobile Coffee From Marana: Al Gusto Coffee Company
(2023-10-24)Here’s another unique blog for Marana. El Gusto Coffee Company operates in and around Marana, but also offers their roving coffee truck around Pima County, and occasionally even in Phoenix. These owners are real coffee fanatics who offer the best and freshest coffee, coffee beans and pastries in the area.
Organic Super Food in Oro Valley: Nautical Bowls
(2023-10-23)Super foods in a bowl, mixed with flavor and love? Nautical Bowls in Oro Valley might be just what you’re looking for to boost energy, control that diet, and just look and feel better.
A Trip to Commune With Nature: Peppersauce Cave
(2023-10-19)Accessible only by hiking in, and marked only by a kiosk with a map below the cave, Peppersauce Cave feels very different from better-known cave systems that feature guided tours, parking lots, and paths with handrails and even snack bars.
Nature Near Marana: Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve
(2023-09-26)The Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve presents the beauty of the Sonoran Desert teeming with wildlife and artifacts of the Native Americans who lived and hunted there. The existing 6.2-mile, eight-foot-wide concrete path winds through the property providing visitors with views of the Catalina and Tortolita mountains, examples of varied desert vegetation, and the opportunity to view an abundance of wildlife.
Dive Bar And Proud Of It: Riley’s Irish Tavern
(2023-09-25)A recent reviewer wrote: “Dive Bar Alert. It’s totally safe and doesn’t smell funny.” Riley’s Irish Tavern offers realistic beer prices, cocktails, regular live music, an outdoor patio, has pool tables, video games, dart boards and even has an outdoor horseshoe pit.
Noble Hops Gastropub Near Marana
(2023-09-11)Noble Hops is Tucson’s original gastropub, serving an ever-changing menu of craft beer and fine fare. Tucson natives and brothers, Aric and Joshua Mussman combined their love of hand-crafted food and beer for their third Tucson-area restaurant, Noble Hops, in Spring of 2011.
Best Mexican Restaurant In Marana, Arizona: La Olla Mexican Cafe
(2023-08-30)At La Olla, the staff prepares Sonoran style classics with an original twist, giving them an up-scale feel without that up-scale price. The restaurant is located on the north-west side of Tucson, Arizona. Just a hop, skip, and a jump away from Interstate 10 and Cortaro Rd., as close to Marana as it is to Central Tucson.
Sports Bar Plus: Trident Grill IV
(2023-08-29)Trident Grill on Ina (known as Trident Grill IV) offers a buzzing sportsbar ambiance, with a much better than bar food menu. The on tap brew selection is vast, with multiple liquor, wine and soda options as well. The food menu, though, is truly amazing. For example, Trident Grill offers a cup or bowl option of a tasty cajun gumbo.
Ever Heard of an Ugly Steak? Check Out Dickman’s Meats
(2023-08-24)Dickman’s Meats is an old fashioned family owned meat market and deli. Dickman’s has every kind of meat, poultry, fish and yes, even exotic meats. Dickman's has been serving all of Tucson for over 37 years. Dickman’s is famous for their quality product and customer service. Their Ugly steaks and Jan steaks are one of a kind!
Buffalo (Bison) Tacos: Ignite Restaurant Dove Mountain
(2023-07-31)This one may surprise you, but the Ignite Restaurant at Dove Mountain Resort offers Buffalo (properly named Bison) tacos. That in itself should bring you there for a visit. Add in the beautiful mountain scenery and occasional flute music, and you have nothing to lose.
An ATV Tour Through a Box Canyon: AZ ATV Adventures
(2023-07-27)The Phoenix Tucson Box Canyon Tour happens in Florence, Arizona, about halfway between Tucson and Phoenix on State Route 79. Driving time from either city is approximately one hour (make that about 40 minutes from Marana.) The scenic trail is about 34 miles in length and about 3 hours in duration. The elevation gain is over 1,500 vertical feet as you climb up and over the front range of the Pinal Mountains. Along the tour, your guide points out petroglyphs left over from the ancient Native Americans.
Elegant But Casual: Core Kitchen and Wine Bar
(2023-07-22)Core Kitchen and Wine Bar is one of several food service offerings at the Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain. This casual dress restaurant offers a wide variety of Southwestern influenced dishes
Dude, Where’s My Horse? White Stallion Dude Ranch
(2023-06-20)Operated on a ranch that has been in the True family for more than 55 years, White Stallion Ranch combines the ambiance of a dude ranch with the trappings of a deluxe resort.
Fruits and Veggies Outside the Box: Steam Pump Farmers Market
(2023-06-08)Looking for some ultra fresh fruits and vegetables? Maybe something new to try with the family? Check out the Steam Pump Farmers Market for all your fresh fruit and veggie, plus local beef, chicken and pork products.
Strawberry Fields Forever? How About Lavender Fields?
(2023-06-05)Life Under the Oaks farm works to create an opportunity for people to enjoy all aspects of their farm!
They are family-owned and operated and offer a unique, beautiful setting for friends & family of all ages! Come visit and gather to enjoy art, farm life, and nature.
Classy Exotic Dining In Marana: The Persian Room
(2023-05-22)Amidst an atmosphere of plush elegance, enjoy the exotic aroma and flavor of carefully blended herbs and prime quality fresh meats and vegetables, prepared to tease the palate and tantalize the senses. Thousands of years of traditional recipes and methods combine to provide a wide menu of taste treats, from fresh clay oven baked bread and award winning appetizers to rich traditional desserts.
A Landmark Steakhouse For More Than 70 Years
(2023-05-18)Li’l Abner’s Steakhouse is a Tucson/Marana landmark that has been in operation since 1947. Li’l Abner’s sticks to the basics and lets the food speak for itself. Offering Steak, Chicken, Ribs and Fish options. Everyone that shows up hungry is sure to leave happy!
The Lighter Side of Aviation: Arizona Ultralight Aviation
(2023-05-08)Welcome to the light end of aviation!!! This company’s name is Arizona Ultralight Aviation but they fly primarily planes classified as Light-sport aircraft.
Thai Street Food, Private Dining: Tuk Tuk Thai Oro Valley
(2023-04-28)Technically in Oro Valley, but only a short drive down I-10 from Marana, Tuk Tuk Thai Oro Valley offers highly rated and reviewed Thai Street Food in a warm, casual environment. Part of a string of three restaurants of the same name in the Greater Tucson Area, the Oro Valley location is set up differently.
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