Hello downtown friends -
Summer is here and it is hot, hot, hot! Don’t sweat it though because we have plenty of cool ideas for chilling out downtown! How about a downtown staycation where you can be poolside with a cold beverage? Downtown has nearly 700 hotel rooms available in the downtown Business Improvement District and over 2,500 within a 2-mile radius of Congress Street. While you’re here support local and check out new businesses like a mesquite furniture store, an elegant new restaurant serving southwestern-inspired cuisine, or a new lounge serving classic cocktail and mocktail recipes. Find more info below including fun ways for the whole family to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday.
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Stay cool and see you downtown.
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Kathleen Eriksen, President & CEO
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Staycation Plans Just Got a Whole Lot Easier
It's summertime and you don't need to go too far for a break. Downtown Tucson's hotels and lodging offer everything you need to relax, recharge and refresh. With these downtown accommodations, you're only steps away from enjoying the best dining and entertainment the city has to offer. Check out these hotels and enjoy your stay downtown!
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Get Artsy this Summer
Tucson Museum of Art (TMA) offers pay-what-you-wish admission twice a month at First Thursday and Second SundAZe. Enjoy a glass of wine or have a beer at First Thursday while supporting local food vendors and listening to live music. Bring the family for Second SundAZe and have a day filled with arts and crafts, family yoga with Yoga Oasis and more. TMA will now be open on Wednesdays starting July 5! TMA's new hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Escape the heat in a cool, air-conditioned space while exploring the current exhibitions.
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Welcome, Tesoros Mesquite Furniture Gallery!
Tesoros Mesquite Furniture Gallery at 17 E. Toole Avenue is a mesquite gallery and store offering unique regional treasures. Find mesquite lumbar, custom mesquite furniture, rustic/modern designs, live edge slabs, Sonora Arizona delicious delights and Mata Ortiz. Stop in and find that special piece of furniture that complements your living room or a handcrafted gift for a special occasion.
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Delicious Cuisine and Beautiful Ambience
Step inside The Leo Kent and you’ll be greeted by friendly staff and a classy atmosphere that gives an ode to Tucson and the Southwest. St. Cruz Restaurant & Bar, located on the first floor of the hotel, offers tasty Southwest cuisine and premier libations. If you are a downtown employee, you can get 10% off your meal.
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Coffee Shop by Day, Lounge by Night
Earlier this year, we welcomed Dandelion Cafe & Bakery, a new local coffee joint in a 1907 historic duplex. Just last week, the cafe added a cocktail bar, Dandelion Lounge. You'll find a creative assortment of drinks such as the Café Elote - cold brew, Nixta elote liqueur, rye whiskey, pilonchillo, orange essence, coconut cold foam, and spiced Barcelona chocolate. Learn more in this Tucson Foodie article.
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Find a Top Chef Quartet at Maynards
Maynards Kitchen has reopened with an exciting summer refresh! The restaurant features a "culinary collective," of four top chefs and the superlative experience they all bring to the table. Find delectable choices like the Forbes Meat Company Ribeye, Corvina Seabass, Napoles Gazpacho, and the Depot Mac N' Cheese, to name a few. Yum! Enjoy your meal in the comfortable dining room with views of the herb garden and trains passing by, or have an al fresco experience out on the patio. Reservations can be made here.
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Federal Building Fountain Restored
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and its contractors recently restored the fountain located in front of the Tucson Federal Building at 300 W. Congress Street. The fountain had been off since late 2018. Thank you, GSA, for restoring this beautiful fountain!
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Ooh, Aah! Fireworks Off "A" Mountain
Watch the fireworks show on "A" Mountain from the Tucson Convention Center (TCC), beginning at 9:00 p.m., weather permitting. For the best areas for firework viewing and parking information, click here.
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Celebrate Independence Day with Tucson POPS
On Sunday, July 1 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, you can come listen to your favorite patriotic tunes. Tucson POPS Orchestra, along with the newly formed Tucson POPS Chorus, join together to bring you an exciting night of patriotism. Thanks to Rio Nuevo, St. Augustine Cathedral, The Monica, Friends of the Pops and Long Realty Company for helping make this happen. The concert is free and space is extremely limited. Reserve your seat in advance by emailing info@tucsonpops.org.
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Upcoming Events
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